Liberia
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:23:23 GMTPromise Kept
[New Republic] ... as president Weah dedicates 14 military hospital
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:03:53 GMTGuinea Crisis - Women Group Alarms At Insecurity Women, Children Could Face
[LINA] Monrovia -- The West African Network of Young Women Leaders, which goes by the acronym ROAJELF, has expressed concern about the peace and security of women and children amidst Guinea's "concerning" political development, and wants the internat...
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:03:52 GMTVP Taylor Urges UN System to Use U.S.$26 Million On SGBV Awareness in Liberia
[LINA] Monrovia -- In order to cut the increase in rape cases, Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor has urged the UN system in Liberia to use the US$26 million that it has for the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the various com...
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:42 GMTEllen Bags Another Award
[New Dawn] Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is expected to be presented with the Emily Winifred Dickson Award at a virtual ceremony today Wednesday, 8 September 2021 at 2pm (Irish Standard Time) via the RCSI YouTube channel.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:41 GMTSmall Arms Commission Seeks Vigorous Enforcement
[New Dawn] The Liberian national small arms commission (LiNCSA) calls for robust enforcement of law governing the use of small arms by prosecuting people illegally possessing firearms in Liberia.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:38 GMTMFDP Launches DBDP Technical And Training Room
[New Dawn] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) through the Department of Budget has officially launched the Department of Budget & Development Planning Technical and Training room at the Ministry.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:37 GMTUK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce Holds Trade And Investment Dialogue
[New Dawn] The UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce in London is pleased with the outcome of its Round-table on UK-Liberia Trade & Investment Opportunities which was held on Thursday, September 2nd.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:36 GMTU.S. CDC Hails Public Health Workers in Liberia
[New Dawn] The Country Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Liberia, Dr. Rachel T. Idowu says every day, public health workers across Liberia work faithfully to make sure each Liberian can live in a community that has the...
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:34 GMTGOL Urged to Prioritize Early Childhood Education
[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia has been urged to invest in early childhood education to eradicate poverty from society.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:33 GMTWeah Back to the Root
[New Dawn] Hires US lobbyists to rebrand Liberia's image
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:31 GMTCDA Deputy Boss Calls for Integrated Youth Development
[New Dawn] Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), newly inducted Deputy Registrar General for Gender, Youth Participation, and Program Development, Mohammed K. Jalloh has underscored the need for integrated youth development programs in Liberia throug...
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:12:31 GMTAMEU and MCSS Sign MOU
[New Dawn] The African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) and the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help develop and implement professional development programs that will enhance the capacity o...
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:37:31 GMTKOICA, MOH, NPHIL and Stakeholders Conduct Health Service Resilient Project Midterm Review
[WHO-AFRO] Monrovia -- Midway the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-funded project on "Making Health Systems Resilient to Public Health Emergencies with Quality Services and Emergency Preparedness and Response," KOICA, WHO, Ministry of H...
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:03:53 GMTHouse of Representatives Adjourns 4th Session
[LINA] Monrovia -- The Plenary of the House of Representatives has adjourned its 4th Session of the 54th National Legislature.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:03:53 GMTPres.weah Appoints Swaray, Lifts Lis Deputy Commissioner Suspension
[LINA] Monrovia -- The President, Dr. George Manneh Weah, has appointed Solomane M. Swaray as Bong County Assistant Superintendent for Development.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:03:47 GMTPolice 100-Day Deliverables Targets Communities in Bong County...
[LINA] Gbarnga -- Newly-assigned Assistant Police Commissioner for Bong County, Fasu Sheriff, has said the first 100-day deliverables of his duty will focus on community policing to maintain security in the county
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:35:48 GMTPresident Bio Presides Over Signing of MOU Between the University of Sierra Leone and the University of Liberia
[Sierra Leone Government] State House, Freetown, Tuesday 7 September 2021 - His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, as Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, has presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between th...
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:40:09 GMTWeah Unhappy
[New Republic] President George Weah has become uneasy with the news of a military takeover in neighboring Guinea on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:24 GMTLiberia Tightens Border After Guinea Military 'Oust' President Conde
[LINA] Monrovia -- Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) says it has dispatched "well-armed officers" to the frontier with neighboring Republic of Guinea following the apparent deposing by the military of President Alpha Conde on Sunday.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:24 GMTGrand Gedeh Supt. Calls On Land Disputing Parties to Be Calm - Await Resolution
[LINA] Zwedru -- Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Kai G, Farley is urging disputing parties to remain calm as he contacts neutral bodies to resolve the land dispute between them.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:23 GMTPres. Weah Mandates Nat'l Security Forces to Ensure Vigilance Over Neighboring Guinea Crisis
[LINA] Monrovia -- President George Manneh Weah has mandated the National Security Forces of Liberia to increase their vigilance and visibility around the border areas of neighboring Guinea as the security situation there remains fluid.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:23 GMTHealth Minister Urges Women in Cape Mount to Take Covid-19 Vaccine
[LINA] Sinje Town -- The Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, is encouraging more women in Grand Cape Mount Country to come out and take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:22 GMTCourt Dismisses Multiple Charges Against Senate Secretary, 12 Others
[LINA] MONROVIA Sept. 6 (LINA) - The Criminal Court "C" on Monday dismissed the case of economic sabotage, theft of property, forgery and criminal conspiracy against Senate Secretary Nanborlor Sengbeh and twelve others in the US$5.000,000 case withou...
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:19 GMTSen. Saytumah Cautions Mano Oil to Respect Concession Agreement
[LINA] Tubmanburg -- Bomi County Senator Morris Gato Saytumah has cautioned the Mano Oil Company to live by the Concession Agreement it signed with the government.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:24:23 GMT'Hard Work, Determination, Always Pay Off' - Pres. Weah Extols Lone Star Win Over CAR
[LINA] Monrovia -- President George Manneh Weah has congratulated the national football team, the Lone Star, on their 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic in a World Cup Qualifier match.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:05:18 GMTNEC Issues Writs for 4 By-Elections
[New Dawn] The National Elections Commission (NEC) Monday issued five separate Writ of Elections to five of its Elections Magistrates for the conduct of four by-elections on 16 November 2021 in four counties namely; Bong, Bomi, Grand Gedeh, and Nimba...
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:05:16 GMTPPCC Engages Media, CSOs
[New Dawn] The executive director of the Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) Attorney Jarbe Roseline Nagbe Kowo, urges journalists and civil society organizations to report balance and accurate information about the Commission that requir...
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:05:15 GMTVeteran Bureau Applauds Government
[New Dawn] The director general of the national veteran bureau affairs of Liberia Retired Col. Edwin J. Goodridge applauds the Government of Liberia for successfully putting huge number of the bureau on payroll.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:05:12 GMTLERC Fines LEC U.S.10, 000
[New Dawn] The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has levied a US$10,000 (Ten Thousand United States Dollars) fine against the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for failing to comply with Terms and Conditions under the various licen...
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:05:08 GMTPLP to Open Mobile Clinic
[New Dawn] The People's Liberation Party (PLP), new on the Liberian political scene, has unveiled and graduated 50 health workers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to provide healthcare delivery services to less fortunate and vulnerable cit...