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Inspiration of the week: "As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being directed to something better. - Stever Maraboli-."
 In Memory of Hower - Monday December 9th marks the 2nd anniversary of the untimely death of Eisenhower Kevin Victor, our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, who died at the tender age of 21. You are gone but not forgotten. We love you, miss you and can't get over your death. Maybe it is the way you were taken from us and the fact that we have not found justice. There is this ever present void in our hearts where your memory lives on. In our pursuit for justice, we cry for you and say to you rest in peace Hower while we seek justice for you. From your parents Gary and Patricia Victor and the entire Victor family.
President Sirleaf and Former Prime Minister Blair Hold Talks, in Monrovia, on Liberia’s ‘Big Push’ Development Objectives; Meet the Press
(MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Sunday, December 8, 2013) On a two-day visit to Liberia, the Right Honorable Mr. Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister and Founder and Patron of the Africa Governance Initiative, paid a courtesy visit on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, where they reviewed Liberia’s progress and challenges, and the work of Mr. Blair’s charity organization, AGI, which has been assisting with capacity building in Liberia for four years. The two leaders held a press stakeout, following their tête-à-tête.
In her statement, President Sirleaf said she was once again pleased to honor former Prime Minister Blair who, through his team and with his personal support, has worked with her office to identify goals and achieve development objectives. Full story...
Liberia: The True Cost of Education
Mercy Womeh breaks rocks for less than four U.S. dollars a day to afford education to lift herself from poverty in Liberia.
Like many Liberians, Mercy Womeh, 18, missed several years of education as a result of her country's civil wars of 1989-96 and 1999-2003. Three years ago, in a search for work, her family moved from the countryside to a suburb of Monrovia, the country's capital. Mercy is now catching up with her schooling. Full story...
Street vendor turns $200 into a multi-million dollar business
(CNN) -- He started his first business venture as a street vendor with capital of just $200 but two decades later Fomba Trawally has become one of Liberia's most prominent businessmen.
Like many in his country, Trawally fled Liberia in 1989 to escape the West African country's ruinous civil war. He found refuge in The Gambia but in December 1991 Trawally decided it was time to return to his native country. Full story...
ALPHA PHI ALPHA ACTIVATES HOTLINE NUMBER TO REPORT GBV.
 The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity renowned for engaging in host of worthwhile activities in the country has once more come to the fold with another milestone program in an effort to fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). The organization headed by the highly respected innovator T. Nelson Williams, II has activated hot line, “1906” which he said will be used to report cases in bringing perpetrators of Gender Based Violence to justice. The hotline which is said can be dialed through Lonestar Cell, Cellcom and Novafone, will serve as a spur in reporting issues or cases relating to Gender Based Violence. Full story...
Statement to the Nation by H.E. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
on Indiscipline and Lifting the Gag Order
Monday, December 2, 2013
My Fellow Citizens:
We are happy to be back home. We thank the Almighty God for our successful and safe travels. As you know, to achieve the goals outlined in our Agenda for Transformation, we must continue to seek support from our development partners to rebuild the country, expand the economy and create jobs for Liberians. We must also continue to strengthen our peace. This is why I have directed the Justice Ministry and the Joint Security Task Force to take the necessary actions, in keeping with law, to stop the wave of lawlessness which is creeping upon the State. Full statement...
AN ANTI-RAPE MESSAGE FROM PEACE AMBASSADOR GEORGE WEAH
 Today we march to take a stand against violence, abuse and rape that affects our mothers, our sisters, our daughters. Rape is a crime of violence and power that leaves a terrible physical and emotional pain on its victims and its time in our wonderful country of Liberia that we take a stand for change. Full story...
GOL, AfDB Sign U.S.$203 Million Power Loan Deal
The Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a loan agreementfor the CLSG project, which seeks to electrify 28 localities in Liberia through the construction of four sub-power stations along the first corridors of our growth triangle, the Nimba, Bassa to Montserrado route. Full story...
Liberian president says youth unemployment a threat to peace
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Youth unemployment is a major threat to peace and security in Liberia which, unless addressed, could see the return of conflict to the West African country following a decade of peace, the president said. Full story...
Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy to Hold Two Stakeholders Feedback Consultative Meetings on Thursday and Next Monday
(MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tuesday, November 26, 2013) The Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy (MLM&E) will conduct two stakeholders’ feedback meetings this Thursday, November 28th, and next Monday, December 2nd, on the newly drafted Mineral and Mining Law. Full story...
President Sirleaf Visits Ruler of Dubai; They Agree to Establish Joint Commission to Pursue Proposals on Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Fisheries, Invitation to Emirates Airlines, Support for EXPO 2020
 (DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Friday, November 22, 2013) President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her delegation arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, November 21, for a three-day Working Visit, the focus of which is developing Liberia’s infrastructure, including its ports and road networks.
According to a dispatch from Dubai, the Liberian President is in the emirate at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with whom she held discussions on Thursday evening. Full story...
Govt. Moves To Stabilize Exchange Rate
In the wake of the staggering exchange rate between the Liberian dollar and the United States dollar, the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Liberia have adopted a number of short and long term measures to mitigate the problem and bring relief to the population, Finance Minister Amara Konneh has disclosed in Monrovia. Full story...
Tribute to an Exceptional Public Servant: Theo Beetie
Jonathan J. Geegbae, Sr.
We are sad, incredibly sad, and overwhelmed by deep sorrow, for the death of Theophilus Beetie. Theo was a friend, a remarkable colleague, and an amazingly very special person! I first met Theo in 1981 when Dr. Louise C. York (RIP) asked him to join Monrovia College “Meet the Challenge” Team. Although we came second in that year’s tournanment, he always felt like we were “winners.” Theo always exibited competativeness and brillance. He was smart and resolute in his thoughts and activities. He was bold and courageous; you always knew what “side of the fence” he stood. Full tribute...
President Sirleaf Joins African, Arab Leaders at 3rd Africa-Arab Summit in Kuwait City
(KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT – Tuesday, November 19, 2013) President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Tuesday joined fellow Heads of State and Government for the 3rd Africa-Arab Summit, at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City, the theme of which is “Partners in Development and Investment.” Full story...
Dr. Toe Settles FrontPage Africa Libel Case
Monrovia, Liberia: Judge J. Boima Kontoe of the Civil Law Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Montserrado County, today ruled on the Bill of Information that was filed before the Lower Court on November 8, 2013 by the legal team representing former Minister Dr. J. Chris Toe in an Action of Damages for Libel against Frontpage Africa, and Rodney Sieh and Samwar Fallah of Frontpage Africa. The Bill of Information was filed by Counsellors Emmanuel James and Rosemarie James of The International Group of Legal Advocates and Consultants to convey Dr. Toe’s decision to waive the US$1.5 million awarded him by the jury as general damages. Full story...
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