Provides the latest RSS feeds for Liberia News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Liberia News.Net http://www.liberianews.net/ en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:08:25 -0400 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:08:25 -0400 30 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has broken grounds for the construction of a new National Culture Center along the Marshall Road in Margibi County. Speaking Tuesday at the groundbreaking ceremony, Pr... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380670&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:02:03 -0400 The News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380670&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 In the face of looming hardship faced by a population of about 3.5 million inhabitants, the Central Bank of Liberia has disclosed that currency in circulation, exclusively in Liberian dollars amounted... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380671&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:02:04 -0400 The News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380671&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The rate charged at present by local operators in Sierra Leone is around 50 cents (Le1500 per minute) but this may drop to equivalent of Le200 per minute under the new regime. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16377521&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:32 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16377521&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 For the first time in history, a nation's Truth and Reconciliation Commission held official public hearings in the United States. More than 30 individual witnesses from across the United States pr... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379262&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:55 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379262&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Liberia Resource Development Company has disclosed that it has submitted proposal to the Liberian Government and the National Oil Company of Liberia to raise substantial capital for exploration an... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380150&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:57 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380150&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Accra-based Media Foundation for West Africa has expressed concern about what it termed the illegal detention of several people in The Gambia. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379263&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:58 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379263&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 This information was revealed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by a witness, Marie Vah, currently a nurse at the Minneapolis Hospital in the United States. She recounted how the two jo... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380368&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:57 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380368&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The bank noted that the decline in growth estimate is on account of slow pace of activities in the mining and forestry sectors, which were expected to propel growth in the economy. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380151&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:57 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380151&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Cape Verde which began accession negotiation in 1999, and has been delayed due to tough demands by world body, ratified its accession package on 23 June which was the final step in the process before ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380365&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:46:03 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380365&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Liberty Party says the Chairman of the National Elections Commission is not credible to preside over the 2011 Presidential and General elections. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379264&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:59 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379264&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Vice President Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai ArcelorMittal, world's largest steel company, with 310,000 employees in more than 60 countries including Liberia is progressively making headway in Grand Bas... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379439&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:52 -0400 Liberian Times http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379439&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The government of Mauritius has decided that the island nation will introduce Summer (Daylight saving) Time, starting in October this year. Mauritius will be the first sub-Saharan African nation to do... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380366&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:56 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380366&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Political parties women in Liberia under the banner "Coalition of Political Parties Women in Liberia" (COPPWIL) has launched what it calls "Women Political Participation Assistance Fund... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380154&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:55 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380154&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 CRC’s General Manager John Barkemeni told Star Radio the vacation jobs are intended to assist students prepare themselves for the next academic year. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379261&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:01:57 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379261&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Discovered in Saqara in 1985, stolen then auctioned, an ancient funerary statue "could finally go home to Egypt where it belongs," according to the Cairo government. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380369&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:55 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380369&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 ABIDJAN, 21 July 2008 (IRIN) - A week of strikes and protests in Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital Abidjan ended on Sunday following a government announcement that it would continue to subsidise fuel, ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379539&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:54 -0400 IRIN http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16379539&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The opposition Liberty Party has described as ridiculous comments by the National Elections Commission that the Party's leadership is unconstitutional and lacks legitimacy. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380153&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:54 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16380153&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Senator Ballout, in his submission, said the financing of medical travels of certain government officials is unacceptable. He argued that government should use the resources to underwrite the m... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373945&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:58 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373945&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 It is not clear why the youths resulted to the violent action. However, Star Radio gathered that the angry youths vented out their frustration in protest to the seizure of their goods. The... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373947&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:02 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373947&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mr. Chowoi denied the allegation but Police preliminary investigation established that he committed the act. Our correspondent gathered that Mr. Chowoi allegedly abused three other orphans sexu... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373946&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:06 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373946&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 According to him, government has put into place an effective measure to tackle the wave of armed robbery. The Attorney General said security forces would continue to fight armed robbery. Cll... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373943&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:52 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373943&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Madam Sirleaf believes when completed the center would represent the true culture of Liberia and be a place that all Liberians can be proud of. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373944&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:01 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373944&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 He promised to have Rivercess on mind at his new post but urged the citizens to be together in pursuing their development needs. The Liberian Planning Minister has been named to occupy the post o... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373948&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:04 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373948&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mr. Lincoln Reeves said the victims were from ten communities in and around Monrovia. Mr. Reeves said some of the victims had been taken to the Paynesville Town Hall where they are been provide... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373939&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:46 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373939&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Star Radio has gathered government is likely to bring in a foreign Psychiatric to prove whether the man accused of killing the Chinese Bamboo Expert is unfit for trial. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373942&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:48 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373942&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mr. Almami Cyllah said the program is intended to raise awareness on citizens’ responsibilities and to encourage them play active role in civic life. According to Mr. Cyllah, the growth o... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373941&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:45 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373941&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The National Commission on Disabilities says the selection of Dr. Sakui Malakpa as this year’s Independence Day Orator is good news for the disable community. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373940&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:28:42 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16373940&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Five boats chartered by UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ferried first group of 712 people from a settlement for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Tchomia, across Lake Albert to Ituri di... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16374968&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:11:42 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16374968&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Tuesday broke grounds for the construction of a National Cultural Center in the country. Performing the ceremony, the President said the celebration of Liberia's cultur... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16375108&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:36:36 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16375108&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Apostolic Administrator of Monrovia has called for the formation of a war crimes tribunal to bring to justice perpetrators of the country's devastating civil war. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16370026&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:43:39 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16370026&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Offshore staff HOUSTON -- Pride International has been awarded a two-well, estimated 90-day contract by an unnamed company for drilling offshore West Africa. The deepwater semisubmersible Pride South... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16362100&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:42:57 -0400 Offshore http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16362100&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 July 22, 2008 — IDG News Service — Sierra Leone's National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) announced in a press release Tuesday that it will issue regulations on industry cons... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16357801&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:15:23 -0400 CIO http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16357801&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Reports that the 64-year-old former rebel will stand again has found favour with investors hungry for opportunities in emerging markets, but confounded opponents who have criticised his increasingly a... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359421&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:59:51 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359421&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The gathering of some 3,000 combatants of the National Liberation Front (FNL) in the Rugazi commune, 35 kilometres North of the capital Bujumbura, to take part in the agreed dismantling and disarming ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359420&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:59:50 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359420&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 People like Senator Prince Johnson, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Dr. George Boley, Alijah Kromah, Sekou Damate Conneh, Dr. H. Boimah Fahnbulleh, and Dr. Amos Sawyer, among others, are expected to ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359240&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:59:47 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359240&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Dmitry Titov, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, paid a three-day visit to Liberia this week. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359574&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:26:58 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16359574&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The latest incidence occurred at Mbuji Mayi central prison where four prisoners died of hunger, which increased death toll to ten this month. Since February, a death toll rose to 26, with UN prison in... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353609&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:58 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353609&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Intense and heavy rainfall in the Liberian capital Monrovia on 20 July caused the worst floods on record in Monrovia and forced nearly 1,000 people out of their houses, Liberian authorities told IRIN. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16350195&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:20 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16350195&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 As the Government of Liberia continues its fight against corruption, the World Bank has revealed that the war-wrecked nation has shown the largest improvement than any country globally in controlling ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353808&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:13 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353808&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 We therefore urge that adequate steps be taken through vigorous examinations, including foreign psychoanalysts to establish beyond all reasonable doubts the mental status of the murder suspect before ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353811&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:16 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353811&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Monrovia Vocational Training Centers and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China are expected to hold a memorial service in Monrovia th... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353800&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:09 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353800&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The JFK has an appropriation of US$4.6 million in the draft fiscal National Budget for 2008-2009, meaning that the JFK Administrator is requesting an increase of US$1.4 million. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353809&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:14 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353809&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Malian government has reached a ceasefire agreement with ethnic Tuareg rebels to end nearly a year of clashes in the northern dessert, Algerian officials confirmed yesterday. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353608&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:57 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353608&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone has announced urgent plans to tighten his country's drug laws so that harsh penalties could be imposed on those found guilty of drug-related crimes. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16351515&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:59 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16351515&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) last week completed the training of five community-based organizations in the southeastern region of Liberia . http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353806&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:08 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353806&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Criticism is increasing against the many giant programmes to particularly tackle the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, which are said to deplete other African health programmes that may have a much greater... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353607&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:57:00 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353607&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Court records revealed that the four officers took away LD$4,000 and one 1110 Nokia cell phone valued at US$80.00 from private prosecutor William Cuput, while LD$4,000 and US$40.00 and a MP3 player fr... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353804&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:07 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353804&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 A billboard contract awarded to Media Tech, an advertising agent, has sparked feud within the advertising industry with the Commissioner of the Township of Congo Town, Mac John Russell, threatening to... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353803&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:06 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353803&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Executive Director of the Liberia Media Center (LMC) Lawrence Randall has provided a clinical assessment of the Liberian educational system, stating that decline and regression are alarming. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353802&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:03 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353802&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 According to an Executive Mansion release, the President spoke Friday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when she received the Letters of Credence from Mr. Ebenezer Ayolodele Adigun, Ambassador Extrao... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353801&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:22:02 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16353801&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 By Karamoh KabbaFreetown, Sierra LeoneJuly 21, 2008 The July 13 impounding of a plane loaded with cocaine, and the subsequent arrest of alleged drug traffickers, overshadowed all government busines... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16346687&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:13:45 -0400 World Press Review http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16346687&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), six months after peace accord began, human rights in conflict region have not improved, but instead have in some cases deteriorated rapidly. "While parties to... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16343934&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:33:17 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16343934&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 A special commemoration program for victims and survivors of the July 29, 1990 St. Peter's Lutheran Church Massacre started here Monday with calls by the Catholic Church in Liberia for the establishme... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16335833&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:27:14 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16335833&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 They spoke to Star Radio at the Paynesville Town Hall where they sought refuge Sunday as flash floods overran their homes. The displaced flood victims are from the S.K. Doe Community, King Gray... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329548&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:29 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329548&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 July 21, 2008 — IDG News Service — While 26.4 percent of Sierra Leoneans own mobile phones, results of the Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire released last week show that just 1.1... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16328905&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:23:00 -0400 CIO http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16328905&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 An international humanitarian agency has accused Kenyan security forces today for blocking aid workers in the country's remote Mt Elgon district, where conflict between armed forces and militia has se... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330613&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:08:34 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330613&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 + ] By Saliou Samb CONAKRY (Reuters) - Sierra Leoneans who fled their country's 1990s civil war will lose their refugee status next January 1, a U.N. official said on Monday. Sierra Leoneans liv... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329958&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:04:38 -0400 Reuters http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329958&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mr. Grigsby said the illegal miners have divided the park into different parts naming them after Countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and America. The Sinoe County Superintendent believes the park ... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329550&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:28 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329550&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Our judicial reporter says the lawsuit is in the tone of one hundred thousand United States dollars. Officer Yekeh claimed the New Democrat Newspaper did not get his side of the story before pu... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329547&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:34 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329547&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Reports from Gbarnga, Bong County say the judge in the Gbarnga Circuit Court On Monday handed down his verdict in a case involving the rape of a minor: "guilty." http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330785&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:20 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330785&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 According to the House, the NIC boss risks being jailed, fined, or a vote of no confidence passed in him. The spokesman of the House said Dr. Tolbert has the last chance to provide details on t... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329544&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:38 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329544&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 With malaria, diarrhea and vomiting, pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory infections, worm infestations, scabies, abscesses, sores, and boils all common ailments in the Kroo Bay community of th... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16328903&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:17 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16328903&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Deputy Minister for Operations at the Ministry told Star radio the websites are being operated from Israel, the United States and London. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329543&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:40 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16329543&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa-Liberia Limited (UBALL) last Friday launched its Bushrod Island Branch at the Sigma Building opposite the City Builders on UN Drive in Monrovia. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330788&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:16 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330788&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Chinese Embassy in Monrovia on Saturday hosted a dinner in honor of the Liberian Olympic delegation expected to travel for the Beijing Olympics in August. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330787&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:15 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16330787&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 "We believe that a vibrant private sector that is built on the combined strength and linkages between large, medium, small and micro enterprise is an essential prerequisite to trigger the kind of... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322697&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:01:57 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322697&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The MTA Boss made the appealed at the weekend when he appeared before the Joint Legislative Sub-Committee on Appropriation and Expenditure at the Capitol. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322696&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:01:57 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322696&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 A new study sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) looks at where the large funds earned by oil exporters due to soaring prices are flowing. As in earlier eras of high oil prices, petrodol... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325426&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:45:12 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325426&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 More than 150,000 children in Niger will benefit from an ambitious project aimed at educating one million children in developing countries. The project supported by Dubai Cares through Unicef will pro... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325425&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:45:11 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325425&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Zimbabwe's ruling party and two factions of opposition are set to sign a crucial deal today laying down a framework for fully-fledged talks towards resolving the country's political impasse. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325424&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:45:10 -0400 afrol News http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325424&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will provide long-term financing to Salala Rubber, one of Liberia’s leading rubber companies, to help rehabilitate and expand its plantations, optimize pro... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325225&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:45:08 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16325225&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Four international fibre projects are racing to complete ahead of each other on the west cost of Africa to give some much needed additional capacity and price competition to SAT3. The drop in bandwidt... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322728&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:15:55 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16322728&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 NOUAKCHOTT, 21 July 2008 (IRIN) - The return of over 4,000 Mauritanian refugees who have been living in exile in Senegal for almost two decades has been smooth on the whole, but in some cases tensions... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16320241&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:12:30 -0400 IRIN http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16320241&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Following the confirmation by the Liberian Senate of a bill re-proposing the death penalty for certain crimes, Amnesty International called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to veto the bill. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16320975&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:44:37 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16320975&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 15 July 2008, Rome – When one imagines an African landscape, wherever it may be, images of rice paddies are not normally the typical scenery one conjures up. But understanding the role of rice in th... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16314140&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:26:40 -0400 FAO Newsroom http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16314140&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 For the first time in history, a nation's Truth and Reconciliation Commission held official public hearings in the United States. More than 30 individual witnesses from across the United States pr... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312541&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:45:49 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312541&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Normal activities at the Old LAMCO hospital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County came to a halt Saturday when fire gutted one of the units of the building. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312540&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:45:48 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312540&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 About twenty would-be victims and perpetrators are expected to appear during the hearings which will be at the Monrovia City Hall. TRC Commissioner Pearl Browne Bull told Star Radio the hearing... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312539&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:45:47 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312539&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 He was found in an unfinished building nearly covered by bush in Gbartala. Tamba told local authorities in the area he gave an officer of the Liberia National Police fifty U.S dollars and six hun... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312538&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:45:45 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16312538&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fatta Sackie, a 17-year-old girl came to Monrovia through the influence of her uncle to further her education, but as it stands, things have gone bad and the uncle is no more. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16310158&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:35:56 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16310158&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Auditor General John Morlu has for the first time given a critical look of the draft budget, stating that some figures in the fiscal document are understated. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16307001&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:05:35 -0400 Star Radio http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16307001&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Grand Bassa County Superintendent, Madam Julia Duncan Cassell My arrival in this provincial city of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, a host of multi-million dollar companies, including ArcelorMittal, the... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16305198&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:17:17 -0400 Liberian Times http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16305198&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Five years after the peace agreement that ended its civil war, Liberia has made accelerated progress on several human rights issues, but there are still serious concerns about the rule of law, accordi... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16304596&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:11:37 -0400 UN News Centre http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16304596&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The Government of Liberia will on Thursday, July 24, 2008, confer the nation's highest honor on several prominent statemen and other individuals owing to their Invaluable and Humanity Services rendere... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16291105&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:43:06 -0400 Liberian Times http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16291105&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Thursday night made a surprised tour of several areas in the suburbs of Monrovia greatly affected by the recent upsurge in armed robbery in Monrovia and its environs. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16279852&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:29:11 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16279852&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has met and congratulated the grand prize winner of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Naming Competition, Dr. Shadrack R. A. Bryant, for his winning entry, Lift Libe... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16279853&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:29:10 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16279853&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Several years ago I wrote a story detailing the drugs network linking Sierra Leone, South Africa and Belgium, for the Gemini News service in London which was later bought over by Panos institute. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16277827&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:29:04 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16277827&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Just within the last few weeks alone almost every known Liberian news outlets have been reporting on the seemingly uncontrollable crime wave sweeping the now war-wrecked country, especially, in the Mo... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276960&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:36 -0400 The Perspective http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276960&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 I have followed with interest your apparent refusal to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (The TRC) to explain your role in the violence and murder that took place in Lib... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276961&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:35 -0400 The Perspective http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276961&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The source said Mr. Labonte indicated in his letter that "weighing the impact of these, I am hereby resigning my position of GEMAP IFRC assigned to the NPA." http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274461&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:32 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274461&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Speaking at the top of his voice, an indication that he is ready to assist the joint security in caring out the recently launched Operation "Disrupt and Dismantle," Minister Samukai said thi... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274466&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:26 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274466&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Internationally acclaimed Liberian child rights activist Kimmie Weeks arrives in Monrovia today to head a major humanitarian mission. Over the next six months, Weeks and his organization, Youth Action... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274467&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:24 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274467&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The statement said the school, the first in the history of town, was built through the auspices and instrumentality of Senator Taylor with funding from the World Bank. The Liberia Agency for Community... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274468&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:23 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274468&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Former employees of Agriculture and Corporative Development Bank (ACDB) are in discussion with the Liberian government through the Agriculture Ministry for salary arrears and other benefits which acco... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274469&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:22 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274469&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 It is no more a taboo that the Liberian National Police (LNP) was restructured with the advice, consent, support and expertise of the UNMIL forces, yet almost three years on the Liberian public does n... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276959&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:36 -0400 The Perspective http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16276959&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Massive awareness campaign against 'fake goods' and other inappropriate business practices are among steps undertaken by the Liberia Crusaders for Peace (LCP) to put a halt to the decades-long nationa... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274465&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:27 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274465&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Good leaders are always admired, no matter where they find themselves, it is said. And from what is obtaining, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf seems to be suited in that assertion. Yesterday, the Spea... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274458&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:29 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274458&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Police authority in Monrovia have disclosed the arrest of two persons believed to be former soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) with 63 master keys which they at night to open doors of resid... http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274471&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:20 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274471&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 The contents of the letter, which was read during Tuesday Session, according to our reporter include, among others things, detailed presentation of the reasons why it wants its mandate extended. http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274459&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:30 -0400 All Africa http://feeds.liberianews.net/?rid=16274459&cat=0c2a4f9c423160d2