2 h. 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.

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5 h. 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.

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19 h. 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.

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19 h. 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.

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23 h. 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.

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23 h. 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.

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23 h. 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.

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5 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission

Monrovia – Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term marks a diplomatic milestone for the West African nation. Yet, the celebratory moment has been overshadowed by political discord over who deserves credit for the achievement. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  President Joseph Boakai’s address on Tuesday hailed [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai’s UNSC Victory Speech Sparks Controversy Over Weah Omission appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago ActionAid Liberia Trains 40 CSO Leaders on Carbon Market and Climate Justice Advocacy

The workshop aims to empower CSOs to protect community rights, understand the implications of carbon trading, and ensure that the voices of forest-dependent communities are central to any national climate policy discussions. Let us remember, forests are not just carbon sinks, they are homes, history, and livelihoods for our people. All those who have protected […] The post ActionAid Liberia Trains 40 CSO Leaders on Carbon Market and Climate Justice Advocacy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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6 d. 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.

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8 d. ago Liberia Validates National Human Security Report Under ECOWAS Framework

Monrovia, Liberia — Stakeholders from government, civil society, security institutions, and international partners gathered in Monrovia on Friday to validate Liberia’s National Protection and Human Security Profile under the ECOWAS Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM).  By Jaheim T. Tumu – jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com  The meeting marked a key milestone in Liberia’s effort to assess and [...] The post Liberia Validates National Human Security Report Under ECOWAS Framework appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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1 week ago EDITORIAL: JFK’s Dialysis Crisis Is a National Emergency, Not Just a Hospital Failure

WHAT BEGAN as a symbol of hope has deteriorated into a corridor of fear for kidney patients in Liberia. The Dialysis Unit at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK), once celebrated as a milestone in the nation’s public healthcare development, is now viewed by its own patients as a “death trap.”  THIS HARROWING term [...] The post EDITORIAL: JFK’s Dialysis Crisis Is a National Emergency, Not Just a Hospital Failure appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Healthand Hygiene Day Celebration

Monrovia, Liberia – May 25, 2025 – In a lead up to this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid Liberia is proud to announce a series of impactful activities in commemoration of this year’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene-2025, celebrated globally under the theme: “Together for a Period-Friendly World.” This year’s theme highlights the collective responsibility to […] The post ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Healthand Hygiene Day Celebration appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day Celebration

Monrovia, Liberia – May 25, 2025 – In a lead up to this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid Liberia is proud to announce a series of impactful activities in commemoration of this year’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene-2025, celebrated globally under the theme: “Together for a Period-Friendly World.” This year’s theme highlights the collective responsibility to […] The post ActionAid Liberia Announces Activities for the 2025 Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day Celebration appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Bong County: Lawmaker proposes University Status for Technical College.

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – May 25, 2025: In a move aimed at advancing higher education in Bong County, Representative Robert Flomo Womba of District #4 has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to elevate the Bong County Technical College (BCTC) to full university status. Speaking to the media … The post Bong County: Lawmaker proposes University Status for Technical College. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture: Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer

MONROVIA – Liberia and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their cultural and creative partnership through a Joint Country Nominations Mixer hosted by the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Monrovia.  By WillieN. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The event showcased a unified celebration of storytelling, talent, and heritage from both nations, [...] The post Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture: Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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