The Independent Parrot Newspaper is one of Liberia's most storied independent publications. Founded in 2002 by Liberian journalist, writer, lawyer, and diplomat Moncio Robert Wilmot Kpadeh, The Parrot has spent more than two decades holding power to account and amplifying the voices of ordinary Liberians.From its first edition, The Parrot was built on a single, uncompromising editorial philosophy: advocacy and investigative journalism in the service of the Liberian people. That philosophy has never changed.

Over the course of its publication history, The Parrot earned an enviable reputation as a fearless chronicler of power. The paper broke ground in Liberia's media landscape with rigorous, evidence-driven investigations into corruption, economic crimes, and the misappropriation of public resources — reporting that other outlets either missed or declined to pursue.The Parrot also became the publication of record for documenting bad governance, misrule, and human rights violations at a time when such coverage carried real personal risk. When multinational corporations exploited Liberia's natural resources at the expense of its citizens, The Parrot named them, challenged them, and demanded accountability — regardless of the political or commercial pressure that followed.For that advocacy reporting, our founder Robert Kpadeh and his editors faced countless threats from governments and powerful private interests alike. They did not yield. That record of principled resistance remains the foundation of everything The Parrot stands for

The Parrot believes that journalism is not a neutral act. A newspaper that merely records events without interpreting their meaning for the public it serves has abdicated its responsibility. We practice advocacy journalism — journalism with a clear commitment to the welfare of the Liberian people and to the nation's socioeconomic transformation.We are equally committed to investigative reporting: patient, documented, source-driven work that surfaces facts the powerful would prefer to conceal. These two traditions — advocacy and investigation — are not in tension at The Parrot. They are inseparable.Our editorial compass has always pointed toward one destination: an irreversible path of development, equity, and dignity for all Liberians. That has been our mission since 2002. It remains our mission today

The Independent Parrot Newspaper returns to newsstands and digital platforms with the same voice that Liberia has always known: independent, rigorous, and unafraid. This is not a new paper starting over. This is The Parrot — reclaiming its place at the center of Liberia's public conversation, strengthened by experience and sharpened by the demands of a new era.As Liberia navigates a critical chapter in its history — pursuing reform, rebuilding institutions, and staking its claim to a prosperous future — The Parrot will be here, reporting what matters, challenging what must be challenged, and speaking the truth that our motto has always demanded.