14 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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18 h. ago Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales

Voinjama – The Student Council of Lofa County University (LCU) has strongly refuted allegations that the university’s president, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, compelled students to purchase civics textbooks as a condition for enrollment. By Jahiem Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaoline.com Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, Student Council President Stephen Siazia dismissed the accusations — which [...] The post Liberia: Lofa University Student Council Defends President, Denies Claims of Forced Textbook Sales appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship

Louisiana Township, Montserrado County – Beneath the baking sun of Hipco Valley in God’s Grace Community, the rhythmic clang of hammers hitting stone fills the air. Here, among the dust and gravel, men and women chip away at rocks — not only to break them into marketable fragments, but to hold together the fragments of [...] The post Liberia: Rock Crushers in Louisiana Township Struggle for Survival Amid Economic Hardship appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Dirty Deal Exposes Forestry Boss’ Conflicts of Interest

By Emmanuel Sherman, with The DayLight VAMBO, Grand Bassa County – Everything about this company’s contract with a new community forest is illegal. And there are lots of problems, too, based on documents and interviews. The Forestry Development Authority skipped several legal steps before granting Mavasagueh a community forest status. Then the FDA approved Mavasagueh’s logging [...] The post Liberia: Dirty Deal Exposes Forestry Boss’ Conflicts of Interest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Political commentator David Flomo has called on Bong County’s legislative delegation to respect the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives and to return to session under his leadership. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released over the weekend, Flomo, a native of Bong [...] The post Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties

PLEEBO, Maryland – The Board of Tax Appeals (BoTA) has ended a series of regional taxpayer education workshops in Maryland and River Gee counties, aimed at raising awareness on taxpayers’ rights and the tax appeal process. By Peter P Toe Jr, contributing writer The workshops were held on April 23 in Pleebo City, Maryland County, and [...] The post Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

56 h. ago American Girls, From a County Known as Bucks, To Our Aunties and Sistas and Twins and Mamas and (Nieces!) The Error!

By: Nate Presenti TulayFriends, lovers, judges, and humankind, would I be displaying symptoms of a mad and paranoid schizophrenic if I were to argue that it might be logically possible for different variants of the same being, that is, humans with 100% of the same genetic and DNA make up within every possible way, to […] The post American Girls, From a County Known as Bucks, To Our Aunties and Sistas and Twins and Mamas and (Nieces!) The Error! appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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60 h. ago Legislative Crossroads: Compliance vs. Reform Grips Liberian House of Representatives

Monrovia, Montserrado County – The Liberian House of Representatives is facing a complex political landscape as lawmakers grapple with judicial compliance and calls for sweeping governance reforms. In a notable development, Montserrado County Electoral District 17 Representative, Bernard Benson Blue, has publicly pledged to adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling, affirming his commitment to “sit […] The post Legislative Crossroads: Compliance vs. Reform Grips Liberian House of Representatives appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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60 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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64 h. ago Liberia: JEETY Breaks Ground for Eye Clinic in Margibi County, Marks Birthday with Humanitarian Outreach

Margibi County– Jetty Rubber LLC and Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) have officially broken ground for the construction of a modern eye clinic in Weala, Margibi County, as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance access to healthcare in the region. By Yawah Jaivey At the ceremony, Jerry Jenkins Quoi, Special Assistant to the companies, highlighted [...] The post Liberia: JEETY Breaks Ground for Eye Clinic in Margibi County, Marks Birthday with Humanitarian Outreach appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction

Margibi County – Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has called on women in Margibi County to stand together, support one another, and actively seek leadership roles across various sectors. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey Delivering the keynote address at the weekend induction ceremony of the Margibi Women Alliance for Peace and Development (MARWAPD) in Kakata, the senator encouraged [...] The post Liberia: Senator Nuquay Rallies Margibi Women to Lead and Empower at MARWAPD Induction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. ago Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott

Monrovia – Tensions within the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have escalated as 11 county coordinators, under the banner of “Concerned County Coordinators,” have threatened to withdraw their support from FLY President Banica Elliott, citing repeated constitutional breaches and exclusionary leadership practices. By: Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, representing 11 counties, criticized Elliott for allegedly ignoring [...] The post Liberia: FLY County Coordinators Threaten Split Over Alleged Leadership Violations by President Elliott appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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64 h. 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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2 d. ago Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand

A non-governmental organization has set sight on providing safe drinking water in rural Liberia by constructing 30 hand pumps in Sala District. By Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 28, 2025: The Africa Heartwood project has commenced it construction of 30 (thirty) hand pumps in several towns and villages in Electoral District #6, Bong County, … The post Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand-pumps. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Sport

2 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

3 d. ago Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie

MONROVIA – Former Grand Bassa County Representative Vincent Willie has expressed concern that President Joseph Boakai’s recent public statements, which appeared to disregard the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives, could negatively impact Liberia’s democratic standing. In a Facebook post, Willie stated, “President Boakai’s refusal to uphold the rulings of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract

MONROVIA – Last November, a Du Port Road resident filed a complaint with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), claiming a large plot in a Grand Bassa community forest. About a month later, Khalil Haider agreed to bargain with the company contracted for the forest and the townspeople. By Emmanuel Sherman, with The DayLight  But in an [...] The post Liberia: Man Alleges FDA Acted on Fake Letter in Illegal Contract appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Campaign Climax: “Taking Mental Health to the Street” in Kakata

KAKATA, Margibi County – In an effort to combat stigma and increase awareness around mental health in Liberia, Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Awareness and Well-being C.I.C. Project has concluded a dynamic Four days outreach campaign under the theme, “Taking Mental Health to the Street.” The campaign, which officially launched on April 14, 2025, focused on reaching residents [...] The post Liberia: Rebecca Blamo’s Mental Health Campaign Climax: “Taking Mental Health to the Street” in Kakata appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector

Buchanan —In a decisive move for Liberia’s energy sector, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has launched a three-day Strategic Retreat to build a robust, sustainable, thriving energy future. By Wroinbee Elton Tiah, contributing writer Convened in the strategic heart of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, this retreat represents a pivotal step for the nation’s [...] The post Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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