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July 17
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Liberia: We Were Mercenaries - Inside Witness Claims
The trial of 19 Liberians indicted to face multiple charges of cross-border attack into Cote d'Ivoire Monday took a dramatic turn when indicted Prince Barclay said he and others... Read more »
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Liberia: Teahjay Begs for Mercy - After Flogging Lawmaker
J. Milton Teahjay, the Superintendent of Sinoe County who aegedly 'brutalized' Mathew Zarzar, a Representative of Sinoe County for rebuffing him (Teahjay) at a local radio station,... Read more »
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Liberia: Ecobank-Liberia Makes Gains
The Managing Director of Ecobank-Liberia, Kola Adeleke says the bank has made huge gains during its first quarter with accrued total assets from LD$21.6 to L$21.9 billion. Read more »
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Liberia: World Bank Approves U.S.$10 Million for PRS
The Board of Directors of the World Bank Group has approved a US$10 million IDA (International Development Association) credit to support Liberia's long-term strategy to strengthen... Read more »
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Liberia: Pregnant Women Dying
Teenager Comfort Jo has walked for 12 grueling hours through choking dust, blistering heat and tropical rainstorms subsisting on just a little rice and vegetables. Read more »
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Liberia: 'Mercenaries' Claim Betrayed
Testimonies by Prince Barclay against defendants from whom he was picked to serve as state witness after they all had been indicted for cross border attacks into Ivory Coast... Read more »
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Liberia: President Dismantles 'Iron Gate'
Police in Monrovia have confirmed that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has removed the infamous Iron Gate linking Western Liberia to Monrovia. Read more »
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Liberia: Police Renew Bribery Crackdown
Following the release of Transparency International's 2013 Global Corruption Barometer report earlier this month ranking Liberia second to Sierra Leone worldwide in bribe giving... Read more »
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Liberia: Health Sector Gets More EU Funding
Despite recent reports Liberia was under threat of losing substantial international financial assistance from the European Union following media reports that the whereabouts of a... Read more »
July 09
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Liberia: IMF to Approve Us$11.1 Million for Liberia
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review under a three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: Credit Union Leaders Inducted
The Credit Union of the Robert International Airport has got a new leadership which has been challenged to uphold the principles of accountability, transparency and fair play. Read more »
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Liberia: Precious Jewels Graduates Over 30
In a style resembling a university commencement, the Precious Jewels Day-Care and Primary School brought smiles on the faces of many parents and guardians as they graduated over 30... Read more »
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Liberia: Corruption Casualties - Five Officials Axed
In an attempt to continue her corruption fight, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has dismissed the Auditor-General of the General Auditing Commission (GAC), Robert Kilby and the... Read more »
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Liberia: IMF to Approve U.S.$11.1 Million for Liberia
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review under a three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Liberia. Read more »
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Liberia: U.S. Pledges More Support for Teachers
U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac says the U.S. Government is committed to helping the Government of Liberia transform teachers' education in the country to address an increasing... Read more »
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Liberia: Power Struggle Engulfs NBC
There is a looming power struggle at the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC), the institution directly responsible to monitor the operations of concession companies in the... Read more »
July 03
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Liberia: Minimum Wage Set At U.S.$6
After Liberian workers cried for years for a minimum wage rate, members of the Liberian Senate yesterday set a new minimum wage rate at US$6 per day but a conference committee was... Read more »
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Liberia: Another Jailbreak - Eight Escape, Two Rearrested
Police in Monrovia have confirmed a jailbreak at the overcrowded Monrovia Central Prison where eight convicted armed robbers escaped but two of them were later rearrested. Read more »
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Liberia: Albinos Get Free Preventative Skin Cancer Treatment
More than 300 albinos in Liberia have received free treatment for skin cancer prevention as part of a new government initiative. Read more »
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Liberia: Minimum Wage Set At U.S. Six
After Liberian workers cried for years for a minimum wage rate, members of the Liberian Senate yesterday set a new minimum wage rate at US$6 per day but a conference committee was... Read more »
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Liberia: Kilby Exposed
In newly uncovered woes for Auditor General Robert Kilby, the Ways, Means and Finance Committee of the House of Representatives Tuesday has summoned him to appear and clarify his... Read more »
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Liberia: Japan Assists Ivorian Refugees
Japan, through the UN's children emergency fund, UNICEF, has donated eight AG YAMAHA motorbikes to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for use by social workers in Ivorian... Read more »
June 28
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Liberia: Indian Firm to Improve Power Sector
With the ongoing power problem in the country, the Indian Steel and Power giant, Jindal Steel proposed plan to provide energy to the country will enhance productivity and impact... Read more »
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Liberia: Favorable Investment Climate Assured
The head of the National Investment Commission, O. Natty B. Davis, has assured investors that Liberia stands ready to create an enabling environment where all investors will... Read more »
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Liberia: Pentagon Company Drops in Revenue
Stung by a downturn in drone sales to the military, AeroVironment Inc. saw its revenue drop in half during the fourth quarter from a year earlier. Read more »
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