4 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 LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention

Monrovia, Liberia – June 9, 2025 – The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly and unequivocally condemns the violent attack carried out on its Ganta Mission Station in Nimba County during the early morning hours of Monday. According to credible reports, the assault was led by Morris Neaquoi, William Laywhee, Jerry Kandea, Martin […] The post LAC/UMC Condemns Violent Attack on Ganta Mission Station, Calls forUrgent Security Intervention appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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7 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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15 h. ago NBC Launches Major Compliance Review of Maryland County Concessions 

Pleebo, Maryland County – June 9, 2025 – The National Bureau of Concessions (NBC) has initiated a comprehensive compliance and impact assessment of two significant concessionaires operating in Maryland County: Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) and Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC). Over the weekend, a team of Monitoring and Evaluation compliance officers, led by NBC Director […] The post NBC Launches Major Compliance Review of Maryland County Concessions  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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18 h. ago Liberia Medical and Dental Council Launches Major Crackdown on Fake Doctors

By Amos Harris The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at eradicating unqualified individuals from the nation’s health sector. This decisive action follows alarming revelations, including a prominent case involving a well-known medical figure allegedly falsifying his academic credentials. Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press […] The post Liberia Medical and Dental Council Launches Major Crackdown on Fake Doctors appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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19 h. ago President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma

Gbarma, Gbarpolu County – In demonstration of leadership by example, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today called on all Liberians to unite in uplifting the agriculture sector, as he harvested fish from his fish farm in Gbarma, Gbarpolu County. Speaking during the harvest event, President Boakai emphasized the urgent need for more Liberians to return […] The post President Boakai Urges National Unity to Transform Liberia’s Agriculture Sector During Fish Harvest in Gbarma appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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21 h. ago Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center 

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, June 8, 2025: A Liberian-owned Koufa Consortium, in collaboration with African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), boosts the education sector of Liberia by the launch of the first premier comprehensive preparatory training programs and testing centers for ACCA, CIA, CFE, and IPSAS exams, setting a new benchmark for professional development … The post Koufa Consortium, AMEU launches Liberia’s first Preparatory Testing Center  appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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21 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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21 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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24 h. 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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25 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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25 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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25 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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62 h. ago Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request

Monrovia – Monrovia City Court Judge Ben Barco has granted a medical dispensation to Montserrado County District #5 Representative Prescilla Cooper (Unity Party), following a request by her legal team. However, a similar appeal made on behalf of Representative Abu Kamara (CDC, District #15, Montserrado County) was denied, despite claims that he was suffering from [...] The post Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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67 h. ago CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA

. As Concern Worldwide Strengthens Partnership With CHAP On Fundraising And Development Of Strategic Plans MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), Liberia’s leading proponent of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), has received a significant financial boost from the Lotus Foods Foundation USA. The support is directed toward CHAP’s flagship Farm4Jobs […] The post CHAP’s Farm4Jobs Initiative Receives Major Boost fromLotus Foods Foundation USA appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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69 h. ago Liberia: Opposition Blocs Demand Due Process, Decry “Political Weaponization” in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s major opposition political parties—the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—have issued a joint statement calling on the government to uphold due process and resist the political weaponization of the judiciary in the ongoing investigation into [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Blocs Demand Due Process, Decry “Political Weaponization” in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has officially launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Liberians, irrespective of their economic status. Speaking at […] The post NICOL Launches Pilot Health Insurance Program for Vulnerable Liberians appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens

In a move to expand healthcare access across Liberia, the Government has officially launched the country’s first health insurance policy for vulnerable citizens. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 6, 2025: The policy, a pilot project, was unveiled at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism’s (MICAT) weekly press briefing on Thursday, June 5, 2025. … The post Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa

Timeline 2005: ArcelorMittal signs a 25-year MDA with the Liberian government, setting the stage for iron ore mining operations.  By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com  YEKEPA, Nimba County – President Joseph Boakai, and ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, on Thursday attended the inauguration of ArcelorMittal’s world-class concentrator. The state-of-the-art concentrator—one of the largest iron ore beneficiation plants in [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Joins AML CEO Lakshmi Mittal To Dedicate country’s first $1.8 Billion iron ore concentrator, one of the largest in Africa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has again summoned seven current lawmakers, including former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, to appear for questioning in connection with the December 18, 2024 fire that destroyed major portions of the Capitol Building. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This marks the second time the lawmakers have been identified as “persons [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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