By: Augustine N. Myers – The Liberian Government has announced a drastic tax reduction as part of efforts to improve the living standards of the Liberian people and foreign residents beginning January 1, 2011. The tax reduction, according to the Liberian Government is part of its Economic Policy and the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS). As of New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2011, the following taxes are expected to be reduced: Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, Luxury Tax, Real Estate Tax, and Special Investment Incentives, among others. Speaking to the Press at the end of the year, Finance Minister,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, December 31st 2010 |
By: Augustine N. Myers – Amid Fears of Political Violence in neighboring Ivory Coast, Ivorian refugees continue to flee into Liberia through Nimba County in the east. The UNHCR and the local authorities, including the Liberia Refugees Repatriation & Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), said they have so far recorded a total of 15,120 refugees from villages between Danane and Guiglo in western Cote d’Ivoire while another 4,000 influx had been reported. Majority of the refugees are women and children, with 62 percent below 18 years of age. The refugees are a mixed group of supporters of both Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 30th 2010 |
…Praises the Media for reporting on Infrastructure & WATSAN Programs – By: Augustine N. Myers – The professional conduct of Liberian Journalists, especially in increasing coverage and reportage on issues of Infrastructure and WATSAN in post-conflict Liberia, has been recognized and appreciated by the Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Liberia. Minister Samuel Kofi Woods, a onetime Human Rights Activist and Legal Counselor says Liberian Journalists are now focusing on development and progressive issues, and are now transitioning from only sensational and political issues. Minister Woods commanded the media in Liberia for prioritizing issues like Roads, Bridges, Drainages,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, December 29th 2010 |
..As Lutheran Development Service Turns Over School in Bong County – As part of efforts to enhance the Free and Compulsory Primary Education Program of the Liberian Government, the Lutheran Development Service in Liberia (LDS), has constructed and turned over a new school to be used as a Tuition-Free Institution. The new Gahn Public School in Sanoyea, Bong County will provide free primary education to hundreds of school-going age children who have been denied such opportunity in their local Communities. The Children will no longer have to walk long distances for about 2-3 hours in search of education, something that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 23rd 2010 |
….As Press Union of Liberia Welcomes Initiative – By: Augustine N. Myers – After series of informal discussions by Liberian Journalists to unite themselves under a Group that will champion increase media attention on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene commonly known as WASH, they have overwhelmingly agreed to officially establish a National WASH Media Network. The Group is to be called Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia to inform and educate on WASH issues and equally increase media coverage and reportage in the Sector. The over 20 Liberian journalists from the various Media Institutions, at the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, December 20th 2010 |
