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Liberian President Celebrates 71st Birthday in Sinoe County

president.jpgPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday marked her 71st  birth anniversary in the southeastern city of Greenville, in Sinoe County, with a renewed commitment to continue to pursue her reform agenda for the growth and development of Liberia.

At an Intercessional Service at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville, the President assured Liberians that  she would remain focused on policies intended to move the country from war to peace, from disunity to unity, from poverty to prosperity, and from dependence to independence. full story

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Liberia's Sirleaf to seek legal advice on war sanctions

president.jpgLiberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is seeking legal advice on a truth and reconciliation commission report which recommends she be banned from occupying public office for 30 years. In a report to parliament released Thursday, Sirleaf said that implementing recommendations on prosecutions and public sanctioning should not be the "sole responsibility of the presidency". full story

OLM Board Chairman, Hon. John Tarley lauds Paulsen and Advocates

tarley_et_al.jpgThe leadership of the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) has lauded the mediation efforts currently being undertaken by the Advocate for Human Rights and Congressman Erik Paulsen to resolve the simmering conflict in OLM. full story

David D. Kpormakpor, Former Head of Liberia Council of State, is Dead

david_kpomakpah1.jpgReports reaching the Peoples news confirm that David D. Kpormakpor, the former chairman of the council of state collective presidency that ruled Liberia from March 7, 1994 until 1 September 1995 is dead. He was 75. According to the family source late Kpormakpor died late Thursday, August 19,2010 following a period of illness. He died at his resident in Staten Island, the United States of America. full story

OPODL Hosts Forum, Dinner for Minister Brownie Samukai in Minnesota Saturday

brownie_samukai.jpgThe Organization for the Promotion of Development in Liberia, OPODL, has scheduled a town hall-style forum and an honoring evening dinner for Brownie Samukai, Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on August 21, 2010 (Hilton Garden Inn, 6350 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55311).  The Town hall is geared towards discussing and updating Liberians on the current security situation in Liberia. Security is one of the leading issues on the minds of Liberians everywhere, especially in the Diaspora and, Minister Samukai, a foremost expert on this matter, is the right person to address our numerous concerns. full story

US Rep. Erik Paulsen Engages Liberians on Peace and Unity

paulsen.jpgMinnesota’s Third District US Rep. Erik Paulsen and The Advocates for Human Rights will engage Liberians in Minnesota in a community dialogue meeting today on ways of addressing the issues of peace, unity and reconcilaition in the community the Peoples news has learned. According a letter sent to the People-to-People Media Network, the meeting which takes place today, Wednesday August at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church (7200 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429) bring together several Liberian resident in the twin cities. full story

Ramadan Greetings from Kamaty Diahn

diahn.jpg"O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint." Holy Quran (2:183). It is with profound conviction and best wishes that I wish my brothers, sisters, and elders in the Muslim community a rewarding journey as they embark on this third day of the holy month of Ramadan. full story

New human rights Commissioners submitted to senate

news1002.jpgPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has submitted to the Senate for confirmation seven nominees of the Independent National Human Rights Commission. They include Cllr. Punchu Leonard Bernard, Chairperson, Cllr. Dempster Brown and Thomas Abu Bureh, Commissioners. FULL STORY

African Youth Charter Document Submitted to Liberian Legislature for Ratification

ellen-sirleaf-liberia-prexy2_54_80.jpgPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has submitted to the National Legislature for ratification, the African Youth Charter. According to an Executive Mansion release, the Charter was submitted on Monday, August 9, 2010.  full story

RAMADAN GREETINGS FROM THE LCM

momodu_kemokai.jpgThe President of the Liberian Community in St.Paul, MN (LCM) has expressed Ramadan greetings to all Muslims as they commence the fast month. Ramadan is the holiest of months in the Islamic calendar. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. full story

Keith Ellison gives Barb Davis White TKO

KeithEllison.jpgBarb.jpg Liberians in Minnesota celebrate victory with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and former US Senator Mark Dayton. These are two men who care about the things – immigration, community welfare and so on - that concern them. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison cruised to victory in the Democratic primary for his metro-area district in Congress over minister Barb Davis White. full story

Another Nimba lawmaker rejects Prince Johnson

pyj.jpgThe Presidential bid of Nimba County Senator Prince Johnson has experienced its third setback in less than two weeks within the Nimba Legislative Caucus. Another Nimba lawmaker Representative Edwin Gaye on Monday called on Senator Prince Johnson to withdraw from the impending Presidential race. full story

EU gives Liberia additional 13 million in aid

liberian-president-ellen-johnson-sirleaf-urges-graduates-to-follow-their-dreams-to-change-the-world_ksgarticlefeature.jpgEU.jpgThe European Union's executive on Friday sent Liberia an extra 10 million euros (13 million dollars) in aid to provide health care to an estimated 500,000 people.   full story

DENY MASSELLYS PETITION .Edward Carter Reacts to Masseley's petition.

m_carter1-1.jpgabmasseley.jpgCivility dictates that I must congratulate Abraham Massaley for his bold and patriotic stance to exercise his constitutional rights by petitioning the Supreme Court to issue a Writ of Prohibition against the Election Commission to restrain the implementation of the Threshold Resolution relative to reapportioning and restricting Electoral Constituencies in Liberia. full story

U L Alumni Chorus Donates to the University of Liberia

chorus_38.jpgThe University of Liberia Alumni Chorus made a donation of US $10,000.00 as a scholarship fund to the University of Lliberia, the Peoples news has learned. The Alumni Chorus established the scholarship fund at the University of Liberia in honor and memory of it's deceased director and former associate professor of music at the university. full story

Weah Flip-Flops On FBI Drug Sting

weah-flip-flop.jpgAlthough he declared in an official press statement that he was never questioned during the FBI drug sting at the home of his long-time pal James P. Bestman, football legend now leader of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has changed track, admitting that he was in fact interrogated by US federal agents, thus disputing his earlier claims. full story

ULAA PREXY APOINTS 34TH GEN. ASSEMBLY COMTEE

mariah.jpgThe National Executive President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), Dr. Mariah Y. Seton, has effective immediately made the following appointments to the membership of the National Planning Committee for the 34th Annual General Assembly, scheduled to be held in the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, between Friday, September 24 & Sunday, September 26, 2010. full story

Emmanuel and Martha tie the Knot

Toe.JPGIt was a red carper day for Martha and Emmanuel in celebration of Love. Yes, it was colorful and vibrant, accompanied with the prompt and pageantry befitting such occasion. The long awaited day was July 31, 2010 at 3:00 pm, at the Historic little Rock Baptist church on 9000 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. full story

Bensonville City Magistrate fired

liberian-president-ellen-johnson-sirleaf-urges-graduates-to-follow-their-dreams-to-change-the-world_ksgarticlefeature.jpgPresident Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has with immediate effect sacked Bensonville City Magistrate Peter Gonzanh, the Peoples News has learned. Information Minister Cletus Sieh said Magistrate Gonzeh was sacked upon the recommendation of Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis for alleged corruption. full story

OLM, Why Barb Davis White?

Barb.jpgThe question that many Liberians are asking after the celebration of the 163th Independence Anniversary is why give a platform to an individual who is against the issues that are important to all Liberians? Many Liberians believe she does not share their concerns and things that are important to them. full story

PYJs Presidential bid faces setbacks

pyj.jpgadolo.jpgNimba County Junior Senator Aldophus Dolo has asked his countryman Prince Johnson to wait for another time to contest the presidency the Peoples News has learned. According to a Star Radio report Senator Dolo observed Prince Johnson could be a good presidential material but needed time to mature politically. full story

Dont Change Ellens Govt... Sherman urges Liberians

Dancun_Sherman_preview.jpgThe chairman of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Cllr. Varney G. Sherman, has urged Liberians not to change the government of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the upcoming 2011 General and Presidential Elections. Cllr. Sherman warned that changing the government may have the propensity to stall the enormous gains the UP-led government has achieved over the last five years.  full story

OLM Board in Big Shambles

henryk.jpgburgala.jpg100_3209.JPGThere are clear signals that efforts to restore peace and harmony to the OLM Board and the community is far from becoming a reality. Recently, the Liberian Ministerial Association advanced a two-prong proposition:either Mr. Tarley is reinstated as the Chairman of the Board for a tenure of three-months , or a community town hall meeting be held at which time an up and down vote be cast for or against the "Yaskie’s Board."  full story

PUT COMMUNITY INTEREST ABOVE SELFSteve Wilson lambast community leaders

stephen_wilson.JPGA renowned Liberian human rights and social justice campaigner has stressed the need for diasporic Liberian-based community organizations to develop a "participative culture" if progress and harmony is to be achieved in our community. Delivering the keynote address at program marking the 163 Independence Anniversary of Liberia, jointly held under the auspices of the LCM and OLM in St. Paul full story

British-Liberia 'Forest-Saving' Scheme Exposes Perils of Carbon Credit Plans

Ellen_Johnson-Sirleaf_detail_071024-D-9880W-027.jpgA British company's proposal to rent out one-fifth of Liberia's forests for carbon offsetting could have bankrupted the impoverished West African state, according to a former government adviser. The claim came as the Liberian government yesterday announced an interim statement on its inquiry into alleged "improprieties" surrounding the $2.2bn deal. full story

Stephen Wreh-Wilson Addresses Liberians in Minnesota

100_7431.JPGI am deeply humbled by this invitation, and I must admit that I accepted it without any reservations. It is an honor to be chosen as the speaker of the day … the Independence celebration of my country, our country. You have afforded me a renowned opportunity to speak not only to this audience, but to Liberians at home and around the globe with a message of optimism. full story

Rev. Monsignor Roberts Tikpor is National Orator; who is he

tikpor1.jpgLiberia celebrates its 163rd year of self-awarded independence on July 26 this year. An official Executive Mansion protocol release early this week says this year's celebration will take place in Sanniquellie, the historic administrative headquarters of northern Nimba County. It also names Rev. Monsignor Robert G. Tikpor as the National Orator. The question is, who is this man? full story

Meet the Orator: Liberias 163rd independence Anniversary in St Paul, MN

STEPEHENS_PHOTO.jpgAs we prepare for a ground breaking celebration of Liberia’s 163rd independence anniversary in St. Paul, MN it is important to take a microscopic look at the orator of the year. Who is he? What does he have to say to the people and about the country that will make the necessary impact?  full story

L C M PRESIDENT INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE

OLM BOARD CHAIRMAN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE

101_2225.JPGI am grateful to the Arbiter of Human events for the numerous blessings He has continue to bestow upon me---as an individual and upon all of us as a people and nation. Indeed! God has been truly good to us and to our nation…and we must thank Him for these many years of our existence. full story

Yaskey OLM Board disrespects LMA???

100_3050.JPG100_3209.JPGThe Yaskey faction of the OLM Board Directors through its Treasurer, Imam Bangalee Trawally, rained insults and other forms of disrespect and false accusation against the Liberian Ministerial Association and has led to controversy in the community. full story

Understanding Liberia's Debt Relief

Liberia_Debt_relief.JPGAs a Liberian, I was filled with joy when I read that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have decided to SUPPORT US$4.6 billion of debt relief for Liberia. I was discussing with a friend of mine on the debt relief issue and his response was "our country was awarded debt relief by the international Financial Institutions (IFIs) and so what?" full article

Former Caldwell Commissioner Concerned About Bridge

Benoni_T_Grimes.jpgA former Commissioner of the Township of Caldwell, Benoni Tarr Grimes says the Caldwell Bridge is a time bomb and if nothing is urgently done by the Government of Liberia to have the bridge reconstructed in the shortest possible time, it may collapse. Mr. Grimes expressed fear that the bridge is a major bridge that is leading and connecting to other parts of the city and if that bridge collapses, it will create serious problem as the township of Caldwell and other cities beyond Caldwell would be disconnected from Monrovia and its environs. Full Story

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