By: Augustine N. Myers – The Executive Director of the Liberian History, Education and Development, Inc. (LIHEDE), Dr. Syrulwa Somah, has given an independent and a historical highlight of the independence of the Republic of Liberia. Dr. Somah who is also an Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety & Health at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the United States, was speaking at a special gathering of citizens hailing from Margibi County, known as the Gibi District Development Associations [GDDA]. He spoke on the topic: “The True Meaning of Independence: Reflection of Our Yesterdays and Vision... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, August 6th 2011 |
…. AU Summit adopts Jacques Diouf Food Security Prize – By: Augustine N. Myers – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Liberia, has ended a one-day workshop with partner organizations, United Nations agencies, and the Ministry of Agriculture through the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) to establish current food situation in counties affected by the Ivorian refugee crisis. The Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Liberia, Mr. George Mburathi, says the FAO and its partners have been instrumental to support the government in assisting Liberian farmers. According to him, FAO field... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 1st 2011 |
By: Augustine N. Myers – Liberia, Africa oldest Independent and Democratic Republic, has celebrated its 164th Independence Anniversary. The Republic of Liberia gained its Independence on July 26, 1847. Speaking Tuesday Voinjama, Lofa County during the official celebration to mark the Anniversary, the National Orator for Liberia’s July 26 Independence Day celebration called on Liberians to consider the prime interest of the country as they cast their votes in the upcoming general and presidential elections. Mrs. Estella Garmai Korboi Calvins urged Liberians to look beyond the pictures of candidates and instead focus on the Liberian nation. According to her, Election is... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, July 30th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye – The football industry of Liberia is on the verge of a massive transformation, with managerial competition as well transforming the industry. No matter the division of the team or the quality of the player of the team, one gradually is seeing a very competitive season ahead. One of such team is FC Fassell-Liberia formed September 2009, is a total Corperate football institution blending professionalism with entertainment, corporate marketing and business development solutions company. Leading the industry as the Global Ambassadors behind the heart, soul and face of youth football and soccer development in Liberia and all... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, July 30th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye, Monrovia, Liberia – DJ Black will be performing at the live show and at the Big Brother after party in Johannesburg. Ghana’s indefatigable Disc Jockey and one of Africa’s best, DJ Black will return to South Africa for the grand finale of the Big Brother Amplified reality TV series, after being a guest DJ on the show for the Saturday night house parties in June. Observation around city areas in Liberia reveals that many followers of the show are gearing up for the event and hoping that, one day a contestant from Liberia will participate as many... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 28th 2011 |
