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ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential

ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential
One of Liberia's oldest and biblical institutions known as the African Bible College (ABS) University situated in Yekepa, Nimba County on May 11, 2013 graduated 38 of its students in various disciplines.

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland
Three officials of the Liberia United for Sustainable Development (LUSD) have disclosed that plans have been finalized to plant cassava on its 25 acres of farm land located in Kakata, Margibi County.

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements
Assistant Minister for Planning and Research at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, Jenekai Lansanah, has outlined achievements made by the ministry over the year under the administration of Post Master/Minister Fredrick Norkeh.

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…
Officials of the Independent Mano River Union of Liberia (IMRTUL) have raised serious concern over the recognition and the certification of another Mano River Transport Union (MRTU) by the Ministry of Labour which is the arm of government responsibl

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads
Honorable Bill Twehway has commenced the reconditioning of feeder roads linking various communities in Electoral District #3 Montserrado County.

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch
Liberia's version marking the Official Lighting of Torch of the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU) has taken place in Monrovia as Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan performed the ceremony.

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today
Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods is expected today to tour and inspect several infrastructure projects in and around the capital, including the flood point before the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) on Bushrod Island.

Wologisi 'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals

Wologisi  'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals
Citizens of Lofa County are resisting any attempt by the government President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—reportedly on bogus concession signing spree—to give out the Wologizi Mountain without their full involvement and expressed approval.

NDI Uses Technology To Link Lawmakers With Constituents

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   Partial view of participants at the Freedom Fone training in Gbarnga, Bong CountyFor the first time, constituents in Liberia's 73 electoral districts will now benefit from a new information-on-demand service about the work of their Representatives and Senators in the National Legislature.
   On December 8th and 10th, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for International Affairs hosted community radio journalists and the Legislature's Press staff  in Gbarnga and Monrovia to build common skills in using Freedom Fone, an audio clip distribution service that will provide community radio stations with audio recordings of legislators by mobile phone.
  Fifteen community radio journalists and ten staff of the Legislature's Press and Public Affairs bureaus attended.
  This Freedom Fone training sponsored by NDI-Liberia will enable radio journalists from across Liberia to access up-to-date legislative news on demand, with the use of a mobile phone.
  The two events also allowed radio journalists and legislative staff to share creative ideas on how the Freedom Fone system could enhance public awareness by citizens based in all counties about current legislative policy debates and votes.  
  In an additional training for legislative staff, they learned how to manage and operate Freedom Fone at the Capitol, in order to capture and store public hearings, debates, and sessions of the Legislature.   
  Using the mobigator device and the Freedom Fone software, which NDI will donate to the National Legislature, the House and Senate Press and Public Affairs bureaus will be responsible for uploading the legislative audio clips.
  Community radio stations will then have the ability to call the Freedom Fone system, with any mobile phone, to listen and record audio clips for playback on the air.
  Even without internet connections, constituents in rural Liberia will now be able to receive information about what's happening at their Legislature simply using their mobile phones.
  The Freedom Fone trainings were conducted by Darren Wilkins of Sahara Technology, a local company based in Monrovia.  
  The initiative was made possible through support to NDI by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
  The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government
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