The Association Of Liberian Journalists In The Americas (ALJA) has elected a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of the organization for the next 2 years. Those elected are Mr. Pewee Baysah, National President, Mrs. Kadiatu Brohiri, National Vice President and Mr. Joey Kennedy, National Secretary-General. Others include Mr. Stanley McGill as National Assistant Secretary-General; and Ms. Lisa Willie, National Treasurer.
According to a press release issued by the association on Thursday, September 21, 2023, the new officers were elected at the just ended 11th National Convention of the Association held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 14-17 September 2023 under the theme:"How can the Media ensure a transparent and violence-free elections".
.In his inaugural address, the new President of ALJA Pewee Baysah, called for the existence of free, pluralistic, and independent media in Liberia. Mr. Baysah noted that a wholesome functioning democracy is one in which the Independent Media present facts and educate citizens on the state of affairs in their countries.
In his farewell message, outgoing President Joe Mason, applauded the Board of Directors of ALJA, the organization's executive leadership, chapter heads and committee members and members of the association for their unwavering commitment and hard work which have served as the epitome of the organization's success over the years.
Mr. Mason also gave awards to several individuals during the ceremony. They include the ALJA Media Excellence Award whose recipients were several former and current journalists including Dr. Abdoulaye Wahab Dukule, founding Member of ALJA who also served as assistant professor and chairman of the French Department at the University of Liberia; Mrs. Christiana Winnie Saywah Jimmy, Managing Editor of the Inquirer Newspaper; Mr. Titus W. Tokpa, Sr.