Samuel Kofi Woods: A Truly Internationally Acclaimed Human Rights Advocate
Published: 04 December, 2008
In life, there are those who spend their entire life defending the cause of human freedom even to the detriment of their own survival. They will go to any length to protect others' rights. They care less whether under the fight is under extreme conditions; that does not matter to them. I can say for a fact that one such person is Labor Minister Kofi Woods. Not only have I monitored this young human rights defender during the terrible regime of the military government and other suppressive regimes but I am also a direct benefactor of his rights crusade in Liberia. His record as a human rights defender is not only known in Liberia but worldwide.
Unity in Rural Milieu
Published: 03 December, 2008
Life in the rural parts of the country is almost the same as in the urban areas except that some traditional practices and customary beliefs differ. But on the whole, there are rooms for unity to prevail among rural dwellers, if not only by working together as a group such as going on 'coop', as one may call it, but also for the women and/or the men to dwell together in some sort of unity, which is strength. With the recent land dispute between Dumpa and Zouaplay towns in Nimba County, the women of Dumpa said the situation was 'regrettable' as the two opposing sides are but one family.
The Importance of Water
Published: 02 December, 2008
Water is considered as the most important on the surface of the earth. Even though most parts of the earth are covered with water yet water is seriously lacking in some parts of the world. One can do without electricity for some time but that cannot be said of water. On a daily basis water is used by everyone either for domestic or industrial use. In the urban areas water is more wildly used than in rural areas where it is mostly used for domestic purposes. The most important aspect of the scarcity of water, especially in Third World countries, is the absence of clean and safe drinking water.
One-Man Campaign against Corruption
Published: 27 November, 2008
Corruption, I mean rampant corruption was introduced to the Liberian society (I stand to be corrected), when 17 enlisted men from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), led by M/Sgt Samuel K. Doe, under the guise of the People’s Redemption Council(P.R.C.)violently overthrew the William R. Tolbert led True Whig Party
(TWP) government for, among other things, rampant corruption in 1980. Thereafter, corruption became the order of the day in the Liberian society when Doe’s regime became marred by corruption on a very large scale. The rest is history. For Ex-president Taylor, he too did not run a government of transparency, but one of greed and corruption.
‘Work without Play Makes…’
Published: 20 November, 2008
The adage, 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' manifested itself yesterday. Two of our senior staff writers, to be precise our Defense and Security Correspondent C.Y. Kwanue and Business Columnist George Kennedy, after a hard day of 'putting pen to paper', were caught downstairs in a game of checker with their 'opponents'. The two men's styles of play were so interesting that many commuters, who usually gather on McDonald Street in the evening hours to board the buses heading for either Old Road in Sinkor or Redlight in Paynesville, abandoned their waiting mission, and stopped to take a glimpse at the game.
Academic Sojourn, Step in the Right Direction
Published: 18 November, 2008
In order to readily meet Liberia's desire to eradicate the high illiteracy rate, the new national dispensation has vigorously embarked on revamping most of the war-ravaged educational facilities as well as opening up doors for an increased number of colleges and universities in the country. Please, do not ask me to name the emerging institutions after the University of Liberia in Monrovia and Cuttington University in Suacoco, Bong County. Most Liberians, irrespective of the war, are taking advantage of the emergence of these higher learning institutions by enrolling in them.
Survival of the Fittest
Published: 17 November, 2008
Regular vehicular traffic on Monrovia-Bomi Highway came to a standstill Friday evening owing to a tragic accident involving a trailer and a taxi cab. The two vehicles collided on a bridge that left the taxi crushed with its passengers seriously injured. The incident took place on the newly-constructed bridge by the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which currently links Montserrado to Bomi.
Disability Not Inability
Published: 14 November, 2008
An encouraging slogan that “disability is not inability” is certainly applied by some members of the physically challenged community. Some of them are deformed in various forms. One of such persons that have her own way of living by that adage is a 22-year-old female physically impaired who walks only on her knees with the help of heavy pillows. At such age, she has four living children. Sadly, the man who introduced the “trick” to her had since vanished in thin air after having “satisfied” himself by leaving her with the gift of the four children.
Monrovia with 70 percent slum dwellers is grippling with the difficult situation of today's difficult times of making a livelihood. This is why most commercial drivers ply with the inscription: “No Food for Lazy Man.” For this elderly man, the idea is to earn his living from any dumpsite downtown Monrovia. Most times, I inquire from him as to why he has not gone to his home county to find something better to do, which would make him earn a decent life rather than living as a scavenger searching various garbage sites.
Polio Finally Kicked out of Liberia: Thanks to Juli Endee and Others
Published: 10 November, 2008
The crippling childhood polio has left many people disabled in our country and today some of our citizens are living with such human catastrophe. What a shame! But thanks to God, and people like Liberia's Cultural Ambassador Juli Ednee, former Health & Social Welfare Minister Dr. Peter Coleman and a host of media personnel, who played a significant role in completely eradicating the disease from Liberia. At a well attended press conference at the Health Ministry recently, Minister of Health Dr. Walter Gwenigale announced that a delegation headed by Dr. Peter S. Coleman, former Minister of Health received a certificate declaring Liberia a Polio-free country by the Africa Regional Certification Commission at the 10th Annual General Meeting held in Windhoek, Namibia, from October 21 to 23, 2008.
Obama Fever Grips Africa
Published: 07 November, 2008
Since 2004 when I listened to Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic convention in Boston, MA, there and then I told many of my friends in America and Africa that this gentleman would be the first black man to become president of America. Even at the last minute when many doubted Obama's victory in the Democratic Primaries, I was still optimistic that indeed Obama would be the next president of the US. All over Africa, yea the globe, everyone went wild as though Obama was running to become president of the entire world, isn't it? I monitored the news from all over Africa on the night of the US election and nearly every African was praying for Obama to win the election and God surely answered the prayers of many Africans.
My Love for Twins Continues
Published: 05 November, 2008
Growing up as a young man then, I developed a passionate love for twins, especially the ones that are referred to as 'identical twins' or the very look-alike ones, be they males or females. I harbored this sentiment so much to an extent that I found out that in my wife's family at least one male is always capable of producing twins in a year or so. Interestingly, my very brother-in-law, who is today a friend and brother, was the one that brought forth male twins, while mine was only the opposite as my expectation remains illusive to date.
The Emergence of women in our Foreign Service
Published: 03 November, 2008
Liberia's better image abroad is significantly important to regain our lost image amongst the comity of nations. Hence, sending competent individuals with good character will add some flavor in doing just that. Since the election of President Sirleaf, women have begun occupying significant positions in the higher echelons of the government. Liberia has more women ambassadors now than ever in our political history. Liberian women are determined more than ever to challenge their male counterparts in every way, shape and form in equal representation in government to create the long awaited gender balance in our society.
The TRC Thematic Hearings currently taking place at the Centennial Pavilion Memorial in Monrovia has reached a critical stage with the giants who mirrored the conflict in our country. The media in their struggle to expose the evils of those who propelled the wheels of our conflict from yesteryears suffered immensely. Some may consider the risks taken by some of us in covering this country during conflict times as being foolish, even though some of our colleagues lost their lives in the process but it has made us strong and today, we are enjoying the freedom they paid for with their blood. Let no one deceive themselves that this press freedom enjoyed today by the present-day media was given to us on silver platter. Those who paid the ultimate price are fresh on our minds. I will not name anyone simply because it will not auger well if I left out anyone's name.
Renaissance of Liberian Literature
Published: 30 October, 2008
The legendary singer Bob Marlay said, “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery…”; and just as passion drives one into ventures and even deeper love for a country beyond discipline, literary works now even encompass emancipation in our contemporary setting. This drives me into looking at the literary work of Liberia's promising writer and publisher, Elma Shaw. Some pieces of literature are very fascinating, especially when the writer attempts to take readers into a world of reality on the wings of fiction. So, when we consider the works of the late Bai T. Moore, Prof. Wilton Sankawulo and others, we marvel and wonder in amazement. But the latter of these literary heroes has expressed greater admiration for Shaw's work than words can describe.
Welcoming the Peace Corps
Published: 29 October, 2008
One of the greatest legacies left behind by President John F. Kennedy shortly after he became President of the United States in 1961 was the founding of the Peace Corps. President Kennedy established the Corps to afford young Americans the opportunity of exposure of the outside world and at the same time helped the world in so many areas including education, agriculture, and health/medicine. Peace Corps volunteers served in so many Third World countries and their services were outstanding. Liberia lost the program and it was discontinued owing to the civil conflict in our country. Liberians are grateful to President Sirleaf because she asked the U.S. Government for the return of the program and was also thankful to former U.S. Ambassador Booth for initiating the return of the program. Hats off to the new U.S. Ambassador Greenfield for welcoming the volunteers.
Liberia: A State Wrestling with Rebellion and Deceit
Published: 27 October, 2008
Liberians are on a daily basis rebelling against one another in many fashions. The younger ones insult older folks with impunity religiously. Should we also blame it on the war or is it just the bitterness in us as a people? Motorists insult each other in the traffic and those pushing wheelbarrows do likewise with their colleagues. Sometimes we say one thing and mean another and this is where the angle of our deceit comes in earnest. Few days ago, I had an encounter with a boy more than 18 years. He used a four-letter word on me and I immediately got out of my car, held him by his shirt and forced him to apologized for his insults. A few minutes later, others appeared on the scene and condemned him for his action and he surely apologized. Another classic example was a boy who claimed to be a university student. He attempted inflating a gallon of engine oil I wanted to buy.
Every Little Effort Counts
Published: 22 October, 2008
The daily hustle in Monrovia does not exclude anyone as it is done at different levels of the ladder of life. There are those who are engaged in the hustle for millions of dollars, while others are in the thousands and some in hundreds. Mind you, those who are engaged in the hustle of these huge amounts are most times found in the corruption racket and when caught, they are referred to as embezzlers while those found in the hustle of mere minor material stuffs are called rogues. What a disparity! The ones that should deserve high degree of respect in our society for uplifting our economy are those engaged in the sale of bitter balls and other wares for an earnest and honest survival.
Indian UNMIL Police at TRC
Published: 21 October, 2008
The Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) continues to make headlines in the Liberian and international media on a daily basis be it positive or negative news. Some of the news have been very controversial while some have been historical in nature. Be as it may when the entire process comes to an end, social scientists and historians will analyze the entire process and make relevant recommendations to correct the wrongs and rewrite our history in earnest. Criticisms have come from certain quarters in our society concerning the work of the TRC; some are positive and others negative but that is what democracy is all about.
Rural Women day and World Food Day
Published: 16 October, 2008
Yesterday was observed as Rural Women day with emphasis on agriculture and today it coincides with world Food day what a coincidence? Few years back our rural women were the backbone of the nation's food basket hence they spent tireless days working on their farms to sustain their households. It is unfortunate today most of our rural women are forced to dwell in the city creating a serious vacuum in the agriculture sector upcountry. One should never overlook the economic strength of our rural women, they have used their farm produce and backyard gardens to educate most of their children and even putting food on the tables for their families. Some of our city women need to emulate the good examples of our rural women in being independent instead of parading from office to office in attires that expose their bodies to indecent undertaking. T
UPDATE: Girl, 13, Slowly Loses Her Leg
Published: 14 October, 2008
A 13-year-old girl, who was involved in a fatal accident about 18 months ago, is gradually losing her leg as a result of complications. Little Theresa Toe suffers from grave pains around the clock and her parents, who make and sell smoked mud (potter) in Battery Factory on the Somalia Drive in Monrovia, are crying out for help. I visited their makeshift zinc shack in the same locality where they trade in pottery in an unhygienic environment with very poor sanitation. The area is heavily infested with mosquito and cases malaria are rampant. Kids are seen with running noses all over the place - an indication that indeed the area is not conducive for human habitation.
Shortest Funeral Discourse I Have Ever Witnessed F. A. Dennis Sr. Departure - An Irreparable Loss to Liberia
Published: 13 October, 2008
Indeed death has dealt a heavy blow to the diplomatic landscape of the Republic with the snatching away of a man who left an indelible imprint on Liberian diplomacy. Francis Alphonso Dennis Sr., commonly called F.A. Sr., lived a life worth emulating by all well-meaning Liberians who wish to excel in their professional careers. Nearly everyone who paid tribute at his funeral at Mt. Galilee Baptist Church in the City of Careysburg recounted his many contributions in the field of diplomacy in Liberia. Rev. Dr. Walter D. Richards, the renowned Baptist preacher, surprised everyone when he delivered a 10-minute funeral discourse on the theme, “Always be Ready”.
Media Women Making the Difference
Published: 10 October, 2008
Usually here in Liberia when people speak of the media or practitioners in the field of journalism, the reference is usually to men; rightly so since journalism in Liberia is a male-dominated profession. The number of women in the field, particularly in the area of the print media, is but a handful. Notwithstanding, Liberian women continue to make meaningful contribution to the profession and the greater society. Therefore, it was heartwarming to encounter two of such media women recently at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) National Consultative Conference for Women, held at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia. Hon. Elizabeth Hoff and TRC Commissioner Massa Washington, two strong Liberian female journalists, captured our attention when we saw them together at the TRC event. The two women interestingly met at the Ministry of Information in 1986 earlier on in their professional sojourn and soon became good friends.
T. Earnest Eastman, Ambassador Extraordinary at the TRC
Published: 08 October, 2008
Covertly active on behalf of our country in the Southern African liberation struggle, he became a personal friend of Nelson Mandela. On visits to Liberia when Nelson could not be hosted officially for obvious reasons, he stayed with T. Earnest. This man was bred in the career of diplomacy from the time he stepped out of the doors of George Washington University. He is probably the only Liberian alive who played a leading role in putting together the OAU charter. He did the first draft in his own handwriting in Addis Ababa during the launching of the OAU in 1963.
October 5th World Teachers' Day: George Mambu David, My Favorite Teacher
Published: 06 October, 2008
The month of October is a very significant one in the year. The 6th day of the month, that is today, is set aside to recognize the molders of the minds of people worldwide. Teachers are the greatest in the world and yet they are considered the downtrodden in most Third World countries especially in Africa. In Africa, there are teachers who live on less than two dollars a day not because they want to economize but they just can't afford it. Students are taught and they rise to top positions like presidents, ministers and the list goes on, while their teachers rot in abject poverty. What a shame! Teachers should always be cherished and honored for there can never be enough compensation to reward their efforts. This is why I have decided today to give public recognition to Mr. George M. David who taught me in the eighth grade in boarding school on Bendoo Mission, in Grand Cape Mount County in 1973.
Special Tribute to the Late Mrs. Diana Coleman-Cooper
Published: 03 October, 2008
Ma Diana, as we the children of Snapper Hill, Ashmun Street, Monrovia neighborhood used to call Mrs. Diana Coleman Cooper, was a lady of substance. Some of the children, like me, became friends with her two sons, Bill (Cllr. Stephen Dunbar) and Buku (Mr. Joseph Dunbar). The big girls at the house, in persons of Ms. Sophie Dunbar and Ms. Serena Cooper, were really good looking to us, the friends of Bill and Buku, but we could only just look and admire them while the bigger boys, like Alex Brewer, made clear advances, especially with Sophie.
China at 59 - There's Cause to Celebrate
Published: 02 October, 2008
The Peoples Republic of China yesterday celebrated the 59th Anniversary of their independence at the Monrovia City Hall with nearly all of Monrovia's prominent personalities attending the occasion. The country has had a turbulent diplomatic weather in Africa when it comes to the one China Policy. China has been engaged with Liberia for a very long period with a little break in diplomatic ties from other regimes. Today, Liberia can boast of the numerous benefits in the area education, infrastructural development, and agricultural advancement.
A Partial View of One of Daily Graphic's Newsrooms
Published: 01 October, 2008
For a few days, I digressed to answer to the call of national duty. Today my focus is on the gigantic Daily Graphic of Ghana where I did a week long attachment with that paper in the month of August. As I mentioned in my earlier report when I arrived, the Daily Graphic has a huge outfit that can be compared to the New Vision newspaper of Uganda and many others in West Africa. They have several newsrooms and I was very impressed when I visited those areas.
Girl, 13, Slowly Loses Her Leg
Published: 29 September, 2008
A 13-year-old girl, who was involved in a fatal accident about 18 months ago, is gradually losing her leg as a result of complications. Little Theresa Toe suffers from grave pains around the clock and her parents, who make and sell smoked clay (potter) in Battery Factory on the Somalia Drive in Monrovia, are crying out for help. I visited their makeshift zinc shack in the same locality where they trade in pottery in an unhygienic environment with very poor sanitation. The area is heavily infested with mosquitoes and cases of malaria are rampant. Kids are seen with running noses all over the place - an indication that indeed the area is not conducive for human habitation.
The name David Coleman in Liberia is truly a household name and very significant in our Liberian history. In today's column, I will not dwell on the issue of the late President William David Coleman, father of David Coleman, but will rather pay a special tribute to a Liberian woman of high respect who spent most of her lifetime in the United States of America owing to the political tragedy that hit her grandfather William David Coleman, when he served as President of Liberia from 1898 to 1900. I met this great Liberian lady at the home of her son, Warren Cooper in Jacksonville, Florida, in the United States in 2004.
Ransford Tetteh, a Great African Journalist
Published: 24 September, 2008
Journalists the world over have different approaches to too many issues, especially when it comes to political matters. They may appear unassuming. That notwithstanding, when they take a stand and firmly believe in what they write about certain political or other events, they go to any length to defend what they consider the truth. There are, however, other journalists that are so unprofessional in dealing with others and at times engage in the game of blackmail to satisfy their selfish desires. I have wildly traveled around Africa and some parts of the world and I do have certain admiration for some of the great journalists I have met. I was very impressed with the Editor of the Ghanaian Daily Graphic, Mr. Ransford Tetteh, who is also the president of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
There are certain jobs that are associated with certain personalities in terms of physical appearance. I will use myself as an example. I am a photojournalist and most times my line of dress code is casual and in most instances with a bag containing all of my gadgets. Sometimes when I am constrained to wear a suit with a tie in diplomatic and formal gatherings, I do not enjoy the comfort of such dress code. In the same vein when a lawyer in his gown or a nurse in his or her white suit appears, what they wear immediately indicates what they are in real life their vocation.
Stability Brings Development
Published: 19 September, 2008
Liberians have had their traumatic period during our just-ended civil strife that saw the destruction of properties and human lives. Indeed the war has ended and we are in the process of nation building and healing wounds of the past. But one major thing that is needed in our society today is STABILITY, and this calls for the concerted efforts of all Liberians in order to follow other countries of the world. Since Liberians started enjoying a relatively peaceful atmosphere, there has been trading of accusations of war blames which sometimes tend to open old wounds and threaten our shaky stability. While in Accra, Ghana, I attended a sod-cutting event, what we refer to as ground-breaking at Labadi Beach Hotel on August 29, 2008.
By Thy Sweat Shall Ye Eat Bread
Published: 18 September, 2008
In Genesis Chapter 3: 19, we have a scripture which goes like this: by thy sweat, thou shall eat bread. This is so truth and it reminds one of the African proverb and a Biblical saying: no food for a lazy person. In a society like Accra where everyone is busy trying to make ends meet, people are up as early as 5am to start their day. In order to make it on time for those living outside the capital Accra, they are bound to start early or else the heavy traffic, which is the order of every week day, will catch up with them and prevent them from a successful day. The Ghanaian economy is fast growing because the people are busy working at all levels, be it government officials or the ordinary person on the streets.
Pix Notes from Accra # 1
Published: 17 September, 2008
Beginning now I will run a series from the Ghanaian Capital Accra, covering my visit during my week-long attachment with the Daily Graphic newspaper. Subjects to be covered will include life in Accra, my interaction with the staff of the Graphic and other snapshots. Children everywhere have similar characteristics be it in Accra or Monrovia. At times they saunter around when they are sent on errands by their parents and spend a little time having fun along the way.
Graduation and the Power to Excel
Published: 15 September, 2008
There are three essential events in one's life, the day of birth, the day of achievements and marriage and death. Each day marks a significant milestone in the development of one's life. Achievement may be divided into categories of priority depending on one's interest. Once again communities in and around Monrovia are rife with the spirit of graduation. Many mothers and fathers have since developed awareness for better education hence they are going deep into their pockets to educate their children at the highest level. The mothers especially labor through selling of their bitter balls, pepper and other goods to educate their wards.
Positive Things Are Happening in Liberia Today
Published: 12 September, 2008
As is often said the PRESS is the mirror of society; this is so true. The press reflects the happenings in society, be they positive or negative. Yesterday morning, something very positive happened in this country and I have cause to celebrate, considering our past experiences with the Military Regime in the eighties. Early yesterday morning, I received an early morning call from my boss, K.Y. Best, inviting me to join him and a team from the Daily Observer for a 9 o'clock chat with President Sirleaf concerning our story of the previous day's publication. I took a deep breath and said to myself, “But why me?” In a few seconds my mind began reflecting on the 1980s when we got such calls about anything concerning our publications.
“Get on Track” and Save Millions of Children
Published: 11 September, 2008
Children are the most precious creations of God Almighty. Proper care for the world's children will definitely secure a better future for the entire universe. According to Save the Children figures, about 10 million children die each year from preventable or treatable diseases before they reach the age of five. Isn't that a shame? According to the document, it is the world's poorest children that are most at risk simply because they do not have access to safe and clean drinking water, enough good food or basic medicine. All of these factors are associated with poverty, little or no education on the part of mothers and on inequality.
It's Time to Rewrite Our Real History
Published: 09 September, 2008
Since the institution and thematic hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, there have been arguments and counter-arguments about the true history of our dear Republic. There are those who argue that the history of the country was written with prejudice against one group (the natives) while another school of taught speaks of the favoritism for the settlers. All in all, Liberian historians are now coming together in the interest of all sides to write the true history that will be national in character.
From Bowier's Backyard Garden
Published: 08 September, 2008
The call by the President for Liberians to return to the soil should not be taken lightly as those who allow others to be controlled by their stomach might also control their thinking. Returning to the soil does not necessarily mean that one must go all the way to Lofa or Harper to farm when you do not have the means of doing it there, but rather you can start right from your backyard and grow almost everything that is grown in the deep forest. Everyone is complaining that the country's economy is tough thereby making the standard of living difficult for our people; this is so because we are relying on the marketplace for everything. If pepper is grown in your backyard garden, that will surely help reduce the burden of buying everything from the markets.
Were You Pulled from the Crowd?
Published: 05 September, 2008
Opportunities present themselves every now and then, each one to its own purpose, swooping down like an eagle to snatch up the most prepared. Indeed it is said that “opportunity knocks but once” and it is the task of the opportunity seeker to be the first to grab it. But sometimes the opportunity wants no one else but you. It stands before you, staring you in the face. So, what you do you do? Are you prepared? Wait, do you even see it? Believe it or not, you've just been pulled from the crowd. If you know how lucky you are, then good for you.
Hotel Africa Now in Ruin - the Problem with Liberians
Published: 04 September, 2008
Hotel Africa, once the pride of our country, has today become part of our unpatriotic casualties that continue to destroy the tender fabrics of our society. Liberians have known nothing but destruction and violence for over a decade now. Anything that is owned by the Government is not to be cared for; it is rather marked for destruction. What a shame? When will we start to put the wicked attitude of our war days behind us and begin to build up? Anyone who saw that hotel a few years back will not believe that the photo here is that of the prestigious hotel that once brightened the coast of the Atlantic Ocean even at night.
Women Emerging Power in Africa
Published: 02 September, 2008
The women of Africa are no longer back-benchers in their political lives as well as family responsibilities. Years back, women were mainly looked at as caretakers of the family and as domestic workers. Many families in Africa were not fond of educating the girl child but today, the situation has taken a three hundred and sixty degree clockwise turn as women are now at par with their male counterparts in many professional capacities. Women as engineers, pilots, doctors and other professional disciplines are rapidly spreading on the face of the African continent. For the past few decades, they have made a careful calculation in advancing themselves to challenge the men in whatever they do. Of late, there has been an emergence of women political power on the continent. Many women are now ministers, deputy ministers and are occupying top political government appointments. For example, in South Africa, the foreign minister is a female, the foreign minister of Sierra Leone is also a female, as well as in Liberia, just to name a few. The women are fastly climbing the political ladder in Africa thereby keeping their male counterparts in check in governance. Liberia made the first bold step by electing the first female president in Africa.
This old man is completely single and believes in doing everything, including cooking, for himself. He has no wife to help him to do his house keeping or seek his interest. He said he used to be a wealthy man living up-country in Grand Cape Mount County in the 1980s while working for the Guthrie Rubber Plantation as an unskilled laborer. He also told me about his three children currently schooling in the Monrovia. He noted that he has been compelled to move over to the costal city of Robertsport to seek greener pastures with his knowledge of fishing.
Escape Monrovia for One Day
Published: 28 August, 2008
Liberia is fine oh! I can't express it enough, though I think many people know that, in addition to such breathtaking natural beauty granted this land, Liberia is also blessed. Where in the world does an abandoned iron ore mine become such a plush paradise nestled in the dimple of a picturesque landscape? The divine providence of nature toward Liberia is nothing less than a gift that seems to be replenishing itself. How often do we stop to take notice?
Living or Non-Living Thing
Published: 26 August, 2008
Inspiration or creativity by definition comes in many forms such that people who are the mere spectators may not know how the inspiration would come about. But as it is from a human standpoint of view, one would surmise that the inspiration has already arrived merely by taking a glimpse at a creature that depicts robot. Robot moves in mysterious ways such that one would not notice whether it is by human nature or not. Liberians nowadays are engaged in practices of so many kinds that have to do with technology.
Let Us Unite under the Lone StarBy Togba-Nah Tipoteh
Published: 22 August, 2008
On August 24th next week, our national flag the Lone Star will be 161 years old and no time is better than now to unite the people of our common patrimony in oneness of purpose. For too long, our nation has remained divided along tribal and religious lines even though people pretend as though everything has been all right all the time. Some of our people are very deceptive in character and the truth can never come out of them. People have made us to believe that all was fine with our country until the coup of 1980 but this is a myth against the backdrop of the animalistic behavior of our people during our recent conflict civil conflict.
Irrespective of age everyone has got something to ponder over. The reasons may vary but life must go on. At times people are trapped in deep thought while some get emotionally involved in issues to an extent where they appear to be a distance away from others. Sometimes when I am driving in the city, I usually come across people who seem absent-minded and nearly run into my vehicle but never mind a people coming out of war are bound to have some of these negative attributes. One thing for sure is that one day our people will come out being some of the most productive on the face of the earth like anyone else.
