20 h. ago Grand Kru Headcount Uncovers Over 100 Inactive Teachers; Ministry Moves to Fill Vacancies

Grand Kru County, Liberia – April 30, 2025 – A recent onsite verification and headcount conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Grand Kru County has revealed a significant number of inactive teachers across its eight educational districts. The exercise identified 123 government-employed teachers who were not actively fulfilling their duties. According to the […] The post Grand Kru Headcount Uncovers Over 100 Inactive Teachers; Ministry Moves to Fill Vacancies appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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38 h. ago ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda

The government of Liberia through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ActionAid Liberia (AAL) and other key stakeholders, has successfully concluded a three-day National Dialogue focused on integrating youth, gender, and child- […] The post ActionAid, Partners Host National Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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66 h. ago EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers

Copenhagen, Denmark – April 28, 2025: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has issued a passionate call for greater investment in climate adaptation initiatives targeting women farmers. He emphasized that rural women are among the most vulnerable groups facing the devastating impacts of climate change on agriculture. […] The post EPA Executive Director Calls for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures for Women Farmers appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Society

66 h. ago Ben Ben Town Residents Accuse Government of Collusion in Illegal Mining Dispute

By Alfred Kollie Ben Ben Town, Montserrado County – Residents of Ben Ben Town in District One, Montserrado County, are alleging that the Ministry of Mines and Energy is complicit with an individual, Richard Kollie, in an illegal takeover of their community’s long-operated mining area. The accusations follow a mediation meeting held on Sunday, April […] The post Ben Ben Town Residents Accuse Government of Collusion in Illegal Mining Dispute appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 d. ago Liberia Proposes Social Innovation to Tackle Global Labour Challenges

Monrovia — The Government of Liberia has proposed “social innovation” as a critical solution to address growing global labour challenges, highlighting its potential to create sustainable and transformative changes in the world of work. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Labour, Liberia’s proposal was outlined in remarks delivered by Labour Minister, Hon. [...] The post Liberia Proposes Social Innovation to Tackle Global Labour Challenges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Liberia: Grade School Students Must Use KwiNuu.Org Platform – Dr. Tarr Urges

KwiNuu, a 501 (c) (3), non-profit, non-governmental organization both in the United States of America, (USA) and Liberia is to officially launch its KwiNuu.Org internet learning platform for grade school students in the country. By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer KwiNuu.Org, according to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KwiNuu, Dr. Arthur Geezay [...] The post Liberia: Grade School Students Must Use KwiNuu.Org Platform – Dr. Tarr Urges appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 d. ago Liberia: Abandoned Public Works Machine in Harper Sparks Safety Fears as Sen. Biney Fails to Respond

HARPER, Maryland –     A broken-down road construction machine belonging to the Ministry of Public Works has been left abandoned on a main street in Harper City, Maryland County, raising serious concerns over traffic safety and emergency access. The machine, a motor compactor, stalled during a recent community road rehabilitation project and has remained [...] The post Liberia: Abandoned Public Works Machine in Harper Sparks Safety Fears as Sen. Biney Fails to Respond appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba

 Sanniquellie, Nimba County – April 25, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening Liberia’s pig farming and agricultural research sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture, through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), has officially commissioned a Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School Platform at campus of Nimba University in Sanniquellie. The project, valued … The post Agriculture Ministry Dedicates Model Piggery Farm and Livestock Farmers Field School in Nimba appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Culture

4 d. ago ArcelorMittal Liberia Honors SEGAL Security Officers for Exceptional Dedication

Buchanan, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia recently celebrated the outstanding contributions of 15 dedicated security officers from the Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia (SEGAL), recognizing their exemplary performance during the first quarter of 2025 at the company’s Buchanan concession. In a ceremony highlighting the crucial role of security in maintaining safe and efficient operations, the […] The post ArcelorMittal Liberia Honors SEGAL Security Officers for Exceptional Dedication appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

Events

5 d. ago Gov’t Urges Unity in National Legislature for National Development

By Amos Harris The Government of Liberia is appealing for unity within the National Legislature, emphasizing the critical need for lawmakers to transcend political divides and collaborate in the interest of national development. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism’s regular press briefing on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. […] The post Gov’t Urges Unity in National Legislature for National Development appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia Clears US$6.5M IMO Arrears Poised To Host Major African Maritime Conference in Liberia 

By Amos Harris Liberia has officially settled its long-overdue financial obligations to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), totaling US$6.5 million, a significant stride in bolstering the nation’s standing as a global maritime leader. The announcement was made on Thursday by Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the IMO, Hon. Robert W. Kpadeh, during the Ministry of Information’s […] The post Liberia Clears US$6.5M IMO Arrears … Poised To Host Major African Maritime Conference in Liberia  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: Shepherd International Impacts Lives in Liberia, Provides Medical Aid to Over 400; Unveils Plans for School and Hospital Projects

Monrovia – Shepherd International Ministry Network (SION), a U.S.-based Liberian Christian and humanitarian organization, has delivered free medical care to more than 400 Liberians during a recent outreach in Bomi and Margibi Counties, while unveiling plans to construct a hospital and school to serve rural communities. By Obediah Johnson Led by its founder and Lead Shepherd, [...] The post Liberia: Shepherd International Impacts Lives in Liberia, Provides Medical Aid to Over 400; Unveils Plans for School and Hospital Projects appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Science

6 d. ago Ukraine Marks 39th Anniversary of Chornobyl Disaster Amid Renewed Warnings of Russian Nuclear Threat

KYIV – Ukraine today marks the 39th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster—one of the most catastrophic man-made events in human history—with a stern warning from Ukrainian authorities about Russia’s ongoing nuclear aggression and disinformation campaign. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine issued a joint statement reflecting on [...] The post Ukraine Marks 39th Anniversary of Chornobyl Disaster Amid Renewed Warnings of Russian Nuclear Threat appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

6 d. ago Liberia: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By

Nimba County – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially announced Representative Samuel Kogar as the winner of the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, following the completion of the final vote tally. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com NEC Chairperson Davidetta Brown Lansanah made the declaration on Thursday, confirming that Kogar, the candidate of the Movement for Democracy and [...] The post Liberia: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Kogar Poised for Victory in Nimba Senate Race as NEC Tallies Over 92% of Votes

Monrovia – Samuel Kogar of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) is set to win the Nimba County Senatorial by-election, based on provisional results released by the National Elections Commission (NEC). By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com With votes counted from 682 out of 736 polling places — representing 92.66% of the total — Kogar leads with 56,706 [...] The post Liberia: Kogar Poised for Victory in Nimba Senate Race as NEC Tallies Over 92% of Votes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Government Hails Supreme Court Ruling as Step Toward Legislative Stability and National Unity

Monrovia – The Liberian government has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision that ended the months-long leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, calling it a pivotal moment for national healing and legislative realignment. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Information Minister Jerolimek Matthew Piah, speaking Thursday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, said the ruling provides lawmakers [...] The post Liberia: Government Hails Supreme Court Ruling as Step Toward Legislative Stability and National Unity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago Liberia: Violent Storm Ravages River Gee County: Woman Killed, School Destroyed, Sports Facility Damaged

RIVER GEE– A violent and destructive storm swept across multiple communities in River Gee County over the weekend, leaving a trail of devastation that claimed one life, destroyed a school, and severely damaged the county’s main sports facility. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer In Tuobo Gbaweleken, tragedy struck when Marie Doboyou, a woman [...] The post Liberia: Violent Storm Ravages River Gee County: Woman Killed, School Destroyed, Sports Facility Damaged appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy

MONROVIA- The administration of President Joseph Boakai has reechoed its commitment to organizing a National Intellectual Property (IP) Summit aimed at strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem. By Francis G. Boayue This commitment was outlined in a policy address delivered by Atty. Cornelia Kruah, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t Host National IP Summit as Gov’t Prioritizes Creative Economy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Ministries of Health and Mines & Energy Reinforce Commitment to Strategic Partnership with UNDP

Monrovia, Liberia; April 23, 2025: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Mr. Aliou Dia, met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot J.M. Paye, to reaffirm and strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two institutions. The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration to support the Ministry in fulfilling […] The post Ministries of Health and Mines & Energy Reinforce Commitment to Strategic Partnership with UNDP appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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7 d. ago Gov’t commits to free, fair, and transparent election in Nimba

By: Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, Liberia: The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process in Nimba County, free of any form of interference or influence. Speaking on behalf of the government on Thursday, April 22, 2025, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah assured the public of the National … The post Gov’t commits to free, fair, and transparent election in Nimba appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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