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Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis Dies

Catholic Archbishop Michael Francis Dies
Many Liberians, especially Catholics, were shocked Sunday May 19, 2013) when they were told that Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis was dead, nine years after he fell to illness.

UL Graduates Two Informer Staff

UL Graduates Two Informer Staff
Two reporters of the authoritative Informer newspaper Mr. Marcus Zoleh hailing from Nimba County and Roland Perry from Grand Cape Mount County yesterday walked through the walls of the University of Liberia after successfully completing the four-year

Liberia Observes Day To End Fistula

Liberia Observes Day To End Fistula
Liberia joins countries around the world to mark the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May, with a variety of events to raise awareness of this neglected health and human rights challenge.

CSOs Engage Lawmaker On Low Budgetary Allotment

CSOs Engage Lawmaker On Low Budgetary Allotment
The leadership of some Civil Society groups and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have expressed disappointment with the present budgetary allotment for  Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in the 2013/2014 draft National Budget.

PUL Lifts Ban On Ellen: Urges Unity, Courage Among Journalists

PUL Lifts Ban On Ellen: Urges Unity, Courage Among Journalists
The Press Union of Liberia yesterday (May 21) officially lifted its blackout against the Liberian Presidency, with a call on journalists to remain united and fearless in their duties—exposing evil in public places and holding the government account

Aqualife 'Dirty Water' Probe Sleeps At MOJ: Envelope Reportedly Changes Hand

Aqualife 'Dirty Water' Probe Sleeps At MOJ: Envelope Reportedly Changes Hand
Investigation into reports of Aqualife's sale of contaminated (dirty) water to the public has been reportedly compromised at the Ministry of Justice, leaving the fate and interest of the public to hang in the balance, this paper has gathered.

Three-Years-Old Child Drowns In Weala

Three-Years-Old Child Drowns In Weala
Barely months after a four year old boy identified as Joe Gbakie got drowned in a pit in Weala, Margibi County, another three years old girl identify only as little Princess has been found in similar situation.

Open Budget Initiative Ensures Transparency -Says OBI Budget Consultant

Open Budget Initiative Ensures Transparency -Says OBI Budget Consultant
The Budget Consultant at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Mr. Moses Wreh has emphasized the need for Liberians to understand the Open Budget Initiative (OBI) recently introduced by Government, adding that it is a catalyst for transparency and financial

Sime Darby, Citizens Perform Ritual For Company's Expansion

Sime Darby, Citizens Perform Ritual For Company's Expansion
Driving through sideway forest bushes and towns into a distance of approximately 75 km from Monrovia, no one could anticipate or predict the untold story of a ceremony witnessed between Sime Darby Plantation Liberia (SDPL) and citizens of Bomi County

NPA Boss A Big 'Liar’...LACC Report Reveals

NPA Boss A Big 'Liar’...LACC Report Reveals
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has verified assets declared by some 63 government officials, with the Managing Director of the National Port Authority Matilda Parker leading those who lied under oath or gave falsified information.

PUL Submits Draft Bill To MICAT

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Mr. Peter Quaqua, PUL President  The Press Union of Liberia has presented a draft bill to the Ministry of Information for government's input and onward submission to the Legislature.
   The draft law supports efforts to give effect to the Table Mountain Declaration, urging the repeal of laws that potentially impede free speech and  press freedom.
  Liberia still has such laws as Criminal Malevolence, Criminal libel against the President and Sedition as found in Chapter 11, subsections 11.11, 11.12 and 11.14 of the Penal code.
  PUL says these provisions are not any less repugnant than the infamous Decree 88A, which has long been repealed by previous legislature.
  President Johnson-Sirleaf on July 21, 2012 signed the Table Mountain Declaration at a ceremony in Monrovia, committing her government to abolishing “insults and criminal defamation law” in favor of civil action.
  The Union also calls government's attention to Article 74 of the Liberian Constitution which mandates the Legislature to fix the penalties for contempt of court.
  Without attempting to diminish the authority of the courts, the Union says it was time to push the legislature to define the punishment of contempt so that judges are not arbitrary in the use of their contempt power.
  PUL President Peter Quaqua observes that “in an atmosphere of increasing advocacy for the sustenance of democracy in Liberia, the way forward is to insist on reforming the laws and the legal environment, rather than committing money political parties.”
  Mr. Quaqua urges members of the 53rd legislature not to quench the democratic spirit taking hold of the country, but get seized of the occasion to reassure Liberians of their democratic credentials by enacting laws that strengthens our democracy.  
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