Doc to lead nursing academy in Liberia

Nyenabo resigns

Isaac Nyenabo, who had been under intense pressure by his senatorial colleagues to step down from the post of President Pro- Tempore of the Senate on claims of 'administrative ineptitude', among others, has finally resigned his position because of the demands and pressure of the august assembly.

Angie Brooks Center Role Outlined by Liberian Leader

Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has described as symbolic the launch of the Angie Brooks International Center3241.JPG during the International Women's Colloquium March 7-10. The Liberian President also described the Center as encouragement to women who will grow up believing that they, too, can be successful like Angie Brooks.

RURAL WOMEN IN LIBERIAN NEED JUSTICE

MONROVIA (IRIN) - As Liberians hail the launch of a court dedicated to prosecuting sexual violence crimes, a rural women’s group told IRIN people in the interior of the country should not be deprived access to this new legal route.
“Rural women also need justice,” said Hawa Nimely, head of the Liberia Rural Women Network.

TRICK OR TREAT, A NATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE TURMOIL

As I read that Theme, many things come to my mind, particularly the state in which we find ourselves as a nation.
The Responsibilities and Actions of our government Vs. Expectations of the Citizenry and the role of the Media in that arrangement.
The role of the media as it disseminates information to the general public:

THE DEATH OF JAMES MAXIMORE

The Maximore, Luke, Miller, Howard and Mars families announce with profound sadness the sudden passing of Mr. James H. F. Maximore. This untimely event occurred on March 8, 2009 at the St. Joseph ’s Catholic Hospital in Congotown , Liberia .

Minnesota Liberians rally in effort to stay in U.S.

More than 1,000 Liberian immigrants took their plea on tour around the Twin Cities Tuesday, petitioning congressional offices for a reversal of a government order to leave the country by Oct. 1.

The Anatomy of Diaspora Anthony Kesselly

The crisis and political bickering that currently prevails in many Liberian Diaspora organizations have for long time now; appear to present patterns and unavoidable trends of conflicts.  For the last four years, at least since I became involved with the process, the focus on fighting one group over the other or planting outmaneuvering strategies against another group keep dominating our organizational landscape in the US. 

CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984

A Joint Statement By The UCEP Minority

ArcelorMittal Slow to Yield Benefits for Liberians

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Visit Minnesota

Humphrey Institute to Host Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at University of Minnestoa
 
 The Humphrey Institute of Public  Affairs will present the 2009 Distinguished Carlson Lecture featuring Ellen  Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia, at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 10, at  Northrop Memorial Auditorium. Doors open at 1 p.m. Internationally known as  Africa’s “Iron Lady,” Liberia’s  President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first woman democratically elected to  lead an African nation.

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

SUBJECT:  Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians

Since 1991, the United States has provided safe haven for Liberians who were forced to flee their country as a result of armed conflict and widespread civil s

trife, in part through granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  The armed conflict ended in 2003 and conditions improved such that TPS ended effective October 1, 2007. FULL TEXT

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

NEW UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE

Dr. Emmet Dennis, the 13th President of Liberia’s highest institution of learning, the University of Liberia, has been inaugurated at a colorful ceremony held March 23 on the main campus of the University, with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf highlighting the significant role of the University in national development. FULL STORY

BENTOL RESIDENTS IN THE US FORM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The Bentol City Development Association, (BENDA) has elected a corps of officials to lead the organization for the next three years.

Those elected to the executive are, Mr. M. Dave Parker, President, Hon. Edward William Carter, Jr., First Vice President for Administration, Mr. Nicolas M. Sheriff, 2nd Vice President for Operations, Mrs., Nutu Brent –Peal, Secretary General, and Mr. David M. Parker, Sr. Treasurer. FULL STORY

CATHEDRAL CLASS OF 84 ENDS 25TH CELEBRATION IN GRAND STYLE

The Class of 84 of the Cathedral Catholic High School in Monrovia, Liberia observed its 25th anniversary in Minnesota over the weekend.

The three events got on the way with a welcome ceremony and party at the residence of alumnus Saybah Dennis in Rosemount MN. A record crowd including several members of the class and other guests attended the program Full Story

ULAA ACKNOWLEDGES NOBLE DEEDS

The Chairman of the National Board of Directors, James Nan Larsah, Jr., and the officers and members of the Board leadership express great relief and thanks to the ULAA Interim National Executive President, Dr. Mator M. F. Kpangbai, and members of the Interim National Administration for a job well done on the immigration front. Full Story

FOR DED INITIATIVES, LCM EXPRESSES GRATITUDE

The President of the Liberian Community of Minnesota/ Saint Paul, Mr. Edward William Carter, Jr. has expressed his community profound appreciation and felicitation to President Barack H. Obama, the government and people of the United States for the extension of the Temporary Protective Status for over 10,000 Liberians. full story

LIBERIAN DED HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Report reaching the PEOPLES NEWS desk indicates that the Liberian TPS has been extended.

A staff from the US Capitol called up our News desk to inform us of the news. He said President Barack Obama today signed a special presidential ordinance for the extension. full story

Liberian president to hold 'chat' at Furman

A New Liberian Newsletter Hits Newsstand in Minnesota

A new Liberian community newsletter called “The Liberian People’s News” is expected to hit the newsstand soon, according to the Liberian Journal News Online, quoting Mr. Benoni Tarr Grimes, publisher of the People-to-People Media Network, plans for rolling out the maiden edition have been concluded with the Dwamina Group, a Liberian media and publishing firm based in Minnesota.

Sankawulo Finally Laid to Rest

The remains of professor Wilton Sankawulo, former Chairman of the erstwhile National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) was yesterday, March 17, 2009 laid to rest near his home in Gardnersville, outside Monrovia.
The former transitional chairman died on February 21, 2009 at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor after a brief period of illness.

U.S. should extend stay of Liberian refugees

Beautiful Ms. Skita Cassell made her final journey to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2009 following funeral service at the Wauwatosa Trinity Episcopal Church on 1717 Church Street in Wisconsin.

Skita Cecelia Cassell passed away on February 20, 2009 at 1:24 A.M following complications due to Scleroderma at the emergency department of the Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.  Full Story

Since 1991, the United States has provided safe haven for Liberians who were forced to flee their country as a result of armed conflict and widespread civil s

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first woman president, is scheduled to have a chat called "Her Talk" with Furman University President David E. Shi at the school on April 13, a spokesman said.

The event, sponsored by Furman’s Riley Institute, will be held at 4 p.m. at McAlister Auditorium, according to spokesman Vince Moore.

A new Liberian community newsletter called “The Liberian People’s News” is expected to hit the newsstand soon, according to the Liberian Journal News Online, quoting Mr. Benoni Tarr Grimes, publisher of the People-to-People Media Network, plans for rolling out the maiden edition have been concluded with the Dwamina Group, a Liberian media and publishing firm based in Minnesota.

My eighth-grade science teacher is finally getting his wish. In 1964, the decade of the civil-rights movement, his solution to America's "Negro problem" was "Send them back to Africa." He may get his wish in 2009, although it masquerades as a different problem.