33 h. ago Liberia: Patients at CB Dunbar Hospital Praise Direct Relief for Free Lifesaving Drugs

Gbarnga, Bong County – Patients at the C.B. Dunbar Hospital have expressed deep appreciation to Direct Relief, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization, for its ongoing donation of essential medications that are helping them manage chronic illnesses, including leukemia. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The drugs, provided free of charge, have become a critical lifeline for patients who would otherwise be [...] The post Liberia: Patients at CB Dunbar Hospital Praise Direct Relief for Free Lifesaving Drugs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Events

36 h. ago Kokoyah Superintendent needs urgent medical treatment overseas

By Edwin N. Khakie Bong County, Liberia – The Statutory Superintendent of Kokoyah Statutory District #1, Bong County, Nixon L. Kpee, has issued an urgent appeal for financial and logistical support to seek advanced medical treatment abroad, following a prolonged and worsening health condition. Superintendent Kpee, appointed under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, disclosed that … The post Kokoyah Superintendent needs urgent medical treatment overseas appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

37 h. ago Outgoing Chief Justice urges county judiciaries to uphold rule of law and integrity.

By Edwin N Khakie Bong County, Liberia – June 11, 2025 — Liberia’s outgoing Chief Justice, Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, has issued a strong call to action for judicial officers across Bong, Nimba, and Lofa counties, urging them to maintain unwavering commitment to the rule of law, professional integrity, and impartial justice. Chief Justice Yuoh delivered … The post Outgoing Chief Justice urges county judiciaries to uphold rule of law and integrity. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Society

52 h. ago Bong County: MI empowers women and youth with Legal Land Ownership.

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County- In a significant stride toward promoting equal land rights, Menleleh Incorporated (MI) on Friday officially handed over legal land deeds to five individuals—four women and one youth—at a ceremony held at the organization’s Gbarnga office. The initiative, backed by the Swedish Embassy through ForumCiv-Liberia, is part of MI’s … The post Bong County: MI empowers women and youth with Legal Land Ownership. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

56 h. ago Liberian Journalist Laymah Kollie Makes History in Guinness World Records Through Global Music Project

Gbarnga, Bong County – From humble beginnings as a young aspiring reporter in Gbarnga,Bong County, Liberia, Laymah Kollie has risen through the ranks of journalism with resilience, purpose, and unshakable passion. Like many women in the field, her early career was marked by challenges, including subtle suppression and underestimation from some of her male counterparts. [...] The post Liberian Journalist Laymah Kollie Makes History in Guinness World Records Through Global Music Project appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Culture

3 d. ago Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership

Bong Mines, Bong County – Eighteen months after his election as Representative of Bong County District 7, Hon. Foday E. Fahnbulleh has earned a strong 75 percent approval rating from residents of Fuamah and Sanoyea, according to a community-based feedback survey conducted by FrontPageAfrica across the districts. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The rating reflects growing public [...] The post Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Unity Party Protesters Say Bong Superintendent Norris is ‘Selling Out’ to Opposition

GBARNGA  – Dozens of young members of the ruling Unity Party in Bong County took to the streets on Monday, calling for the immediate removal of Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The youth accused her of gross misconduct, political betrayal, and deliberate empowerment of opposition figures in the county, which they say is threatening [...] The post Liberia: Unity Party Protesters Say Bong Superintendent Norris is ‘Selling Out’ to Opposition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny

A US$ 500k bridge construction contract awarded to the wife of former Senator Henry Yallah in Bong County has left many scratching their heads. This is because several years after the contract was awarded, the bridge project was left as a white elephant. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 8, 2025 — … The post Bong County: Bridge contract awarded to former senator’s wife faces scrutiny appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Events

4 d. ago Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back

Graduating nurses here have been told that their advancement is a significant step in strengthening Liberia’s health sector. By Edwin N Khakie Suakoko, Bong County – June 10, 2025: Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health, Martha C. T. Morris, has commended the graduating class of the College of Health Sciences at Cuttington … The post Deputy Health Minister pats Cuttington graduating nurses on the back appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

5 d. ago Bong County: EPA, UNDP wrap up environmental governance workshop

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025 – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Energy and Environment Project, has successfully concluded a two-day environmental governance workshop aimed at building local capacity to address pressing environmental challenges in Liberia. The … The post Bong County: EPA, UNDP wrap up environmental governance workshop appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

5 d. ago Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival

By Edwin N. Khakie ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and with support from the Swedish Government, the National Association of Traditional and Popular Practices (NATPAN), and other partners, hosted a vibrant Joint Cultural Festival in Bong County over the weekend. Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025: The day-long event … The post Bong County: ActionAid, Gov’t, and Partners to celebrate Cultural Festival appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Culture

5 d. ago Liberia: ActionAid Liberia, Government, and Partners Celebrate National Cultural Festival in Bong County to Promote Women’s Rights and Cultural Reform

Gbarnga, Bong County  — ActionAid Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and several development partners, hosted a landmark one-day national cultural festival in Gbarnga, Bong County, aimed at promoting positive cultural values and advancing the rights of women and girls across Liberia. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The cultural festival, held under the theme [...] The post Liberia: ActionAid Liberia, Government, and Partners Celebrate National Cultural Festival in Bong County to Promote Women’s Rights and Cultural Reform appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Culture

5 d. ago Liberia: Bong County Plea with President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo as Commerce Inspector General

GBARNGA, Bong County — A number of residents in Bong County are appealing to President Joseph Boakai to appoint prominent Gbarnga-based businessman Orando Zarwolo as Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.  The position became vacant following the recent resignation of David Dorr Cooper. In a joint statement made in Gbarnga on Saturday, community [...] The post Liberia: Bong County Plea with President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo as Commerce Inspector General appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

5 d. ago Liberia: Bong County Residents Plea with President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo as Commerce Inspector General

GBARNGA, Bong County — A number of residents in Bong County are appealing to President Joseph Boakai to appoint prominent Gbarnga-based businessman Orando Zarwolo as Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.  The position became vacant following the recent resignation of David Dorr Cooper. In a joint statement made in Gbarnga on Saturday, community [...] The post Liberia: Bong County Residents Plea with President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo as Commerce Inspector General appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago RICCE Program Manager Urges Passage of Oil Palm Development Bill to Empower Women and Communities

The Program Manager of the Rural Integrated Center for Community Empowerment (RICCE), Madam Renee N. Gibson, has called for the submission and passage of the draft National Oil Palm Development bill. Madam Gibson further emphasized that the bill has the potential to address crucial women and community issues across rural Liberia. Making remarks recently at […] The post RICCE Program Manager Urges Passage of Oil Palm Development Bill to Empower Women and Communities appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

1 week ago Bong: County leadership breaks ground for the construction of a new High School

By: Edwin N Khakie Kolietawolah, Bong County, June 3, 2025 – To expand educational access in rural Liberia, authorities in Bong County on Saturday, May 31, officially broke ground for the construction of the Kolietawolah Junior High School in Electoral District #2. The event, held in the heart of the Kolietawolah Community, drew scores of … The post Bong: County leadership breaks ground for the construction of a new High School appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

2 w. ago Bong Administration launches major street Rehabilitation Project.

In a bold step to address deteriorating road infrastructure and improve urban mobility, the Bong County Administration has officially launched the rehabilitation of key community roads across Gbarnga, the county’s capital. By: Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – May 29, 2025 — The project, spearheaded by the Office of the County Superintendent, Loleyah Hawa … The post Bong Administration launches major street Rehabilitation Project. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberia: From Farm to Market: Digital Platform Connects Women Farmers to Buyers

When scrolling through the UN Women and Orange Foundation-supported ”Buy from Women digital platform, the faces of four Liberian women farmers appear. Fifty-six-year-old Gertrude Kpoleh, an oil palm and cassava farmer from Bong County, is one of them. By Tina S. Mehnpaine, contributing writer Through her Cooperative, Meni-Nina Farmers, located in Bellemu Town, Bong County, [...] The post Liberia: From Farm to Market: Digital Platform Connects Women Farmers to Buyers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

2 w. ago Devastating Storm Destroys Bong County School, Hundreds of Students Displaced

Fenutoli Town, Yellequelleh District #5, Lower Bong County – May 28, 2025 – A violent storm that swept through Fenutoli Town on Sunday, May 11, 2025, has left more than 250 school-going children without a classroom. The natural disaster ripped off the roof of Yowah Manah Public School, the sole semi-junior high institution serving the […] The post Devastating Storm Destroys Bong County School, Hundreds of Students Displaced appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

2 w. ago Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence

Gbarnga – A political rift within the Unity Party in Bong County is threatening to fracture the local leadership, as Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris faces mounting accusations of disloyalty and political sabotage targeting Senator Prince K. Moye — a senior party stalwart who played a pivotal role in President Joseph Boakai’s electoral victory in 2023. By [...] The post Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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