Top Liberian Female Journalist Upbeat About Development Here

Top Liberian Female Journalist Upbeat About Development Here

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:54 Our Reporter

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A prominent Liberian female journalist, Madam Musu Haddad, has said the transition has finally taken place in Liberia following many years of political unrest. With this hopeful achievement, Journalist Haddad, who recently returned home from the United States of America (USA), said it is now time that all Liberians join hands in making sure that the country succeeds in its development initiatives. In a weekend interview with this paper in Monrovia, the Liberian female said she will use her acquired professional skills in contributing to the rebuilding process of her country.

Hear Journalist Haddad: “My stay in the United States has taught me the role to play in the rebuilding process of Liberia. I will use my acquired skills professionally in helping to make Liberia a better place to be.”

“As a journalist, who advocates for human rights, I want to see equal participation of people that will ensure the transition that can positively affect their lives.” She continued.

According to her, the time has come for Liberians to be informed about things that positively affect their lives, adding that this will help make Liberia a better place where everyone can live and enjoy.

Counting on her contributions towards development and peace building, she said she helped to draw international attention to the human right abuses “carried out by former President Charles Taylor”.

This, Journalist Hadadd pointed out, also contributed to the peace the nation is enjoying today.

Meanwhile, the Liberian female journalist has won several local and international awards in journalism.

She won the Hellman/Hammett Human Rights Watch Award in New York, USA in 2002, United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Human Rights Award in Washington DC, USA, in 2001, Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Journalist of the Year Award in Monrovia in 1999 and Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Photo Journalist of the Year in Monrovia in 1999 among others.

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Liberia's Arts and Crafts Celebration

Annual Event at the U.S. Embassy

Recently, the Embassy of the United States of America held its Second Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition, featuring Liberian arts and crafts. The Embassy’s annual Arts & Craft Exhibition celebrates Liberian artists and showcases the best of Liberian Arts and Crafts.

The event also provided an opportunity for members of the Diplomatic Corps and of the NGO community, the public at large, Embassy employees, and friends of the Embassy to purchase arts and crafts, including paintings, quilts, and other art works directly from the artists who produce them. The occasion further provided an outstanding opportunity for participants to come out and enjoy a festive day highlighted by cultural activities, and ethnic food.

The event was a reflection of the United States Embassy’s support for the work of Liberia’s artists, as can be seen hanging on Embassy building, including homes artworks by Liberian artists..

The U.S. Embassy’s Annual Arts & Craft Celebration takes place at the compound of the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section at Mamba Point in Monrovia. The Celebration brings together artists, and supporters of artists from all walks of life.


Annual Event at the U.S. Embassy
U.S. Ambassador, Ms. Linda Greenfield (right) was also at the Annual event
Arts and crafts at the celebration came from a wide range of artists. Samples of Paintings displayed at the Event






Hand bags made from calabash and other local products Liberian Artists showcase their talents and entertain

Barracuda – A New World in Liberia

By: Musue Haddad

For a long time Westernized Liberians returning home have had to worry about where they would take their kids to enjoy outdoor activity that are apparently a part of their kids leisure lives in America and Europe.

But it appears that Liberians returning home can begin to feel at ease when it comes to places of leisure and entertainment for the whole family. In the same way, visitors can also feel at home in Liberia. Barracuda Marine Leisure club on the Roberts Field Highway has a lot to offer kids, including Water parks, Boat rides, swings, slides, plus more. That was evident during the Christmas and New Year’s celebration.

Even though Barracuda doesn’t have the water splash in Atlanta, Georgia’s rocky mountain, or Pennsylvania Doney Park fast speed ride, or Florida’s rocket, but Barracuda brings to parents and kids a whole new sense of satisfaction that is growing weekly. A visit to Barracuda over the last few weeks shows a gradually change –a new addition weekly that is attraction more customers, and an indication that soon, Liberia will have a part of America and Europe.

In addition to the play activities, Barracuda also has a lot more to offer including the fast food that is a part of the menu most families including burgers, French fries, hot dog, cookies, etc. However, the meal at Barracuda is not only appealing, but much tastier. Unlike other fast food places outside Liberia where the meals are processed, pre-prepared in large amount and stored, at Barracuda, the products are not only grown locally, but each meal is freshly prepared.
Water Park enjoyed by all Kids Slides and rides for kids Morgan Celebrates her birthday at Barracuda At Barracuda, kids do have fun Yummy Great time for the family While kids play, parents have time to interact and take it "cool"