Executive Mansion,Monrovia Discussions have taken place in Monrovia between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and World Bank President, Mr. Robert Zoellick. Wednesday’s talks, according to an Executive Mansion release, focused on progress and prospects of World Bank programs in the country.

Executive Mansion,Monrovia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has welcomed discussions by church leaders on corruption and impunity in society. The President observed that Liberia has had a culture of corruption, which has impeded the progress of successive governments.

CEMESP,Monrovia Investigations are underway into claims that a bounty of US$1,000 was offered for the assassination of Sam O. Dean, managing editor of the “Independent” newspaper in Monrovia.

UN News Service, New York A senior United Nations official today urged countries to put the United Nations Convention against Corruption into action as more than 1,000 participants from around opened a weeklong conference on the pact in Bali, Indonesia.

CEMESP Press Release,Monrovia At least one journalist or media worker has been attacked every two weeks since April 2006 in Liberia, says a new report by IFEX member the Center for Media Studies and Peace Building (CEMESP). And while the government is behind most of the attacks, a surprising number came from “civil society activists”, says CEMESP.

Press Release, Monrovia Dossier on major War criminals in the Sirleaf Govt., and a planned peaceful demonstration during President Bush’s Visit to Liberia.

Executive Mansion,Monrovia A two day development workshop on civil service reform strategy has begun in Monrovia with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf describing the state of the civil service in Liberia as deplorable.

Executive Mansion,Monrovia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has taken another major step towards reconciliation in the country. The President on Monday announced that Government will no longer pursue the case against former Speaker George Koukou.

Executive Mansion,Monrovia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has dedicated the newly renovated County Administrative Building in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. At the ceremony on Friday, the President said the dedication of the administrative building supports the partnership and decentralization programs of Government.

Executive Mansion,Monrovia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has toured facilities and operation sites of two companies operating in Liberia. Facilities visited Friday include Arcelor Mittal and the Buchanan Renewable Energies, based in Grand Bassa County.