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Tuesday March 16, 2010

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Judiciary, Police Corrupt, Ineffective

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The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the United States Department of State has released its 2009 Country Report on Liberia.

Editorial

What Do We Do When the Streets Are Paved?

Plastic bags have become a handy tool for modern man replacing the paper bag. However, the paper bag was easily disposed of by fire or even by water. Plastic bags, on the other hand, have become a...

Editorial Cartoon

2010 FIFA World Cup

Commentary

Just When You Thought All Was Lost!

We can all point to experiences in life that move us or simply leave a wonderful sense of fulfillment afterwards. I had one of such experiences last Saturday when I was asked to be a trainer-...

Taking Gov't to the People

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, along with members of her Cabinet, set out on Saturday, February 27, 2010 for a week-long visit to southeastern Liberia, an area which, like most parts of the...

Presidential Proclamation - Women's History Month

Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of steadfast determination. From reaching for the ballot box to breaking barriers on athletic fields and...

Other News

Did Karnga Dupe Barrolle of US$35,000?

Cultural Policy in Liberia Part XIV

IFC Challenges SMEs to Write Business Plan

Williams: ‘Vote a Unifier of Football’

IE's Tolbert Unveils Corporate Sponsors

Cultural Policy in Liberia

Four Charged with Murder

2 Schools Receive Supplies in Nimba

Education Minister Warns Students against Violence

Ex L/Star Players: Vote Shannon

Africa Today

Letters

Senator Taylor, Leave the President Alone

I Beg to Differ with Justice Ministry

Continue the Good Work, Roland

29th Birthday Congratulations

Prince and Politics

Sierra Leone Rebels Were Trained at Camp Nama

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A 300-strong force of Liberians and Sierra Leoneans were based in Liberia and trained under a top Sierra Leonean...

‘Account for Expended Funds’

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Well-placed legislative insiders have hinted the Daily Observer that authorities of the Ministry of Finance (MOF)...

Overcrowded Prison Causes Inmates' Death

The recent death of one of detained inmates at Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County has sparked off concerns in...

Sports

Did Karnga Dupe Barrolle of US$35,000?

MONROVIA – What could be described as disheartening as far as the growth of Mighty Barrolle, and...

Williams: ‘Vote a Unifier of Football’

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The campaign team of George Wah Williams for the Liberia Football Association (LFA) presidency...

IE's Tolbert Unveils Corporate Sponsors

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The Minister of Lands, Mines and Energy, Dr. Eugene Shannon, is expected to lead a 15-man Board...

International Sports

This Week's Columns

Science & Technology

The Need for a National Educational Technology Plan in Liberia

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The Environment and Politics PART VI

Technology

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Madame President, We Need Another “Fact-finding” Visit at MoPT, LTA, and LIBTELCO

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Africare Dedicates 2Schools in Nimba

Arts & Culture

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Cultural Policy in Liberia Part XI

Observer Doctor

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Imperforate Anus

Arts & Culture

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Cultural Policy in Liberia (Part X)

On the Blog

When the Time Comes to Concede Defeat, Will Weah Be Ready???

Gyude Bryant "new" Book (co-authored by Snowe & Devine): "If We Stole US$1 Million From LPRC, Here's How It Happened"

Weather

Monrovia, Liberia

Scattered clouds
Temperature: 86 °F
Rel. Humidity: 75 %
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What is Liberia’s biggest problem?

Corruption

50%

Underdevelopment

4%

Lack of education/Illiteracy

16%

Tribalism/Inequality

5%

Unemployment

5%

Lack of funding

0%

Leadership vacuum

3%

Outside forces

1%

Liberians themselves

16%

Total votes: 1034

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