Sports 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Predicting How Rest of Draw Will Play out

        Only one day and two matches remain before the full knockout round is set in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Tuesday’s matches saw Nigeria advance by the skin of their teeth, scoring two late goals to beat Ethiopia 2-0. Burkina Faso also toothed their way to a 0-0 tie against Zambia, eliminating the defending champion Chipolopolo in the process. With the matches being streamed on ESPN3.com, Africa’s premier international tournament has received unprecedented exposure and acclaim. On one hand it is sad the tournament is almost finished, but on the other,…

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Op-ed 

How Probable Is Liberia’s 2030 Vision?

      By:  Percy Harris Few months back, I was tuned into CNBC—the ubiquitous business channel noted for its critical analysis of events impacting economies around the world— and the billionaire financier Warren Buffet was on talking about the strength of the U.S. economy, and the likely precipice ahead (i.e. the fiscal cliff) if Washington did not take immediate action(s). Interestingly, the conversation veered towards education and the future of America. In that segment, something very peculiar was noticed. As Mr. Buffet spoke about the future of his country,…

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Business Politics 

Abolish Or Privatize LPRC

      By: Tewroh-Wehtoe Sungbeh Long before one of the world’s leading auditors, Ernst & Young, was appointed by the European Commission to conduct a systems and financial audit of the Liberian Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) from the period of October 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, most Liberians see the institution as a breeding ground for waste and corruption. Like the Liberian Produce Marketing Association (LPMC), the Liberian Broadcasting Service (LBS), the Liberian Electricity Corporation (LEC), the Liberian Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), and many more are money-wasting bureaucracies that…

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