By Amos Harris
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has officially announced that celebrations marking its 61st anniversary will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Monrovia. The event will be held under the theme: “Commemorating Our Past, Constructing Our Future.”
PUL President Julius Kanubah made the announcement during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Kanubah stated that the anniversary will not only highlight the Union’s historic role in advancing press freedom but also serve as a major push to mobilize resources for the construction of its permanent headquarters, the Stanton Peabody Media House.
The keynote address for the celebration will be delivered by Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia.
The day’s events will kick off with a parade at 10:00 a.m., starting at the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus and concluding at the Union’s new head office site on Warner Avenue, 9th Street, Sinkor. Indoor ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m.
As a fundraising component of the anniversary, the PUL has introduced specially designed T-shirts and caps for sale. Kanubah explained that the attire blends the Union’s traditional blue and white with red, symbolizing resilience against anti-press practices while reflecting calmness, reliability, and impartiality.
The Union is strongly encouraging all journalists, media workers, and communication practitioners nationwide to participate in the celebrations and support the “Generation of Journalists” project, aimed at securing a permanent home for the PUL.
A Legacy of Advocacy
Founded on September 30, 1964, the PUL was born out of a crisis following the jailing of journalist Stanton Peabody, who was held in contempt by lawmakers after publishing a critical article. The Union has since grown into a vibrant pro-democracy institution with a membership of over 1,500 journalists and media practitioners across the country.
Over the decades, the PUL has been at the forefront of advocating for press freedom, social justice, and democratic governance. It is governed by four elected officials—President, Vice President, Secretary-General, and Assistant Secretary-General—supported by an Executive Committee and five standing committees.
The Union maintains affiliations with several national and international organizations, including the West Africa Journalists Association (WAJA), the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).