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 08
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Liberia: MOF Dismisses Staff for Fraud
The Ministry of Finance has embarked on a process to eradicate unscrupulous elements within the civil service. The authorities of the Ministry indicated that it would not relent in... Read more »
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Liberia: EPA Conducts ESIA Study Report
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has conducted a major three-phase stakeholders' review on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study reports... Read more »
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Liberia: U.S. $500,000 Loan Scheme for Market Women
A micro loan scheme intended to improve businesses of marketers of upper Pipeline Market in District #3 Montserrado County has been launched. The loan scheme is in the tone of US$... Read more »
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Liberia: UL Reacts to 'Filthy' Bathroom Story
The administration of the University of Liberia (UL) says its attention has been drawn to a back page story of the Tuesday edition of the Analyst Newspaper under the caption,... Read more »
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Liberia: Several Recommendations Discussed
The Liberian Cabinet, chaired by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, held a day-long retreat at the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more »
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Liberia: Ganta-Yekepa Highway to Be Paved
Arcelor Mittal Steel has agreed to fund the pavement of the Ganta-Yekepa road in Nimba County, acting Public Works Minister disclosed yesterday. Read more »
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Liberia: Gbarpolu Citizens Want Ellen to Cancel Visit
Citizens of Belle Yella District, Gbarpolu County, are calling on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to cancel her visit to Belle Yella during Independence Day celebration. Read more »
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Liberia: Why Ellen Has Lost the Corruption Fight
The Head Of the Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) made a statement last week that seems to suggest that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has lost the war on corruption. Cllr.... Read more »
July 03
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Liberia: Arbitrary Arrests Must Stop
The acting Executive Director of the Liberia Media Center (LMC) says the challenges of governance that existed in the past have not disappeared in Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: Money Changers Cry
Several local money exchangers across Monrovia have expressed frustration over the skyrocketing exchange rate of United States Dollars against the Liberian Dollars. Read more »
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Liberia: Eight Inmates Break Jail
Police say eight inmates have escaped from the Central Prison (MPC) in Monrovia. The inmates broke jail on Tuesday morning following sporadic gun firing. Read more »
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Liberia: Central Bank Must Control the Exchange Rate
The Liberian Currency has fallen terribly to the mighty U.S. Dollar causing fear across the country that the current situation could exacerbate and ignite further hardships. The... Read more »
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Liberia: U.S.$500,000 Project Dedicated in Grand Cape Mount
A Liberian Mining Company, Axis Bullion Incorporated has dedicated a newly constructed Bridge in Tewor District, Mende Massa Clan in Grand Cape Mount County. Read more »
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Liberia: K and K Manager in U.S.$6,000 Debt
The Resident Judge of the Debt Court at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia James E. Jones has adjudged the General Manager of the K&K Trading Corporation, Chawki H. Kadouch... Read more »
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Liberia: AG Kilby Exposed in U.S.$220,900 Deal
The Director General of the General Services Agency (GSA) Tuesday revealed at the ongoing Budget hearing that she signed a contract valued US$220,900 with an auditing company owned... Read more »
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Liberia: Geesay Play FC Wins Championship
Geesay Play FC last Monday beat Lopez Boys 1-0 to clinch the Paynesville Subcommittee League of the LFA 3rd division title. Read more »
July 02
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Liberia: 'Security Key to Genuine Peace'
The Economic and Political Counselor at the United States Embassy near Monrovia said security and a responsive justice system are major prerequisites for genuine peace and... Read more »
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Liberia: Amara Konneh Lied Under Oath?
The Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County, has clarified that the hospital neither received money from the... Read more »
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Liberia: University President Targets Quality Education
The new President of the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) Monday officially took office vowing to improve the quality of education at the institution. Read more »
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Liberia: APM Terminals Institute New Measures
The management of the APM Terminals has instituted new measure that seeks to enhance employees' safety and to avoid accident at the terminal and containers handling areas in the... Read more »
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Liberia: LTA Loss U.S.$9.6 Million to Nigerian 'Criminals'
Police in Monrovia have confirmed the arrest of four Nigerian nationals in connection with Forgery, Theft and Economic Sabotage in the amount of US$9.6 million. Read more »
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Liberia: Bridge the Gap Between Rich and Poor
A Liberian Economist and businessman is worried about the current state of affairs, especially the gap between the rich and poor which he says poses a threat to the stability of... Read more »
June 26
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Liberia: Liberia Identifies Key Sectors
The Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC) says his institution, in collaboration with partners, has identified three key sectors for short and medium term investment... Read more »
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Liberia: DEA Boss Recommends Strong Laws for Liberia
The Director of the Drug Enforcement Agency Col. Anthony Souh has recommended strong laws to combat drug abuse and trafficking in Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: Amendment Proposed
The City Solicitor assigned at the Paynesville Magisterial Court is urging the 53rd National Legislature to amend Section 14.4 of the Liberian Code of Law Revised (1LCLR) in order... Read more »
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