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President Ellen Johnson Sir leaf has reiterated her pleasure over the return to Liberia of the United States Peace Corps Program. Speaking Tuesday at a swearing-in ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President said the Program has contributed immensely to Liberia's development. The swearing-in ceremony, an Executive Mansion release quotes the Liberian leader as saying, is yet another manifestation of America’s enduring partnership with Liberia. 20 response volunteers
New Postage Stamps Launchedin Gbarga
GBARNGA -- The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (P&T), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia (GOL), has launched new postal stamps in Gbarnga, Bong County, for use throughout the country. The new postal stamps bear the effigies of former Paramount Chief of Suacoco Chiefdom, the late Ni-Suacoco, in whose honor Suacoco District is named; and the Paramount Chief of Jorquelleh District, Flomo Togbah Barwror, who was also the National Orator for this year’s Independence Day Celebration Anniversary.
Stakeholders in Dialogue onLiberia’Economic Growth
MONROVIA -- The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is continuing its efforts, in the wake of the global economic meltdown, to help the country in the area of economic empowerment through constructive dialogue with stakeholders across the country. At a one-day interactive and constructive discussion forum held at a local hotel in Monrovia with civil society organizations, youth groups, lawmakers, lawyers and other prominent persons in Liberian society, Liberia’s former interim president, Dr. Amos C. Sawyer, said Liberia could not make gains in the areas of economic growth and good governance except the country put aside tribal and ethnic differences.
Weah Speaks: Old Wounds still bleed
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Congress for Democratic Change 2005 standard bearer, Amb. George M. Weah, spoke to the Daily Observer in a joint interview in recent weeks with the paper's Online Editor, Boto Best and Voice of America's James Butty. Weah answered questions about his academic pursuits since the last elections, the CDC's much publicized agreement with Winston Tub man’s LINU and his views on the TRC recommendations. He had some choice words for the Ellen Johnson Sir leaf administration with regard to allegations of corruption; but none as sharp as those he reserved for former elections commissioner, Cllr. Frances Johnson-Morris, President Sir Leaf’s appointee to the government's Anti-Corruption Commission.
U.S. Will Support Special Court
MONROVIA -- The controversy over whether or not a war crimes court should be established in Liberia to try those who bear the greatest burden of the country’s civil conflict has taken another turn with a United States official saying his country would support calls by Liberians to establish one. Cllr. Stephen Rapp, outgoing Special Court Prosecutor, who will soon take charge of war crimes issues in the U.S. State Department, said his government will back decisions by the people of Liberia for the establishment of a special court in their country.
US Secretary of State urges Liberiansto take on corruption
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The US Government says Liberia is a model of successful transition from conflict to post conflict, from lawlessness to democracy, from despair to hope. The statement was made in Monrovia on Thursday, August 13t, 2009 by the top US diplomat, the State Department Secretary Hillary Clinton during a one-day visit to the conflict shattered West Africa nation. Liberia's visit was the sixth leg of Mrs. Clinton's seven-nation tour of Africa aimed at promoting democracy. The trip is also seen as Ms. Clinton's support for Madam Ellen Johnson Sir leaf, Africa's first female head of State.
The US Government says Liberia is a model of successful transition from conflict to post conflict, from lawlessness to democracy, from despair to hope. The statement was made in Monrovia on Thursday, August 13t, 2009 by the top US diplomat, the State Department Secretary Hillary Clinton during a one-day visit to the conflict shattered West Africa nation. Liberia's visit was the sixth leg of Mrs. Clinton's seven-nation tour of Africa aimed at promoting democracy. The trip is also seen as Ms. Clinton's support for Madam Ellen Johnson Sir leaf, Africa's first female head of State.
