5 h. ago Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation

Monrovia – A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday severely disrupted operations at the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), temporarily halting activities at the agency and affecting nearby institutions. The blaze originated in the generator room shared by LMHRA, the Liberia National Lottery, and the Pharmacy Board. The incident also impacted [...] The post Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago “Strength in Safety”: ArcelorMittal Mining Global CEO Silva Champions Culture Beyond Compliance

By: Wremongar B Joe II Yekepa, Liberia – Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, has returned to Liberia with a strong message focused on health, safety, and the future of Liberia’s workforce. The Brazilian mining executive, known across the global mining industry for his strategic leadership and technical expertise, visited ArcelorMittal … The post “Strength in Safety”: ArcelorMittal Mining Global CEO Silva Champions Culture Beyond Compliance appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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28 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs

Yekepa, Liberia – Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, has returned to Liberia with a strong message focused on health, safety, and the future of Liberia’s workforce. By: Wremongar B Joe II, contributing writer The Brazilian mining executive, known across the global mining industry for his strategic leadership and technical expertise, visited [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Kleber Silva Returns to Liberia, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety of Liberian Employs appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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52 h. ago Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties

PLEEBO, Maryland – The Board of Tax Appeals (BoTA) has ended a series of regional taxpayer education workshops in Maryland and River Gee counties, aimed at raising awareness on taxpayers’ rights and the tax appeal process. By Peter P Toe Jr, contributing writer The workshops were held on April 23 in Pleebo City, Maryland County, and [...] The post Liberia: BoTA Conducts Tax Education Workshops in Maryland and River Gee Counties appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future

Monrovia – A team from the Economic Office of the US Embassy, led by the Sr. Economic Officer Mr. Jonathan Hilton, accompanied by representatives of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), and the Minster of Commerce & Industry today embarked on an awareness tour of the Monrovia FreeZone and the Monrovia Industrial Park. These [...] The post Liberia: U.S. Embassy Officials, LSEZA, MOCI Tour Potential SEZs: Examining Liberia’s Industrial Future appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector

Buchanan —In a decisive move for Liberia’s energy sector, the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has launched a three-day Strategic Retreat to build a robust, sustainable, thriving energy future. By Wroinbee Elton Tiah, contributing writer Convened in the strategic heart of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, this retreat represents a pivotal step for the nation’s [...] The post Liberia Boldly Charts Energy Future as NOCAL Launches 2025 Strategic Retreat for a Resilient Sector appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations

Monrovia – The President of Lofa County University, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, is at the center of serious corruption allegations involving ghost employees, questionable hiring practices, and a controversial book sale scheme that critics say exploits struggling students. By Willie N. Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Documents obtained by FrontPageAfrica, along with a formal complaint filed with the Liberia Anti-Corruption [...] The post Liberia: Whistleblower Accuses LCU President of Ghost Workers, Illegal Payments, and Book Scheme—President Denies Allegations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day

Monrovia – The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will host a high-level national policy conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as part of activities leading up to the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. By Francis G. Boayue The conference, themed “The [...] The post Liberia to Host National IP Policy Conference Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – Amidst a flurry of serious allegations of financial misconduct, the Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), Mr. James Momoh, has vehemently defended his integrity and the work of his administration. In a forceful address at a high-profile press conference held on Wednesday at the MCSS headquarters […] The post MCSS Superintendent James Momoh Denounces Corruption Allegations as Baseless and Politically Motivated appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco

Monrovia – While allegations of corruption have placed suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director-General Emma Metieh Glassco at the center of a high-profile investigation, documents reviewed by FrontPageAfrica, along with strict World Bank procedures, suggest a system governed by tight financial controls and minimal opportunities for fraud. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafrciaonline.com   [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago LiMA boss graces ‘Sea Admiral Monrovia’ commissioning in South Korea

Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), joined maritime industry leaders in Busan, South Korea, to commemorate the naming of Sea Admiral Monrovia— the latest tanker commissioned by the Greece-based J. Laliotis Maritime Group. The ceremony, held at the K Shipbuilding Yard, marked the official christening of the 49,650-deadweight-ton (DWT) … The post LiMA boss graces ‘Sea Admiral Monrovia’ commissioning in South Korea appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti

Washington DC – At the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum held in Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2025, Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned address that underscored the critical role of elected and public officials in the fight against corruption. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti-Corruption Fight at Global Forum appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Corruption Clouds Maryland LDEA Commander in Controversial Gold Seizure; INCHR Demands Immediate Investigation

HARPER, Maryland County – A cloud of corruption looms over the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in Maryland County following allegations that its local commander, Sgt. Moses Birr, mishandled confiscated gold during a recent drug raid in Barrobo District. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer The controversy stems from a March 22, 2025 operation, [...] The post Liberia: Corruption Clouds Maryland LDEA Commander in Controversial Gold Seizure; INCHR Demands Immediate Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: LiMA Commissioner Graces Grand Christening of ‘Sea Admiral Monrovia’ Vessel in South Korea

Busan, South Korea – Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), joined maritime industry leaders in Busan, South Korea, to commemorate the naming of Sea Admiral Monrovia— the latest tanker commissioned by the Greece-based J. Laliotis Maritime Group. The ceremony, held at the K Shipbuilding Yard, marked the official christening [...] The post Liberia: LiMA Commissioner Graces Grand Christening of ‘Sea Admiral Monrovia’ Vessel in South Korea appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Champions Multilateralism and Sustainable Development at UNESCO

By Amos Harris Liberia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and the crucial role of education, science, and culture in building a better future. The nation’s pledge was delivered during the 221st Session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, held in Paris. Speaking on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, Minister of […] The post Liberia Champions Multilateralism and Sustainable Development at UNESCO appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia reaffirms commitment at UNESCO’s 221st Executive Board Session

By Lewis. S. Teh Paris, France, April 9, 2025 – Liberia’s Education Minister says the country remains firmly committed to multilateralism, sustainable development, and the transformative power of education, science, and culture. Speaking Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the ongoing 221st Session in Paris, where Liberia sits at UNESCO Executive Board, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, … The post Liberia reaffirms commitment at UNESCO’s 221st Executive Board Session appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism and Development at UNESCO’s 221st Executive Board Session

PARIS, France –– Liberia’s Education Minister says the country remains firmly committed to multilateralism, sustainable development, and the transformative power of education, science, and culture. Speaking at the 221st Session in Paris, where Liberia sits at UNESCO Executive Board, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, Minister of Education, delivered a strong message on behalf of the government [...] The post Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism and Development at UNESCO’s 221st Executive Board Session appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago In Defense of Nigerian Democracy and the Role of Women: A Call for Peaceful Engagement

By Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe Recent international coverage surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has cast Nigeria in a negative light—portraying our political space as hostile, regressive, and oppressive toward women. While every democratic society must acknowledge and address concerns of injustice or impropriety, it is equally essential that we avoid […] The post In Defense of Nigerian Democracy and the Role of Women: A Call for Peaceful Engagement appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Nearly 50 Liberia Revenue Authority Employees Under Probe for Alleged Insurance Fraud

Monrovia – A major corruption scandal has rocked the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), with nearly 50 employees under investigation for alleged involvement in an insurance fraud scheme.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com According to sources close to the matter, employees of the LRA are suspected of submitting fraudulent hospital receipts to claim reimbursements, [...] The post Liberia: Nearly 50 Liberia Revenue Authority Employees Under Probe for Alleged Insurance Fraud appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Confident Insurance Brokers, ACTIVA Sign Strategic Partnership

Confident Insurance Brokers Inc. and Activa International Insurance (Liberia) Limited have officially signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)–a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing service delivery and exploring new opportunities within the insurance industry. Speaking at a brief signing ceremony over the weekend, Austin W. Gahr, ACTIVA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), emphasized that the [...] The post Liberia: Confident Insurance Brokers, ACTIVA Sign Strategic Partnership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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