88 m. ago President Boakai Commissions Ambassador Bob Sheriff as Liberia’s Envoy to the Republic of Sierra Leone

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has officially commissioned Mr. Bob Sheriff as Liberia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Sierra Leone. The ceremony took place at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. In his remarks, President Boakai emphasized the strategic importance of Liberia’s longstanding […] The post President Boakai Commissions Ambassador Bob Sheriff as Liberia’s Envoy to the Republic of Sierra Leone appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

1 hour ago Senegal and Africa Food Systems Forum Launch 2025 Summit Preparations with

Youth-Focused Legacy Programme Dakar, Senegal – May 9, 2025 – Senegal today marked a significant step towards agricultural transformation with the launch of its groundbreaking Community Agricultural Cooperative (CAC) program. This initiative, the first flagship legacy program of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2025, was unveiled during the official Forum launch event held […] The post Senegal and Africa Food Systems Forum Launch 2025 Summit Preparations with appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 h. ago EPA Issues Strong Warning to Illegal Miners in Grand Kru County

By: Christian Appleton Barclayville, Grand Kru County – May 9, 2025 – Grand Kru TV News – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo, has delivered a stern warning to unlicensed mining operators in Grand Kru County, particularly those employing dragline excavators. This announcement comes […] The post EPA Issues Strong Warning to Illegal Miners in Grand Kru County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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5 h. ago Liberia: “You Won’t Be Tourists – Barbados President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason Welcomes Liberians to Her Country

Monrovia – Barbados President, Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has announced a visa-free policy for all Liberians wishing to travel to Barbados, extending a heartfelt invitation during a state luncheon hosted by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the Monrovia City Hall. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Responding to a toast by President Boakai, President [...] The post Liberia: “You Won’t Be Tourists – Barbados President Dame Sandra Prunella Mason Welcomes Liberians to Her Country appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

5 h. ago Agriculture Minister, CDA, and Lawmaker Accused of Sabotaging Key Farmers’ Cooperative in Bong County

Bong County, Liberia – A burgeoning scandal threatens to derail President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ambitious agricultural revitalization plans, as allegations surface accusing Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), and Representative Foday E. Fahnbulleh of orchestrating chaos within the Fuamah District Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, a vital agricultural group comprising over 900 […] The post Agriculture Minister, CDA, and Lawmaker Accused of Sabotaging Key Farmers’ Cooperative in Bong County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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15 h. ago World Bank and Liberia Celebrate Groundbreaking of Key Aquaculture Hatchery in Bomi County

KLAY, BOMI COUNTY, LIBERIA – May 9, 2025 – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, today marked a significant step towards bolstering its aquaculture sector with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Klay Hatchery in Bomi County. The initiative, a key component of the World Bank-supported Liberia Sustainable Fisheries Management Project, promises […] The post World Bank and Liberia Celebrate Groundbreaking of Key Aquaculture Hatchery in Bomi County appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Culture

15 h. ago LIBERIAN COMMUNITY STRENGTHENS TIES WITH AMBASSADOR CONTEH AT DC MEETING

Washington D.C., May 9, 2025. – On Wednesday, May 6, 2025, a significant meeting between Prince George’s County Councilwoman Wala Blegay, leaders of the Liberian Community Association (LCA) of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, and Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh took place at the Washington, D.C. Mission. The discussions highlighted mutual support […] The post LIBERIAN COMMUNITY STRENGTHENS TIES WITH AMBASSADOR CONTEH AT DC MEETING appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

26 h. ago Cardinal Prevost, a dark horse, as the first American and Peruvian Pope

By Paul Ejime If it were a secular contest judged by political correctness, or otherwise, and going by his public disagreement with his compatriot, President Donald Trump, especially over immigration, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost could have been dismissed as an outsider in the 2025 papal succession race. Not that religion is devoid of politics, after […] The post Cardinal Prevost, a dark horse, as the first American and Peruvian Pope appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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26 h. ago Remote Maryland County Communities Celebrate New Health Post, Boosting Healthcare Access

Gbololu, Maryland County – A significant milestone for rural healthcare unfolded in Southeastern Liberia as the communities of Gbololu and Gbewien, nestled within the remote Pleebo Sodoken District, proudly handed over a newly constructed health post to the Maryland County Health Team (CHT) on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This vital health facility, born from the […] The post Remote Maryland County Communities Celebrate New Health Post, Boosting Healthcare Access appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

29 h. ago Liberia: Government Scraps IMCC’s ArcelorMittal Deal for Yekepa

Monrovia – The Liberian government has reversed a recent decision by the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) reaffirming ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) role as operator of the Yekepa–Buchanan railway, following mounting pressure from rival mining company, Ivanhoe Liberia, formerly HPX. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com This dramatic U-turn comes less than two weeks after the IMCC reaffirmed [...] The post Liberia: Government Scraps IMCC’s ArcelorMittal Deal for Yekepa-Buchanan Corridor Amid Fierce Push from Rival appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Catholic Church in Liberia Celebrates Election of New Pontiff Leo XIV

Monrovia – In a historic moment reverberating from the Vatican to the streets of Monrovia, the Catholic Church in Liberia has joined millions around the globe in extending prayerful wishes to newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—the first American to ascend to the papacy. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The announcement of Pope [...] The post Catholic Church in Liberia Celebrates Election of New Pontiff Leo XIV appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Politics

29 h. ago Liberia: Barbados’ President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia

ROBERTSFIELD, Margibi County – Barbados’ President, Madam Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has arrived in Liberia, becoming the first Barbadian head of state to visit the West African nation.She was received at the Roberts International Airport by Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, along with several senior government officials. In keeping with tradition, President Mason [...] The post Liberia: Barbados’ President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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30 h. ago Liberia: How VP Koung’s Hospital Sheltered a Medical Impostor

Monrovia – For years, Dr. Peter Matthew George lived what appeared to be the dream of any medical professional in Liberia. He led the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA) as its president and held the prominent position of Chief Medical Officer at the Esther and Jereline Koung Medical Center, a private hospital founded by [...] The post Liberia: How VP Koung’s Hospital Sheltered a Medical Impostor appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Science

30 h. ago Liberia: CSNL Commends Mano Manufacturing Company for Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery – Recognizes Asaad Fadel’s Contributions to National Economic Development’

Monrovia – The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), a leading pro-democracy institution, has lauded Mano Manufacturing Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Asaad Fadel, for spearheading the development of Liberia’s first-ever palm oil refinery. The facility, once completed, will process locally produced crude palm oil into RBD olein (cooking oil) and other high-quality [...] The post Liberia: CSNL Commends Mano Manufacturing Company for Liberia’s First Palm Oil Refinery – Recognizes Asaad Fadel’s Contributions to National Economic Development’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

31 h. ago Liberia: LAA, LSEZ Launch Special Economic Zones to Transform Airport Lands into Business and Industrial Hubs

MARGIBI COUNTY – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Special Economic Zones (LSEZ) Authority have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish the country’s first Airport Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) at Roberts International Airport, marking a key step in efforts to attract investment and spur economic development. By Christopher Walker  The agreement was [...] The post Liberia: LAA, LSEZ Launch Special Economic Zones to Transform Airport Lands into Business and Industrial Hubs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Economics

31 h. ago Editorial: A Scandal That Cuts Deep: The Fake Doctor, the Hospital, and the Shadow Over VP Koung

THURSDAY’S EXPOSURE of Dr. Peter Matthew George — a man who rose to the presidency of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association on the back of fake academic credentials — is not merely an individual scandal.  IT IS A national embarrassment.  AND MORE troublingly, it reveals systemic failures that threaten public trust, especially when such [...] The post Editorial: A Scandal That Cuts Deep: The Fake Doctor, the Hospital, and the Shadow Over VP Koung appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

Science

36 h. ago LRA Boss Urges Citizens: Tax Payment is a Patriotic Investment

Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025 – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has strongly encouraged all Liberian citizens and residents to prioritize the payment of their taxes, emphasizing that it is not merely a financial matter but a crucial act of patriotism and investment in the nation’s future. Speaking at […] The post LRA Boss Urges Citizens: Tax Payment is a Patriotic Investment appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Economics

36 h. ago LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials

Monrovia, Liberia – May 8, 2025 —The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has taken decisive action by revoking Mr. Peter Matthew George’s medical license, the President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA), following the discovery of illegitimate credentials.   An in-depth credential audit conducted by the LMDC committee revealed inconsistencies and ultimately […] The post LMDC Revokes License of Medical Association President Over Fake Credentials appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Politics

37 h. ago Liberia Land Authority Cracks Down On Illegal Wetland Sales in Montserrado, it’s Environs.

By Amos Harris Paynesville, Montserrado County – May 8, 2025 – The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has significantly escalated its efforts to combat the illegal sale and occupation of vital wetland areas within Montserrado County and its environs. This decisive action, spearheaded by LLA Chairman Samuel Kpakio, aims to safeguard crucial ecosystems, mitigate escalating environmental […] The post Liberia Land Authority Cracks Down On Illegal Wetland Sales in Montserrado, it’s Environs. appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

Events

37 h. ago EPA Warns of Overflow Threat from Lake Shepherd, Highlights Broad Environmental Concerns in Southeastern Liberia  

By Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County – May 8, 2025 – During a significant visit to Maryland County on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo, issued a stark warning regarding the increasing environmental dangers posed by Lake Shepherd. Speaking to journalists […] The post EPA Warns of Overflow Threat from Lake Shepherd, Highlights Broad Environmental Concerns in Southeastern Liberia   appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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