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Monrovia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Monrovia, population 572,000 (2003 census), is the capital city of Liberia. Monrovia lies on a peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mesurado River and is a major port. Monrovia is listed as the home port by between ten and fifteen percent of the world's merchant shipping, registered in Liberia under Flag of Convenience arrangements. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monrovia   (717 words)

Travel in Monrovia Liberia Culture Liberia, its name derived from the Latin liber, meaning "free," was founded by freed American slaves in the early nineteenth century. The hard-won peace in Liberia cannot be assured if its children are not encouraged to leave the ways of war behind and taught the necessary skills they need for everyday life. The plight of child soldiers in Liberia is a poignant way to commemorate this year's Day of the African Child, as an example of the continent's enormous potential and the daunting obstacles that often impede its development. www.africatravelling.net /liberia/monrovia/monrovia_culture.htm   (662 words)

OTAL - Liberia Monrovia is Liberia's largest city and its administrative, commercial, communications, and financial centre. Monrovia calls were added to the OTAL schedule in March 1997 after being absent from our sailing schedule for seven years. Monrovia is an artificial harbour protected by two rock breakwaters extending 1.25 miles into the sea ensuring 750 acres of protected water. www.otal.com /liberia/index.htm   (755 words)

UNICEF - At a glance: Liberia - MONROVIA, Liberia and FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 18 December 2006 — This year’s ICDB on 10 December served as clarion call for broadcasters in Liberia and Sierra Leone to engage the voices of young people, providing them with a platform to air their views on reversing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. MONROVIA, Liberia, 18 April 2006 — The education of girls is to become a “cornerstone” of development in Liberia, according to Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia, who officially launched a Girls’ Education National Policy today. MONROVIA, Liberia, 23 February 2006 — Before the UNICEF water tanks were brought into Jallah Town, in the eastern part of the capital city, 72-year-old Jallah Kollie and his family had to spend hours each day finding enough clean drinking water for their needs. www.unicef.org /infobycountry/liberia_newsline.html?q=printme   (773 words)

CNN.com - Liberia: Panic on the streets - Jul. 22, 2003 Liberians dropped dead bodies outside the gates of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia as fighting between rebels and government troops continued. A Liberian diplomat in Washington told CNN that civilians were "dying in the hundreds," and residents of the chaotic capital had begun stacking the bodies of the dead in front of the U.S. Embassy. The status of the battle -- rebels pushing toward Monrovia's center trying to force out President Taylor -- was unclear, but government forces said they controlled the road to the capital's airport. cnn.com /2003/WORLD/africa/07/21/liberia.intl   (989 words)

Travel in Monrovia Liberia History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Christopolis was renamed Monrovia after President James Monroe and the colony was formally called Liberia (the free land). With overseas immigration slowing to a trickle, the Americo-Liberians (as the settlers and their descendents were starting to be called) depended on immigrants from nearby regions of Africa to increase the republic's population. Born in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, he arrived in Liberia in 1850 and was soon deeply involved in its development. www.africatravelling.net /liberia/monrovia/monrovia_history.htm   (1955 words)

UNDP Liberia Monrovia, 18 March 2005 – As part of a global CSO Champion Initiative, UNDP in partnership with the University of Liberia hosted a free and open public forum on the role of civil society in peace, reconciliation and development in Liberia. Monrovia, November 3, 2004 - The Rehabilitation and Reintegration phase of the DDRR-program in Liberia is at risk. Monrovia, Liberia, 2 March 2004: Twenty-two human rights monitors are documenting the extent and consequences of sexual violence committed during Liberia's 14 years of civil war, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) announced Tuesday. www.lr.undp.org /pressreleases.html   (2291 words)

CNN.com - U.S. 'discussing' Liberia role - Jul. 1, 2003 The one remaining medical facility in Liberia's capital is struggling to keep up with the casualties of war. Civil war in Liberia killed 200,000 people from 1989 to 1996 before Taylor emerged as the dominant faction leader, going on to win elections in 1997. Boucher called on both parties to cooperate with a "joint verification team" arriving in Liberia to oversee the cease-fire between the government and rebel forces, and said the United States intended to provide a member of the team. cnn.com /2003/WORLD/africa/07/01/liberia.us.jvt/index.html   (1135 words)

UNDP in Liberia Part of an international network of development expertise, UNDP has maintained a presence in Liberia well before the conflict and was a critical actor in the transitional period, concluded with the inauguration of the new democratically elected government. UNDP Liberia supports the new government in its efforts to rebuild the country and works with and within the UN system to promote sustainable peace, stability and human development in Liberia, helping the country to realise its national development priorities, which are aligned with the Millennium Development Goals... Monrovia, Liberia- 20 November 2006: A week-long training for representatives of line Ministries and agencies involved in the collection, processing and analysis of statistical data in the country got underway in Monrovia today at the newly established National Information Management Center (NIMAC) Training Center... www.lr.undp.org   (304 words)

LIBERIA NEWS LIBERIAN NEWS | HavenWorks.com/world/liberia capital: Monrovia, Republic of Liberia Liberia’s President Charles Taylor prepared to step down reluctantly on Monday under pressure from the United States to end slaughter that has gripped Liberia and West Africa for nearly 14 years."... "The establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Monrovia and the funneling of aid supplies and staff to the city will not, by itself, dispel the overwhelming sense among Liberians that they were abandoned by the United States and left to die. Liberia's main rebel group says it is boycotting peace talks, accusing the chief mediator of allowing President Charles Taylor to renege on a commitment to step down."... havenworks.com /world/liberia   (2267 words)

Liberia's child soldiers play war games with real bullets | The Guardian | Guardian Unlimited It was time for a break at Clay Junction, Liberia's front line 30 miles north of the capital, Monrovia, and the kids wanted something to smoke. Halfway to Monrovia was the Clay Rehabilitation Centre, a half-charred, looted school, its desks and inkwells smashed outside. On the edge of Monrovia, Anthony Washington, 30, turned off the road into a displacement camp, carrying a bundle of palm sap and cassava roots, scavenged from the bush. www.guardian.co.uk /international/story/0,3604,982083,00.html   (1225 words)

The Analyst Newspaper : Liberia : 2006 Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the authority of UNMIL - UN estimated 14,000-strong military and police peacekeeping force, recently launched a security operation codenamed “Operation Spider Web”. As the name suggests, the spider web operation was designed to preempt the upsurge of crimes often experienced during the Christmas and New Year festivities in Liberia. LIBERIA NATIONAL Police (LNP), along with the police and military authorities of UNMIL launched a security strategy. www.analystliberia.com   (212 words)

United Nations Mission in Liberia - UNMIL Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Monday, 18 December, received a major boost in its drive to decentralize its activities. Voinjama, Liberia – In a move to support humanitarian operations to remote areas around the country, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has facilitated the transportation of 8,090 kg of humanitarian cargo to Vahun district, Lofa County, in the northwestern part of the country. A Ministry of Information statement issued in Monrovia said that the Government did not violate the Constitution regarding the replacement of Liberian banknotes and said the issuance was in keeping with the Act creating the Central Bank. www.unmil.org   (454 words)

Liberia Flights, Monrovia Flights - Kevin McPhillips Travel - Liberia History Subsequently, under the supervision of the American Colonisation Society, Liberia was founded by a group of freed slaves from the United States, establishing a settlement originally named Christopolis, soon renamed Monrovia (after US President James Monroe) in early 1820. Liberia returned to the democratic elective process in November 2005, bringing former finance minister Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to the Presidency in January 2006, the first female Head of State in the history of the African Continent. Today Liberia maintains a new sense of “onward and upward” in which many are happy to return home and overseas investment is fast returning to the country - as witnessed by the introduction of scheduled service flights between London and Monrovia by British carrier Astraeus Airlines. www.liberiaflights.com /liberia_history.htm   (702 words)

Liberian Online - Liberia Portal Liberia is trying to recover after years of conflict and corruption. Monrovia, Liberia 12/05 - Liberian and United Nations police Monday broke up a demonstration by dozens of Ivorian refugees in front of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) offices in Monrovia`s diplomatic enclave of Mamba Point, leaving a number of refugees hurt. MONROVIA, 4 Dec 2006 (IRIN) - "It was a shock for me when I was raped," the lithe 15-year-old girl said with tears running down her face. www.liberianonline.com   (875 words)

United States Monrovia Liberia Embassy We do so, firm in the knowledge that a well-trained, professional military is essential to the preservation of a lasting peace, the protection of human rights, and respect for the rule of law. To support Liberia’s development, we are contributing to five specific areas or cornerstones upon which the new Liberia will be built: security, economic activity (business and jobs), education, good governance and infrastructure. Liberia is his last stop on the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative African tour. monrovia.usembassy.gov   (594 words)

Liberia on the Internet Both pressure and "principled" engagement should be used to obtain a negotiated solution that ends Liberia's conflict and secures fundamental reforms, including restructuring of the armed forces, return of opposition, and guarantees of freedom of expression and political activity." ICG is "an independent, non-profit, multinational organisation, based in Brussels, Belgium. Essays and lessons for schools (The Story of Liberia, Liberia and the U.S., economic factors and U.S. foreign policy), a historical chronology, From PBS, the public television organization. Is "the world's largest prize program honoring grassroots environmentalists." "Since the mid -1970s, Alexander Peal, has been a primary champion of [Liberia's] forest conservation and wildlife preservation efforts." He is the President and founder of the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL). www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/liberia.html   (5102 words)

Liberia: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com Africa's first republic, Liberia was founded in 1822 as a result of the efforts of the American Colonization Society to settle freed American slaves in West Africa. Liberia's indigenous population is composed of 16 different ethnic groups. Liberia's flag of 'inconvenience': Liberia's days as the world's second largest ship registry may be numbered. www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107718.html   (1032 words)

Liberia national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Liberia national football team, nicknamed the Lone Stars, is the national team of Liberia and is controlled by the Liberia Football Association. Liberia has never reached the World Cup, although they did come a point short of qualifying in 2002. Weah is seen as the "patron saint" of the Liberian team; not only has he played and coached the side, he also spent a lot of his own money to help out the team in its quest for glory. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liberia_national_football_team   (167 words)

Intercountry Adoption Liberia ADOPTION AUTHORITY IN LIBERIA: The government office responsible for adoptions in Liberia is the Ministry of Justice. The organization in Liberia must be registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This is in addition to obtaining a statement of relinquishment from the guardian or caretaker of the child being adopted and an adoption decree from the Liberian Court. travel.state.gov /family/adoption_liberia.html   (2257 words)

Monrovia - US Embassy The Voice of America had a major relay station near Monrovia, along with a large Omega navigation tower, and the main CIA station in Africa was said to be located at the US Embassy compound. The lack of a working nationwide telephone system or reliable means of communication complicates efforts to establish or maintain contact in the capital city or communicate at all with anyone in the rural areas. In addition, the water supply for all of Monrovia was insufficient due to a mechanical breakdown at the White Plains water facility. www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/liberia/monrovia-usemb.htm   (873 words)

TheLiberianTimes.com - Liberia's Most Trusted News Source The humph, that which I cannot define, describe nor explain is that when you see a mayoral leadership, you can recognize it in various ways-depth of knowledge and skills, level of experience, and commitment to public service for the public good. I have faith in the rebirth and renaissance of Monrovia, but a new leadership focus and attitude is required so that the people can breathe a sigh of relief, and work harder to make a better life for their children, families and themselves. The Monrovia City Corporation solely depends on the services and delivery capabilities of national ministries and agencies headquartered in Monrovia. www.theliberiantimes.com /article_2006_07_29_2438.html   (1611 words)

CNN.com - Liberian rebels call cease-fire - Jul. 22, 2003 The U.S. blames rebel forces for the relentless bloodshed in Monrovia. The Bush administration is also urging leaders of Guinea and Liberia's other neighbors to cut off supplies and weapons and prevent the flow of fighters across their borders. A three-ship task force led by the amphibious assault carrier USS Iwo Jima was ordered Monday into the Mediterranean, closer to Liberia than its previous position on the Horn of Africa, with its 2,000 Marines and 2,500 sailors. edition.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/africa/07/22/liberia.intl   (738 words)

About Us The Harvest Outreach Ministries is an indigenous, holistic and evangelistic ministry in West Africa, with headquarters’ in Monrovia, Liberia. Presently, in Liberia there are communities and people groups that have not been reached by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray for the Spirit of God in the work of reconciliation in Liberia, the churches between those who fled the country during the war and those who remained in the country. www.homliberia.org   (626 words)

International Flight Information Manual (Liberia) As a result of this operation, both RIA and Spriggs-Payne (near downtown Monrovia) are under the jurisdiction of the interim government of National Unity. Permission to overfly Liberia's airspace or land at its aerodromes is subject to prior request and approval. Aircraft shall not overfly or land in Liberia unless they are in possession of relevant permission. www.faa.gov /ats/aat/ifim/ifimlrai.htm   (542 words)

Africa's first female president - Africa - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Officials adjust Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf necklace as she takes the oath of office on Monday, becoming Africa's first elected woman head of state in a country torn apart by 14 years of civil war.  MONROVIA, Liberia - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was sworn in Monday as war-battered Liberia's new president, making history as Africa's first elected female head of state and pledging a "fundamental break" with the West African nation's violent past.    Rich in diamonds, iron ore and timber, Liberia was relatively prosperous and peaceful until a 1980 coup saw illiterate Master Sgt. Samuel Doe seize power and order Cabinet ministers tied to poles in their underwear and executed. www.msnbc.msn.com /id/10865705/from/RL.5   (979 words)

Weapons Sanctions, Military Supplies, and Human Suffering: Illegal Arms Flows to Liberia and the June-July 2003 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) By mid-July, Monrovia's population had swelled from 700,000 to nearly one million people, as a result of several waves of displacement brought on by fighting outside the city. The mortar shelling on central Monrovia was intense, especially from LURD positions across the river, and because the mortar fire was so poorly aimed it was especially terrifying and difficult for civilians to avoid. Diplomats in Monrovia have indicated that Taylor was orchestrating clashes by his forces in Liberia, in violation of his exile agreement with the Nigerian government. hrw.org /backgrounder/arms/liberia/liberia_arms.htm   (11083 words)

CallLiberia.com - Liberia's Yellow Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) As the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), raises concern of the slow pace in the prosecution of rape cases and other sexual and gender based violence issues, being meted out on women and children, it is also encouraging the society to regain its moral values. Speaking yesterday at a program marking the launching of the LNP Logistical Rally held at the Headquarters of the Liberia National Police, President Sirleaf said Liberians must appreciate efforts being made by officers of the LNP and demonstrate their support for the police and uphold the rule of law. If Liberia continues to suffer the wrath of the international community, the fault may lie in part, on the heads of two senior ministers in the Cabinet of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, according to a resolution by the United Nations Panel of Experts. callliberia.com   (1400 words)

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