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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November 14
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Liberia: Govt Must Meet the Security Challenge [editorial]
News About Alleged subversive activities being circulated by unscrupulous individuals in Monrovia is becoming scaring especially as we approach the festive season. Read more »
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Liberia: Police Director 'Bites Tongue'
Barely five-day after accusing former police officer Yekeh Kolubah of being armed robbers collaborator, Police Director, Chris Massaquoi is said to have reportedly apologized to... Read more »
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Liberia: Liberia Qualifies for Major Millennium Challenge Account Funding
Liberia has met the eligibility requirements and would be considered for the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact funding, which is acknowledged by the United States... Read more »
November 13
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Liberia: NOCAL Thwarts GAC Audit
In the aftermath of the dismissal of over 42 employees of the General Auditing Commission (GAC), more information have emerged detailing why the employees were summarily dismissed. Read more »
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Liberia: Judge Frowns On Low Budget, Jury Tampering
The First Judicial Criminal Courts for Montserrado County have opened for the November term of court with low budget and jury tampering topping various remarks. Read more »
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Liberia: NOCAL Seeks Reputable Int'l Firm for Audit
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), has announced another measure in furtherance of its commitment to transparency and accountability. Read more »
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Liberia: Extortion, Illegal Detention Brew Tension
Tension is said to be mounting in the commercial district of Ganta, Nimba County, over the alleged extortion of money, arrest and illegal detention of peaceful citizens by the... Read more »
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Liberia: Dismissed GAC Staff Call for Kilby's Removal
Dismissed employees of the General Auditing Commission (GAC) are demanding the immediate removal of Auditor General Robert L. Kilby on grounds that he lacks integrity and the... Read more »
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Liberia: Diaspora Group Formed in U.S.
After nine months of critical reflection and intense debate on the fate of democratic consolidation in Liberia, a group of Liberians in Liberia and the Diaspora has come together... Read more »
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Liberia: Gay Advocates Must Seek Psychiatrist
A former vice presidential candidate in the 2011 Legislative and Presidential elections has urged individuals calling for the legislation of same sex marriage seek the face of a... Read more »
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Liberia: EC Commits U.S.$58 Million to Liberia
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has returned from Europe on a five-day official visit with news that the European Commission (EC) has committed US$58 million to Liberia. Read more »
November 12
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Liberia: Prioritize Payment of Civil Servants' Salary
Finance Minister Amara Konneh has instructed senior management team, particularly the Expenditure Department to ensure the timely payment of civil servants salaries across the... Read more »
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Liberia: The Police Needs to Do More [editorial]
For The Past weeks, arm robberyl attacks on citizens and residents across Monrovia have multiplied leaving several persons sometimes severely wounded to the point of death or... Read more »
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Liberia: 15 Persons Die in Child Birth
Despite donor contributions in key areas within the Liberian economy, there remain several issues in the country's health sector that needs to be addressed. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Demonstrate Your Potentials'
Press Union of Liberia President Peter Quaqua has challenged members of the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) to live above complacency and demonstrate their... Read more »
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Liberia: Govt Absent From Anti-Gay Campaign Launch
The launch of the much publicized anti-gay marriage campaign by two largest religious communities in Liberia, Christian and Muslim, was apparently downplayed by the government of... Read more »
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Liberia: Health Workers Brainstorm On Malaria Deaths
Health workers across the country have concluded a three- day annual internal review of the implementation of malaria related activities during the last implementation year. Read more »
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Liberia: Police Admits Increase in Arm Robbery
Despite the launch of a special operation code named "Operation Safe Haven", armed robbers have intensified their onslaughts on peaceful citizens across Monrovia. Read more »
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Liberia: Aifo-EU Ends Training for Disabled People
An Italian Association (AIFO) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture has completed a three-week intensive agriculture training program for... Read more »
November 9
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Liberia: 'Outdated Mineral Law'
Lands Mines and Energy Minister Patrick Sendolo says Liberia's mineral and mining law is outdated and needs to be revised. Read more »
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Liberia: Ngafuan Attends Summit of Heads of State
Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan is in Abuja, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to represent President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf at an extraordinary summit of ECOWAS Heads of... Read more »
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Liberia: GAC Allots U.S.$35,500 As Salary
In the wake of mass dismissal at the General Auditing Commission (GAC), where more than 40 employees were affected, Auditor-General Robert L. Kilby has hired 18 new persons... Read more »
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Liberia: LEC Loses U.S..$700,000 to Thieves
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) says the institution is losing over thirty percent (30%) of its monthly income to power thieves across Monrovia. Read more »
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Liberia: Gbowee's Statement Constructive, Not Destructive
The Vice President for Public Relations at Cuttington University has asserted that recent comments made by Nobel Laureate, Leymah Gbowee should be considered as a constructive... Read more »
November 8
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Liberia: CDC Holds Peaceful 'Memorial Day'
The much publicized 'memorial day' celebration of the main opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) of soccer legend George Weah was yesterday held in Monrovia under... Read more »
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