During last weekís regular Thursday press briefing organized by the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) , a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) was signed by stakeholders of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act officially heralding the beginning of the implementation of the law.

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And so the heralded UN High Level Panel Meeting in Monrovia has come and gone. Two tasks are now left: The easier task is bequeathed to pundits to analyze the merits and demerits of the global forum. Given that most of the deliberations were held in camera, analysts can only make intelligent guesses as to what transpired in the closed sessions. 

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The UN High Panel meeting in Monrovia enters a crucial session today with most of the eminent persons commissioned by the UN Secretary-General, Ban-Ki Moon, in July last year attending.

The panelists were charged with the onerous responsibility of  laying a road map for the post-Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which the framers had envisaged would salvage the world from recurrent and palpable challenges such as debilitating diseases and maternal-infant mortality; inadequate housing, water and sanitation; demeaning poverty and retarding economic growth occasioned by shrinking cooperation between developing and developed countries.

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In keeping with the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf will address the National Legislature Today. 

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After a decade of languishing in the doldrums ,Liberia has emerged again as the leader in African diplomacy. The new beginning is marked by the end of the civil war and the transition into a democratic nation. No matter the pathway of thought one chooses, there will be no denying that Liberia has reclaimed its position as a respectable member in global affairs.

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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf returned to the country with renewed energy and vigor to rally the entire nation to wake up and hold together in the unflinching strive to move Liberia forward.

Making fiery remarks at an intercessory prayer service held in commemoration of her safe arrival, the Liberian leader unequivocally intimated that Liberia was lagging behind in its economic drive while neighboring Sierra Leone is pacing far ahead with a record growth rate of 25%, something she squarely attributed to hard work, determination and focus of the party of the sierra Leonean people while disunity is prevailing amongst Liberians.

“We are tearing one another apart instead of holding together and joining ranks to rebuild our country”, the President pointed out in a very serious tone.

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