Provides the latest RSS feeds for Liberia News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Sierra Leone Times.com http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/cat/0c2a4f9c423160d2/ en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 17:34:28 -0400 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:34:28 -0400 30 A 21-year old Liberian-American was Thursday evening, April 11, 2013 shot dead while sitting in his car in Trenton, New Jersey by unknown gunman or ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214641749/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:54 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214641749/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 These are not surprising since we are just emerging from a prolonged civil war that crystallized our divisions along ethnic lines in particular. We have now normalized difference, denigration of difference, disagreements, anger, and conflicts in our way of life. The tension from unspoken hurt that people feel is still latent. Tremendous energy is being spent holding onto wounds from the past. ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214641750/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:53 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214641750/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Swedish Government through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has provided US$ 2 million for youth employment in Liberia for the next two years. Speaking at the launch of SIDA PROSPECTS Program in Monrovia over the weekend the head of Development Cooperation at the Swedish Embassy Madam Gisela Strand said the Swedish Government will work along with the Government ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214640437/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:20 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214640437/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 - World Bank Group President Dr. Jim Yong Kim and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will make an historic joint visit to Africa's Great Lakes region from May 22nd - 24th in support of a recent landmark peace agreement and to push for economic development in one of the world's most troubled regions. Kim and Mr. Ban will travel to the Democratic ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214640438/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:19 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214640438/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Harris Morris, from Johnsonville Liberia, points to his land plot that he claims was sold to someone else MONROVIA, 20 May 2013 (IRIN) - The Liberia Land Commission, which was set up in 2009 to help settle land disputes between returning refugees and their neighbours, is making significant headway, say land experts, but non-conflict related land disputes are increasing, most of them as a result ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214637695/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:45:38 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214637695/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 "It is only when it is dark that one can see the stars," so the maxim goes, like the Liberian parlance that says, "You can hardly know the warriors of the community till it is war time." That was the case when the clouds of tyranny and despotism descended upon the nation for two decades. While others were throwing stones and hiding, and some were growling and running scare ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214637696/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:19:20 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214637696/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Electricity Authority of Benin-Nigerian Electric Power Authority power interconnection project, jointly financed by the African Development Bank, the West African Development Bank, and the Economic Community of West African States, is one of the sparkling flagship projects for regional integration and cooperation in West Africa. Financed under the West Africa Power Pool program, the project ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634453/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:36 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634453/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis, the outspoken cleric who became the conscience of the society during the tyranical regime of late President Samuel Doe and the tumultous years of the civil war, died at his 8th Street residence yesterday following a protracted illness, aged 77. The shocking news of Bishop Francis' death, who was regarded as indifatigable fighter for peace and justice in ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634553/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:23 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634553/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Concession companies and other foreign investments in the country have been urged to use the expertise of Liberians in carrying out their duties. At the Grand Royal Hotel where he delivered a statement at the official unveiling ceremony of the partnership between the ROSNA Service Inc. and ANSAMBLE, two local and international catering companies, Sen. Gbezohngar M. Findley, Senate President ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634556/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:21 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214634556/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has dedicated a youth center in Brewerville City, Montserrado County valued US$30,000. The center is intended for youths in the area to have access to skills training and other educative programs. Speaking at the dedication of the facility, UNMIL Chief of Staff Van Roosen said the Mission is delighted in seeing youths of Brewerville having such ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633549/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:10:22 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633549/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and People of the Kingdom of Norway on the joyous occasion commemorating the Constitution Day of that country. Norway on Friday May 17, 2013 celebrated its Constitution Day which reflects its National Pride. President Silreaf in a message to His Majesty King Herald, V, the Government and people of the Kingdom ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633551/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:10:21 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633551/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Posts and Telecommunications Minister Dr. Frederick Norkeh, has stressed the need for every Liberian to pay a role in ensuring that the use of Information Communication Technology or ICT does not endanger road safety. He called on policymakers to ensure that Information Communication Technology facilitates the realization of Liberia's goal instead of undermining it. Speaking at a joint ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633550/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:10:21 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214633550/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The lives of over a billion citizens could be transformed if their governments managed their oil, gas and minerals in a more open, accountable manner, according to the Resource Governance Index released Friday by the Revenue Watch ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632403/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:06 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632403/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 the Government of Liberia provides a conducive space for broad based non-state actors' participation in the country's natural resource ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632404/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:05 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632404/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Transport Minister Tornola Varpilah Friday announced an audit of the Ministry of Transport at a press conference in Monrovia in which he outlined his vision for the Ministry and updated the media on the status of the bidding process for the selection of a suitable vendor to manage and produce license ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632405/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:03 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632405/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has threatened to resist in any manner to stop the Government of Liberia from embarking on any process of exploiting the Mount Wologizi in Lofa County. CDC Vice Chairman for Operations, Mulbah Morlu said the party will not sit supinely to allow the government mortgage every natural resource of Liberia under the false banner of wanting to develop the ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632406/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:43 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632406/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 A youth group, the Coalition of Youth & Students to Enhance Peace and Democracy in Liberia has admonished Liberians to be their "brother's keeper" instead of community destroyer, making specific reference to a speech delivered by National Unification Day Orator T. Nelson Williams on May 14, 2013. In a statement issued in Monrovia on May 17, 2013, the group's Executive ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632409/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632409/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Open Budget Initiatives (OBI) launched by the Ministry of Finance is being taken to rural Liberia to educate citizens on government's financial programs. The Open Budget Initiative, launched by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf early this year, is intended to explain to average Liberians the expenditure of the national budget. The OBI team over the week visited students of Harbel, Margibi ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632188/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632188/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Liberty Party says it sees its victory in the just-ended Grand Bassa County by-election as indicative of its preparedness to take state leadership after the Sirleaf-led Government. The party admonished its partisans and supporters to "tighten their belts" in supporting the party with their dimes and nickels as strategy to capture senatorial seats in 2014 and the presidency in 2017 ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632412/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632412/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 FrontPageAfrica has learnt of an aborted prison break involving a long-time detainee of the Monrovia Central Prison, Mr. Hans Williams. Multiple sources at the Monrovia Central Prison confirmed to FPA Sunday that a man believed to be middle-aged tried to find an escape passage along with Williams. While trying to leave the premises of the prison, the pair was spotted by security guards who ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632411/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632411/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 A heavy rainstorm may have disrupted the graduation ceremony of the first batch of cadets to complete studies at the Liberia Maritime Training Academy since the end of the civil war, but the young men and women stood tall in the face of adversity after the completion of a rigorous training exercise which authorities at the Liberia Maritime Authority are hopeful will change the cadets lives for ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632408/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632408/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Liberia has requested the United States' (US') support in the form of protective gear, to enable the deployment of the Liberian platoon that will participate in the peacekeeping operation in Mali. A dispatch from Washington, the United States of America says President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf also sought U.S. support in tackling drug trafficking in the West African Region. President Ellen ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632189/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632189/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 A cross-section of Civil Society Organizations co-working group on natural resources has concluded a two-day natural resources exploitation and management conference with admonition for government to ensure that the country's resources benefit the citizenry. The conference held under the Theme: "Transforming Natural Resource Governance and Management in Liberia", was organized in ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632410/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632410/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Barely a week after her now infamous declaration that she was "enjoying this benign neglect" and "I wish they will continue it for a long time," when asked to response to a much-publicized blackout by major newspapers and radio stations in Liberia, protesting anti-media statements attributed to the head of her Executive Protection Service, Liberian president Ellen ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632193/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632193/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 "We were rejected, neglected, abandoned and stigmatized by family members, friends and love ones as a result of the pupu and pepe sickness we were suffering from; but today, our stories have changed; those who rejected us are now embracing us," these were the words of some fistula survivors who have now been reintegrated into communities. Fistula is a condition that makes women to ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632407/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:41 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632407/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) has graduated 47 unskilled youth under its cash for work program in the country. The cash for work program is an initiative of LACE to teach Liberian youth how to make use of their skills by creating their own jobs. Addressing the graduates in Sinkor over the weekend, LACE Executive Director, Ramses Kumbuyah challenged the youth to strive and ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632413/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:40 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632413/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Despite a recent independent audit, which cast doubt on good governance and transparency here, amidst a media rage, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Friday defended her government's record on good governance and transparency. The Reuters news agency quotes president Sirleaf as saying that audit of resource contracts by accounting firm Moore Stephens had been commissioned to fix, and not ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632196/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:40 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632196/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee K. Lawrence has expressed fear over worsening health conditions in the county. She said the health conditions in Grand Bassa County have depreciated over the years due to the shortage of drugs at the Liberia Government Hospital in Buchanan. Senator Lawrence made the disclosure during an interaction with reporters at the Legislature. She expressed ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632414/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:40 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632414/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Most Outspoken personality in contemporary Liberia has been silenced permanently by the power of death. Catholic Archbishop Michael K. Francis has finally given up the ghost following a prolonged illness. His Demise Was announced on state radio Sunday, May 19, 2013 by the Archbishop of the Diocese of Monrovia Lewis Jerome Zeigler. According to Archbishop Zeigler, Bishop Francis died at 10:40 ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632201/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:40 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214632201/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 LAGOS, Nigeria, May 20, 2013/ -- Vital Voices Global Partnership and Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) today announced the hosting of the Supporting Public Advocacy for Regional Competitiveness (SPARC) Program and Forum in Lagos, Nigeria. The one-day forum for women is scheduled for Thursday 23, May 2013, and will highlight businesswomen's advocacy efforts for ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631327/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:22:31 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631327/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 G. W. Gibson High School have won the Liberia National Handball Association (LNHA) 2013 inter-schools league. Gibson beat William V. S. Tubman High School by 18 to 14 goals on Friday in a tense match at the Sports Commission on Broad Street in the male category. The first half ended by eight to six goals in Gibson's favor in a game with too many fouls. Gibson had to rely on the expertise ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631330/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:28 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631330/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The metamorphic arguments relating to statements made by the head of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) Hon. Daniel Othello Warrick, on May 3, 2013 during the observance of the Press Freedom Day in Grand Bassa County, and the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) subsequent response to such, as well as criticisms from Liberians have drawn my attention to comment. Critically speaking, the statements ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631329/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:28 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631329/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 A young Liberian architect has called on government to establish more technical institutions like polytechnics nationwide. Francis K. Dadzie believes, these institutions when set-up, will prepare young people for the burdensome task of national development. While appreciating the high enrollment of young people, he thinks fewer are venturing in the science and technology sector. He was ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631331/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:28 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631331/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis, an outspoken clergy renowned for his fiery sermons and stance against brutal regimes of former presidents Samuel Doe and Charles Ghankay Taylor is dead. Bishop Francis who never fully recovered since he suffered a stroke in 2004 has been ailing for quite some time. His death leaves a major vacuum in the Catholic Church of Liberia. Born February 12, 1936 in ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631101/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:14:27 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214631101/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism (MICAT), on behalf of the Government of Liberia, called upon the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) to recant its press blackout against the activities of the nation's presidency (FPA, May 15, 2013). Indeed, while we applaud the intent of our Government's Call - expressed in fancy language as well as in intellectual and philosophical terms - ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214629999/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:17:18 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214629999/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 New Contract is a Major Victory for International Campaign Against Firestone WASHINGTON - August 6 - Workers on the ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214627211/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 04:20:54 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214627211/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The man considered by many Liberians as the embodiment of the fight for human rights, good governance, and democracy, has died. Roman Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis, 77, died early Sunday in Monrovia. He had been ill since 2004 after suffering a stroke. In one of his final speeches, Francis spoke to Liberians in the United States in 2003 on a number of issues, including injustice in ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214626364/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:43:12 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214626364/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 It seems the Liberian news story is getting more and more interesting by the minute so we could not have asked for a better time to host this event. I went into the green room just about a half hour ago to meet with the president just ahead of this and she said to me 'let's have some fun.' So let's have some fun. There is plenty to talk about. It is not hard to identify the ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214621363/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:54:23 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214621363/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has threatened to resist in any manner to stop the Government of Liberia from embarking on any process of exploiting the Mount Wologizi in Lofa County. CDC Vice Chairman for Operations, Mulbah Morlu said the party will not sit supinely to allow the government mortgage every natural resource of Liberia under the false banner of wanting to develop the ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214620746/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:10:47 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214620746/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 ACCRA, Ghana - A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies. During a trade mission to West Africa last week that included a stop in his father's home country Nigeria, Umunna, a member of the British Parliament, ... http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214616040/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:13:58 -0400 http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/214616040/scat/0c2a4f9c423160d2