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Motherwell Bridge wins Liberia contract
29-Jul-10
ENGINEERING contractor Motherwell Bridge has won a multi-million pound contract to build and refurbish storage tanks in Liberia, West Africa.
Zimbabwe feared to start AFCON 2012 qualifier ill-prepared
29-Jul-10
Zimbabwe's national soccer team, the Warriors, is feared to start its 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia ill-prepared after the country's soccer governing body said it will only have a substantive coach after August 16.
Liberia: New Prison Opens as Part of UN Efforts to Help Country Rebuild
28-Jul-10
The United Nations deputy envoy in Liberia has assured the country of the world body's continued support for recovery and development in the West African nation, which include a new modern UN-funded prison and a centre where peacekeepers will teach vocational skills to young people.
Liberia: Ethnicity, Sectionalism Prevent Unity
28-Jul-10
Until Charles Taylor shattered the euphoria of Christmas Day 1989, ushered in a bush war that lasted more than a decade, and exposed Liberia internal contradictions, Liberia was presumed the "peace oasis on the West Coast of Africa". Since that war ended, Liberians have been toying with the idea of turning a new page, of winning back the title it ...
Liberia: Elephant Aggression Displaces Multitude
28-Jul-10
Rampaging elephants who launched valiance of attacks against River Cess Citizens a month ago have left many persons displaced, and are reportedly said to be in search of new homes, food and shelter, as well as clothing and medication .
Venezuela growing as hub for cocaine
27-Jul-10
On May 11 in the African city of Monrovia, Liberia, a group of smugglers gathered to plan a series of massive cocaine shipments across the Atlantic Ocean, according to a recently unsealed U.S. indictment.
Venezuela grows as drug hub, U.S. says
27-Jul-10
On May 11 in the African city of Monrovia, Liberia, a group of smugglers gathered to plan a series of massive cocaine shipments across the Atlantic Ocean, according to a recently unsealed U.S. indictment.
US informs Russia about pilot Yaroshenko taken into US custody
26-Jul-10
Russian policemen from the Federal Service for Control of Drugs have been studying information about pilot Yaroshenko provided by the US side, Chief of the Federal Service for Control of Drugs Viktor Ivanov told journalists Monday.
Liberians Observer 163 Years of Independence Monday
26-Jul-10
Information Minister Cletus Sieh says after nearly six years of improvement, Liberians are thankful for electing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf James Butty Washington, D.C. 26 July 2010 Liberia, Africaa s oldest republic, is celebrating 163 years of independence Monday.
Kim Yong Nam Greets Liberian President
26-Jul-10
Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, sent a message of greetings to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia, on July 24 on the occasion of the 163rd anniversary of its independence.
Liberia: Freedom of Information Bill Passed
25-Jul-10
The moment the press of Liberia and ordinary citizens craved for so long berthed yesterday when members of the House of Representatives moved to pass the Freedom of Information Bill which lingered in the corridors for almost two years.
New Book for Kids Uses Diversity, Fantasy and Fun to Teach Forgiveness
25-Jul-10
Aimed at children 10 and up, Jack and the Powerful Seven: The Secret Strength from Within by Trina C. Bryer may change the way kids view museums - and themselves - forever.
Motherwell Bridge seals Africa deal
24-Jul-10
MOTHERWELL Bridge, the Lanarkshire-based engineering contractor, has marked its return to West Africa with a A 14 million deal in Liberia.
Kirby Vance Hawkins
24-Jul-10
Kirby Vance Hawkins, age 60, of Murfreesboro, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
Christ Assembly to host Liberian independence celebration
24-Jul-10
The Staten Island Liberian Ministerial Alliance, in collaboration with the Staten Island Liberian Community Association, will hold a thanksgiving worship service Sunday, in celebration of Liberian Independence Day.
CMU prof receives Liberian high honor
24-Jul-10
A Carnegie Mellon University professor has received one of the highest honors that Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf can bestow: Distinction of Dame Grand Commander in the Humane Order of African Redemption.
British deal to preserve Liberia's forests 'could have bankrupted' impoverished West African nation
23-Jul-10
A British company's proposal to rent out one-fifth of Liberia 's forests for carbon offsetting could have bankrupted the impoverished West African state, according to a former government adviser.
US blames fax for diplomatic gaffe over Russian
23-Jul-10
WASHINGTON The United States has apologized to Russia for failing to give it prompt notice that a Russian citizen was in US custody and blamed the error on an official hitting the wrong fax button, the US State Department said on Thursday.
Liberia turns 163
22-Jul-10
Clifton - African Refuge hosts its third annual Park Hill Community Summer Jamboree on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Jamboree will feature music performances, health screenings, insurance enrollment and job referrals, food, games and rides.
LIBERIA : Cestos Mogars are new first division contenders
22-Jul-10
Second division basketball side Cestos Mogars have booked their tickets for the first division category of the LBF championship.
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