Media Summaries
Thursday, 22nd August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
Today’s news summary highlights stories about the Proclamation issued by President George Manneh Weah, declaring Saturday, August 24, 2019 as National Flag Day to be observed as a National Holiday; The recent decision by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MOPT) in collaboration with the USA Digital Liberia Project, to conduct a Two Day Training workshop for Ministries’ PROs on Website Management and the Government of Liberia pronouncement that it will soon commence the disbursement of US$5. Full storyMonday, 19th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, Friday, JUNE 16, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily summary captures stories about President Weah’s decision to suspend tariffs on agriculture products thereby issuing Executive Order #97; news about EPA and UNDP taken a joint position calling for a National Budgetary support towards Climate Change Activities; and the commendation and request made by the female Dux of the Sime Darby Central High School to President Weah for support to Students after they successfully passed the 1018/2019 West African Secondary School Certificate Exam (WASSCE. Full storyMonday, 19th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019
Today’s news summary highlights stories about President George Weah’s call for the prosecution of Perpetrators involved in the recent District 15 violence; LACC’s Update on Assets Declaration as well as the Two-Day Special Presidential Legislative Retreat involving His Excellency President Dr. Full storyThursday, 15th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily news summary highlights stories about Pres. Full storyWednesday, 14th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily summary captures stories about Liberia, India Signing US$2M Grant to Finance 14 Military Hospital Project; the Executive Mansion Clarifying Weah’s Comment; ECC Backing President Weah’s on Constitutional Amendments and the LACC’s decision to update the public on assets declaration. Full storyThursday, 8th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories concerning President Weah warning against negative media reportage as he dedicates modern market building;VP Howard Taylor’s assertion on women empowerment during her address at the HACSA Summit 2019; the arrest of a 23-year old man caught allegedly raping a 73-year old woman among others stories. Full storyWednesday, 7th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
NEWS SUMMARY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs today, August 5, 2019 subscribed to several local dailies including the Inquirer, the News, Heritage, Observer, and the New Dawn newspaper. Full storyTuesday, 6th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories about the recent mob attack on Zogos in the Redlight Hub as well as the LWCS Managing Director’s position against illegal water connections among others. Full storyMonday, 5th August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs today, August 5, 2019 subscribed to several local dailies including the Heritage,Observer, the New Dawn,Inquirer, and the News newspaper etc. Full storyFriday, 2nd August 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories aboutNew Civil Service Law On ‘Status and Tenure ‘Under Review which Pres. Full storyWednesday, 24th July 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, WENESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories about President Weah officially dedicating the First Steel Rod Factory in Liberia owed by Sethi Ferro Fabrik Incorporated; the signing of MOU by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) to issue identification cards to all miners in operating in Liberia as well as the AfDB’s President Adesina expected visit to Liberia to participate in the country’s 172nd Independence celebration. Full storyTuesday, 23rd July 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, JULY 23, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories about the Central Bank of Liberia’s decision to adopt new Monetary Policy; Pres. Full storyMonday, 22nd July 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories about President George Manneh Weah dedicating new health facilities at the John F. Full storyThursday, 20th June 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily News Summary highlights stories about President George Manneh Weah holding discussions with World Bank-Liberia officials on the prospects of the Liberian economy; the launching of “She’s You Movement. Full storyWednesday, 19th June 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, Wednesday, JUNE 19, 2019
Today’s edition of our daily summary captures stories about President Weah’s recent appointment of several persons in government; The National Elections Commissions’ adjustments in its calendar of events leading to the conduct of the impending by-elections as well as House of Representatives ordering forensic audit of Central Bank of Liberia for past five fiscal years. Full storyTuesday, 18th June 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2019
In today’s news summary, stories highlighted include: President Weah’s planned initiative to save West Point Community from Sea Erosion; the President’s pronouncement to build a new market for the Old Road residents in 31 days and the Gender Minister’s recent speech delivered on SGBV issues are among top stories making news in the various local dailies. Full storyMonday, 17th June 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA
NEWS SUMMARY, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019
In today’s news summary highlights dominating stories making headlines today including the call by Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor for the Elimination of the Culture of Corruption in Africa at the opening session of the SDGsConference in Kigali, Rwanda; the L$16B Indictees’ Bond Granted as Trial Begins today. Full storyThursday, 13th June 2019
BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 13 2019
Stories dominating today’s edition of our regular media summary include news about VP Taylor’s Keynote Address at the SDGS Conference in Kigali; the World Bank’s decision to debar the China-based Dongfang Electronics in connection with fraudulent practices in Liberia; AMEU Commencement Speaker’s inspiring pronouncement to recent Graduates of that institution for them to‘Never Give Up in life” as well as the arrival of the International Monetary Fund’s delegation to Liberia, amongst other important news headlines. Full storyWednesday, 12th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019
Stories dominating today’s local dailies selected for our media summary include news about President George Weah’s departure to Nigeria; President Weah’s call to national stakeholders for a round table discussion aimed at fixing the country’s broken economy; the departure of 20 Agriculture students to Israel for studies as well as President George Weah’s congratulatory message to the Russian Federation on that country’s National Day observance amongst other important news headlines. Full storyTuesday, 11th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019
Stories dominating today’s media summary include news about government’s readiness to receive petition from June 7th protesters if presented to Government; the congratulatory message sent by President George Manneh Weah to Republic of Portugal; the Winning of the 2018/2019 Football Association Championships by LPRC Oilers as well as stories concerning the call by Liberian women for 30% women participants in politics in Liberia amongst other news headlines. Full storyMonday, 10th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019
Stories topping our today’s media summary include news about ECOWAS Commendation to all Sides for the peaceful manner in which the June 7 Protest was carried out; President Weah’s reinstatement of Deputy Minister Fahngon; Madam Gbowee’s Nomination as July 26 Orator and EU’s recent statement that Land Rights are Preconditions for Sustainable Development amongst other news headlines. Full storyFriday, 7th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019
Stories topping our today’s media summary include news of the deployment of 70 international observers to monitor the planned June 7 protest and the issuance of statements by the EU, USA, UK and ECOWAS on the protest as well as the recent call made by the U. Full storyThursday, 6th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019
Stories topping our today’s media summary include news of the planned protest and the call made by some Bomi County residents and Civil society organizations for planners of the impending June 7 Protest to abandon their quests and seek dialogue with Government; President Weah’s call for Public Offices to remain Opened for official business on June 7; the move by Liberians to advocate for the passage of the Green Cards-Sweeping Bill in the U. Full storyWednesday, 5th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019
Our summary of the Local Dailies today, June 5, captures stories including News of the Government of Liberia receiving Petition from protesters on June 7, as disclosed by the Executive Mansion; the GO’L’s warning sent out to protesters to avoid assembling on the grounds of the Capitol Hill; The release of the timetable for the holding of the pending By-Elections as campaign opens in Montserrado County; the ending of Ramadan by Muslims in Liberia with Liberian Muslims Pledging Loyalty to the Presidency as well as the recent call by the Liberia Bar Association for the Government and COP to uphold constitutional responsibilities in exercising their rights and duties during the June 7th protest and the purchasing of road machines by two lawmakers among other news. Full storyTuesday, 4th June 2019
THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
News of Housing Project Extending to Five other Communities in Grand Kru County, Liberia receiving $1. Full storyMonday, 3rd June 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
Today’s News Summary highlights dominant stories from several local dailies in Monrovia including news of President Weah cautioning Liberians to go about their normal businesses as june 7 protest takes place on Friday; the construction of Drug Rehabilitation Center in Grand Bassa County; the death of Grand Cape Mount County Senator Professor Edward Dagoseh, amongst dominant news headlines
The summary also captures stories including news of the UN Women Seeking support to enhance women participation in politics; President Weah recent measure taken to restrict Foreign Travels for his government Officials; the call made by Grand Mufti for the organization of Nat’l Conference for muslin youth; the Hosting of Ramadan Breakfast for Muslims as well as the reinstatement of the Former Standard-Bearer of the former ruling Unity Party among news stories. Full storyFriday, 31st May 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019
Our daily news summary today captures top Headlines in the various local dailies which include the Vice President’s Launch of the State of World Population Report 2019; President Weah Hosts ECOWAS Delegation; The Liberian Government’s Provision of US$1. Full storyThursday, 30th May 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
Daily News Summary For Wednesday May 30, 2019
News about President Weah’s nationwide address on economic measures, Liberia-EU Joint Press Communique on the Seventh Session Of The Liberia-EU Political DialogueAs well as pronouncement by the GOL to Review 10yrs Audit Report Among Others Are Stories Dominating Today’s Newspapers. Full storyWednesday, 29th May 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
Daily News Summary For Wednesday May 29, 2019
News About President Weah’s Meeting With Visiting Lebanese Bishop On The Fight Against Substance Abuse, President Weah Today’s Address To The Nation, The Ministry Of Education Reassuring Its Commitment To Scholarship Students, Among Others Are Stories Dominating Today’s Newspapers. Full storyTuesday, 28th May 2019
The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
NEWS SUMMARY FOR MONDAY, MAY 28, 2019
Today’s News Summary captures news about a resounding call by Liberia’s Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Milton Findley for Liberians to keep the peace as the AU commemorates 56th Africa Day, News about President Weah impending nationwide address on Wednesday as well as MICAT suspension of the much publicized 2019-2020 Miss Liberia Organizing Committee and UBA celebration of Africa Day. Full storyMedia Center
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