Liberia related news and articles http://www.liberianforum.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:37:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Understanding-Liberias-Debt-Relief.html As a Liberian, I was filled with joy when I read that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have decided to SUPPORT US$4.6 billion of debt relief for Liberia. I was discussing with a friend of mine on the debt relief issue and his response was “our country was awarded debt relief by the international Financial Institutions (IFIs) and so what?” Liberia Related Articles - Articles Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:59:49 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/The-Enemy-Within-Defense-Minister-Brownie-J.-Samukai.html the Biggest Threat to Liberia’s National Security As Liberia gradually transitions from the era of lawlessness to the process of participatory democracy, it is important that we draw an imaginary line of commitment and loyalty to the Liberian Flag. Deception, greed, nepotism and tribalism must be stamped out in every aspect of our society. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:38:46 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Press-Releases/Sarpo-People-To-Sustain-Martha-Jardia-s-Dream-For-Peace.html -Says USAA President Charles Krogee, Jr. Philadelphia, PA, September 3, 2010: The National President of the United Sarpo Association in the Americas (USAA) Mr. Charles Krogee, Jr. has described as unacceptable any attempt to keep the Sarpo People divided. News - Press Releases Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:29:03 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Views/THe-Teachin-Of-Civics-In-all-Institutions-Campaign.html Hi fellow comrades, and internet users, my name is Hon. James P. Kwabo, Jr a student law maker at the United Methodist University, Ashmun street, Monrovia, Liberia. Opinions and Views - Views Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:26:45 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/DUAL-CITIZENSHIP.html A Recipe for Reconstruction – A Position of Liberians in the Diaspora A Joint Statement by:The European Federation of Liberian Association (EFLA) Coalition of Concerned Liberians- USA (CCL) BackgroundIn the wake of 14 years of warfare and instability, the socio-economic and political structure of Liberia descended to its lowest ebb, sending over a million Liberians scattered abroad seeking various means of survival for themselves and support for their families and kindred left at home. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:49:04 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Pains-of-Airborne-Conversation.html In my airborne conversations, I have had the opportunity to talk on various issues and with personalities, some familiar relations and some temporary acquaintances. And our subject of discussions have often been turbulent fright, taste of the food served on board, establishing casual friendship, explaining some points from books read and sharing the fun from “Tom and Jerry” or “Mr. Beans” videos. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:45:08 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/DUAL-CITIZENSHIP-WITH-LIMITATIONS.html Article 28 of the Liberian Constitution provides that “Any person, at least one of whose parents was a citizen at the time of the person’s birth shall be a citizen of Liberia; provided that any such person shall upon reaching maturity renounce any other citizenship acquired by virtue of one’s parent being a citizen of another country Liberia Related Articles - Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:42:29 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Liberia-s-Hungarian-Coach-faces-First-Real-Test-In-Monrovia.html The same week Liberian soccer legend George Weah was in South Africa critizing African football authorities for hiring foreign coaches, his own Liberia was busy signing one. Weah reportedly made the comments right after the just ended FIFA World Cup, which was held for the first time on an African soil. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:39:10 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Ellen-Is-Not-a-Saint.html Before taking the first step in writing this article, let me make a disclaimer: I am not one of those blind critics President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, nor am I one of her blind praise-singers. That point being made clear, let’s proceed. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:59:55 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Open-Letters/I-Will-Not-Attend-Honor-and-Support-Any-of-the-Two-Separate-ULAAs-Elections-in-Minnesota.html I Will Not Attend, Honor and Support Any of the Two Separate ULAAs Elections in MinnesotaPosition StatementFellow Liberians, family and friends, as you may know, the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) is currently divided into two groups as a result of infighting. One group is called ULAA-K, which is headed by Mr. Anthony Kesselly and the other group is called ULAA-S, which is headed by Dr. Mariah Seton and Mr. James Larsah, Jr. Many efforts have been made by Liberians to once again unite the organization into one. Liberia Related Articles - Open Letters Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:45:17 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Open-Letters/Open-Letter-to-the-United-Nations.html Maryland, USA Ban Ki – MoonSecretary GeneralUnited Nations760 United Nations Plaza, New York NY 10017 Dear Mr. Ban Ki –Moon: As a citizen of the world and Liberian in particular, I write you expressing my happiness over the continual assistance the United Nations has rendered my dear country especially during the civil war (1989-2003) and now. Liberia Related Articles - Open Letters Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:41:45 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Open-Letters/Open-Letter-to-the-Liberian-National-Legislature.html Mr. Julius SukuMaryland, USA The Liberian National LegislatureCapitol Building, Monrovia Liberia Dear Honorable Senators and Representatives: I write you in good faith to express my happiness and unhappiness about the Liberian National Legislature. I hope my unhappiness will not be seen as a harm or insult to your tireless work but as an awareness to some of the things we hope to see. Liberia Related Articles - Open Letters Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:39:39 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/On-George-Weah-Political-and-Moral-Discourse-in-Disarray.html I recently read an article on the Internet. Sometimes it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine the authors of some of these pieces. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:35:55 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/In-Memory/Minnesota-Pays-Host-to-Queen-Mary-Totehs-Memorial-Service-on-Labor-Day-Weekend.html Minnesota Pays Host to Queen Mary Toteh’s Memorial Service on Labor Day Weekend The Late Mrs. Mary Toteh English Philadelphia, PA, August 26, 2010: The National Leadership of the United Sarpo Association in the Americas (USAA) wishes to announce with heavy heart that the Toteh, Clarke and Nyonteh families have designated Minneapolis, Minnesota for the First Memorial Service of our daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Mrs. Mary Toteh English affectionately known as Queen Mary Toteh, Senior Adviser of the United Sarpo Association in the Americas. Queen Marry passed away on the morning of August 12, 2010 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Obituaries - In Memory Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:32:21 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/The-Pen-is-Mightier-than-the-sword.html The Mis-education of my Cousin The young man awoke to the sounds of birds chipping in the dawn and insects bellowing in the far away swamps. He slowly opened his eyes and lay back on the bed. His Najsla was sleeping softly and soundly beside him. Feeling him move, she snuggled closer to him as if to be a part of his flesh. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:11:34 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Poems/West-African-Solidarity.html West African solidarity came ECOMOG We salute you in this month of August Marking your majestic and heroic arrival Liberia Related Articles - Poems Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:50:30 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/The-calamitous-legacy-of-our-senseless-civil-wars.html I had just got through eaten my usual breakfast—refined farina, commonly known as creamy wheat with a loaf of bread jammed with fried chicken eggs, tomato checkup, and mayonnaise. Why waiting for proper digestion in my rented one room apartment, I started to think about the ugly past and its calamitous legacy that it has left with both the youth’s and adult’s communities of Liberia. Realistically one may think that I have mentioned this to boast of the kind of breakfast that I eat. Certainly that will be the Levites’ way of thinking. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:54:41 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/In-Memory/-DAVID-DOWER-KPOMAKPOR.html 1935-2010: A TRIBUTE As Liberia mourns the passing of a distinguished son and as we join in condolences to family and friends, the passing of Professor David Kpomakpor is a teachable moment for the nation. In his own words: “May the life I live speak for me,” a most fitting epitaph that speaks volumes. Obituaries - In Memory Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:07:46 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Grow-a-pair-CDC.html Come closer let me whisper to you. Bring the screen closer and read slowly. CDCians needs to grow a pair and tell us what they will do differently from the status quo if given state power in Liberia. Since the emergence of the Center for Democratic Change (CDC) on the political scene in Liberia, I’ve continue to question some of the founders’ motives and what sets the party apart from what Liberians are used to? Liberia Related Articles - Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:35:06 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/From-a-National-Icon-to-a-Political-Bastard.html From a National Icon, to a Political Bastard: Where Did Weah, or Liberians Go Wrong? George Weah remains arguably the most influential Liberian of this generation-Like him or not, Weah’s uncommon soccer prowess ignited a new kind of patriotism amongst Liberians the world over; it is because of Weah the name Liberia even resonates in many countries around the world. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:31:48 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/Who-is-Afraid-of-the-Maritime-Act-A-Sober-Response.html Abdoulaye W. Dukule’s “Who is Afraid of the Maritime Act” carried in the August 18, 2010 edition of FrontPageAfrica.com is a classic example of how facts mixed with fiction has provided a recipe for misleading the Liberian people throughout the existence of this poor country. In response to the rhetorical question raised by Mr. Dukule, the appropriate answer should be: Every sober-minded Liberian Should be Afraid of this “Act” because it has the propensity to create a corporate dictatorship within an already extremely fragile economic and political environment. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:19:27 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/A-Rebuttal-to-Charles-Taylor-A-Man-Betrayed.html Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former spokesperson for former Nigerian President Olesegun Obasanjo, recently penned an article titled, Charles Taylor: A Man Betrayed. I come to rebut same. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:41:05 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Poems/My-mothers-land-Liberia.html Mama holds my hands And told me to stand She told me to look at a beautiful land Liberia Related Articles - Poems Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:35:41 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Press-Releases/HARIRI-WEAH-AN-INSPIRATIONAL-LEADER.html (Beirut, Lebanon- August 16, 2010) – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has described CDC Standard Bearer George Weah as an “iconic and inspirational leader whose life story serves as a motivational factor” for modern world leaders like himself who believe in the well-being of humanity. News - Press Releases Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:46 +0100 http://www.liberianforum.com/Articles/DEBT-RELIEF-SIERRA-LEONE-IN-2006-LIBERIA-IN-2010.html DEBT RELIEF: SIERRA LEONE IN 2006, LIBERIA IN 2010 BUT WITH 5% OF THE DIAMOND PROFITS AND $2 PER DAY FOR DIAMOND DIGGER, POVERTY RUINS SIERRA LEONE. IS THERE A LESSON FOR LIBERIA? The celebratory statements and commendations showered on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for the debt relief have overshadowed outstanding issues such as miniscule royalty payments received from our resources, root causes of our problems and ethnic tensions, etc. Liberia Related Articles - Articles Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:29:32 +0100