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Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:07:37 GMT
Traditional Practitioners Leave FGM for Farming in Liberia
[Spotlight Initiative] One in two girls and women in Liberia has undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), a harmful practice that involves the removal or injury of external female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Often performed without a gi...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:59:33 GMT
President Weah Makes Changes in Government
[New Republic] Liberian president George Weah on Monday made changes in government affecting various key government agencies. An Executive Mansion statement said.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:59:32 GMT
'President Weah Went On Political Jamboree in Lofa'
[New Republic] Former Deputy presidential Press Secretary during the administration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Abel Plackie has described the recent Lofa County tour by President George Weah as political jamboree.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:59:29 GMT
CPJ Executive Director Step Down End of 2021
[New Republic] The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) today announced that Executive Director Joel Simon has informed the board of directors that he will step down by the end of the year after almost a quarter century at the organization, includi...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:43:55 GMT
'Feces Floating All Over Our Rooms'
[New Republic] Each year rainy season, persons with disability at the Group of 77 are often at the disadvantage point as they are visited by rushing dirty water.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:43:51 GMT
Cyrile Allen Blast Weah
[New Republic] The Chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic party-NPP, Chief Cyril Allen has expressed his total outrage at the Congress for Democratic Change government for not doing enough to take care of its citizens, but at the same time expre...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:43:49 GMT
Inter-Ministerial Rail Conference Ends in Monrovia
[New Republic] A three day joint International Ministerial conference between Liberia and neighboring Guinea has ended in Monrovia with the signing of a joint communiqué.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:11:07 GMT
President Weah Makes Appointments in Government
[Govt of Liberia] Monrovia, Liberia - The President of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah on Monday, June 14, 2021, made additional appointments in Government.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:06:32 GMT
Weah Decries Child Labor
[New Republic] Liberian President, George Weah has decried the act of child labor across the world.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:06:26 GMT
LEC Disconnects NEC for U.S.$84,000 Debts
[New Republic] The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has terminated the supply of electricity to the National Elections Commission, (NEC) Friday 11 June 2021.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:59 GMT
Rep. Tarponweh Submits Bill Seeking to Amend Decent Work Act of 2015
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Representative Tibelrosa Summoh Tarponweh (District #1, Margibi County) has presented a bill before the Plenary of the House of Representatives seeking to amend parts of the Decent Work Act of 2015.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:55 GMT
Deputy Speaker's Agriculture Coordinator Announces Support to Farmers
[FrontPageAfrica] Barclayville -- Newly appointed Grand Kru District 2 Agriculture Coordinator in the Office of Deputy Speaker on Friday announced support to farmers through the establishment of the farm of Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:47 GMT
Women of One Word Enlightens Over 100 Kids in Duport Road Community On the Effect of Rape
[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- As part of efforts to reduce rape cases in the country especially among kids, the Women of One Word (WOW), an organization seeking gender equity, has held its third anti-rape awareness campaign with over 100 kids in t...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:25 GMT
Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation - An Entity Engulfed in Allegations of Corruption
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah on his appearance on SKY FM's 50-50 show a few months back described the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) as the government's "problem child", and so it is...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:25 GMT
Cummings Model Science and Technology School Hosts 'Maiden' Science Fair
[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- It was an exciting moment for parents, students and the administration of the Alexander B. Cummings Model Science and Technology School (ABCMSTS) on Friday as the school successfully launched its inaugural annual Scie...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:23 GMT
LISGIS Claims to Have Transferred U.S.$1 Million to Conduct Population Census but Source At UNFPA Says Only US.$700k Was Received
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) has told the Liberian Senate that it has passed on the US$1 million received from the government for the conduct of the nationwide census to the U...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:21 GMT
Liberian Returnees From Refugee Camps in Guinea Expressed Dismay Over Lack of Support From Government
[FrontPageAfrica] Zota District -- Liberian returnees from refugee camps in neighboring Guinea have told FrontPageAfrica that since their return in 2011, they have been neglected by the government of Liberia through the Repatriation Rehabilitation an...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:18 GMT
Rescue Women Liberia Championing Changes in Women, Girls' Rights Laws
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A local NGO Rescue Women Liberia, is seeking legislative amendment and repeal of some existing laws on the rights of women and girls.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:15 GMT
Associate Justice Yussif Kaba Wants Legislature Confers Administrative Power On Land Authority to Hear and Determine Land Dispute Cases
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Associate Justice Yussif D. Kaba is calling on the 54th Legislature to confer administrative power on the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) to hear and determine land disputes void of fraud and other issues subject to judicia...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:12 GMT
VP Howard-Taylor Pays Courtesy Call On Malawian President
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia Jewel Howard-Taylor has ended a five-working day visit in Lilongwe, Malawi from June 9th to 14th, 2021.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:10 GMT
World Bank Group President David Malpass Welcomes G7 Covid-19 Support to Developing Countries
[FrontPageAfrica] Washington -- World Bank Group President David Malpass has lauded the G7 leaders' Statement on COVID-19 response and vaccinations for developing countries.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:41:06 GMT
Tubman University Observes 8th Graduation Convocation in Harper
[FrontPageAfrica] Harper -- The William V.S. Tubman University has observed its 8th Graduation Convocation Saturday, June 12, 2021, and graduated 236 students with Bachelor degrees in several disciplines.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:38 GMT
Audit Them!
[New Dawn] -Weah orders

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:36 GMT
VP Taylor Holds Discussions With Malawi's Investment Body
[New Dawn] Liberia's Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has held discussions with Press Trust of Malawi, a Public body responsible to attract investors to Malawi.At the heart of the discussion was the need to collaborate with the Liberian Government ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:33 GMT
War Crimes Court Will Lead to Lasting Peace
[New Dawn] -Justice Forum CEO JFL boss Maxson S. Kpakio

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:31 GMT
Rail Road Corridor Provides Window of Opportunity
[New Dawn] -Mines & Energy Minister Murray

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:30 GMT
Tampering With Justice Undermines Peace
[New Dawn] Some officials of the judiciary, including the Liberia National Police that is under the Ministry of Justice last week confirmed the release of murder suspect Sampson F. Pennue on bail in Grand Gedeh County in a crime that is non-bailable ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:26 GMT
Oxfam Awards U.S.$25,000 to 3 Local Groups
[New Dawn] As part of Oxfam - Liberia's effort to address the challenge of sustainability facing local organizations here, it has awarded US$25,000 to three local groups aimed at supporting programs generated by each of these winning groups. Announci...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:25 GMT
Ellen Hails Biden's 500 Million Covid Vaccines Global Gesture
[New Dawn] -Says its right spirit but questions supply issue

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:20 GMT
LEC Cuts Off Power At NEC
[New Dawn] -for indebtedness



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