36 h. ago Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Political commentator David Flomo has called on Bong County’s legislative delegation to respect the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives and to return to session under his leadership. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released over the weekend, Flomo, a native of Bong [...] The post Liberia: Bong Lawmakers Urged to Return to Session Under Speaker Koffa Following Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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66 h. ago Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand

A non-governmental organization has set sight on providing safe drinking water in rural Liberia by constructing 30 hand pumps in Sala District. By Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 28, 2025: The Africa Heartwood project has commenced it construction of 30 (thirty) hand pumps in several towns and villages in Electoral District #6, Bong County, … The post Africa Heartwood Project brings Clean Water to Bong with 30 new hand-pumps. appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Rep Kolleh Threatens Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices Over Ruling In House Impasse

Monrovia – Tensions between the Liberian Legislature and the Judiciary reached a boiling point Wednesday after Bong County District #2 Representative James Kolleh issued a stern warning to members of the Supreme Court bench, threatening possible impeachment proceedings. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Rep. Kolleh’s remarks came in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in [...] The post Liberia: Rep Kolleh Threatens Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices Over Ruling In House Impasse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Election Materials Truck Breaks Down En Route to Nimba ahead of Tuesday’s By

Bong County – A truck transporting election materials for the upcoming Nimba County by-election broke down earlier Friday evening on Kpakor Hill in Bong County, leaving the team stranded along the highway. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com According to Truth FM, the six-tyre truck, accompanied by a police escort, was reportedly carrying critical voting materials, including ballot papers, ahead [...] The post Liberia: Election Materials Truck Breaks Down En Route to Nimba ahead of Tuesday’s By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: BCTC President Outlines Vision to Modernize Rural Education Hub

Gbarnga – Dr. Alfredson W. Taikerweyah Sr., the newly appointed President of Bong County Technical College (BCTC), has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the institution into one of Liberia’s leading rural academic centers. By Franklin Doloquee | franklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com Less than six months into his administration, visible improvements are already underway on the BCTC campus. Speaking at a [...] The post Liberia: BCTC President Outlines Vision to Modernize Rural Education Hub appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga- Bong County -Captain Jerry Kerkulah Kollie has launched his first political attack on Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye, accusing him of fueling division among the county’s leadership. Speaking during a radio appearance on a local radio station in Gbarnga, Kollie criticized Senator Moye for what he described as “self-styled … The post Captain Jerry Kollie accuses Sen. Moye of tearing Bong apart appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Bong County Superintendent Hawa Norris Abandons Renovated Compound

Gbarnga – Bong County Superintendent Hawa Norris has been absent from the newly renovated Superintendent Compound in Gbarnga for nearly three months, sparking concerns among local residents. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com An investigation conducted by FrontPageAfrica confirmed that Superintendent Norris has not occupied the facility since its renovation. The decision to vacate the compound has [...] The post Liberia: Bong County Superintendent Hawa Norris Abandons Renovated Compound appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Controversial Nude Video of Bong County Technical College Official Triggers Campus Protest Plans

GBARNGA, Bong County – Students of the Bong County Technical College (BCTC) are calling for the resignation of the institution’s Vice President for Administration, James Saybay, following the circulation of an alleged nude video on social media. By Selma Lomax/ selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The explicit video, widely shared in online chatrooms across Bong County, appears to show Saybay masturbating [...] The post Liberia: Controversial Nude Video of Bong County Technical College Official Triggers Campus Protest Plans appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post

Gbarnga — Supporters of Orando K. Zarwolo are calling on President Joseph Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and Bong County Senator Prince Moye to appoint the longtime Unity Party member to a position in government. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Zarwolo, who contested the 2023 legislative elections in Bong County District Three under the Unity Party ticket, [...] The post Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: From Watchdog to Rubberstamp? Bong Council Chair Fenlah Criticized for Reportedly Aligning with County Administration

Gbarnga – Aaron Sackie Fenlah, chairman of the Bong County Council and civil society representative, is facing a barrage of criticism for a series of missteps, alleged questionable financial practices, and perceived alignment with the county administration that critics say has undermined the Council’s independence and the county’s development priorities. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Since assuming [...] The post Liberia: From Watchdog to Rubberstamp? Bong Council Chair Fenlah Criticized for Reportedly Aligning with County Administration appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Prince Moye accused of interfering in Bong County Council operations

As citizens across Bong County continue to advocate for meaningful development initiatives, several residents have voiced concerns over alleged political interference by Senator Prince Moye in the operations of the Bong County Council. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County, April 10, 2025: Several radio callers have accused Senator Moye of exerting undue pressure on … The post Prince Moye accused of interfering in Bong County Council operations appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Future Farmers Liberia to sign MoU with Agricultural Institutions

In a bold move to strengthen agricultural education and professional development, Future Farmers Liberia has announced plans to enter a strategic partnership with agricultural colleges and universities across Bong, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. By: Edwin N Khakie Bong County, April 7, 2025: The organization is currently finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable … The post Future Farmers Liberia to sign MoU with Agricultural Institutions appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Moye Accuses Former VP Taylor of Neglecting Bong County During Her 27 Years of Service

GBARNGA — Bong County Senator Prince Moye has responded to recent allegations made by former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, accusing her of failing to bring meaningful development to her home county and misusing her position for personal gain. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Addressing journalists in Gbarnga Saturday, Senator Moye responded to Taylor’s previous criticisms of [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Moye Accuses Former VP Taylor of Neglecting Bong County During Her 27 Years of Service appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Surviving Trauma and Seeking Hope: A Family’s Struggle for a New Beginning in Bong

ZOTA DISTRICT, Bong County- In the dim evening light, Gorpu Yarkpawolo (not her real name) sits barefooted outside her neighbor’s home, surrounded by her three young sons. Tears roll down her face as she recounts the unimaginable ordeal that shattered her family’s life. By: Nukanah Kollie/ kollienukanah94@gmail.com , contributing writer Her voice trembles as she [...] The post Liberia: Surviving Trauma and Seeking Hope: A Family’s Struggle for a New Beginning in Bong appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senator Moye Partners with Doctors Without Borders to Provide Free Medical and Surgical Care in Bong County

BONG COUNTY – Senator Prince Kermue Moye, Chairman of the Bong County Legislative Caucus, has teamed up with the Liberia Physicians and Surgeons Without Borders and their Spanish counterparts to provide free medical and surgical care to citizens in Bong County. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The initiative, which will offer medical screenings and surgeries, is [...] The post Liberia: Senator Moye Partners with Doctors Without Borders to Provide Free Medical and Surgical Care in Bong County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Children Forced Out of School and into Labor as Poverty Tightens Grip on Rural Liberia

SALALA, Bong County- The midday sun beats down here as 10-year-old Nulee runs from one vehicle to another with plastic sachets of cold-water urging passengers to buy. “Cold water, cold water here! Make your chest cold!” he calls out in a high-pitched voice. By Joseph Titus Yekeryan with New Narratives His childhood, once filled with [...] The post Liberia: Children Forced Out of School and into Labor as Poverty Tightens Grip on Rural Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Sister Cities International Hosts Leadership and Development Conference for African Mayors in Bong County

Gbarnga – Sister Cities International (SCI), in partnership with the Liberia Mayors Council, has concluded a three-day African Mayors Leadership and Development Conference in Gbarnga, Bong County. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The conference, held from March 29 to March 31, aimed to enhance the leadership skills of Mayors in Liberia by fostering networking opportunities, sharing best [...] The post Liberia: Sister Cities International Hosts Leadership and Development Conference for African Mayors in Bong County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Lutheran Church Honors Senator Moye for Church Construction Support

GBARNGA – Senator Prince Moye  received an honor from Lutheran Church Bishop G. Victor Padmore on Sunday, March 30, recognizing his contributions to the construction of the new St. Mark’s Lutheran Church edifice in Gbarnga. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bishop Padmore stated that the Bong County senator’s support was essential in constructing what will be the [...] The post Liberia: Lutheran Church Honors Senator Moye for Church Construction Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month C.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate

By Edwin N Khakie As the Liberian government continues its efforts to strengthen the country’s fragile healthcare system, serious allegations have emerged from Bong County, accusing the management of C.B. Dunbar Comprehensive Hospital—the only government-run health facility in Gbarnga—of destroying medical drugs. According to an independent investigation conducted by this platform, some top hospital officials … The post C.B. Dunbar Hospital’s alleged drug destruction sparks heated debate appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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