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MONROVIA–The University of Liberia Alumni Association (AAUL) has contributed a little over L$1.8 million towards the University of Liberia’s Impact project. The project seeks to generate the amount of US$20,000 that will be used to purchase marching instruments and uniforms, and sporting materials for the reactivation of the UL Marching Band and Sports Department. The balance of US$8,000 is expected to also be funded by the Alumni Association Chapter in the United States. The UL Alumni USA Chapter will supervise the procurement and shipment of the materials from that country to Liberia. The formal program making the presentation was held…

Liberian female Journalist Gloria Tamba celebrated her 25th birthday by identifying with Christian Association of the Blind MONROVIA-Gloria T. Tamba, a young female journalist could not have thought of a better way to celebrate her 25th birth anniversary than to identify with the disadvantaged in the Liberian society. Ms. Tamba tried to put smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries, many of whom are kids. Gloria, who celebrates her nativity every October 28, began her birthday celebration earlier than the main day and in a little modest way when she, on Saturday, the 27th, took food and non-food items to…

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Florida, USA – Former President Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been inducted in the International Women’s Forum Hall of Fame. The IWF’s Hall of Fame provides a global stage with which to honor and celebrate the leaders of nations, industry, enterprise, academia, the media, the arts and science. Comprised of more than 6,800 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents, the IWF builds better global leadership across careers, continents and cultures by connecting the world’s most extraordinary women of significant and diverse achievement. “This honor is dedicated to the women of Liberia.…

Monrovia – Liberia is exposed to natural hazards and climate related risks including floods, windstorms, wildfire and coastal erosion. There is a need for collective partnership and coordination amongst state and non-state agencies in executing the assessment findings”, EPA Executive Director, Nathaniel T. Blama said. The threats being faced are likely to worsen with climate change, which will have significant impact on local communities’ livelihoods. In an effort to curtail natural threats being experienced, the National Disaster Management Agency in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) over the weekend, October 26, 2018…

Monrovia – The Mano River Youth Parliament-Liberia Chapter (MRUYP-LC), over the weekend, elected and sworn into office Mohammed A. Massaley of Bomi County as its new speaker. Mr. Massaley is expected to run the affairs of the parliament for the next two years. Gerald C. Koinyeneh 00231880881540/ 00231777769531 [email protected] His election followed the resignation of the former embattled Speaker, James Kolleh, of Bong County. Kolleh resigned from the parliament after he was accused of financial malpractices. The 1st Deputy Speaker, J. Fahn Deghar, and 2nd Deputy Speaker, Daniel N. Nills, retained their respective posts. After the oath of office, Speaker…

Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. New York – Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says Liberia remains unwavering in its practical commitment to achieving gender parity and upholding women’s rights. His Excellency Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. told the United Nations Security Council during its Open Debate on Women Peace and Security, that Liberia’s commitment is manifested as a priority in the Government of Liberia’s flagship development agenda– The Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD) and other institutional frameworks including the National Gender Policy and the Peacebuilding Plan.…

House Speaker Bhofal Chambers addressing the media after the House of Representatives one-day closed door meeting Monrovia – Amid reports of disenchantment and acrimonious relationships among and between members of the House of Representatives of the 54th Legislature, a Liberian clergyman, Foday E. Karpeh, has called on lawmakers to uphold the dignity and sanctity of that august body. Reported by Gerald C. Koinyeneh 00231880881540 / 00231777769531 [email protected] Reverend Karpeh admonished the lawmakers that if they want to build a strong, independent and balanced Legislature, then they should have respect for each other and uphold the independence of the Legislature. “If…

Mr. Kenneth Yarkpawolo Best, Liberia’s oldest practicing Journalist, turns 80 on Sunday, October 28, 2018 Monrovia – Mr. Kenneth Yarkpawolo Best, Liberia’s oldest practicing Journalist, Sunday, October 28, hit his octogenarian mark — he turned 80! Mr. Best is the second oldest surviving Liberian journalist. The oldest now is Mr. James C. Dennis, who, by God’s grace may clock 90 in November 2018. Mr. Best, who is affectionately called ‘KY,’ has been in the Journalism profession for more than 50 years and was called into it ever since he was in high school, by the “good Lord himself,” he said.…

James E Cooper, CEO of the Cooper Farm and Cooper Rubber Processing Plant Monrovia – An in-depth FrontPageAfrica investigation uncovers half-truths and unsatisfied investors associated with Mr. James E Cooper, CEO of the Cooper Farm and Cooper Rubber Processing Plant. In an October 12, 2018 FrontpageAfrica spotlight article titled “Liberia’s Lone Rubber Processor Sets Sights on Manufacturing”, Mr. James E. Cooper, CEO of the Cooper Farm spoke about revolutionizing Liberia’s rubber industry by moving away from selling solely to foreign concessioners to Liberians manufacturing and exporting quality rubber made materials to Asian and US markets. As the owner of the…

Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah (right) hands a copy Pro-poor Development for Prosperity and Development over to President George Manneh Weah as Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor looks on Ganta, Nimba County – President George Manneh Weah has reechoed that the much publicized Pro-Poor Policy of his government seeks to build a “harmonious society” especially for the underprivileged. Reported by J.H. Webster Clayeh 00231770745986 [email protected] “Over the next five years, we will develop our country, unite and reconcile our people, educate and develop our youths and promote peace and human rights,” he said. The Liberian leader was speaking in…