44 m. ago Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations

Assistant Minister Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh Monrovia, Liberia; June 12, 2025 – Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs for Urban Affairs, A. Mike Khailelu B. Jabateh says recent allegations levied against Senator Zoe Pennue of Grand Gedeh County by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe are unfortunate and deeply concerning. Minister Jabateh says the allegation must not be … The post Minister Jabateh urges Liberians to rise above baseless accusations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 h. ago Invitation for Bid(IFB) Contract Identification No.: IFB No: NIC/NCB/002/25

IFB for 60 KVA Silence Generator.Download Download full PDF The post Invitation for Bid(IFB) Contract Identification No.: IFB No: NIC/NCB/002/25 appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 h. ago LERC approves new electricity tariff for customers in Gbarpolu County

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved a new electricity tariff of US$0.45 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for customers served by ENERGICITY in Gbarpolu County. The approved tariff takes effect on June 16, 2025, and will remain in place through June 15, 2028. As part of the new tariff structure, monthly fixed charges have also … The post LERC approves new electricity tariff for customers in Gbarpolu County appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 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.

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6 h. ago Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit

Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility has thrown a full weight behind transparency and accountability and has challenged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to muster the courage to order the audit of the Legislature, which he said is at the peak of corruption. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In an open letter to President Boakai, [...] The post Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: CENTAL Report: 83% of Liberians Say Corruption Remains High Despite 7% Drop — Police, Health Workers Most Corrupt  

Monrovia, Liberia – Despite a marginal decline in public perception, corruption in Liberia remains deeply entrenched, particularly in public institutions such as the police and health sectors. According to the 2024 State of Corruption Report (SCORE) released by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), 83% of Liberians still believe corruption is high—down [...] The post Liberia: CENTAL Report: 83% of Liberians Say Corruption Remains High Despite 7% Drop — Police, Health Workers Most Corrupt   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia City Court is set to rule in the coming weeks on a motion to dismiss the arson case involving former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four sitting lawmakers. By: Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com The case stems from the December 18, 2024 fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building, [...] The post Liberia: Koffa Dismisses Arson Case, Blasts Prosecutors’ Evidence as ‘Hodgepodge of Recordings’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: 8 In 10 Liberians Urge Protection for Women and Girls from Discrimination and Harassment

MONROVIA — A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that a significant majority of Liberians believe the police and courts should intensify efforts to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment.  By Edwin Genoway edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The survey, conducted in 2024 by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG), involved 1,200 adult Liberians and highlights persistent gender disparities in [...] The post Liberia: 8 In 10 Liberians Urge Protection for Women and Girls from Discrimination and Harassment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 h. ago Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal

MONROVIA – Prominent Nimba County activist Armstrong Gobac Selekpoh has strongly criticized Senator Nya Twayen’s recent comments about ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), calling them “dishonest and deceitful.”  Senator Twayen had accused AML of failing to honor its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with Liberia during a news conference on Tuesday. Selekpoh contends that Senator Twayen, who has [...] The post Liberia: Prominent Nimba Activist Armstrong Selekpoh Slams Senator Twayen’s Criticism of ArcelorMittal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda

Liberia is a country of firsts – and contrasts.  Founded in 1847, Liberia is Africa’s first republic.  The country elected Africa’s first female president and boasts two Nobel laureates among its 5.6 million strong population. Liberia’s abundant forests are the lungs of West Africa, representing a global biodiversity hotspot.  Richly endowed with natural resources – including [...] The post Another First for Liberia: Showcasing the new WBG Engagement Approach and Jobs Agenda appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue

Monrovia – The family of the late Liberian President Samuel K. Doe has strongly distanced itself from recent accusations made by Madam Veronica Mamie Doe against Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue. Appearing on the Spoon Talk show late Tuesday night, Veronica Doe — the biological daughter of the slain President — accused Senator Pennue of [...] The post Liberia: Late President Doe Family Distances Itself from Mamie Doe’s Accusation Against Senator Pennue appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 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.

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8 h. ago Liberia: New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools

WASHINGTON – The World Bank Board has approved financing for the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project, which includes a $60 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The project is designed to improve foundational learning and access in public primary schools, [...] The post Liberia: New Financing to Improve Foundational Learning and Reach 350,000 Students in Liberia’s Public Primary Schools appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago UBA Dashes Cash to Liberians; Climax of Cultural Celebration

In recognition of the African Best Dressed Social Media Campaign, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia has awarded three Liberians as first, second and third winners respectively. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The Africa Best Dress Social Media Campaign was one of key activities that marked this year’s observance of Africa Day, as UBA-Liberia proudly joined [...] The post UBA Dashes Cash to Liberians; Climax of Cultural Celebration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center

Monrovia – As part of its ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, AME University demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community care with a heartfelt visit to the Liberia-Japanese Maternity Center at JFK Hospital. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway During the visit, the university distributed essential maternal and newborn health materials to mothers who had recently given birth. AME University [...] The post Liberia: AMEU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Intervention at JFK Maternity Center appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 h. ago Liberia: Group of 77 Decries Discrimination, Receives Humanitarian Aid from Unification Movement of Liberia

Monrovia – Members of the Group of 77 Disabled Center have expressed deep frustration over what they describe as systemic neglect and long-standing discrimination within Liberian society. By Sylvester Tamba, contributing writer Speaking on behalf of the organization, Mr. Joseph W. Jimmy said that persons with disabilities continue to face widespread marginalization, particularly in employment and [...] The post Liberia: Group of 77 Decries Discrimination, Receives Humanitarian Aid from Unification Movement of Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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12 h. ago Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement

Representatives of Nimba affected communities have rebuffed Sen. Nyan Twayen for what they described as unfortunate comments he made recently regarding the Arcelor Mittal Liberia Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Capitol Hill, June 11, 2025: Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Capitol Hill, the affected communities, through … The post Nimba affected communities slam Sen. Twayen over AML agreement appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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14 h. ago President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity!

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. is calling on all Liberians to embrace the profound significance of Liberia’s election to the United Nations Security Council, describing it as both a great honor and a weighty responsibility. “Liberia is back on the global stage, and Liberia is ready!” the President declared, as he opened […] The post President Boakai Says Liberia’s Seat on the UN Security Council is a Global Responsibility and National Opportunity! appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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18 h. ago CRC Workers Union Pleads for Urgent Action on “Dehumanizing” Housing Conditions 

By Christian Appleton Cavalla, Liberia – June 11, 2025 – The President of the Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC) Workers Union, Mr. Paul W. Dweh, has issued an impassioned appeal to the company’s management, urging immediate intervention to address what he describes as the “deteriorating and dehumanizing” state of employee housing facilities. In an exclusive interview […] The post CRC Workers Union Pleads for Urgent Action on “Dehumanizing” Housing Conditions  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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18 h. ago The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric

By Cornelius Robert U-Sayee Over the past decade, Liberia has been undergoing a quiet but deeply disturbing crisis— the constant erosion of trust across nearly every layer of society. From families to public institutions, from religious spaces to local markets, dishonesty has increasingly become normalized, creating ripple effects that threaten the nation’s social and economic […] The post The Lingering Wave of Dishonesty Undermining Liberia’s Social Fabric appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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