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Editor @ May 13, 2010 # No Comment Yet
Human Rights Watch, New York
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) should use the upcoming review conference in Kampala, Uganda to push forward justice for the worst international crimes, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Human Rights Watch called on member states to use preparations, conference discussions, and pledges of greater [...]
Editor @ May 6, 2010 # No Comment Yet
Executive Mansion,Monrovia
Residents of a relatively obscure but populated community in the Monrovia suburb of Sinkor, Old Road, known as Tweh Johnsonville, have a lot to smile and be thankful about. That’s because a modern, six-room toilet facility and a hand pump were on Wednesday, May 5, dedicated there, amid dancing and praises by area [...]
Editor @ April 27, 2010 # No Comment Yet
Executive Mamsion, Monrovia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf commented on Tuesday, April 20, on the recently concluded HIPC audits conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC), refusing to be drawn into criticisms of the Commission’s work by some Government officials implicated in the audits. The President said people have complained about the quality of the audits and [...]
Editor @ April 7, 2010 # No Comment Yet
By Barbara K. Laskin, St. Paul, Minn.
The Macalester College Theatre and Dance Department presents “Dario FO’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist” in the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Main Stage Theater, 1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Tickets are free to all students with a student ID; they are $7 general admission and $5 for seniors [...]
Editor @ March 28, 2010 # No Comment Yet
Executive Mansion New Release, Barcelona
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and party arrived in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday morning at the start of a three day visit which also includes activities in Valencia.
Editor @ March 28, 2010 # No Comment Yet
By Mambu James Kpargoi, Monrovia
The Annual Focal Persons Meeting of the 8 National Societies (8NS) Africa Initiative of members of the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies (IFRC) will open in Monrovia Monday under the aegis of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS).
Editor @ March 22, 2010 # 5 Comments
By Robtel Neajai Pailey, Monrovia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her Cabinet have endorsed the GoL Bilateral Scholarships Policy prepared by the Inter-Ministerial Scholarships Committee, a body that the Liberian Chief Executive instituted to streamline the provision of international scholarships.
Editor @ March 22, 2010 # One Comment
By Mambu James Kpargoi, Monrovia
Participants at a one day Gender Mainstreaming Workshop of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) Saturday discussed gender issues and how they matter within disaster management.
Editor @ March 22, 2010 # One Comment
Micah Clemens, Washington, DC
Congressman Keith Ellison (D-5th District) voiced his strong support today for the impending votes on the historic health care legislation before the U.S. Congress.
Editor @ March 20, 2010 # 2 Comments
Washington, D.C.
Today Representative Keith Ellison thanked President Obama for taking swift action to extend Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians living legally in the United States. Ellison has
long been a leader in Congress in fighting for the Liberian community in the United States. He recently met with leaders of Minnesota’s Liberian community to discuss [...]