The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has released the official calendar of events for its 62nd anniversary celebrations, scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September 2026, in Monrovia.
Several distinguished personalities will address the official indoor program under the theme, 62 Years On: Empowering Independent Media for Democracy, Accountability, and Sustainable Development.
Among them is Ms. Georgia Wallen, Country Manager of the World Bank Group Liberia, who will deliver the keynote motivational address.
Her remarks will be followed by a panel discussion on empowering independent media to advance democracy, accountability, and sustainable development.
Panelists include Cllr. Medina Wesseh, Senior Counsel at the International Law Group, and Mr. Mr. Lahoucine Rahmouni, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Liberia.
Complimentary remarks will also be delivered by representatives of invited Government institutions, civil society, and academia.
Before the indoor activities, journalists, media and communication practitioners, students of journalism and mass communication, and members of the public will stage a grand parade from the Capitol Hill Campus of the University of Liberia to the Clar Marie Weah Events Hall at the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (National Archives), 12th Street, Sinkor.
Following the indoor activities, a celebratory reception will be held at the PUL Head Office, located on Warner Avenue, 9th Street, Sinkor.
Official Abridge Program Schedule
Time Activity Venue Responsible
8:30am–9:00am Arrival UL Capitol Hill Campus All
9:00am–11:00am Grand Parade (March) UL Capitol Hill Campus → Clar Marie Weah Events Hall, Center for National Documents and Records Agency, 12th Street, Sinkor All
12:00pm–2:00pm Indoor Program Clar Marie Weah Events Hall, Center for National Documents and Records Agency, 12th Street, Sinkor All
2:00pm – 10:00pm Reception Celebrations PUL Head Office, 9th Street, Sinkor All
Ahead of the celebrations, on Monday, 28 September 2026, the PUL officially welcomed journalist Jacob Evans of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), accompanied by a delegation of the humanitarian charity Mary’s Meals International.
Journalist Evans is in Liberia to produce documentary as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Mary’s Meals in Liberia.
The visiting delegation included Mr. Alex Keay – Director of Partnerships, and Paloma Garcia Ovejero, Head of Media & Editorial.
During the visit, the PUL leadership and staff welcomed journalist Evans and the Mary’s Meals team, empathizing the vital important roles of journalism and charity in advancing human development.
