By Shout-Africa Liberia Correspondent – Thousands of youths rampaged through Liberia’s capital Monrovia on Friday, smashing cars with stones in protest over late payment for “summer vacation jobs” they said they had done for the government. Security forces fired teargas to disperse the protesters in various parts of the West African state’s crumbling seaside city, where main thoroughfares including the road to the airport were blocked and jammed with trapped vehicles. A Reuters witness said protesters were smashing car windows with rocks and tree branches, and said several United Nations and police vehicles were badly damaged. A protester threw a... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, December 23rd 2011 |
…Honors C.E.O, Committed Staff – By: Augustine N. Myers – The Evangelical Children Rehabilitation Program (ECREP) has officially observed its achievements from 2003 to present, with a Year-end gathering and honoring Program in Montserrado County. ECREP C.E.O, Rev. G. Abraham Powell speaking at the Program The Chief Executive Officer of the Evangelical Children Rehabilitation Program (ECREP) speaking Saturday at the Musa Beach on the Roberts Field Highway, described Efficient Service Delivery as the best in transforming the living conditions of Liberians, especially rural dwellers. According to Rev. G. Abraham Powell, Liberian NGOs should remain focused in providing efficient humanitarian services... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 22nd 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye, Monrovia,Liberia ( Lead Sport Reporter ) – News coming from the Australian league has revealed that Liberian refugee Teeboy Kamara has signed a three-year contract with Adelaide United, a week after the 15-year-old made his debut in the first-team. Attacking midfielder Kamara, who is an Australian citizen, was part of the Australian squad at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico earlier this year. “The last eight months have been eight months of joy with what has happened with my football, but I’m definitely not going to get ahead of myself,” Kamara said. From kicking a ball... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 22nd 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye, Monrovia, Liberia – Ghanaian champions Berekum Chelsea have drawn Liberian side LISCR of next year’s CAF Champions League preliminary round qualifier. The Liberian team has not been in top form as they lost the 2011 President’s Cup some few days ago to LPRC –Oiler, after they started the tournament with an impressive score line. The question on the lips of many Liberian is will LISCR FC upset the Ghanaian Champions? Berekum Chelsea has also lost form after been piped by Kotoko in the Ghanaian premier league some few days ago. Whilst back in Liberia, the league has... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, December 19th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye– for Shout-Africa.com – Developing news received by Shout-Africa.com from Ghana has confirmed that many Liberian refugees at the Buduburam camp are reportedly returning to their native country voluntarily after an announcement by the Ghana Refugee Board that they will lose their refugee status by June 2012. Estimated over 8,000 of the refugees are said to have already gone back to Liberia. The decision, which is being implemented by the international community will cut aid supplies to the 11, 000 refugees. Liberia recently held its second democratic election after experiencing years of civil war. The Information Officer of UNHCR,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, December 16th 2011 |
