32 h. ago Liberia pledges to fight illegal fishing and ocean crimes at UN Conference

Nice, France – Liberia has vowed to crack down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, while championing global transparency and accountability in its marine governance. The announcement came on Tuesday, June 10, as the Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. addressed a high-profile side event at the Third … The post Liberia pledges to fight illegal fishing and ocean crimes at UN Conference appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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59 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia

Congo Town – In commemoration of World Food Safety Day 2025, the newly minted Food Authority of Liberia (FAL) officially launched operations with a bold pledge from Director-General Precelia Cherue to strengthen food safety systems across the country.  Speaking under the national theme, “Using Science to Promote Safe Food Practices and Healthy Living,” Cherue emphasized [...] The post Liberia Joins the World in Celebrating World Food Safety Day 2025 as Hon. Precelia Cherue Launches the Food Authority of Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Vice President Koung to Unveil New Fisheries Transparency Measures at UN Ocean Conference

Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung is expected to announce a series of new measures aimed at promoting legal and sustainable fishing practices during his participation at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. As head of Liberia’s delegation, Vice President Koung will outline Liberia’s formal commitment to the Global Charter for [...] The post Liberia: Vice President Koung to Unveil New Fisheries Transparency Measures at UN Ocean Conference appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Rep. Gahr Fulfills Campaign Pledge with Donation of 20 Motorcycles to Margibi Riders

Margibi County – Representative Clarence G. Gahr of Margibi County District Five has donated 20 motorcycles to the United Borlolah Parking Motorcyclists (UBPAM), fulfilling a campaign promise made during the 2023 general elections. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The donation was made on Wednesday during a presentation ceremony in Perkins Town, attended by local chiefs, elders, [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Gahr Fulfills Campaign Pledge with Donation of 20 Motorcycles to Margibi Riders appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: U.S. Pledges Support for Liberia’s Border Enforcement Amid Influx of Burkinabè Nationals

Monrovia – The United States Government has pledged renewed support to Liberia’s immigration sector in the wake of a growing influx of undocumented Burkinabè nationals entering the country through its southeastern borders.  By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The pledge was made during a strategic meeting held Tuesday between top officials of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Pledges Support for Liberia’s Border Enforcement Amid Influx of Burkinabè Nationals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Min. Kruah Says Government Is Committed To Freedom Association

The Labour Minister, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah has assured the International Labour Organization (ILO) that the Government of Liberia is committed to adhering to the Freedom Association and the harmonization of the two labour laws, but technical assistance is needed from the ILO in this regard. Minister Kruah said the Government through the Ministry of […] The post Min. Kruah Says Government Is Committed To Freedom Association-As ILO Pledges Technical Support To MOL appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 w. ago Pres. Boakai Donates $50,000, Pledges Vehicles to Strengthen Liberia’s HIV/AIDS Response

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has boosted the fight against HIV/AIDS in Liberia with a donation of fifty thousand United States dollars and a pledge of two pickups to the National AIDS Commission (NAC). By: Emmanuel Weedee-Conway  The support was announced Friday, May 16, during the Commission’s first fundraising dinner held at the Ellen Johnson [...] The post Pres. Boakai Donates $50,000, Pledges Vehicles to Strengthen Liberia’s HIV/AIDS Response appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Kogar Takes Senate Seat, Pledges Fierce Advocacy for Nimba and National Unity

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar has been officially inducted into the Liberian Senate, vowing to be a strong voice for his constituents and to promote national unity above partisan politics. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Kogar was sworn in on Thursday following the submission of his official credentials during the Senate’s regular [...] The post Liberia: Kogar Takes Senate Seat, Pledges Fierce Advocacy for Nimba and National Unity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago EU Pledges €56 Million Budget Support Package to Bolster Liberia’s Economy

By Amos Harris The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Liberia’s economic stability and overall development by pledging a significant direct budget support package of €56 million, equivalent to approximately US$ $62 million. This substantial financial assistance is specifically aimed at strengthening the nation’s financial systems and enhancing its governance structures. The […] The post EU Pledges €56 Million Budget Support Package to Bolster Liberia’s Economy appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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