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This is the official page of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, a group of Journalists covering the Liberian Presidency and an auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia.

It is with great pleasure we inform you that the Chairperson of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, Dennise Nimpson, has ...
10/09/2022

It is with great pleasure we inform you that the Chairperson of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, Dennise Nimpson, has travelled to the United States of America for weeks of fellowship sponsored by the American Government. Please keep "Madam Chair" in your thoughts as she ably represents our Country. Thanks.

Executive Mansion Press Corps SPECIAL STATEMENT AUGUST 23, 2022The leadership and entire membership of the Executive Man...
23/08/2022

Executive Mansion Press Corps SPECIAL STATEMENT AUGUST 23, 2022

The leadership and entire membership of the Executive Mansion Press Corps (EMPC) expressed profound empathy to one of its members, Godfrey Nana Badu, of Reports-231 for the fire disaster that affected his home.

EMPC understands that the Breweville home of Mr. Badu gutted fire on Monday at about 11:30am, burning down the house and destroying several valuables.

The cause of fire is yet unknown.

Ms. Dennise Nimpson, Chairperson of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, in a statement released on Tuesday, 23 August 2022, described the incident as sad and an unfortunate time for the Badu family.

She urged the family to take solace as they go through this traumatic situation.

The EMPC boss was also grateful for none human casualty.

Meanwhile, the EMPC Chairperson has asked all members of the group to empathise with their colleague as he and family endure these difficult times.

Signed:__________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
Chairperson, EMPC

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia – LiberiaContact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886Email: emansion.press1...
13/11/2021

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Liberia
Contact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886
Email: [email protected]

(For Immediate Release)
(Monrovia, Liberia; 13 November 2021):

The Executive Mansion Press Corps has benefited a donation of several items from the Managing Editor of FrontPage Africa Newspaper, Mr. Rodney Sieh.

Mr. Sieh donated one Lenovo laptop, a printer, two voice recorders, two power saving banks, IPad and a cartoon of sheet among others.

The items were donated Friday, November 12, 2021 in Monrovia by Mr. Sieh through the Chairperson of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, Ms. Dennise Nimpson.

The donation of the items by the FrontPage African Managing Editor is a fulfillment of a promise he made to members of the Executive Mansion Press Corps during the launch of the organization's constitution recently.

EMPC, in a release, extends thanks and appreciation to the veteran Liberian Journalist for helping to enhance the work of the organization.

The Chair of the group, Dennise Nimpson, is quoted as thanking Mr. Sieh, on behalf of the organization, for the donating the items.

According to her, the materials will ease the constraints faced by the leadership in the discharge of its duties.

Ms. Nimpson said the items will go a long way for the organization and will serve the purpose.

The EMPC is a conglomeration of more than thirty five (35) journalists from media institutions accredited to the Executive Mansion.

Signed:___________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:___________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
EMPC Chairperson

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia – LiberiaContact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886Email: emansion.press1...
27/02/2021

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Liberia
Contact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886
Email: [email protected]
February 27, 2021
(For Immediate Release)

(Monrovia, Liberia; 27 February 2021): The Executive Mansion Press Corps is pleased to announce that the Office of the President has sponsored the return of its member, Journalist Jerry Gaye of Prime FM, to continue his treatment in neighboring Ivory Coast.

Journalist Gaye, a victim of a Presidential Motorcade accident in 2019, left Liberia via the Roberts International Airport on Saturday, February 20, 2021 to continue his treatment.

This followed an appeal by the Leadership of the Executive Mansion Press Corps for President George Weah to kindly help for the return of Mr. Gaye to Ivory Coast to complete his treatment.

The Executive Mansion Press Corps highly acknowledges this latest intervention by President Weah, and describes it as a significant achievement in the relationship that exists between the Office of the President and Executive Mansion reporters.

The EMPC leadership acknowledges the efforts made by the Chief of Protocols, Ambassador Nora Finda Bundoo, Presidential Press Secretary, Isaac Solo Kelgbeh and his Deputy, Smith Toby for ensuring Journalist Gaye is out of the Country to complete his treatment.

Meanwhile, Journalist Gaye has successfully completed his surgery, and is responding to treatment. In a conversation via telephone, Journalist Gaye expressed gratitude to the President for responding to the call for the continuation of his treatment.

He further expressed gratitude to his colleagues for ensuring that was flown to Ivory Coast as requested by the Doctors to continue his treatment.

At the same time, the Executive Mansion Press Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its engagements with the office of the President through the Presidential Press Secretary office on issues that border on the well-being of journalists assigned at the Executive Mansion.

Signed: _______________________
Varflay Kamara
Secretary General
Executive Mansion Press Corps

Approved: ______________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
Chairperson
Executive Mansion Press Corps

08/02/2021
01/01/2021

The Chairperson, the rest of the leadership and entire membership of the Executive Mansion Press Corps wosh you a prosperous New Year 2021.

The Chairperson M. Dennise Nimpson, the leadership, all Executives and the entire membership of the Executive Mansion Pr...
25/12/2020

The Chairperson M. Dennise Nimpson, the leadership, all Executives and the entire membership of the Executive Mansion Press Corps wish you all a Merry joyous Christmas and a Prosperous new year 2021. May God bless us all and our dear Republic.❣

We wish one of our strong and committed members of Fabric Radio, Cyrus Harmon, a blessed and prosperous Bithday today. E...
24/12/2020

We wish one of our strong and committed members of Fabric Radio, Cyrus Harmon, a blessed and prosperous Bithday today. Enjoy your Day Mr. Harmon and Merry Christmas to you.

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia – LiberiaContact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886Email: emansion.press1...
19/11/2020

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Liberia
Contact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886
Email: [email protected]

(For Immediate Release)
(Monrovia, Liberia; 19 November 2020)

The Executive Mansion Press Corps (EMPC) extends its deepest condolences to the family and office of the Presidential Press Secretary for the death of veteran photographer, James M. Garrisen.

Mr. Garrisen, according to an announcement released by the office of the Presidential Press Secretary, died on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at a local hospital in Monrovia.

Prior to his death, Mr. Garrisen served few Liberian Presidents including Samuel K. Doe, Charles G. Taylor, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and President George Manneh Weah.

He also extensively covered the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States on several occasions whilst in service.

An Executive Mansion Press Corps release Thursday quotes the leadership and entire membership of the organization as saying the late James M. Garrisen was a veteran who possessed a wealth of experience in the field of photojournalism.

According to the organization, Mr. Garrisen will be remembered for always willing to assist independent reporters, especially photojournalists, assigned at the Executive Mansion when ever they had difficulties in their work.

EMPC expressed its deepest sympathy to the family and urged them to take solace in the Lord, the one who gives and takes.

Signed:___________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:___________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
EMPC Chairperson

Congratulations to our Secretary General Varflay Kamara on the occasion of his wedding on Sunday November 1, 2020. The L...
02/11/2020

Congratulations to our Secretary General Varflay Kamara on the occasion of his wedding on Sunday November 1, 2020. The Leadership and all members of the Executive Mansion Press Corps wish Mr. and Mrs. Kamara long life and prosperity in their union.🙏

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia – LiberiaContact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886Email: emansion.press1...
15/10/2020

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Liberia
Contact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886
Email: [email protected]

(For Immediate Release)
(Monrovia, Liberia; 15 October 2020): The Chairperson of the Executive Mansion Press Corps, Dennise Nimpson, has revoked the appointments of Treasurer and Chaplain of the organization with immediate effect.

Madam Nimpson had appointed Vivian Nah of Heritage Newspaper and Godfrey Badu Quansah of KMTV as Chaplain General and Treasurer respectively to complete the leadership of the organization.

The two positions were non-existent during the general election conducted on January 10, 2020 because the constitution had not taken effect.

But, a release issued Thursday quotes Chairperson Dennise Nimpson as saying the decision to recall the two positions is in the spirit of unity and easing the tension of opinions that arose for and against the appointments amongst members.

Meanwhile, the leadership of EMPC said a date for the conduct of elections for the positions of Treasurer and Chaplain General will be announced at an appropriate time.

The leadership welcomes members ‘show of concern about the running of the organization and called on them to remain united.

Signed:___________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:___________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
EMPC Chairperson

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia – LiberiaContact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886Email: emansion.press1...
14/10/2020

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Liberia
Contact #: (231) 886534970; 770581886
Email: [email protected]
October 14, 2020

(For Immediate Release)

(Monrovia, Liberia; 14 October 2020): The leadership of the Executive Mansion Press Corps (EMPC) has nominated several members of the organization to serve on various committees.

It followed the adoption of the first ever constitution of the Executive Mansion Press Corps on Saturday October 10, 2020 in Paynesville.

According to a release, the committees include Welfare, Grievance and Ethics, Planning and Entertainment, Advisory and the Independent Inquiry Board.

EMPC Chairperson, Dennise Nimpson has also appointed a Treasurer and Champlain General to complete the full leadership of the organization in accordance with the constitution.

Those appointed on the Welfare Committee are Varney Perry of Power Television as Chair, Jasper Kai of AFP News Agency as Co-Chair, Fabric FM Cyrus Harmon will serve as Secretary General while Willie Tokpa of Front Page Africa will serve as member.

On the Grievance and Ethics Committee, Chairperson Dennise nominated Justice Clarke of the Government run Liberia National News Agency as Chair, Edward Blamo of the New Liberia and Kpatawe Post as Co-Chair, Richard Fallah of Bushrod Radio as Secretary General and Frank Martin of Cyclone Newspaper as member.

For the Planning and Entertainment Committee, Olive Stevenson of OK FM was appointed Chair, Alex Yomah of Inquirer Newspaper Co-Chair, George Buway of Truth FM as Secretary General and Mathew Jacobs as member.

The release is quoted as saying former Chairperson, Samukai Dukuly of Power FM, under whose leadership the Constitution was drafted, will serve as head of the Advisory Committee while, UGbenday Massaley of Sky TV, Winston Parley of New Dawn Newspaper and Jimmy Fahngon of News Newspaper will serve as members respectively.

The Independent Inquiry Board was also constituted.
According to the release, the IIB seeks to resolve the organization’s critical internal crisis including post-election disputes and leadership crisis, or internal wrangling, all of which may pose serious threat to its existence.

Those on the Board shall provide guilty or not guilty verdict in said disputes and provide way forward to keep the organization peacefully stable and running.

Meanwhile, Samukai Konneh of Internews will chair the Board while Press Union of Liberia Vice President Daniel Nyakonah will serve as Deputy Board Chair with Reporters Association of Liberia President Cecelia Clarke and Daily Observer Newspaper Senior reporter and Legislative Correspondent Leroy Sonpon serving as members.

At the same time, Vivian Nah of Heritage Newspaper and KMTV’s Godfrey Badu Quansah have been appointed Treasurer and Chaplain General of the organization.

These appointments, meanwhile, take immediate effect.

Signed:___________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:___________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
EMPC Chairperson

Executive Mansion Press CorpsCapitol Hill, Monrovia Liberia   Contact # (231)886534970; (For Immediate Release)(Monrovia...
11/10/2020

Executive Mansion Press Corps
Capitol Hill, Monrovia Liberia
Contact # (231)886534970;

(For Immediate Release)

(Monrovia, Liberia; 11 October 2020): Members of the Executive Mansion Press Corps (EMPC), a group of Journalists assigned at the Executive Mansion have adopted the first ever constitution of the organization.

The constitution was drafted on May 25, 2019 by a three member committee with Varney Kamara as Chair, Dennise Nimpson, now Chairperson of EMPC as Co-Chair and Frank Martin as Secretary General.

Executive Mansion reporters gathered in their numbers on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in the Right To Play Conference Hall in the SKD Community in Paynesville to adopt Constitution.

The occasion was graced by several personalities including Presidential Press Secretary, Solo Kelgbeh, Press Union of Liberia President, Charles Coffey, Reporters Association of Liberia President, Mrs. Cecelia Clarke and representatives of other auxiliaries of PUL.

Addressing EMPC members at the indoor program before the adoption of the constitution, Presidential Press Secretary, Solo Kelgbeh, urged reporters to conduct themselves in the framework of the law.

Mr. Kelgbeh reaffirmed the commitment of his office to working along with Executive Mansion reporters in the spirit of promoting a conducive working environment.

The Press Secretary however wants members of the Executive Mansion Press Corps to remain united and work together.

“A Retreat will be organized by the Press Secretary office where all of us including the security people and all reporters assigned at the Executive Mansion will discuss issues to sustain our coordination and collaboration”, Mr. Kelgbeh said.

Also speaking, Press Union of Liberia President, Charles Coffey cautioned reporters to avoid coming in conflict with security personnel while in the discharge of their duties.

Mr. Coffey said reporters must always be sensitive of the environment especially during this electioneering period.

“Know the environment. During this election time, I am urging all of you to be sensitive of the environment because we are in an election year. Also as a body, I will like to urge all of you to be united”, Mr. Coffey stressed.

At the same time, Reporters Association of Liberia President Cecelia Clarke has challenged media owners and Executives to improve the wages of their reporters.

“We call on the PUL, as our parent body to advocate for the Collective Bargaining Agreement”, said Mrs. Clarke.

“Reporters deserve better than what they are making. Media owners and Executives must improve the wage of their reporters to avoid compromises and low performance”.

A release issued Sunday October 11 quotes the Executive Mansion Press Corps as saying the adoption of the constitution was a watershed moment in the history of the organization as it became the first time a constitution has been adopted under the current leadership.

The Chairperson, Dennise Nimpson, thanked the entire membership for showing up to adopt the organic law of the body.

Chairperson Nimpson also called on her colleagues to uphold the spirit of unity and work together as a team and lauded the office of the President through the Press Secretary office for the continuous support to the organization.

She used the occasion to appeal for one of the organization’s members, Jerry Gaye to return to Ivory Coast and further his treatment and also appealed for the treatment of Gabriel Mills, a videographer in the office of the Press Secretary, whose condition was also worse following the accident, to be beefed up.

Both Gaye and Mills were involved an accident with the President’s motorcade along the Gbarnga highway in February 2019.

Meanwhile, following the adoption of the constitution, a committee was set up by the EMPC Chairperson to print the constitution into handbill and distribute to all reporters assigned at the Executive Mansion, with occupies to the office of the President and Press Secretary Office.

Those appointed to the committee include, Varney Kamara as Chair, Varflay Kamara, as Co-chair, Justice Clarke as Secretary General and Edward Blamo as member.

Signed:__________________
Varflay Kamara
EMPC Secretary General

Approved:__________________
M. Dennise Nimpson
EMPC Chairperson

Executive Mansion Press Corps 2020 Retreat in pictures!
11/10/2020

Executive Mansion Press Corps 2020 Retreat in pictures!

11/10/2020

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