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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.

PUL Chief Cautions Universities On Mass Communication Graduates

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Mr. Peter Quaqua, Press Union of Liberia PresidentThe President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Peter Quaqua, has called on school administrators across the country to properly train mass communication students before graduating them into the journalism profession.
He added that “some of the mass communication graduates cannot measure up in the practice of the profession, describing it as a scaring sign.
The journalists union president said the growth in the number of media institutions is a good development for the country, but warned that those who practice in the media must be up to the task.
Speaking at the induction of officers of the United Methodist University Mass Communication Students Association over the weekend, Mr. Quaqua said the challenge for such growth cannot be matched to the products being graduated into the media.
He urged University authorities to focus more attention on their students so that after they graduate they will be fully prepared to be absorbed in the field of journalism.
Quaqua said the PUL receives too many complains of ethical problems from some journalists who are trained by the various Universities.
He said most at time, the PUL is blamed for problems and not the universities from which the students acquired their degrees.
In his inaugural address, the President of the UMU Mass Communication Student Association, James Kwabo, said his administration is aware of the challenges that lie ahead.
He added that his administration will seek capacity advancement from Non-Governmental Organizations, professional institutions and the government, aimed at moving the department forward.
He used the occasion to call on the Ministry of Information and the Press Bureaus of the House of Representatives and the Liberian Senate to allow their reporters to cover national functions in the first and second branches of government.
 In a related development, the Mass Communication students of UMU have launched a US$25,000 radio project for use by the students of the department.
Mr. Kwabo said the project, when completed, will afford students the opportunity to put to practice what they are being taught in school.
 For his part, Dr. Lawrence Blopleh of the Lonestarcell commended the students for the project and pledged one year of voluntary service as an instructor of Mass Communication at the institution.
He contributed an amount of US$1,000 and pledged on behalf of Lonestar Cell MTN US$2,500 toward the setting-up of the radio station for the students.
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