The NEWS (Monrovia)
Liberian daily published in Monrovia. The AllAfrica archive includes stories from July 2000 until January 2009, resuming in September 2012.
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July 16
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Liberia: Police Director Threatens Deputies
Days following the release of survey findings by Transparency International, Police Director Chris Massaquoi says he will not hesitate to recommend the dismissal of his principal... Read more »
July 12
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Liberia: 'Liberian Police, Others Take Bribe'
Transparency International has revealed the lack of public faith in politicians and widespread public concern about graft in nations around the world. Read more »
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Liberia: U.S.$295,000 Contract Unexplained
Youth and Sports Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe was stopped from defending his ministry's budget Thursday until he can provide information on the status of US$295,000 contract signed... Read more »
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Liberia: Three Armed Robbers Convicted for 15 Years
The assigned Judge at the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Kakata, Margibi County Peter W. Gbeneweleh has sentenced three armed robbers to 15 years imprisonment. The court also... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Behold Your Pride'
Liberia's Gospel musical icon, Ambassador Kanvee Gaines-Adams has dedicated her International Gospel Music Award to the people of Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Dark Cloud' Hangs Over July 26 Celebration
What appears to be a dark cloud is hanging over the successful hosting of this year's Independence Day celebration in Western Liberia as citizens in the region still remain... Read more »
July 11
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Liberia: Milton Teahjay Summoned
Sinoe County Superintendent J. Milton Teahjay has been summoned by the House of Representatives to appear next Tuesday to answer multiple charges. Read more »
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Liberia: CDC Wants LACC Boss Dismiss
The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to dismiss the Chairperson of Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission... Read more »
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Liberia: Taylor in Legal Battle for Land
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has filed an Action of Ejectment against some residents of Kpelle Town for a parcel of land. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Durable Education Leads to Success'
A young Liberian has called on students to always strive for quality education in preparing themselves for future challenges. Read more »
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Liberia: Jindal Offers Five Scholarships to Liberians
Jindal Steel and Power Limited has announced the award of scholarships to five Liberians to pursue Masters in engineering at the O.P. Jindal Global University in India for the next... Read more »
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Liberia: Where Are the One Million Textbooks
The whereabouts of the over one million textbooks donated by former United States President George W. Bush in 2008 is still unknown as the Ministry of Education relocates to its... Read more »
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Liberia: Margibi Lawmaker Praises Senate
Amidst the opposition of members of the House of Representatives over the passage of the controversial Decent Work Bill, Representative Stephen D. Kafi of Margibi County has lauded... Read more »
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Liberia: Representative Pledges Support to Senator Taylor
Bong County District #3 Representative George S. Mulbah has pledged his support for the re-election of Senator Jewel Howard-Taylor during the 2014 senatorial midterm election. Read more »
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Liberia: Ellen's Action Against Kilby, Others Laudable, but [opinion]
Liberians, on Monday, July 8, 2013 listened to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in a rather brief, but strong worded statement announcing the dismissal of Liberia's controversial... Read more »
July 10
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Liberia: 'Stop Putting CDC in Front of Peace Initiatives'
Maryland County Senator John Ballout has called on Ambassador George Weah to desist from putting the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) in front of the ongoing peace and... Read more »
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Liberia: Drama At Police Headquarters
What appears to be a drama took place at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police on Friday, July 5, 2013 with Deputy Police Director for Operations, Abraham Kromah... Read more »
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Liberia: Gov't Lauded for Providing Re-Location Benefit
The Executive Committee of District #9 Development Council in Montserrado County has lauded the Government of Liberia through the Ministries of Lands, Mines & Energy, Public... Read more »
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Liberia: House Endorses Kilby's Dismissal
Barely a day following President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's request to the Legislature to concur with her over the dismissal of Auditor General Robert Kilby, the House of... Read more »
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Liberia: 'Non-Governmental Material' Mary Broh Re-Nominated
Months after she obstructed the detention of former Montserrado Superintendent Grace T. Kpaan at the Monrovia Central Prison, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has re-nominated Mary... Read more »
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Liberia: Speaker Disappointed
House Speaker, J. AlexTyler has expressed disappointment in President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for re-nominating Madam Mary T. Broh as Monrovia City Mayor. Read more »
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Liberia: GTBank Employee Indicted for 'Stealing'
The Grand Jury for Montserrado County has indicted a former employee of the Guaranty Trust Bank identified as Emmanuel Umunwa along with another suspect for allegedly stealing an... Read more »
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Liberia: The 'Iron Lady' Must Reawaken the Corruption Fight [editorial]
President Ellen-Johnson received avalanche of praises on Tuesday for taking a decision that led to the dismissal of Auditor General Robert Kilby and the Director-General of the... Read more »
July 08
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Liberia: U.S Envoy Dedicates Sanitation Facility
United States Ambassador, Debora R. Malac has dedicated a modern hand pump for use by students at the Beneniah Assembly of God Communty School in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Read more »
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Liberia: YES Launches Women's Leadership Project
The Youth Exploring Solutions (YES), a passionate, non-profit and voluntary youth-led development organization that is primarily a self-sponsored institution since its inception in... Read more »
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