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13/04/2023

The Short People of Liberia speak to the media on their recent visit to VP Jewel Howard Taylor.

Breaking NewsA man and daughter charged for in**stA 49-year-old man from Victoria Falls and his 34-year-old stepdaughter...
06/01/2023

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A man and daughter charged for in**st

A 49-year-old man from Victoria Falls and his 34-year-old stepdaughter have been arrested for in**st.

Siphilanzima Sibanda of Kachechete village BH36 Chidobe and his stepdaughter Thuleleni Dube were hauled before the courts jointly charged with having sexual in*******se within a prohibited degree of relationship.

The two briefly appeared before Victoria Falls magistrate Godswill Mavenge and the matter was rolled over to Thursday.

Sibanda and Dube were not been asked to plead to the charge.

Allegations are that Sibanda and Dube, who reside at the same homestead, started the relationship in June last year.

Breaking NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the country’s Defence Minister to order a ceasefire in Ukra...
06/01/2023

Breaking News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the country’s Defence Minister to order a ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas.

The ceasefire will kick in for 36 hours starting at noon on January 6.
Orthodox Christmas is traditionally celebrated by many on January 6 and 7.

According to the Kremlin’s press service, Putin made the announcement in response to an earlier call by Russian Patriarch Kirill for guns to go silent over the Orthodox holiday.

“Due to the fact that a large number of citizens of the Orthodox faith live in several areas of the conflict zone, we call on the Ukrainian side to observe a ceasefire and allow them to visit Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services,” said a statement posted to the Kremlin website.

Patriarch Kirill has been an avid supporter of the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine — including telling Russian soldiers that dying for the cause would “wash away all sins.”
Earlier on Thursday, in a call with Putin, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked the Russian leader to implement a unilateral cease-fire to support efforts to end the war.

In response, Putin repeated Russian demands that Ukraine accepts Moscow’s recent annexation of four regions of Ukraine before serious peace negotiations could begin.

The annexation moves have been widely condemned as illegal, and Russian forces have failed to maintain control over the territories.

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Breaking NewsThe Independent Probe Newspaper is reporting that, an intense security investigation is underway following ...
05/01/2023

Breaking News

The Independent Probe Newspaper is reporting that, an intense security investigation is underway following the seizure of at least 450 assorted rifles and ammunition at the freeport of Monrovia.
The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper (IPNEWS) managed to obtain photos of at least ten document-preserved boxes loaded with the rifles.

Some of the rifles discovered according to security sources are mounted with long-range lance glasses to includes M203 launcher gadgets, American-made M16, and AK47, among others.

IPNEWS understands that the consignment was designated for a client (name withheld) on Old Road, a suburb of Monrovia.

Additional security sources informed IPNEWS late Wednesday, that a Customs Officer (Name withheld) was earlier arrested and is now reportedly at large.
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The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper has gathered that Liberia’s Finance and Development Minister, Samuel D. Tw...
29/11/2022

The authoritative Independent Probe Newspaper has gathered that Liberia’s Finance and Development Minister, Samuel D. Tweah, and his wife along with three others are in Ankara, Turkey, for advanced medical treatment.

Sources close to the finance minister, hinted that Samuel Tweah and entourage departed Liberia early Monday morning at about 6:00 A.M., on board a chartered flight into Ghana and thereafter into Ankara, Turkey.
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19/08/2022

Volunteers For Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA) in Partnership with the University of Liberia and the Press Union of Liberia with funding from the UNDEF launch the Rural Access to information Campaign in Gbarnga, B**g County

Congratulations to our Reporter in   Pailay as you walk out of the Government run Dolokelen Gboveh multilateral school i...
04/03/2022

Congratulations to our Reporter in Pailay as you walk out of the Government run Dolokelen Gboveh multilateral school in Gbarnga B**g County.

BREAKING NEWS!!!Former Montserrado County District 10 Representative Julius Berrian is reported dead.Sources close to th...
03/03/2022

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Former Montserrado County District 10 Representative Julius Berrian is reported dead.

Sources close to the family hinted that Hon. Berrian was involved in tragic motor accident late March 2, 2022.

Following the incident, the Honorable man was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state, to which, he was later pronounced dead by Hospital authorities.

He was a resident of Northeast Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Hon. Berrian was a member of the 53rd Legislature, which he served as the chair on Bank and Currency, House of Representatives.

His sudden death news has shocked many of his colleagues and friends, who termed the situation as untimely.

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UKRAINE 🇺🇦 AND RUSSIA 🇳🇱Just in: Russia-Ukraine peace talks commenceThe Ukraine president's office said its main goals w...
28/02/2022

UKRAINE 🇺🇦 AND RUSSIA 🇳🇱

Just in: Russia-Ukraine peace talks commence

The Ukraine president's office said its main goals were an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops.

The delegation includes Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak, among others.

Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, said "as every hour of conflict brings new casualties among Ukrainian soldiers, we are definitely interested in reaching any agreements as soon as possible".
"But those agreements should be for the benefit of both sides," he added.
The Kremlin declined to outline Russia's aims for the talks.

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Liberia Condemns Russia's Actions!The Liberian government has condemned the Russian government after Russia basically de...
25/02/2022

Liberia Condemns Russia's Actions!

The Liberian government has condemned the Russian government after Russia basically declared war against Ukraine.

According to the government of Liberia, they are calling on Russia to give a “peaceful dialogue” a chance.

Please continue to pray for Ukraine.

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Ukraine has banned all males aged 18 and 60 from leaving the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky declare martial law a...
25/02/2022

Ukraine has banned all males aged 18 and 60 from leaving the country.

President Volodymyr Zelensky declare martial law after Russia attacked Ukraine early Thursday.

Zelensky also invited any citizen who wants to fight to come forward.

What are your thoughts on President Zelensky's s call?

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Breaking News!!!House Passes New Elections Law, Increases Registration Fees For Candidates!The House of Representatives ...
24/02/2022

Breaking News!!!
House Passes New Elections Law, Increases Registration Fees For Candidates!

The House of Representatives has Passed the New Elections Law (NEL) thus making it compulsory for 30% of either gender for Political Parties and candidates' registration at the National Elections Commission.

The House's decision was triggered by a report from the Joint Committee on Elections and Inauguration, Judiciary and Good Governance.

A motion for reconsideration on the passage of the Bill was raised by Nimba County District 5, Representative, Hon. Samuel Kogar, in which he mentioned that parts of the NEL amendment contradict the 1986 constitution.

Following intense discussions, 1 person voted in favor of the motion while 22 voted against the motion for reconsideration, thereby granting the passage of the bill.

The Bill which was introduced by Montserrado County District 11 Representative Richard Koon among other things pointed out the age limit for contesting for the House of Representatives, Candidates Registration fees and as well as the 30% of either gender compulsion for Political Parties.

Section 4.5 amended version states: A list of candidates submitted to the Commission for an election shall have no less than 30% of the candidates from each gender.
Section 4.5 Paragraph (1) of the New Elections Law (1986) is hereby amended by adding counts d, e, and f as follows:
Section 4.5 (1d) shall read as follows: A political party or coalition shall have at least one woman contestant for the primary at the convention for each constituency it nominates a candidate. Section 4.5 (1e) shall read as follows: A political party or coalition whose list from its convention or primary does not satisfy the required quota for gender, such list shall be rejected by the NEC upon submission and the affected party may be entitled to re-submission within the required period", the bill added.

Under section 7.3 (2)of the NEL on limitation of Elections expenses, registration fees for candidates have been increased with the amended version.

"Section 7.3 (2) of the New Election Law (1986), which reads
Application and Registration fees of aspirants and candidates shall amount to Liberian dollar equivalent of the following:
a) For the President, two thousand five hundred United States dollars (US$2,500.00);
b) For the office of the Vice President, one thousand five hundred United States dollars (US$1,500.00);
c) For the office of Senator, seven hundred fifty United States dollars (US$750.00);
d) For the office of member of the House of Representatives, five hundred United States dollars
(US$500.00);
e) For any other elective public office, the amount shall be determined by the Commission and shall not exceed the Liberian dollar equivalent of fifty United States dollars (US$50.00).
All application and registration fees shall be paid to the National Elections Commission, and shall form an integral part of its budget.
Is hereby amended as follows
Application and Registration fees of aspirants and candidates shall amount to Liberian dollar equivalent of the following
(a) For the office of President, fifteen thousand United States dollars (US$15,000.00)
(b) For the office of Vice President, ten thousand United States dollars (US$10,000.00)
(c) For the office of Senator, seven thousand five hundred United States dollars (US$7,500.00)
(d) For the office of Member of the House of Representatives, five thousand United States dollars (US$5000.00)
(e) For any other elective public office, the amount shall be determined by the Commission and shall neither be less than the Liberian dollar equivalent of one hundred United states Dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand United States dollars (US$1000.00)
All application and registration fees shall be paid to the National Elections Commission, and shall form an integral part of its budget".

There were series of consultations from around the country with stakeholders on the bill while the Women Legislative Caucus and UN WOMEN facilitated most of the round table meetings.

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Chairman Bility To Expel Senators Dillon And Nyonblee?The National Chairman of the Liberty Party, Mr. Musa Hassan Bility...
22/02/2022

Chairman Bility To Expel Senators Dillon And Nyonblee?

The National Chairman of the Liberty Party, Mr. Musa Hassan Bility has vowed to enforce the laws of the party bordering on the penalty for card carry members who default on the obligatory due payment of the party if Senators Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence and Abraham Darius Dillon, who were suspended for not paying their dues fail to settle the same by March 5, 2022.

Mr. Bility made the statement on Monday, February 21, 2022, when he spoke to newsmen at the Temple of Justice when he was asked to give his response to the ruling of the National Elections Commission (NEC) which confirmed him as the authentic leader of the Liberty Party and also accepted the 2021 constitution as the legal document of the party. He said the party has given them a grace period for them to clear their financial disability status with the institution and cannot go beyond that because the party believes in the laws that govern it and will not be compromised to effect expelling the two lawmakers on its platform.

He said the grace period was meant for them to have ample time and space to settle their due payment and if there is nothing done by then, the party will have no other alternative but to expel them.

”I am giving them from now on to march to meet up with their obligation and if they fail to do so, they will be expelled from the party. Meeting their obligation is the law and we cannot negotiate the law because the law is the law and they should do what is right in the sight law”, he said.

Mr. Bility, being straightforward with the issue said, ”For peace that you have been asking me about, the only thing in the interest of the party is the law, not individual and they have to go back to the law and make sure that the right thing is done. We are not begging them but just telling them because they have from now to March or else they will be expelled from the party’’.

Commenting on the ruling of NEC which recognized him as the authentic leader of the party said that it was true that the electoral umpire confirmed him and moving forward it is time to put the party into motion to fully function as a political institution. He said it was his leadership that petitioned NEC to look into the leadership crisis where according to him some other persons were imposing themselves as leaders when in actual account they are illegally functioning in those positions.

He said the ruling from NEC also mandates him to take measure against people impersonating in positions they are not legally mandated to occupy

It can be recalled that Mr. Bility had complained to NEC that some individuals were illegally parading themselves as party officials and wanted the electoral umpire to put a halt to it. The request did not meet the pleasure of Senator Lawrence who maintained that she remains the legitimate party authority and that Bility was expelled from the party as well as the 2021 constitution was withdrawn from NEC and replaced by the 2015 constitution

NEC did not entertain the position of Senator Lawrence who had occupied the position of political leader of the party but went the way of Bility’s request by recognizing him and accepting the 2021 constitution as the legal document of the party.

It was not clear what other legal remedy the faction loyal to Senator Lawrence will take as Bility is poised to consolidate on his position as national chairman and decisions he has taken in recent time.

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Two persons died and several lacerated in an awful vehicle accident in Lukamba district.A vehicle carrying about( 50) wo...
19/02/2022

Two persons died and several lacerated in an awful vehicle accident in Lukamba district.

A vehicle carrying about( 50) workers at the Kaiha 2 small hydro Plan Project construction site in Mbaloma town, Lukamba district on Thursday February 17,2022 Somersaulted twice leading to the instant death of two persons.

It is not yet clear what led to the awful accident but report says, several of the workers were lacerated and transferred to the Kolahun Hospital while those on critical list were referred to the Tellewoyan Memorial hospital in Voinjama city for emergency treatment.

The mishaps is the first of it kind since construction works started at the Kaiha 2 small hydro Plan Project by the RREA .

The names of the two persons who died were not however disclosed to the media due to what they described as " family privacy protection".

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BREAKING NEWSThe Liberian Senate has written the National Elections Commission declaring by-election in Lofa County.The ...
16/02/2022

BREAKING NEWS

The Liberian Senate has written the National Elections Commission declaring by-election in Lofa County.

The Senate cited that Mr. Brownie J. Samukai along with his two deputies is held liable for criminal charges and misappropriation of trusted funds, thereby not being eligible to take his seat as senator elect of Lofa County.

The communication, under the signature of its secretary general, was written on February 16, 2022.

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15/02/2022

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PHOTO: Superintendent Walker By J. Peter S. Dennis, [email protected] GBARNGA, Liberia- Scores of Citizens of B**g County have vehemently called on Superintendent Esther Yamah Walker to retra…

SOS Call As Little Abigail Mulbah Parents Seek  Both Local And International Support.By: Emmanuel M Togbah Jremmanuelmto...
12/02/2022

SOS Call As Little Abigail Mulbah Parents Seek Both Local And International Support.

By: Emmanuel M Togbah Jr
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A ten year old Liberian Abigail Mulbah Parents have launched an sos call to Liberians and philanthropists outside of the country as their child is suffering from cancer on the eye.

Little Abigail Mulbah was rushed at the ELWA hospital last evening to seek Medical attention with much funding needed for the treatment.

The parents of the little child are calling on the government of Liberia, including the opposition communities to come to their aid if their child should survive.

The parents of little Abigail Mulbah are also appealing to humanitarian organizations both in out of Liberia to come to the rescue of their daughter.

The child is in dangerous condition and needs quick intervention from any individuals and institutions across the world.

Up to press time, she is at the ELWA hospital.

The mother of little Abigail Mulbah, madam Martha Mulbah can be contacted as quick intervention is needed.

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For Cutting off 17yr-old Boy Tongue...LNP INVESTIGATES SUSPECT DAIRUS SIRYON FOR AGGRIEVATED ASSAULTThe Liberia National...
10/02/2022

For Cutting off 17yr-old Boy Tongue...

LNP INVESTIGATES SUSPECT DAIRUS SIRYON FOR AGGRIEVATED ASSAULT

The Liberia National Police is investigating suspect Dairus P. Siryon for aggrievated assault involving the reported cutting of a 17 year old boy tongue.

DAIRUS, age 25, was arrested as a lead suspect in connection to Little Henry Giddings wound in his mouth.

The incident involving Dairus and the 17 years old took place few days ago in Outland Community in Police Academy, Paynesville.

Police preliminary investigation indicated that on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM, Angeline Peabody, 37, mother of the 17yrs old complained of meeting her son unconscious lying in a pool of blood at 2AM after being informed by the community Chairman and neighbour identified as Roosevelt.

Suspect Dairus Siryon during LNP investigation revealed that linked the 17rs old to one of three unknown criminals who attacked him while on his way from a wake keeping.

The suspect narrated that the three unknown persons including the 17rs old succeeded in taking away his Tecno Pop 5 phone valued at USD120 and his wallet that contained his Liberian citizen ID Card plus Four Hundred Twenty Liberian dollars (LRD420).

Suspect Siryon further told police investigators that the two of the unknown persons escaped leaving 17yr-old Henry Giddings in a fist fight. Suspect Dairus Siryon noted that victim ( attempted bitting him and while in the process, victim Giddings' tongue mistakenly entered his mouth something that led to bitting off the victim's tongue.

Little Henry Giddings was rushed to the John F. Kennedy medical Hospital for treatment by his mother while Dairus Siryon was detained pending further investigation and prosecution.

The 17yrs old, through written text due to the wound in his mouth, told his parents he was drugged by a drink offered to him by friends afterwards he went unconscious but all he remembered was DAIRUS on top of him.

The family of the little boy have confirmed through doctor's report that their son was sodomized.

Police through their investigation have not pointed out the issue raised by the family in connection with section 14.72 (a) (Involuntary so**my) of the new penal code.

It states, " He compels the other person to submit by force or threats of eminent death, serious bodily injury or kidnapping, to be inflicted on any human being".

The 17yrs old is currently seeking treatment at a local hospital in Monrovia, which doctors have not confirmed his active speech immediately.

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ANC Political Leader, Cummings Dissects President Weah's Recent SONA; Terms The Donation As TrashExactly a week after Pr...
01/02/2022

ANC Political Leader, Cummings Dissects President Weah's Recent SONA; Terms The Donation As Trash

Exactly a week after President George Weah termed the Liberian economy as stable and growing, opposition Alternative National Congress Political Leader, Alexander Cummings has heavily descended on the Liberian Leader, describing the country’s economy as sluggish with rampant corruption.

President Weah recently made the disclosure when he delivered the State of the Nation Address to members of the Legislature in consonance with Article 58 of 1986 Constitution of Liberia.

Addressing a major news conference Monday at the ANC Headquarters in Congo Town, Cummings noted that although the State of the Nation Address is an important accountability and governance mechanism, but stressed that since the ascendency of President, Liberia’s net economic growth is zero.

The opposition politician further noted that after President Weah promised to create one million jobs, unemployment remains above 80%, youth unemployment is higher than in 2017, and the exchange rate is high with prices for every single commodity.

Cummings also asserted that alleged stealing, lying, promising and taking no responsibility are the mantras of the Coalition for Democratic Change, adding that doctors, nurses, teachers, civil servants, police officers and other service men and women who keep the society together are being grossly underpaid.

"Stealing, lying, promising, taking no responsibility, lying again, promising again, and continuing the stealing are the mantras of this government as doctors, nurses, teachers, civil servants, police officers and other service men and women who keep our society together are being grossly underpaid, with some, especially teachers, having to constantly protest for their “harmonized” pay. ", Cummings stressed.

The ANC leader termed president Weah as a lier, who doesn't care for the country and it's citizens.

He wants citizens to reject his second term, adding that if George Manneh Weah is elected for the second term, Liberians will be slave into their own Country.

Cummings termed president Weah's bikes and cars donations to chiefs across the country as a politicial game to win the minds of the older folks for additional 6 years.

He however termed them as trash, nothing that Liberians have graduated from the old age politics since hundred years ago.

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Dillon Secures 5k Bond, As He Walks HomeMontserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has walked out as a free man af...
31/01/2022

Dillon Secures 5k Bond, As He Walks Home

Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has walked out as a free man after a bond of 5,000 United States Dollars was given to set him free.

According to information, the case is expected to resume On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the civil law court.

It can be referenced, a One Million Dollars Lawsuit was filed against Sen. Dillon by former Liberty Party controversial Chairman, Musa H. Bility for calling him criminal.

On his page, Senator Dillon wrote:
"From the Court ... back in Office to do the people's work! We will insist on seeing this 'case' to the full legal, logical conclusion. Thanks to everyone for the show of love and support. We remain law-abiding as we give God the glory!"

Meanwhile, Musa H. Bility was recently expelled from the Liberty Party as Chairman of the party by the Executive Committee following an extraordinary sitting over the weekend.

Up to press time, there's not a single response from his office regarding the expulsion.

At the same time, the Liberty Party under the leadership of Nyonble Karnga Lawrence was announced its withdrawal from the Collaborating Political Parties.

Their decision follows a recent withdrawal of the All Liberian Party of business man, Mr. Benoni Wilfred Urey.

Just days after ALP's resignation, its political leader, Mr. Urey took the Alternative National Congress standard bearer, Mr. Alexander Benedict Cummings to the Supreme Court for allegedly altering the CPP framework document.

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Breaking News"Upholding peace and Unity among Liberian  must be a paramount concern of the Media" a son of B**g says as ...
30/01/2022

Breaking News

"Upholding peace and Unity among Liberian must be a paramount concern of the Media" a son of B**g says as he serves as Guest speaker for Premium FM

By Josiah Pailay
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An Experienced Liberian Journalist Mr. Clarence Jackson has as discribed Journalism as a professional field of study, stating that the role of the Media is to inform and create safe environment for the mass majority.

He explained that Journalist should be the voice of the people in every part of the country in providing awareness on issues taking place in their respective communties.

The Ok FM Manager told the gathering that Premium FM (98.1mhz) should work to promoting peace and reconciliation among citizens, instead of propagating messages that have the propensity of bringing disunity in the media landscape of B**g and Liberia at large.

The Press Union of Liberia former Regional coordinator believes that, if the management of Premium FM brings on board programs that educate rural dwellers in transforming their livelihood and also educate citizens about the working of the Government, OK Management is opened for partnership.

Mr. Jackson admonished Journalists to
uphold the interest of the proffession, therefore calling on reporters of different media entities in B**g County not to denigate themselves on their level of working in rural Liberia.

"Journalists should not bring sentiment in the Liberian media, and serious action will be taken against Journalist in the habit of using Media platform to gain relevance in the society and with a hidden agenda" Mr. Jackson is quoted as saying.

He sought the opportunity to encourage rural Liberian Journalist including Reporters of Premium FM to improve in order to ascend on the national level, thus as such the need to keep passion for the proffession must be Keenly looked at, while starving to achieve a future goal in the media.

He however appealed to elected officials including Repensentative and senators to ensure that communties Radio stations across Liberia are included in the Country's National Budget in order to empower staffs serve their respective communties.

He made the comments during the official launched of Premium FM operating on 98.1mhz in Gbarnga.

The Experienced Liberian Journalist guest spoke on the theme "A Premium for peace not conflicts."

Premium FM (98.1mhz) is a campus base newly established Radio Station with the aim of promoting reconciliation in B**g County, according to the station Manager, Mohammed Melvin Kwenah.

"Looking beyond the headlines and speaking to all sides of the controversy, and also ensuring that no one is left behind because of political, tribal, religious affiliation or disabilities be additional focuses of Premium FM" the OK FM Manager said.

For his Part B**g County Senator Hon. Prince K. Moye appreciated citizens of B**g County for voting him at level of the Senate.

Hon. Moye, the CEO of the station clarified that Premium FM was not built for retaliation and political purpose, but for educational means.

He continued that he will continuously work with other media institutions in B**g County.

The B**g County Senator maintained that Premium FM was not built to allow him win future elections in B**g County, but rather to pay back to the Society.

He then pledged four thousand United States Dollars in kind (motorbike) to be received by the management on February 1.

The program was held in Gbarnga, B**g County on Saturday, January 29, 2021.

The Ministry of Education gets mobility, as EOs to move some to ensure operation across the country for supervision.
28/01/2022

The Ministry of Education gets mobility, as EOs to move some to ensure operation across the country for supervision.

The Untold Story, BAD LABOR PRACTICES IN THE LIBERIAN MEDIA EMMANUEL Y KORTU (MR RAW) writes Over the years Journalists ...
28/01/2022

The Untold Story, BAD LABOR PRACTICES IN THE LIBERIAN MEDIA

EMMANUEL Y KORTU (MR RAW) writes

Over the years Journalists have reported the good, the bad and the ugly stories that have one way or the other changed society.
These stories are reported on other institutions but we have failed to check our backyard, the media.

Journalists are part of the Least paid professionals in Liberia. Many Media institution owners underpaid their employees, Some do not even pay their employees for months or even years.
In some institutions the Political interference and the ownership structure forced censorship on the Journalists, they can’t speak out.

For the past days many of my Colleagues at TRUTH FM, COOL FM and DAILY OBSERVER NEWSPAPER have reached out to me about their unfair treatment at their institutions.
I stand with my Colleagues at TRUTH FM and DAILY OBSERVER Newspaper. Our old people say, when your neighbor house is on fire, you have to wake up to help stop the fire from spreading or else your house might be next.

We have been quiet for so long as Media Practitioners in Liberia on issues that affect us.
I remember 2 years ago my hand got broken while doing my job as a Journalist, I worked without asking for a day off. This is the level of commitment many of us Liberian Journalists bring to the Job. This is all because Journalism is what We have chosen as a career and we are prepared to sacrifice but we need to have a fair share of our labor .

It has taken over 8 months now my Colleagues at Truth Fm 96.1 and The Dairly Observer Newspaper have not been paid, even though the owners of these institutions claimed to be serious Business minded “Rich” men.
It seems as if all is well, we Journalists have turned blind eyes to the maltreatment and bad labor practices we received at our institutions, some of us earned as low as $75 USD a month, we risk our lives without insurance on a daily basis. We take the bullets as 4 runners of our institutions on a daily basis but it doesn’t reflect on our lives, our pocket are empty, we are forced to depend on handout from friends and the interviewees(KATO) just to transport ourselves back home or offices.

The few of us that are blessed or lucky to have cars, our friends pray that we go their direction just to catch a ride with us.
Journalists pay their own ways from their little salaries to cover stories to have citizens informed about happenings.
Imagine a Journalist is earning $100 USD a month, transportation, feeding, medical bills and house rent are inclusive in this same $100 USD. What is left for those who have family to take care of?

Some of our bosses feel that they are doing us a favor by given us an opportunity to sit on the Radio, TV or have our stories published in the newspaper but these issues are not discussed in the media, we are focused on other institutions while our back yard is dirty.
It is about time we Journalists speak out for our friends. Journalists deserve better, Journalists have families that look up to them for survival. We can not continue to keep quiet while our colleagues are treated like beggars.
Journalism is a professional field and we must be treated as such. I am asking all Journalists, Media institutions and Friends of the Media to stand up for our brothers and Sisters at TRUTH FM 96.1 and THE DAILY OBSERVER Newspaper. Today is TRUTH FM and The Observer Newspaper, tomorrow might be your institution.

to be continued……..

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