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Christian-Moslem Violence in Liberia 
I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of Christian-Moslem violence in Liberia but I am not surprised. We've been sitting on this time bomb for years and it was just a matter of time before it exploded.

One killed in Liberia riots 
MONROVIA, Liberia (Reuters) -- One person was killed on Sunday when mobs of youths rioted on the streets of the Liberian capital, carrying out apparent revenge attacks for killings during religious sectarian violence on Friday, witnesses said.

Land Dispute turned into deadly Ethnic-Religion Violence - 10 people dead, several houses and business burnt
Liberia government has imposed a daylight curfew after ethnic violence spread across Monrovia that killed at least 10 people and destroyed dozen of religious centers and business.

Let Liberians in the Diaspora act now!
We got a disheartening news this morning of a religious disturbance in our already bleeding nation Liberia.

While we await full account on how and why such an ugly situation found it way between people of our two major religion, we want to admonish every Liberian , particularly those in the Diaspora to treat the situation with caution.

ULAA DENOUNCES RENEW ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN LIBERIA
Press Release-Report coming out of Monrovia this morning indicates that there is a massive outbreak of violence in the City leading to the destruction of lives and properties.  The report further indicates that the conflict may have  religious undertone, with the burning of churches and mosques in the Monrovia area.

Violence Erupts In Liberia 
AP) Mobs of angry youths brandishing machetes, sticks and Kalashnikov rifles rampaged through Liberia's war-shattered capital on Friday in a rare outbreak of Muslim-Christian violence, prompting the country's leader to order an immediate round-the-clock curfew

Riots rock Monrovia before end to disarmament
Gunshots were heard until early on Friday as angry youths carrying stones and sticks roamed the streets of the Liberian capital, Monrovia, two days before the scheduled end of a United Nations campaign to disarm fighters from the West African state's civil war.

Curfew Ordered in Troubled Liberia 
Interim head of state Gyude Bryant ordered an immediate daylight curfew in Monrovia after violence and sporadic gunfire broke out Friday in Liberia's war-shattered capital.

Liberia slaps curfew on capital after riots 
MONROVIA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Liberia slapped an immediate curfew on the capital Monrovia on Friday after stick-wielding youths rampaged through the costal city, burning buildings, petrol stations and vehicles.

UN launches education program in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia - The United Nations officially launched a nationwide programme to help educate thousands of former combatants in this war-battered West African nation.

Mr. Jonathan Salzinger Honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award for Work in Support of Humanitarian Causes in Liberia
Award is a Prestigious National Honor for Volunteer Service, presented by the President George W. Bush and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

Tolbert appointed Liberian Ambassador to China  
The Chairman of the National Transitional Government of Liberia has commissioned Mrs. Neh Dukuly Tolbert as Liberia Ambassador to the People's Republic of China

"Nothing will stop 2005 elections, even if we have to stop civil servants' salary" - NTGL Chairman vows
The Chairman of the Liberian Transitional Government, Charles Gyude Bryant has declared that his "primary priority" is the holding of General and Presidential elections in 2005.

Lurd's Chairman recommends Justice Minister removal
The Chairman of rebel faction, Liberia United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD), Sekou Demanete Conneh has recommended to the Chairman of the Liberian Transitional Government, Charles Gyude Bryant for the removal of his appointee to the NTGL, Cllr. Kabineh Ja'neh as Justice Minister of the Republic of Liberia .

To repair Liberia 's deplorable roads, Bryant holds discussion with UNMIL boss
In an effort to speedily rehabilitate the deplorable road network in Liberia , the Chairman of Liberia's National Transitional Government, Charles Gyude Bryant last week held, what is considered as "serious discussion" with the United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative to Liberia , Jacques Paul Klein.

Liberia govt accuses former Taylor aides of inciting violence 
The transitional government in Liberia has accused several aides of former President Charles Taylor of inciting violence and civil disturbance, after the UN Security Council listed Taylor`s assets for freezing.

With end of disarmament, civilians in northeast Liberia wait for their turn
Even as the United Nations winds down a bid to disarm and assist former fighters in Ganta, many residents of the northeastern Liberian town remain without a permanent roof over their heads, their livelihoods destroyed by a brutal war.

LIBERIA: IMF and World Bank demand more transparency in public ...
Liberia's transitional government has been warned that it must account for public funds in a more transparent manner if the United Nations is to lift sanctions on timber and diamond exports and if donors are to release funds for the country's reconstruction.

LIBERIA 'S FORMER FIRST LADY HOSPITALIZED, CRIES FOR HELP FROM U.N.
Madam Jewel Howard – Taylor, wife of exiled former Liberian President is critically been hospitalized in Monrovia at the St. Joseph Catholic Hospital, one of Liberia’s best medical centers, due to what doctors called, “internal bleeding problem making her to suffer from Inflammatory Disease or PID”.

Liberian warlord, Roosevelt Johnson, dies in Nigeria
FORMER Liberian warlord, Roosevelt Johnson, died yesterday morning at the Evangel Hospital, Jos. He was 54 years old. The deceased warlord shared surname with another former warlord, Yormie Johnson, who arrived in Nigeria on exile in 1990.

The late Roosevelt Johnson died of a heart-related disease and his body was transferred from the hospital to the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos mortuary. He had been ill for the past one and a half years and was said to have been once admitted and discharged before the recent admission, which led to his death.

What happened to The New Democrat and The Liberian Orbit?
Managing and maintaining a website is indeed tedious and time consuming. But even in the wake of such tediousness and time consuming, I would never have imagined that The New Democrat and the Liberian Orbit own by two prolific journalists would be the ones to fall by the way side, particularly at the time when they will be needed most by Liberians to witness and deliver to us the happenings of the coming elections.  

LOOKING BACK TO SEE WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN
You have spent many hours studying, being away from loved ones, and making other sacrifices just to earn your academic title. Some are unable or simply unwilling to go through this time-consuming and often costly process. You have achieved a lot. Congratulations! The nation is likely to give you special treatment, and trust you with issues of great importance. In a world dominated by unfair dealings, how would you handle the special treatment?

Taylor aides' reprieve in Liberia
Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of economic sanctions imposed on two people with connections to exiled president, Charles Taylor.

Justice Minister Kabineh Janneh froze the assets of Emmanuel Shaw and Benoni Urey in line with a UN resolution.

As October 31st Deadline For Disarmament of Fighters Draw Closer
MONROVIA STILL INFESTED WITH ARMS-Citizens Expressed Fear
Despite effort being applied by the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to adequately make Liberia a  'gun-free society' as of the 31st of October, 2004, a date set to end the disarming of armed factions in the country Liberians are alarmed of danger ahead, as Monrovia is said to still be infested with arms, even if the deadline for disarming is met.

Liberia school closes after riots ...
A school will not be reopened in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, after United Nations police broke up a riot by pupils and parents.

TO VACATE BRYANT'S NEIGHBORHOOD STUDENTS TEAR-GASSED
Over 500 students of the Early Learning Day Care School in Monrovia situated in the neighborhood of Liberia's Transitional Chairman, Charles Gyude Bryant were this morning forced to flee from their campus due to the use of tear-gas by both members of the Liberia National Police and the UN backed International Police.

Liberia moves against Taylor aides
Liberia imposes economic sanctions on two people with connections to exiled president, Charles Taylor. Justice Minister Kabineh Janneh said the government now has enough evidence to proceed with the resolution.

Conneh Laughs Last
ECOWAS Special Representative, Ambassador Francis Blain said for now ECOWAS has given “technical recognition” to the Damate Conneh leadership and this will remain so until elections next year as requested by ECOWAS to end the leadership squabble.

IN 2005 ELECTION PRINCE JOHNSON PETITIONED FOR SENATORIAL SEAT
The former leader of the defunct Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia (INPFL) and now an Evangelist, Prince Youdo Johnson who recently returned home has been petitioned by citizens of Nimba County to contest the post Senator in 2005 elections.

SEVERAL WOUNDED IN SINOE
About seventy persons in Juazon District, Sinoe County are said to be seriously wounded following crisis between the workforce and some members of the Tolbert family over the ownership of the African Food and Rubber Company in the county.

KAMARA IDENTIFIES WITH SANOYEA CITIZENS
Mr. Mustapha A. Kamara, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry in the Liberia Transitional government recently visited Sanoyea displaced camp and donated one modern set of jersey, assorted educational materials and cash of over $5,000.00 Liberian dollars to both citizens and youths of the Sanoyea, Bong County so as to prepare a soccer team for the ensuring league in the county.

FOR 2005 ELECTIONS KROMAH RELEASES PLATFORM
The Standard Bearer of the All Liberian Coalition Party, ALCOP, Prof. Alhaji G.V. Kromah has declared his intention to once again contest for the 2005 presidency.

Prof. Kromah made the declaration last Thursday at his Congo Town residence in Monrovia. He said, if ALCOP becomes victorious in the ensuing elections, it will prioritize education, health care delivery system, electricity and water as well as creating job opportunities for high school graduates in the country.

Liberian rebels could form political parties 
Monrovia - Two rebel groups that have fought a deadly war in Liberia will officially cease to exist after they are fully disarmed by the end of October, but they will have the right to become political parties, an international monitoring group said on Monday.

George Weah presidency bid gains momentum -- Thousands in support, formed political party
The “I want to be president epidemic” circulating around prominent Liberians took a dramatic turned when Liberia’s International football legend and onetime world best footballer of the year, George Weah, too, said he is considering running for Liberia Presidency, after a political group, Liberian National Congress asked him to run.

US EMBASSY DENIES SPEAKER DWEH VISA
The Speaker of the Liberian Lawmakers, George Dweh has been denied VISA to travel to the United States of America by the US Embassy near this capital.

Liberians trade guns for money ...
"Unless they're trained to get out of the street, we're going to have further problems," he says simply, shrugging in a blue pinstriped suit too big for his small frame.

NIGERIA OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY (Ambassador Wants Liberia's Peace Process 'Irreversible')
As Nigerians all over the world observe their Independence Day on the 5th of Ocvtober, Nigerian Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Enije E. Onobu has called on Liberians to hold together and champion a source aimed at brining lasting peace in their country.

LIBERIA: Government freezes assets of Charles Taylor relatives and cronies
MONROVIA, 15 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Liberia's transitional government has finally frozen the assets of former president Charles Taylor and several of his relatives and associates, seven months after such sanctions were ordered by the UN Security Council.

Upbeat Liberia leader marks one year in office
MONROVIA, Oct 14 (Reuters) - A year after he was sworn in to lead a country devastated by more than a decade of civil war, Liberia's leader said much had been done to ensure the West African state would not plunge back into conflict.

LIBERIA: Rebels are slow to disarm in southeast, UN says
MONROVIA, 13 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Rebel fighters are proving slow to come forward for disarmament in the far southeast of Liberia because they hope to get more money by handing their weapons in over the border in nearby Cote d'Ivoire, Major General Joseph Owonibi, the deputy commander of UN peacekeeping forces in Liberia, said on Wednesday.

Liberian National   Congress (Press release)
The Liberian National Congress, LNC based in the United States over the weekend engaged UNICEF Ambassador George Manneh in a discussion about the political future of Liberia. The program, which is part of the LNC’s series of discussions with different groups and personalities about the political future of Liberia, was held in Minnesota, USA and attended by a cross section of people including friends of Ambassador Weah.

Ramadan Statement
Once again, the opportunity of blessing and forgiveness has arrived, an annual opportunity that Allah, the Almighty, provides us with to cleanse our souls and save them  from the Hell Fire. I want to congratulate all of you for the arrival of this sacred and blessed month,  the Holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin on the 15 of  October 2004 depending on the sighting of the moon.

LIBERIAN LABOR MINISTER WANTS ''SPECIAL TREATMENT'' FOR ECOWAS CITIZENS
The Liberian Minister of Labor, Lavali Supuwood has stressed the need for citizens of the West African States (ECOWAS) to be accorded preferential treatment in obtaining  jobs in Liberia.

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER WANTS NATIONAL CONFERENCE BEFORE ELECTIONS
Cllr. Tiewon Gongloe, a Liberian Human Rights Lawyer is calling on Liberians to '' hold national conference'' before the holding of presidential and general elections slated for October, 2005.

Liberia coach resigns
Liberia coach Kadala Kromah has resigned. Kromah said concerns over his safety, after receiving threats from irate Lone Star fans, was responsible for his decision.

The Liberian Mandingoes Reconciliation Conference Committee (LMRCC) FORGES AHEAD
On Sunday, October 3, 2004 members of the Liberian Mandingoes Reconciliation Conference Committee met at the residence of Mr. Mamadi Kromah, President of the Philadelphia Liberian Mandingo Association. The purpose of this meeting was to persuade the leadership and community leaders in the Host City of the upcoming November Liberian Mandingoes Reconciliation Conference, to get onboard the reconciliation train.

Liberia denounces hooligans as two die 
Liberia's top football executive has denounced the violence at the World Cup qualifier against Senegal at the weekend which left at least two fans dead.

Police call for Liberia ban
Liberia's police chief Clarence Chris Massaquoi wants to suspend international football matches in Liberia.

Nigerian organises trade exhibition in Liberia 
Monrovia, Liberia, 10/12 - A week-long exhibition of goods made in Nigeria kicked off here Monday, with Acting Liberian Trade minister Mustapha Kamara describing it as a "milestone" in trade links between the two countries.

On October 3rd, 2004 www.TheLiberianTimes.com  was officially launched as a brand new publication.  Offering the latest Liberian and World news 24/7, the site offers that which many Liberians all across the world would have previously been unable to find.  For More information visit their website at www.TheLiberianTimes.com to contact them, send an email to editor@TheLiberianTimes.com  www.TheLiberianTimes.com is proud to offer this website as a public service.

UnitedLiberia.com Launched
On Monday, October 11, 2004, UnitedLiberia.com began operation. The website is a central news portal whose special program automatically finds Liberian news from around the world. You can visit www.unitedliberia.com to see the list yourself. If you have your own website, you can put a small box (you choose the size) with the latest news on your own page very easily and for free.LIMANY has one of the boxes in the upper-left corner. UnitedLiberia.com is the service of United Liberia, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing independent & accurate news to the Liberian community.

Mano, Gio Destroying Mandingos’ Property
Deputy Internal Affairs Minister for Administration, Mr. Jerry Gonyon has alleged that the Manos and Gios in the county are destroying properties belonging to Mandingoes.

TRIBALISM VS. PEACE, WHICH WAY LIBERIANS?
(LIMANY EDITORIAL) There is so much to do in postwar Liberia if we are to achieve genuine peace, and reconciliation. The task at hand is so huge, given the fact that Liberia is still a tensely divided country on factional and ethnic lines. One of the challenging aspects of this is the persistent attitude of tribal prejudice and xenophobia exhibited by most Liberians. Almost always, the Mandingoes are the targets of this ugly attitude and we have seen it too many times before and now.

Tribalism at the University Of Liberia and Decentralization
Recent outcries on decentralization are a twist in national priority if we are to consider, let say, tribalism for example, which is tearing apart our country at an alarming rate. Even at the helm of our educational system, tribalism is such an issue.  

Nimba Mandingos Complain To Superintendent
Several members of the Mandingo ethnic group in Nimba County have complained to Nimba Superintendent Harris Karnwea that the Gios and Manos were seizing their properties.

U.N. Won't Lift Sanctions on Liberia
UNITED NATIONS - The Security Council refused to lift diamond and timber sanctions against Liberia (news - web sites) but acknowledged the country has made progress toward meeting its conditions.The decision came in response to an appeal from interim leader Gyude Bryant, who says his government desperately needs the revenues from its two major exports to maintain peace and rebuild after 14 years of civil war that killed more than 150,000.

Liberia looks to end old leadership dispute
Monrovia - Liberian transitional government chairperson Gyude Bryant moved on Wednesday to end a long-running dispute over leadership of the main rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (Lurd) that has threatened the fragile peace in the west African state.

'Dangerous' locusts are closing in on Liberia 
Conakry - Locusts said to be more dangerous than those which have eaten vast tracts of land across West Africa have swarmed through southern Guinea near the border with Liberia, Guinean radio said on Wednesday.

Locusts invade southern Guinea, near border with Liberia
Locusts said to be more dangerous than those which have eaten vast tracts of land across west Africa have swarmed through southern Guinea near the border with Liberia, Guinean radio said.

LIBERIA: Lack of funds to retrain ex-fighters poses security threat
MONROVIA, 7 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Restless ex-combatants in Liberia who have handed in their weapons but who have not received promised education or skills training because of a cash shortage pose a threat to national security, the transitional government and the UN have warned.

Liberia: ICRC reunites over 600 children with families
Monrovia (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reunited 644 children with their families – some after a separation of several years – since the civil war ended in Liberia in August 2003. The chaos of armed conflict frequently wrenches apart families who have been forced to flee the fighting. Children are the most vulnerable individuals, often getting lost with no one to take care of them.

Kromah Criticizes Immigration Policy
A Mass Communication Instructor at the University and Standard Bearer of the All-Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP), Alhaji G. V. Kromah last Saturday criticized the immigration policy of the National Transitional Government of Liberia, blaming it on ‘selfish interest and political fears” by its framers.

   Although Kromah, a former rebel leader, did not pinpoint the “selfish interest and petty fears”. He observed that the immigration policy of the Government is always pursuing one group of people, meaning ethnic group.

AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF MANDINGOES’ SOCIAL POLITICAL INTERESTS   IS FORMED IN LIBERIA
There is a growing social political awareness among the Mandingoes at home and abroad. One manifestation of that social political awareness is the formation of a group in Liberia called The National Mandingo Caucus Of Liberia. The organization promises to debate and promote the Mandingoes’ social political interests in the country.

MUSLIM WOMEN PRESENTS STATEMENT OF PEACE  TO THEIR LEADER
Muslim women across the country under the banner of the Liberian Muslim Women United for Peace, has presented a statement to their leader., Madam Fata Sarnor Karmo, President of the women wing of the Liberia National Muslim Council  calling for peace in the country.

Liberian govt. firmly adheres to "one China" policy: acting chairman
MONROVIA, Oct. 1 (Xinhuanet) -- The Liberian government firmly adheres to the "one China" policy and supports the great cause of China's national reunification, Wesley Johnson, the acting chairman of National Transitional Government (NTGL) of Liberia, said here Friday.

LIBERIA: Refugees finally start to wend their way home
MONROVIA, 1 Oct 2004 (IRIN) - Trucks crossing the border from Sierra Leone and a plane from Ghana on Friday brought home the first of about 300,000 Liberian refugees targeted by a UN repatriation exercise.

UNHCR Begins Repatriating 340,000 Liberian Refugees
The U.N. refugee agency is launching a three-year program to return home 340,000 Liberian refugees scattered throughout West Africa during 14 years of civil war. The UNHCR says this is one of the agency's largest voluntary repatriation efforts in the region.

Sekou Takes Dweh to Task
The embattled Chairman of the fast disintegrating LURD, Sekou Damate Conneh, has indicated that NTLA Speaker, George Dweh, has no intention of allowing peace to prevail in Liberia.

Liberia refugees return home
Some 100,000 Liberians, who fled 14 years of war, are being sent home a year after the fighting ended.The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is starting an operation to repatriate those who escaped to neighbouring Sierra Leone and Ghana.

LIBERIA: UN opens last disarmament site in Harper
MONROVIA, 30 Sep 2004 (IRIN) - The last disarmament centre in war-scarred Liberia has finally opened its doors just one month before the deadline for ex-combatants to hand in their weapons, the United Nations mission in the country (UNMIL) announced on Thursday.

US urges post-war Liberia to focus on rural governance ...
Without serious attention to developing government in rural areas, Liberia (news - web sites) risks tumbling back into war, a senior US State Department official said during a visit to the west African state.

LIBERIAN LAWMAKER GOES ON INDEFINITE STRIKE
A Liberian Lawmaker in the Liberian National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA), John Gbally, has gone on strike in protest of what he called "The Conspicuous delay" by the Executive Branch of the National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) to make available to thousands of ordinary Liberians 25 30 seated buses promised for the use of the Liberian masses in order  to ease the acute transportation problem in the country.

UNHCR BEGINS REPATRIATION FRIDAY -For Liberians in Ghana, Sierra Leone
First batch of Liberian refugees residing in Ghana and Sierra Leone as of October 1st, 2004 will be repatriated by the Uniterd Nations High Commission of Refugees.

NIGERIAN ARTIST LAUNCHES A MONROVIA MOVIE, THE BYJ BOYS
A popular Nigerian artist, Chief Emeka Ani, who also served as special guest  has  launched a Liberian movie, the BYJ Boy in Monrovia last week and promised to do everything within his power to assist his Liberian counterparts.

UN experts say Liberia lacks fund to institute diamond certification
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- Liberia needs external funding to institute a certificate-of-origin regime for diamond trade, a condition for the UN Security Council to lift sanctions on the country's diamond exports, said UN experts monitoring the ban on Wednesday.

Police seize half million dollars cocaine in Liberia 
Monrovia, Liberia, 09/30 - Joint Liberian and UN police operations have seized cocaine worth more than US$500,000 in the capital city, as police authorities announced Wednesday an upsurge in the narcotic drugs trade.

Too soon to end Liberia sanctions, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 29 (Reuters) - U.N. bans on Liberian diamond and timber exports should remain in place for now because the government has not yet taken needed steps to ensure the proceeds benefit the Liberian people, U.N. experts said on Wednesday

Conteh Unveils Plans for UL
The president designate of the University of Liberia, Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, has revealed plans for the revival of the nation’s highest institution of learning.  He said he would soon be hosting a national conference in the United States of America to galvanize financial support for the UL to enable it measure up in standard with other universities around the world.

LIBERIA: Taylor loyalist denies recruiting fighters to destabilise Guinea
MONROVIA, 29 Sep 2004 (IRIN) - Tiagen Wantee, a comrade-in-arms of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, has denied allegations that he was recently involved in the recruitment of Liberian fighters to launch an insurrection in neighbouring Guinea.

Liberia: Post & Telecom Brings Relief to Subscribers ...
a Postal Affairs release issued Monday under the signature of Abraham Kromah, Deputy Minister for Technical Services, said the Ministry believes that the interconnection by the two companies will afford the Liberian people the opportunity to communicate with each other without hindrance.

Broken Alliances-Jacques Klein Criticizes Bryant’s Gov’t. How Will That Affect NTGL’s ‘Shaky Credibility’?
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Jacques Paul Klein, has said that fiscal management in Liberia is still a game of competing corrupt   interests.

DEPORTATION OF MANDINGOES IN LIBERIA
- Gen. Kamara Predicts “Trouble” - Wants Disarmament Deadline Changed
A Senior Coordination of the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Gen. Philip Kamara of LURD has warned that the continue deportation of Mandingoes in Liberia by the Liberian Immigration officials on a regular busy  if not stopped, may lead to another round of confusion in that country.

Caution to Lofa Citizens: Not every new thing is durable, some are from Taiwan
Paramount Chief Sekou Dudu while addressing the Liberian National conferences at Hotel Africa, when conferees were expressing the desire for a new interim government against IGNU.  He said, “Liberian people are very much found of new things so much so that they don’t realized that some are from Taiwan and therefore not durable.” If such is not the characteristic of a typical Liberian man, then we need to prove the paramount chief wrong and elect men of substance in our slots of the both houses and not those who got their “palm kennel cracked by benevolent spirits”

INFLUX OF NEW MEMBERS- A HOPEFUL AND OPTMISTIC SIGN FOR LIMANY
The Turay administration has registered more new members in the four weeks Mr. Abraham Turay has been president than at any time or in any four-week period in the history of LIMANY. The amazing thing about most of the newcomers is that they are all long time New York residents who had been uninterested in, and reluctant to join any type of “Mandingo Organization.” All of the new members endorse the leadership of Mr. Turay and approve of the new direction taken by LIMANY’S board. About 40% of them are females and a majority attribute their renew interests in LIMANY, to the fact that the president, Mr. Abraham Turay personally approached them and invited them to join LIMANY and promise them that “all Liberian Mandingoes, irrespective of religious beliefs are eligible to join LIMANY.” Any Liberian Mandingo who is a New York State resident can join LIMANY.

AISHA KEITA CONNEH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
Liberians Ex-combatants from all factions in the Liberian conflict are now enjoying services being offered by a local NGO, the Aisha Keita Conneh Endowment Foundation, (AKCEF) an agency catering to the wellbeing of many Liberians.

The Aisha Keita Conneh Endowment Foundation (AKCEF) was established early last year by Madam Ashia Keita Conneh, in order to supplement the efforts of the United Nations and the International Community to help bring relief to Liberians, especially the needy.

UNICCO CONDEMNS ALLEGED RECRUITING IN NIMBA COUNTY
UNICCO PRESS RELEASE- The United Nimba Citizens' Council, UNICCO, based in the United States of America has learned with grave concern rumors about recruitment of individuals to engage in insurrection against the Government of the Republic of Guinea.

"Surgery was successful," say the Doctors.
Mr. Sidiki and Mrs. Sonah Trawally would love to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who remembered them in prayers. God has answered your prayers. Their son, baby boy Trawally, has successfully undergone one of the most fearful operations in our times: - heart surgery in infancy. On the question of how he feels in the midst of this situation, Mr. Sidiki Trawally said, "Though we are very depressed by the way our son's life has started, we must however, state here that we really appreciate the support of our community. The prayers were very powerful, and have made a huge difference for us."

A YOUNG LIBERIAN HAS OBTAINED DOCTORAL DEGREE IN LAWS
Despite his busy work schedule, Cllr. Jalloh has not wavered in his commitment to Liberia in general and to our community here in America. Even if you wake him up at 2:00 a.m., he will do whatever is asked of him without any grumbling. We as members of the Foundation For Progress are very happy that our brother has reached this educational milestone and we congratulate him for a job well done. His tireless efforts to acquire knowledge and his commitment to the cause of social justice for all Liberians have been a great sign of inspiration and encouragement for us.

THE AKOSOMBO TALKS – HOW LONG WILL THE CIRCUS CONTINUE?
Were Liberians like many other nationalities or peoples around the world that “truly” love their respective countries, there’s no telling that our war-torn nation would be enjoying some semblance of peace and stability by now as opposed to continually engaging in senseless wars that are subjecting our people to a life of despair, abject poverty, untold misery and hopelessness.   But, I guess, we [Liberians] are just of a very different breed of humans or mankind!

U.S. $5 Million Missing From Liberian Government Coffers
Philadelphia, 9/21/04 (SlohInfoService) - LURD, a Liberian warring faction, has issued a press release in which it accuses the chairman of the interim government, Charles Bryant, of stealing over four million United States dollars from the treasury and getting richer and richer at the expense of the Liberian people.

“WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS,” SAYS MR. AND MRS. TRAWALLY
Mr. Sidiki and Mrs. Sonah Trawally, along with their respective families, are calling on friends and well-wishers to keep up their prayers for their newly arrived son, Baby Boy Trawally, who undergoes a major heart surgery today, Monday September 20, 2004.

Sekou Korleh Cinches Two Degrees at one strike
As if the year 2004 was specifically destined to be young Sekou Korleh's year of harvest, his name reverberated in the auditorium of the Mitten Hall on the Campus of Temple University as he netted two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Psychology and another in Political Science.

PHILLY MOSQUE EMBARKS ON MAJOR PROJECTS
Masjib Al-Islaah is a local mosque situated on 65^th and Elmwood Avenue in southwest Philadelphia. Its chief Imam, Sekou Sheriff has embarked on a major renovation and expansion project of the mosque, which when completed, will create enough room to accommodate worshippers, who attend daily prayers services.

Official Transfer of ULAA's Administrative Authority To Arthur K. Watson
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004-  The Union of Liberian Associations in the  Americas (ULAA), on Saturday, September 11, 2004, held its ceremonies marking the official transfer of administrative authority to the newly elected National Administration of Mr. Arthur K. Watson.

At the ceremonies, outgoing National President  Madam Roberta  Davis-Rashid formally  turned over the power and authority of the Union to newly elected President Mr. Arthur K. Watson.

IN THE SPIRITS OF RECONCILIATION
By Nvasekie Konneh

We Owe Our Children Better
What then is the essence of education if we can not meet, discuss, and resolve our internal differences and set the pace for our deserving children to build on? What difference does it make even if we can individually join various political parties but with one common agenda for the betterment of our people? While it is a blessing for all of us to belong to the same tribe, it is at the same time impracticable for us to see politic in the same direction.

We are ready to start working. Are you ready?
 I am honor to serve as LIMANY’S President until elections are held, and will do my utmost to justify the confidence reposed in me. Our administration will work with the membership and the Board of Directors to immediately begin a registration drive and will encourage all members to re-register so as to ensure fairness in the upcoming elections. (FULL)


“Readiness” Before Conducting Any Elections (Press Release)
To conduct free and fair elections, the electorate should be well informed of the issues involved and the candidates participating. To be able to form a well sound judgment, one ought to be part and parcel of the process. By this, we mean one has to be present at most meetings to appreciate and identify the players and issues involved. It is not acceptable anymore to just show up and cast votes. (FULL)  

Announcement

LIMANY'S
SECOND ANNUAL HONORING PROGRAM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2004

Announcement

LIMANY'S MEETING
Sunday,November 7, 2004
1-3 PM

Announcement

LIBERIAN MANDINGOES RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE
November 25-28, 2004

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Mohammad M. Keita
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT
917-407-8106
718-217-5577

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