‘The Nation Bleeds’ -VP Boakai Laments at Theo Bettie’s ‘Book of Condolence Signing


By Leroy M. Sonpon, III Vice President Joseph N. Boakai, in a solemn tone Wednesday, November 20, described the death of Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Deputy Governor Theophilus Totee Bettie, as “dreadfully regrettable and great loss,” therefore, “the nation bleeds.” Vice President Boakai said the late Deputy CBL Governor, was not only competent and…

Gov’t Mediates in Lofa Zoes-Christians Conflict


By Daily Observer Judoemue Mohmoh Kollie, back from Lofa The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has reinforced the ban on all Christian activities with immediate effect in Malawu, Zorzor District, Lofa County. The ban on all activities of the Christian Revival Church (CRC) in Malawu Town will remain in place until…

CHINESE AMBASSADOR TAKES LEAVE OF VICE PRESIDENT BOAKAI-


Monrovia, November 16, 2013- Vice President Joseph N. Boakai has hailed Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Zhao Jianhua for working beyond the call of duty to strengthen China-Liberia relations and reemphasized that Liberia remains committed to the One China Policy. Vice President Boakai said Ambassador Zhao during his tour of duty to Liberia worked assiduously…

Ellen Addresses 3rd Africa-Arab Summit


(KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT – Tuesday, November 19, 2013) Addressing the 3rd Africa-Arab Summit, “Partners in Development and Investment,” in Kuwait on Tuesday, November 19, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf invited Arabs and Africans to come together, to put forward new ideas and concepts and chart a new course, not just for Africa and the Arab world,…

Nine Liberians in Petroleum Engineering Graduate School


Nine Liberian students have commenced studies for Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, Nigeria. The Nigerian Government awarded their scholarships, including tuition and various university fees, through the Directorate for Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), following protracted consultations with the…

LBS Chases US$2.3M


The Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) is targeting US$2.3 million to enhance its capacity for vibrant public operations, according to Director-General Darryl Ambrose Nmah. LBS is a state broadcaster that now operates both radio, television and online-broadcasting with support from the national budget. In an effort to better serve the Liberian people, the LBS management Thursday,…

Liberia Gets First-ever Brazilian Ambassador


The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Liberia, Amb. Dos Santos presents his Letters of Credence to President Sileaf on November 14 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has received the Letters of Credence from the first Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Liberia, Mr. Adres Luis Azevedo Dos Santos. According to an…