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ULAA Statement on Liberian Immigration Campaign
We are humbled most particularly and optimistically spirited on the occasion of this historic Liberian National Immigration Conference, convened today on the Capitol Hill of U.S. power center. It is just 12 months ago that Liberians gathered on the Capitol Hill when thousands of our fellow citizens and their families were facing the uncertainty of their immigration status. full story "Step up your game on Liberians DED," Kirkpatrick Weah urges  As the expiration date for Liberians on DED draws near, a resilient
Liberian immigration advocate is calling upon Liberians and friends of Liberians to "step up their game and intensify"
the efforts by calling their respective congressional leaders and the offices of President Barack Obama. full storyThe Africa Environmental Watch (AEW) Calls for an Investigation into Death of EPA Executive Director
ULAA LEADS MAJOR IMMIGRATION CAMPAIGN IN WASHINGTON 
Wesleyans install new Multicultural Ministry in the Twin Cities  Rev. Alphonso Johnson has been installed as a pastor of the Wesleyan Church and Pastor
of the newly established, Pilgrim of Christ Ministry. The occasion was held at the church edifice on Sunday, March 6, 2010 during the regular worship service. full story Bishop Dr. Paul Zondo Breaks Away from Ministerial Group, Forms New Assoc.
Francis Zayzay Flogs Kerper Dwanyen and his OLM in Legal battle
This was part of a grand strategy to settle political scores and get even with Francis Zazay, Mr. Kerper Dwanyen hired a lawyer to force members of the Elections Commission, to submit to a "discredited auditor." full story Take initiatives, Speak your truth... Ms. Gbowee urges Immigrant Women
The call was made by Leymah Roberta Gbowee, Executive Director of the Women Peace and Security Network Africa based in Accra, Ghana,.full story Why Kesselly Lost his Fake Lawsuit?*
Four Deaths in Religious Clashes in Liberia
George Boley denies US claims of civil war killings
DED FOR LIBERIANS HAS NOT YET BEEN APPROVED
Tony Blair arrives in Liberia to Launch Africa Governance Initiative  Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is currently on a two-day visit to Liberia in order to launch a new project
between his Africa Governance Initiative and President Johnson-Sirleaf’s administration. The project which follows
a request from President Johnson-Sirleaf will focus on the Ministry of State and will see a small team from the Initiative, full storySimba Energy Inc. Update on Liberia Exploration
Franken, others Fight for Liberian on DED
Minnesota Mandingo Association Installs Officers on Saturday
Senate splits over residency clause for Presidency
Elenilto to Invest $2.4 Billion on Liberian Iron Mines
The investment will allow Elenilto to produce as much as 1.1 billion metric tons of ore, the ministry said in a statement handed to reporters today in the capital, Monrovia. Elenilto was on Jan. 28 awarded the rights to develop the Western Cluster project by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. The project consists of three deposits and two idled mines, which were closed in 1976 and 1985 during Liberias two civil wars, the last of which ended in 2003. full story Another sister city for Greenville?
Episcopal Church of Minnesota has a new bishop
Several thousand were in attendance, including Episcopalians from across the state, bishops and dignitaries from other dioceses of The Episcopal Church, denominational leaders, and local officials. full story Liberia boosts private enterprise  Liberia has launched a corporate responsibility forum to help rebuild the war-shattered nation. The public
private partnership said "sustainable and responsible business practices" should aid development. "We want
to rebuild the entrepreneurial class in the country," Joseph Mathews, chief of ArcelorMittal Liberia, told BBC News in
an exclusive interview. full storyLiberians on DED Face Uncertainty Once Again  "Will Liberians on DED face deportation this time around" is the question everyone is asking. On March
23, 2009, President Barack Obama graciously approved of the Deferred Enforced Departure for 12 months, which will officially
expire in a few days (March 23rd, 2010). This extension granted
Liberians the temporary right to live and work in the United States, but it is not clear what will happen. full story
General Butt Naked from Liberia kills children and drinks their blood
Liberias Corruption Devil is Bigger than President Sirleaf and Her Unity Party
Archbishop's Holocaust Memorial Day Statement 2010: The Legacy of Hope
Judge Issues Order for Dismissal in Boley v. The Advocates for Human Rights
Urban gardens to boost food security  Farmers are turning to urban gardens as a way to boost food security in Liberia’s Montserrado County, where just one
percent of residents grow their own produce today compared to 70 percent before the war. Some 40 percent of Liberia’s
population lives in the capital, Monrovia – located in Montserrado – after years of fighting sparked rural communities
to move to the city. full storyGeorge Boley, Liberian Warlord, Is Finally Under Arrest
Liberian President Sirleaf Seeks Second Term  Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first democratically elected woman president, has announced she will run
for a second term, despite promising during her first campaign to limit herself to one term. "I now announce to you, and to the thousands of supporters in radio land and abroad, that I will be a candidate," she said during her annual address to Parliament on Monday, which received sharp criticism from opposition parties. full story WHERE IS ACCOUNTABILITY IN KERPER DWANYEN'S OLM
President Sirleaf Delivers Annual Message
ULAA gives to Orphanages and the Elderly in Liberia
Free Surgery for Liberian Children
Wesleyan Church begins multi-cultural outreach in Twin Cities
Summary hearing in George Boleys suit against Advocates for Human Rights to be heard tomorrow  The defamation sue against Advocates for Human Rights filed by George Boley's, a former rebel leader in the Liberian civil
conflict is scheduled for view entirely without merit and have moved for summary judgment the People’s News desk has
learned. The summary judgment hearing is scheduled to take place on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010
at 8:30 am before the Honorable Patrick J. Schlitz in U.S. District Court, 316 North Robert Street, 100 Federal Building in
St. Paul. fully storyThe Liberian Journal is Back Online, Fired up, and Ready to Go!
TLJ would like to apologize to all its readers, writers and subscribers for being offline for a little over two months. TLJ will resume regular coverage of events and issues beginning Tuesday January 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM. Fully Story Newspaper Publisher Goes to Court for Libeling President Sirleaf  In Liberia, the publisher of the Plain Truth newspaper and the general manager of the Seamarco Printing press
will appear in court Tuesday to answer charges of sedition, criminal libel and malevolence. full storyUK bans Kenyans over corruption The UK has issued a travel ban to more than 20 Kenyan citizens accused of corruption, the High Commissioner says. Rob Macaire said the ban was a last resort, pointing out that no senior official had ever been convicted of corruption by a Kenyan court. He was speaking at the launch of a new campaign aimed at tackling corruption. Full story The New OLM Board: Leaders or Stooges?
A Kelvin Gray pledges transparency, accountability and responsibility
In his installation speech, the president of the organization, Mr. A Kelvin Gray pledged to execute his duties and functions in the atmosphere of transparency, accountability, and responsibility during his ternure. Here is the full text of the speech: The Dawn of a New OLM-Will Tarley Break His Silence  Few days ago I read that Mr. John Tarley has been elected Chairman of OLM Board. As usual, congratulatory messages came in
to greet the new head of OLM. Of particular interest is
the fact that, in spite of the many problems confronted by OLM under the Dwanyen administration, little is known about the
position of Mr. Tarley. full story
PRO-USA TRIP FOR LIBERIA SET DEC. 15  Lucky Liberia soccer fans! The yuletide season will be climaxed by the presence of an array of Liberian soccer players from
around the world, and who are coming home to provide them soccer entertainment. full storyLIBERIANS IN INDIANA INDUCT A NEW LEADERSHIP  Indianapolis, Indiana Sept. 28, 2009 – Karsor M. Dennis Sr. was elected the 4th president of the Liberian Association
of Indiana. The Liberian community in Indiana went to the polls on Sept. 26, 2009 to elect a new leadership. Karsor M. Dennis
Sr. was elected by a simple majority. full story"Make Liberia Work," Abm. Barnes Challenges Liberians  Liberians resident in the state of Indiana on November 21, 2009 inducted into offices their newly elected officers. The
Liberian Ambassador, His Excellency M. Nathaniel Barnes, served as key note speaker. In his speech, he challenged Liberian
to "make Liberia work." full textULAA ISSUES PROCLAMATION ON LIBERIAN DED AND IMMIGRATION Whereas, the administration of United States President Barak Obama granted a twelve
(12) month reprieve of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) in Marchr 2009 to needy Liberians facing immigration uncertainties
in the United States of America, Whereas, the
National Administration of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) realizing the adversely far-reaching
implications arising from the failure to positively impact the current deadline of the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED),
scheduled to expire in March, 2010, FULL TEXT CDC VICTORY: A CAUSE TO CELEBRATE OR SOBER REFLECTION
As is expected in the aftermath of such grueling political dual, the CDC is emboldened and is eying the 2021 Presidential Contest with heightened optimism. In fact, some supporters and political pundits are already predicting a big win for CDC in 2012. They argued that the Montserrado Poll is a litmus test for the 2012 Election. In their estimation, the CDC victory is a referendum on Ellen Sirleaf’s Unity Party. FULL STORY According
to our correspondent, the Chairman of the OLM Election Commission, Mr. T. Benedict Giple to the shock and dismay of the many
Liberian voters, discontinued the counting process after nearly 50% of the counting was completed. Mr. Giple packed up the
ballot boxes and transported them to his residence without announcing when the counting process will result. He claimed that
he was fatigued by the process. Full story OLM Elections, What Lies Ahead?
Miraculous Breakthrough to Occur in Minnesota
According to a release of the Miracle Empowerment Center the International Prophetic Prayer Summit will commence on November 23 and will run through December 6, 2009 every night at 7:00 pm. Full story Disease rife as more people squeeze into fewer toilets
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Montserrado By-Electon
Liberia's Elections Commissioner Receives Threats
"The CDC people in particular have been the ones making threatening statements about me at some polling centers," he said. "They were going to burn my home. In fact they had hate messages on their FM station, King FM which had a whole lot of threatening statements about me." full story
The late Mr. Coleman passed this life on Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota following a protracted period of illness. Our reporter in Monrovia said, the funeral service was officiated by the Rev. Dr. James Sellie, Rector of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church. Full Story Liberia's NEC to Announce By-Election Results Saturday, but CDC Already Claims Victory
The election had been billed as a referendum on the administration of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and a prelude to the 2011 general elections. But the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), the party of football legend George Weah called a news conference Thursday to say that its candidate Geraldine Doe-Sheriff had won the first round, raising the possibility of a run-off with ruling Unity Party candidate Clemenceau Urey. full story "We are Making History Again," says Pastor Vansiea  For some time now, two Liberian congregations, the Joy World Mission and the Christ Universal Ministries, in the Twin cities
have been working together to merge as one congregation. The two congregations have been holding joint worship services,
prayers, fasting, meetings and discussion on the possibility of a merger. The efforts have led to the signing to a memorandum
of understanding on March 7, 2009 and a merger Resolution on October 27, 2009.
In response to progress made thus far as well as the celebration of Joy World Mission's 23rd anniversary, Rev. Samuel E. Vansiea,
pastor of the Joy Mission Church issued the following statesment: Full story
Liberian and others students in St. Paul high school overcome obstacles, win college scholarships
Kristal Vang, orphaned two years ago when she lost her parents in a murder-suicide, excels at school and plans to become the legal guardian to her three younger sisters. Gao Thao juggles school with two part-time jobs and serves as a surrogate mom to three younger sisters. Full Story Cross-Examination Begins in War Crimes Trial of Former Liberian President
Crucial Senatorial By-Election in Liberia Today  The long-awaited Montserrado County Senatorial by-election takes place today, November 10, 2009 in Liberia.Already, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has qualified
ten candidates for the process, who have been vigorously campaigning to fill the vacant seat in the Senate created as a result
of the death of the late Hannah Brent, formerly of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). full story
"I Have Unearthed International Conspiracy"Says Former TRC Commissioner Bull
Liberian Opposition Leader Says Some President Sirleaf Appointments Violate Constitution
Charles Brumskine, a former presidential candidate and leader of the opposition Liberty Party, also said President Sirleaf has acquiesced in the fight against corruption. On the other hand, Brumskine said during a recent visit to Washington that President Sirleaf has done well in some areas of her governance. FULL STORY Lack of Visionary Leaders: A Critical Look at Liberians in Minnesota
In our community, however, there is a common practice to malign people that challenge the status quo. Many of us in the last few weeks have noticed, with revulsion, the name-calling and castigation of certain individuals, including yours truly, by a few Liberian community leaders in Minnesota. FULL STORY Liberian Community Activist joins Master's degree club  A Liberian community activist and organization in Minnesota is set to receive a Master’s
Degree. On Sunday, October 11, 2009 Kla M. B. Wilson, II will be receiving a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership, from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The program starts at 3:30 pm at the Zurah Shrine Center in Minneapolis. Mr. Wilson has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management and Human Services. He was presently pursuing another Master of Arts in Human Development. Graduation Reception: A graduation
party follows at-7530 Humboldt Circle North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444. full story ULAA AT MAJOR EVENT IN WASHINGTON D C ULAA recently participated in the Foreign Affairs Brain Trust Conference organized by the Constituency for Africa
(CFA) in The focus of the Ronald H. Brown (RHB) African Series, under the theme "AFRICA in the age of OBAMA:- U.S. Policy, Democratization, Conflict Resolution, and Weathering the Economic Storm," was hosted by Congressman Donald M. Payne of New Jersey, who is Chairman on the Africa Sub-Committee on Africa and Global Health. FULL STORY TRC Diaspora Advisory Committee Expresses Appreciations
Let me firstly, recognize those members of the Diaspora Advisory Committee who are here (please stand for a brief moment). Thank you. This Committee included about 40 selected members of Liberian communities in various parts of the United States (from Philadelphia, Minnesota to California), in England and in Ghana. There were many great suggestions and perspectives that represented a diverse view of how most Liberians were feeling. In many teleconferences, and in individual or small focused group consultative meetings, it was clear Liberians were taking charge of what they wanted to see in a final Diaspora report. Full Story JOY WORLD MISSION CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 23 YEARS OF MINISTRY
According to the invitation extended to Liberians residing in Minnesota, the event will be held at the church edifice at 3019 17th Avenue in South Minneapolis. The program will be held during the regular worship service which begins at 10:30 am. full story Edward Celebrates 50 in Grand Style
Speaking at the occasion, the honoree, Mr. Edward Carter said he was happy to celebrate his 50th Birthday celebration. He said he is most of all grateful to the almighty God for blessing him to see this day. Mr. Carter pointed out the God was merciful to him for his speedy recovery recently from an attack of stroke. He said he is ever grateful to God. FULL STORY Ellen Off to U.S. to Meet with Obama  MONROVIA -- President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has accepted an invitation from United States President, Barack Obama, to travel
to New York to participate in a working lunch with sub-Saharan African leaders.The Liberian leader left the country Sunday night for New York to honor the Obama invitation. full story Hon. Dr. Joseph Getehmnah Morris, Sr. PhD  The Morris, Fahnbulleh and Tarpeh families regretfully mourn the loss of their father, grandfather
and great grandfather Hon. Dr. Joseph Getehmnah Morris Sr, former Liberian Ambassador to the Republics of Sierra Leone and
the Gambia 1978 - 1984 and former President of the University of Liberia from August 1984 - October 1987 in his 79th year.
He died approximately
2:30 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. full story
COMMUNITY CENTER OR OFFICE SPACE: OLM MISLEADS COMMUNITY I  write to express my disappointment with the OLM Leadership’s cheap propaganda that it got a community center for Liberians
in Minnesota. But what Kerper and his group failed to admit is that what they
really got was an Office Suite, not a community center. That was what was easy for any past leader to
do, to get an office, because the $250,000 (Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars) was already appropriated. FULL TEXT Liberian In U.S. Wants Status For Kinsmen  A young Liberian residing
in the United States of America has written the United States Senate reminding that body of a bill that is requesting the
legal status of Liberians residing in the Americas. In his communication
addressed to the Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid and members of the Senate, Austin Fallah reminded, "There is a bill
S-656before you on behalf of my
fellow Liberians requesting you grant them legal status in this great country." full story THE LIBERIAN COMMUNITY IN ST. PAUL, MN (LCM) IS ALIVE AND KICKING
JOSEPH RUDOLPH GRIMES IS REMEMBERED  Hon. Joseph Rudolph Grimes passed this life on September 7, 2007, at his home in Gutenburg, New Jersey.at the age of 84. Today marks two years since he went home to be with the Lord. Joseph Rudolph Grimes was born in Monrovia, Liberia on October 31, 1923 unto the union of Louis Arthur Grimes and Victoria E. Cheeseman Grimes. He was the third of five children - Louis Arthur Jr., Henry Waldron, J. R. G., Mary Antoinette Hope and Ernest Marbue. full story
The students marched through the principal streets of Monrovia, as President Johnson Sirleaf received the ‘eyes-right,’ from units of participating schools. full story " We are all one" ... Pres. Sirleaf tells Muslims
WILFRED HARRIS LEADS DISCUSSIONS ON THE FILM, 'PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO DELL'
Dr. Seton Urges Parents to Identify with Children and the Liberian Flag  The National Executive President, of ULAA, Dr. Mariah Y. Seton, has called on Liberian parents to identify with their children to enable them recognize the importance of Liberian community associations. She was speaking last Sunday, in Buffalo, New York, during the celebration of Liberia’s National Flag Day, organized by the United Liberians Association in the America (ULA-A). Full Story
Citizens Action Conclude OLM Townhall Meeting  Members of the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) on Sunday, August 16th, rescued a town hall meeting after it was
abandoned by OLM Executives. According to our staff reported who attended the meeting, members of the OLM, in response to
a call from its leadership, attended a special meeting On August 16, 2009 to debate a proposal to change the OLM Constitution.
The debate on the constitution, which is an ongoing discussion by the Liberian Community, is intended to structure the OLM
in a manner consistent with standards of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). full storyInclude Reconciliation in Our School Curriculum
 Brace yourself for this! If you ever thought that dictatorship can't be stopped, Liberian leaders in Minnesota say, "think
again." "What is going on in our community?," asked one leader. The saying, "Enough is enough" was
echoed all over the building of the Center For Family, a place where Liberians in Minnesota convened for what was described
as a "town hall meeting." full storyUS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION VISITS LIBERIA  President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has held discussions in
Monrovia with a visiting United States Congressional Delegation. Monday’s discussions, an Executive Mansion release
says, reviewed progress in Liberia’s development agenda. The discussions also reviewed other areas that could strengthen
cooperation between the United States and Liberia, including the development of the private sector. FULL STORY
Clinton Says US Supports Sirleaf
The Need for a Robust Social Welfare Program in Liberia
 Reports reaching the People's News newsdesk indicate that Montserrado County Junior Senator,
Hannah Brent is dead.Sen. Brents's death news comes barely six months after the burial of former River-Gee Senator,
Isaac Johnson, who passed recently. According to family sources, Senator Brent died on the evening of Monday, August
3 at the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Sinkor following a brief illness. Full story
LCM PRESIDENT EDWARD CARTER ADMITTED IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
According to family sources, Mayor Carter was rushed to hospital early yesterday following a sudden attack of stroke and high pressure. Upon arrival at the hospital he was admitted in the ICU immediately. full story
Let By-Gone Be By-GoneNational Orator Urges Liberians  The National Orator of Liberia’s 162nd Independence Celebration, Paramount Chief Flomo T. Bawolo says
for the country to move forward, Liberians should forget the past and let by-gone be by-gone. In an apparent reference to
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission(TRC) Final Report which indicted several politicians and activists with recommendations
of thirty years sanction and prosecution, the traditional leader said for reconciliation to come to Liberia, people must learn
to forget the past, saying, "Let by-gone be by- gone." full storyUSAID DONATES 15 VEHICLES TO HEALTH MINISTRY  USAID-Liberia Mission Director Pamela White has hand over to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Walter Gwenigale,
15 new vehicles for the use of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW). The event will take place on the grounds
of the JFK Hospital complex at 1pm, People's News has learned. According to the INFORM, the vehicles are valued in total at
$900,000 USD, including insurance for one year. full storyFalswar Intl Charity holds Launching in Minnesota After Wars, Mass Rapes Persist Click below to see a map to our location. Feel free to call if you need any additional information about how to find
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Francis Zayzay Responds to Recent Court Ruling  About two years ago in March 2008, I informed you that the OLM, under the leadership of Kerper
Dwanyen and members of his board had begun litigation actions against me. According to the continuous commentaries and publications
by Mr. Dwanyen and few others, their decision to pursue litigation action was because I had refused to cooperate with their
"Audit Committee" and turn over documents in my position. Read detailsULAA in Liberian National Immigration Conference  The Liberian National Immigration Conference was held yesterday at the U.S Capital of Washington D.C., featuring various U.S
Congressional leaders, including Senators and Representatives, as well as other prominent Liberians and international personalities.Full storyLiberians again seek extension of protected status  The clock is ticking once again for thousands of Liberian immigrants who've been living in the U.S.
on a legal, but temporary, basis for years. They could be forced to leave the country at the end of the month -- unless the
Obama administration takes action soon to extend their legal status. full storyKerkula Foeday dropped from Executive Director list, Henry Kesselly Reacts
Amb George Weah Vision for a New Liberia
CDC MINNESOTA GOES TO THE POLLS  As the USA affiliate of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), arguably the major opposition political party in Liberia,
sets out to fulfill its constitutional mandate and host a Convention to usher in a new and/or re-elected leadership, the State
Chapters of CDC-USA are gearing up to ready themselves for the purported event, set to be held in the summer of 2010, full storyJACKSON GEORGE JOINS BROOKLYN PARK HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Minnesota Episcopalians to Consecrate Rev. Brain N. Prior as IX Bishop  The Episcopal Church of Minnesota will on Saturday, February 13, 2010 ordain
and consecrate the Rev. Brain N. Prior as the IX Bishop of the church. The consecration ceremonies will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center on 1301 Second Ave. S. in Minneapolis.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jeffert Schori will be preside at the ceremonies. full story
Kerper Dwanyen Insults Community Members
Addressing a joint meeting of the Community Intervention Committee (CIC) and the Board on Saturday, January 30th at the OLM headquarters, Full Story Ex-rebel leader Sekou Connneh, others sue TRC  A group of individuals implicated in the TRC final report has filed what it calls a class action suit against the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission. Some of the individuals include Thomas Woewiyu, Sekou Damate Conneh, Weade Kobbah Wureh, Sando
Johnson, Dopoe Menkazohn and John T. Richardson. full storyLiberia Losing Revenue from Diamonds Sold In Sierra Leone
Johnson-Sirleaf hails China's continued support to Africa, Liberia  President Ellen Johnson has commended the Government
and people of China for their continued support to Africa's social and micro-economic development. The President described
China as a strategic partner to Africa and Liberia in particular. Addressing
the opening session of the Forum for China Africa Cooperation Sunday in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, President Johnson Sirleaf
enumerated China's enormous contributions to Liberia including the expansion of the University of Liberia Fendell campus, full story Taylor nears end of testifying in his own defense  THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Former Liberian
President Charles Taylor ended 13 weeks on the witness stand Monday by rejecting allegations that he commanded and controlled
rebels who murdered and mutilated thousands of civilians during Sierra Leone's 1991-2002 civil war. Prosecutors say Taylor provided arms, ammunition and other support to Sierra Leone
rebels in return for diamonds mined by slave laborers — in one case, smuggled out in a mayonnaise jar. full story China pledges $10bn concessional loans to Africa  Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao embraces a local chief
during a visit to Accra, Ghana, in 2006. China's premier pledged $10bn (£6bn) in low-interest loans to African nations over three years,
offering the continent sorely-needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.
full story THE CELEBRATION OF ALFRED COLEMAN'S LIFE  Several relatives, friends and sympathizers gathered in the state of Minnesota to celebrate the life and legacy of Alfred
Wady Coleman, III. The late Mr. Coleman passed this life on Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota following a protracted period of illness. Funeral rites for the home going of the deceased were said at the Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church in Minnesota over the weekend. full story Prisoners of War and Sex in Liberia  Subjugation and corruption are the grim options available to the women of “Eclipsed,” a new play by Danai Gurira
(“In the Continuum”) at the Yale Repertory Theater here. Set in 2003 during the Liberian civil war, the play focuses on four women held captive by the brutal leader of a rebel
faction fighting against the government. Zainab Jah as a woman caught up in civil war in the play "Eclipsed," at the Yale Repertory Theater. Full Story Liberia's President Sirleaf Does Not Rule Out Re-election Bid
Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president, campaigned on the promise that she would serve just one term. Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Badio said the president has a constitutional right to run or not to run. “What the president has said is nothing new. She has said that her primary pre-occupation right now is the fact that our citizens need jobs, our citizens need food, our citizens need security, they need health security, they need education, and when it gets to that point where it is necessary for her to make her decision she will make that decision based on all of the factors involved,” he said. full story Minnesota Episcopal Diocese Elects Rev. Brian Prior to be IX Bishop
Prior has been the Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane, Washington since 1996. Among the many boards and committees on which he serves, Rev. Prior is the Vice President of the House of Deputies of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church. He received his M.Div. from Church Divinity of the Pacific in Berkeley, California in 1987. Rev. Prior has been married to Staci Hubbard Prior for 21 years. They have two teenage sons. "I am thrilled to have the privilege of being among the first to welcome Rev. Prior as our new bishop," says Scott Crow, chair of the Standing Committee, which is charged with overseeing the election. "Our process has been filled with prayer, discernment, and the movement of the Spirit in our midst. It has been a powerful experience to witness the church at work and I look forward to the joyful Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop on February 13, 2010. full story Sinoe County Superintendent Sworn into Office
Mother Martha James Vah is dead  The James and Vah families regret to announce the death of their beloved mother, sister, aunt, niece, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
Martha James Vah. Mother Martha James Vah was born on June
15, 1938 in Grand Kola, Grand Bassa County, Liberia (West Africa) and was deceased on October 15, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at SOS
Clinic in Monrovia, Liberia. Mother Vah was the Elder for the St. Paul Evangelical Congregational Church in Gardnerville,
Monrovia, Liberia. Mother Martha James Vah
is survived by her mother, Mary James, children; Grace Vah Flomo, George Vah Jr., Linda Vah Moore, Edwin Vah, Everlyna Vah,
Frances Vah, Ophelia Vah, Fred Vah, Bacon Vah, Gargar Vah, Teneh Sunday, Steven Vah, Abraham Vah, Andrew Garswah and Robert
Gboto, grandchildren; Marceda Lavien, Monkonjay Lavien, Tetah Bonder, Simon Flomo, Morris Flomo, full story U.S. President Barack Obama Commends Liberian Leader
President Sirleaf Places Hold On Salary Increment At NPA  President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has placed an immediate hold on the proposed salary increment of the management team of the
National Port Authority (NPA). The President's action comes in the wake of a meeting she held with the senior management
team of the National Port Authority (NPA) yesterday at the Foreign Ministry. Speaking to this paper late yesterday evening shortly after the meeting with the President, Presidential Press Secretary
Cyrus Wleh Badio who made the disclosure said during the meeting, the President asked members of the board and the senior
management team to place an immediate hold on the proposed salary increment. full story
Speaking on the ongoing prolonged crisis in the Union, Chairman Larsah regretted the general state of affairs, coupled with a prevalent sense of apprehension, in the lone national umbrella Liberian organization. But he was quick to re-echo the vital need for the critical examination of an old and corrupt organization such as ULAA. full story Catholic Church Makes 'Stunning' Move Officer helps teen kidnapped to Liberia  Providence Patrolman Jesse Ferrell is named Officer of the Month for helping a teenager who was kidnapped and taken to Liberia.
Patrolman Ferrell worked the phones around the clock to bring the teen home. Willie Welson thought he was being taken to his brother's wedding this summer, but when the flight dragged on for hours he knew something wasn't right. Welson ended up stranded on the streets of his native Liberia. One of the first calls he made was to Providence Patrolman Jesse Ferrell. "It was Willie, telling me he was pretty upset, that he believes he was kidnapped," said Ferrell. full story Custody battle for Liberian girls
At press conferences in Rome and London on Tuesday, Vatican officials announced that the Church would set up a special canonical structure that will ease the conversion of members of the Anglican Communion without them having to give up what the Vatican called "the distinctive Anglican spiritual and liturgical patrimony." full story By-Election Battle Begins -NEC Passes 10 Candidates
Information Minister Laurence Bropleh Suspended
Liberian immigrant ID'd as Port Richmond crash victim  Duo Diggs, 28, of Castleton Corners, died in a late-night crash at Heberton Avenue and
Richmond Terrace. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Liberian immigrant who grew up in the
Seamen's Society foster care program -- then went on to work as an advocate on public policy for foster care -- was killed
in a car crash in Port Richmond last night. Duo K. Diggs, 28, of Castleton Corners, died when the 1996 Mercedes Benz he was driving on Heberton Avenue in Port Richmond struck a parked backhoe.full story
On the porch of a safe house in Liberia's capital city, Monrovia, six year-old Mercy is playing a card game. As her tiny hands shuffle the frayed cardboard squares, Mercy explains how she came to live within the safe house's high-security fences. FULL STORY No one will be dismissed at NPA, President Sirleaf assures
The President’s assurance followed a threat of dismissal by National Port Authority Board Chairman Binyah Kesseley. Mr. Kessley confidently told reporters, people responsible for the leakage of the Memo would be dismissed as the documents were confidential. full story U.S. President Replies Mr. Austin S. Fallah United States President, Barack Obama, has expressed gratitude to a Liberian professional who has responded to a request for
residents’ ideas on a range of policies regarding his administrative agenda. On
April 16, Austin S. Fallah, a Liberian residing in the United States of America wrote US President Obama calling on his administration
to continue its support to the Liberian people both at home and abroad.Mr. Fallah believed that Liberia can be restored to its rightful place among other nations with the help of the US government and the international community. "The Liberian government is doing its best in ensuring that the basic social services are provided the Liberian people but continue to fall short due to limited financial resources. full story EDWARD CARTER SAYS,"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO RUN"  Recently there was a website publication that carried the photo of LCM President, Edward William Carter, Jr., insinuating
that he has expressed interest or the desire to run in the OLM Board election. Mr. Carter has reacted to that publication
and made it clear that he has "no desire to run." Here are his very own words: "My attention is drawn to a news article which appeared in the Bush chicken online magazine quoting "reliable sources" which suggest that I am contemplating a run for the board of Directors of the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM)..." FULL STORY  The Capehart and Gray families announce with deep regrets the death of Ms. Rame Amelia Capehart . The sad event occured on
Sunday October 11, 2009 as she departed this world suddenly, to join her Mother Maureen E. Capehart who left us on January
18, 2009, and her Sister Ajenia Ramona Capehart-Tolbert. This sad event occurred at the John F. Kennedy Hospital in Monrovia,
Liberia following a brief illness. Rame
Capehart is survived by her Father Roy Ajei Capehart, three children, Romelia Shaw (Chocolate), Rambert Shaw and Thomas McGill
Jr: Three sisters: Georgette Gray,full story
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Dr. Alfred Amah died on February 26, 2010, after complaining of stomach illness he experienced
right after work on Friday, which never subsided up to the time of his death (Daily Observer 3/2/2010). According Star Radio
Internet magazine dated 2/27/10, Dr. Amah’s death was declared as heart attacked. 
The National Executive President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), Dr. Mariah Y. Seton, leads
a high-powered delegation of the Union to the U.S. Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. 
A member of the Liberian Ministers Association (LMA) has broken away from the group to form the United Ministers Association
(UMA), a more inclusive association that represents all sectors of the Christian community in the State of Minnesota.
Bishop Dr. Paul Zondo said in 2006 when he joined the LMA, he was initially welcomed with open arms, saying “I was actually
doing well under our former LMA boss [Father James Wilson} until a new leader [Rev. Josef Howard] took office and since then
things have gotten worse”. 
Immigrant and refugee women around the world have been challenged to do something to make the world
better. 
It is often said that “What is not done legally is not done at all.” If Kesselly could not win legally, what other
way can he? Simple, by lies, misinformation and deception! He is calling people all over the place, using sweet mouth to mislead
them. The sad thing is that some people are falling for it. Kesselly forgets to know that you fool some of the people some
of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time. 
Recently the OLM Board of Directors appointed the acting executive director, Mr. John Bartee
as acting immigration chairman. This action on the part of the Board of Director raised concerns in certain quarters in the
Liberian community. Appointment to any Executive committee
in a non-profit environment such as OLM is not the prerogative of the Board, but the Executive Committee. 
Former Liberian Peace Council (LPC) rebel Leader, George Boley now living in upstate New York has denied charges
that he is responsible for killings overseas and is in the United States without valid documents. 
The season of Lent has not been well observed in much of evangelical Christianity, largely because it was associated with
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Sen. Al Franken and 12 other congressmen signed a letter to the white house Tuesday urging President Obama to extend the Deferred
Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians living legally in the United States the Peoples News has learned. According to 
The Minnesota Mandingo Association (MMA) will install its elected
officials on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 7:00 pm at the Miracle Empowerment Center (5801 John Martin Drive
Brooklyn Center MN 55430). Mrs. Monique Drier of
the Brooklyn Center Police Department Community Relation will serve as guest speaker and Mrs. Georgette Gray, former member
of Board of Directors of the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) will serve as installing officer.
Division has emerged in the Senate over the Joint Resolution proposing a Constitutional referendum to amend
certain provisions of the Constitution. 
It appears Greenville is in the process of adopting its second sister city. Greenville native
Robert Nash met with Mayor Heather Hudson Thursday to discuss a partnership with Greenville, Liberia.
The Rev. Brian Prior was on Saturday, February 13 consecrated as IX Bishop of the Minnesota Episcopal Church in a ceremony
at the Minneapolis Convention Center. 
In previous episodes of The Vice Guide to Travel, we road-tripped through North Korea, shopped for dirty bombs in Bulgaria,
and hunted mutant wild boars in Chernobyl. Little did we know that all of our harrowing journeys would leave us only semi-prepared
for a recent trip to war-ravaged, godforsaken Liberia. Since 1989, a series of brutal civil wars —
primarily fought by drug-addicted, prepubescent orphans — has rendered Liberia one of the most dangerous countries in
the world. 
Liberia’s political opposition parties are forging a marriage of convenience against the one person they love to detest
the most -- President Sirleaf. Understandably, she stands in the way of their political ambition -- a seat in the Executive
Mansion. This narrow political focus (the presidency), combined with growing public discontent with public corruption, has
certainly influenced the opposition’s anticorruption platform. 
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has issued a statement to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, the anniversary
of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In his message, Dr Williams asks whether the legacy of Holocaust survivors "will...be
a world in which such things no longer happen because we and our children have learned the lessons and acted on them? 
Some news out of New York. George Boley, a warlord I first met when covering the Liberian civil war in the mid-90s, and who
later moved to New York, was arrested January 15th by U.S. Immigration and Customs and is now sitting in a jail cell in upstate
Batavia. 
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Monday delivered her Annual Message to the fifth Session of the 52nd Legislature, expressing
thanks and appreciation to lawmakers for the spirit of cooperation that exists between the Executive Branch and the National
Legislature. The President urged the Honorable Body to pass a number of proposed legislations which have been submitted to
it for enactment. 
The Union of Liberia Association in the Americas(ULAA) headed by Dr. Mariah Y. Seton has donated
several bags of rice to some orphanage homes in the country. The exercise was part of the association's way of identifying
with the less fortunate during the Christmas and New Year season. 
A Minnesota based charity organization, Children Surgery International is expected in Liberia on January 25, 2010 to render
free surgical services to Liberian children. This medical exercise which is being done in partnership with Firestone-Liberia
will provide free surgical operations to children with cleft lip and palate, undescended testicles, hernia, swollen neck,
hypospadias, fused fingers, and other conditions. 
A two- man delegation from the Pilgrim for Christ Ministry (PCM) today participated in a one-day ecumenical symposium held
at the Oakdale Wesleyan Church, MN, under the auspices of the Wesleyan USA General Conference. The symposium brought together
religious leaders, including pastors and other members of the laity within the Wesleyan International Conference. 
In our maiden reaction to the results of the recent OLM Board election, the PeopletoPeople news magazine congratulated you--members
of the new-elected Board of Directors of the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM)--on your victory. 
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (TRC) has announced the release and publication of
its final reports after several weeks of editing and technical work leading to its publication. The report which is an edited version of the "TRC
FINAL REPORT, VOLUME II, and CONSOLIDATED REPORT (UNEDITED)" was released on June 30, 2009. At least 1,500 copies of
the report is now in print, courtesy of funding provided by the UNDP. 
On Saturday, November 28, 2009 Bassa Dorkpah-Uniboa Minnesota Chapter held ceremonies for the induction of its officers. 
Reports emanating from the just ended OLM Board of Directors elections confirm allegations of massive fraud and ballot tempering. 
The Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) over the weekend held elections for members of the Board of Directors. As
the people found their way to the polling center, many expressed the concern as to whether this time around, the community
would be reunited. Will, the Board of Directors be an instrument of peace and harmony or distunity and discord? 
The Miracle Empowerment Center in Minnesota will play host to a major International Prophetic Prayer Summit in Minnesota,
the People’s News has learned.
Water and sanitation services in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, are getting worse as a growing urban population tries to
squeeze more out of already skeletal services. On 19 November, 
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the political parties and candidates for participating in the November
10, 2009 by-election. I especially want to thank them for conducting themselves in a very civil manner, respectful of each
other. I commend all the partisans and people who worked for the parties for showing a great level of political maturity.
This is what democracy is all about. We may have our differences, but we can always resolve everything through dialogue and
peaceful negotiations. We also thank our partners, who provided security support and monitoring of the event. 
The chairman of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC), James Fromayan says partisans of football legend George
Weah's Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) party have threatened to burn down his house and eliminate him in the process.
The remains of Alfred Wady Coleman, III had been laid to rest in Careysburg, Montserrado County following funeral
rites at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia the People’s News has learned.
Samuel Kollie dodged machine-gun fire as a child and lost his father, oldest brother and numerous relatives to civil war and
a tragic accident. 
Prosecutors at the U.N. Special Court for Sierra Leone have begun their cross-examination of former Liberian President Charles
Taylor who is facing charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A former commissioner of the defunct Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull has disclosed an international
conspiracy in the recent preparation of the unedited TRC report. "I want this
generation to know that it was through the instrumentality of the Minnesota Advocates which comprises of white criminal lawyers
who made the many recommendations that are enshrined in the TRC report, that the TRC report came into being." Cllr. Bull
said. 
A Liberian opposition leader is accusing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of violating the country's constitution by some of
her appointments and engaging in a patronage system to pave the way for her re-election in 2011. 
As a founding member of several community-based organizations over the years, I have shouldered lead responsibility for designing
many programs, and in the process, raised more than 100 thousand dollars for services in and out of the Liberian community.
The efficacy of this responsibility means that I have been a change agent. Fortunately, as an educator – and a broadcast
journalist – I have been trained to be service-focused while demanding and providing accountability. 
The oldest Liberian Church in Minnesota, the Joy World Mission Church, will on Sunday, October 4, 2009 hold
a program in celebration of its 23rd anniversary.
The President of the LCM, Mr. Edward William Carter, Jr. celebrated his 50th Birthday. Several relatives and friends attended
the all important event. 
An official program marking the 162nd anniversary of Liberia’s National Flag Day has been held at the
Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia, with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Monday joining hundreds of Liberians in a colorful
ceremony involving hundreds of students from 25 high schools. 
The former President of the OLM, Mr. Wilfred Harris, has been invited to the lead discussions on the film, "Pray the
Devil Back to Hell," as the Georgia Chapter of the United Nations Development Funds for Women (UNDFW) celebrates Women Empowerment. The film viewing and discussion
will be held at the Central Library on the 3rd Floor Meeting Room at the One Margaret Mitchell Square in Atlanta, GA on Sunday,
August 30, 2009; 2:30 pm - 5pm. 
It is a fact that every Liberian in Minnesota loves this organization and wants to see it grows and benefit its members. Every
two years, we find ourselves in situations that continue to hurt the very existence of our organization. The
painful part is that, those in leadership role have been part of previous leadership and one would think that we would learn
from the past and development our organization.
The rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the Rev. Fr. A. Too Williams, has suggested that the subject of Reconciliation
be included in the national curriculum of Liberian schools. “Sustainable reconciliation is the best way forward for
our country,” he declared in his sermon last Friday during the memorial service for the fallen ECOWAS Ambassador to
Liberia, Joshua O.B. Iroha. 
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has given a big boost of support to embattled Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
whose Truth and Reconciliation Commission has recommended that she be barred from holding further public office. 
When the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia was constituted, many had thought that it would pave the way
to peace and recovery without stirring up the hornets’ nest – without setting aside “villains” to
be sacrificed for peace. 
One of the root causes of corruption in Liberia is abject poverty. Indeed, there has to be an ambitious redistribution of
the nation’s wealth to help curb and reduce this social ill. 
Mr. Kerkula Foeday, an applicant for the Executive Director post of OLM, has been booted out
of the application process by the ‘OLM Nominating Committee’, for "failing to impress the committee during
the preliminary interview", two members of the committee Peoples News has learned.. 
As the 2005 Standard Bearer of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), I want
to take this time to speak with you today to share some thoughts and insights I have been pondering on, with regards to our
country and my plans for the future. 
Former OLM Vice President, Jackson George has been appointed to the prestigious Human Rights Commission of
the City of Brooklyn Park. In a letter to Mr. George the
Mayor Steve Lampi of the city said his appointment takes effect as of April 1, 2010 for a three years term and expires on
April 1, 2013. 
Liberian diamonds are being sold in Sierra Leone in violation of the Kimberley Process that is intended to
track the origin of conflict minerals. Liberia's government is trying to stop that trade and regain lost tax revenue. Diamond
profits fueled much of the violence in the long-running civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone. 
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the Rev. Brian Prior
has been elected IX Bishop of Minnesota. 
The Superintendent of Sinoe County, Mr. J. Milton Teahjay, has been inducted into office at a ceremony attracting hundreds
of citizens and residents of the county and other parts of the country.
United States President Barack Obama has commended Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for leading a discussion
on job creation at a working luncheon he hosted in New York in September for heads of state and leaders of sub-Saharan African
countries.
The Chairman of the National Board of Directors of ULAA, J. Nan Larsah, Jr., has spoken of better days ahead for ULAA and
Diaspora Liberians. The Chairman made the statement at an emergency joint Board and National Administration meeting held last
night.
New details in the custody battle over four Liberian girls adopted by an Oklahoma family. For nearly a year civil attorneys
have been trying to get the girls removed from their Fairview home after their 13-year-old sister was allegedly abused by
their foster parents Ardee and Penny Tyler.
The number of married Catholic priests could grow sharply as the result of the Vatican's epochal decision to welcome thousands
of disaffected Anglicans and Episcopalians into the Catholic Church. 
The National Election Commission (NEC) has declared open the political duel to capture the vacant seat in the Upper House
of the National Legislature, created by the death of Congress for Democratic Change Senator Hannah Brent. The Montserrado
County junior senator passed off more than two months ago, necessitating the 8th by-election-the highest ever in a single
administration of the country's 162-year history. 
Cholera outbreaks in West Africa generally trigger extra hand-washings in households and panic-buying of bleach for treating
water. But beating the deadly – but easily preventable – illness requires that such hygiene practices become routine,
health experts say. 
The Minister of Information, Culture Affairs & Tourism, Dr. Laurence Bropleh, has been suspended by President Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf, pending results of an ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Justice, into an alleged financial scandal at the
Ministry.
Rape was used as weapon in the country's civil war, but even after six years of peace young girls are still being assaulted