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House Passes Anti-Corruption Act
9 May 2008
Following an hour of heated debate at the joint Chamber of the National Legislature, the House of Representatives Thursday passed into law an act seeking to establish The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). But Maryland County Representative Boffa Chambers has filed a motion of reconciliation.
Recently, plenary received a proposed Act and heard the first reading of ...

Former Treason Suspects Urge to Sue Govt for Damages
9 May 2008
As retired army general Charles Julu and Col. Andrew Dorbor go with a not guilty verdict on treason charges, a pro-democracy campaigner has called on the two men to file a lawsuit against the government of Liberia for damages.
The Executive Director of the Movement for the Revival of the Liberian Society (MORS) R. Kofa Kloh said the arrest and indictment of Julu and Dorbor...

President Refutes Health Rumors
9 May 2008
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf left the country more than a fortnight ago to attend a commissioning ceremony of the Africa Commission in Denmark and then move on to the US to undergo medical checkup, amongst a long itinerary of activities.
She did undergo the test alright and was declared "fit", but rumors and media reports have variously indicated that she has ...

Saboteurs In Trouble Says U.S. Ambassador Designate
9 May 2008
Liberians may be proud of their sovereignty and its position as the oldest on the Continent of Africa and may want to keep it inviolate. But they, however, are unanimous that the assistance and political and economic guidance of the United States are pivotal to their country's recovery from years of warfare and dysfunctional economy.
The existence of such mindset seems not...

Ellen Seeks Oppostion's Help
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President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf arrived in the country from the U.S., Monday this week, where she underwent medical check-ups, held talks with U.S. business executives, and picked up a number of university degrees and laurels for her work.
Upon touchdown, she addressed the media on major issues facing the country, amongst them the high prices of consumer commodities and th...

Johnson-Sirleaf Stakeholders Discuss Global Food Crisis
9 May 2008
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday held the first in a series of consultative meetings with stakeholders, geared towards developing a national food policy. The meeting also sought to solicit feedback on the way forward, both in the short and long terms.
An Executive Mansion release says President Johnson Sirleaf informed the gathering that the looming global food ...

Govt to Demolish Illegal Buildings
9 May 2008
The government of Liberia has announced its intention to ramp up enforcement of zoning laws across the country. Demolition of illegal structures will begin this weekend. Redemption Road, Pipeline Paynesville and Barnesville Dry Rice market will be the first areas of focus for the demolition project, which will commence on Saturday 10th May.
"The aim of the project is ...

Improve Workers' Conditions
9 May 2008
The Minister of Labour Samuel Kofi Woods says the Government of Liberia is committed to securing a conducive Labour environment for investment while at the same time ensuring that the dignity and rights of workers are protected in the country.
He called on the management of LAC to improve the conditions of workers at the plantation
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Tears Flow At Taylor's Trial
9 May 2008
Prosecution witness at the trial of former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, broke down in tears in the middle of her testimony in court on Wednesday as she gave a graphic description of yet more rebel atrocities.
The witness, known only as TF1-028, told the Special Court sitting in The Hague that there was no shortage in the cruel acts of the AFRC/RUF rebels in their de...

Repatriation of Refugees Gains Momentum in Ghana
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As Liberian refugees are expressing their willingness to return and contribute to the development process in Liberia, the momentum for repatriation has increased. During the past few weeks, the Liberian Government through the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has assisted in the v...

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