1 hour ago Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched

Monrovia, April 30, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) in collaboration with the World Bank, has officially launched the 2025 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES). The HIES will collect critical data to inform evidence-based policy decisions and improve socioeconomic planning. This survey, which is being … The post Liberia: 2025 household income and expenditure survey launched appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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9 h. ago EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal?

IN A NATION striving to rebuild from decades of institutional decay and public mistrust, few issues strike more deeply at the soul of governance than academic fraud.  THE SCANDAL INVOLVING Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper is not merely an isolated case of personal misconduct — it is a test of President Joseph Boakai’s resolve to [...] The post EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal? appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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12 h. ago Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations

Joseph Tumbey, Managing Editor of the Afric Daily Newspaper, has strongly rejected allegations made by the National Beverage Inc., producers of Diamond Mineral Water, labeling him a blackmailer. He described the company response to his recent investigative report as craps and illogical. Tumbey has publicly challenged the company to present any evidence they claim to […] The post Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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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17 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has signed Executive Order No. 147, making it compulsory for all Liberian citizens and foreign residents to enroll in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS) as part of a nationwide push for digital transformation and improved national security. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Effective immediately, the order requires any individual residing [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 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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31 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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41 h. ago Liberia: LRA Misappropriated US$6.7 Million of GOL Share from MedTech Revenue – GAC Audit Finds

Monrovia – A compliance audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) misappropriated approximately US$6.7 million intended for the Government of Liberia (GOL) from revenues generated under the Destination Inspection Agreement with MedTech Scientific Limited. The audit, covering the period July 1, 2022, to October 31, 2024, [...] The post Liberia: LRA Misappropriated US$6.7 Million of GOL Share from MedTech Revenue – GAC Audit Finds appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law

BREWERVILLE – Bishop Kortu Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, has called on President Joseph Boakai and all political actors to fully respect the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute within the House of Representatives, emphasizing that disregard for the Court’s decision undermines rule of law and good [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Claims and Petitions, has asserted that the recent Supreme Court ruling on the House leadership dispute does not nullify critical legislative actions, including the passage of the 2025 national budget. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The ruling, delivered on April 23, declared actions by [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Chea: Supreme Court Ruling Won’t Nullify Budget or Halt Government Operations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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41 h. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration. By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released Monday, [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus 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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46 h. ago LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Head of Prevention and Awareness at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Madame Grace G. Mulbah, has revealed that a significant gap exists in the enforcement of drug prevention efforts across Liberia due to a lack of government support. Speaking recently at the launch of the Congo Town Township … The post LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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58 h. ago Congotown rallies against drug abuse in schools and communities

By: Kruah Thompson The Township of Congo Town in Monrovia has launched a comprehensive anti-drug awareness campaign, focusing on schools and communities. Monrovia, April 28, 29025: The campaign was officially launched on Friday, April 26, 2025, by Mr. Edward H. Lahai, Commissioner of the Township of Congotown, during a ceremony held at the Jones Christian … The post Congotown rallies against drug abuse in schools and communities appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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 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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64 h. 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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67 h. ago Editorial: Legal or political path: Which way is expedient for peace?

Despite acknowledging the Supreme Court Ruling on the leadership impasse in the House of Representatives, President Joseph Boakai says his government would seek a political resolution to the impasse. This supposes that despite the ruling from the High Court being as crystal clear as daylight that Representative Richard Koon is not Speaker, the Executive seems … The post Editorial: Legal or political path: Which way is expedient for peace? appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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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.

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