Liberia
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:39 GMTNimba Politics - PYJ a Broken Stick
[New Dawn] Rep. Kouga announces revolution in Nimba ahead of 2023
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:37 GMTU.S. Provides Self-Help Grants to Community Groups
[New Dawn] U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Joel Maybury on Tuesday, 23 November joined seven local organizational leaders in signing Special Self-Help grants. These small grants will help each organization complete ongoing projects that promote co...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:35 GMTSenate Summons LEC and Partners
[New Dawn] The Plenary of the Liberian Senate summons several institutions in the energy sector for a hearing, including the Liberia Electricity Corporation; the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission, and the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Natural Re...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:33 GMTCPP Condemns Duala Incidents
[New Dawn] *Says Government capable of providing security
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:31 GMTActing GC Boss - Illicit Financial Flows Undermine Natural Resources
[New Dawn] The officer in charge at the Governance Commission (GC) Madam Elizabeth W. Dorkin reveals that illicit financial flows networks are factors undermining sound governance of natural resources in the country.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:29 GMTMelvin Sackor Missing in Action
[New Dawn] During major security raid
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:45 GMTMargibi County to Benefit 50 Percent Tax Shares, LRA Assistant Commissioner Discloses
[New Dawn] The Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate Tax Division at the Liberia Revenue Authority, James A. Jaber, has disclosed that the launch of the Local Government Real Property Tax Administration Expansion Pilot Project in Margibi County is s...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:41 GMTRecurrent Expenditure Tops Liberia's 785 Million 2022 Budget
[New Dawn] Despite a month-long delay in the submission of the 2021/2022 draft budget to the National Legislature, the draft budget was officially submitted by the Executive on Thursday, November 18, 2021. In his communication, President Weah said of...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:38 GMTInstitutional Governance Is the Only Hope to Develop Liberia
[New Dawn] The formulation and expected evolution of anything that is intended to last far beyond its simple beginnings must be built upon footings that are supported by a solid base that is far larger and more embedded than that which it supports. N...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:35 GMTDr. Wolokolie - Tax Exemption Is Cardinal for the Collection of Domestic Revenue
[New Dawn] The acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Samora P.Z. Wolokolie says, Tax exemption is cardinal for the collection of domestic revenue.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:31 GMTGender Ministry and Partners Observe 16 - Days of Activism
[New Dawn] The ministry of gender, children, and social protection in collaboration with its local and international partners commemorates 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Liberia.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:26 GMTIMF Disburses U.S.$23.64 Million to Liberia
[New Dawn] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved the immediate disbursement of US$23.64 million to Liberia following the completion of the third review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:23 GMTGovernment of Liberia, Partners Launch WASH Diagnostic Report
[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia through the Liberia National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (WASHC) and the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (W...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:19:01 GMTFinance Minister Samuel Tweah Outlines Issues Affecting Investments in Africa At Choiesul Forum
[FrontPageAfrica] Nice -- Finance Minister Samuel Tweah was among four speakers chosen to open the CHOIESUL FORUM.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:30 GMTAmbulance Kills 1, Injured Several Others
[New Dawn] An ambulance of the Cavalla Rubber Cooperation has killed a commercial motorcyclist instantly in Maryland County, leaving several pedestrians seriously injured in an accident.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:27 GMTProf. Tarpeh - Liberia to Benefit Over U.S.$495 Million
[New Dawn] Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has disclosed that the country would benefit over US$495. 5 million, as a major producer of oxygen through its forest.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:23 GMTSix Liberians Benefit Chevening Scholarship
[New Dawn] Six Liberians are proud scholars from the global Chevening program sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom. The beneficiaries are 2019-2020 cohorts of Liberian Chevening Scholars who completed their studies with distinctions in v...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:21 GMTLead National Reconciliation - Commencement Speaker Tells Ameu Graduates
[New Dawn] The Commencement Speaker for the 21st commencement convocation of the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) in Monrovia Dr. Phillip Z. Ireland has encouraged graduates of the University to lead national reconciliation and remain un...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:16 GMTPres. Weah Appoints New Supt. for Mcss
[New Dawn] President George Manneh Weah has appointed a new Superintendent for the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), replacing Mr. Benjamin Jacobs, who tenure has expired.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:13 GMTForeign Missions Ask GOL to Fulfill Commitments in GBV Fight
[New Dawn] Eight Foreign Missions in Liberia, including the regional bloc ECOWAS, have issued a joint statement in Monrovia, urging the Government of Liberia to fulfill commitments made to scale up a survivor-centered, comprehensive response to gende...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:09 GMTMRU Adopts Major Pact in Monrovia
[New Dawn] A major pact has been adopted at a special Mano River Union Diplomatic, Peace, Security and Democracy Conference held for the first time in Liberia, following a two-day gathering in Margibi County of authorities from the MRU countries.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:21:05 GMTHippo FC Snatch Margibi Referee Super Cup
[New Dawn] Hippo FC has maintained their Championship after defeating Juba Sisters 2-1 in the 2020/2021 Margibi County Referee Super Cup at the Unification City Stadium in Kakata, Margibi County.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:20:59 GMTThree Feared Dead
[New Dawn] Following battle with police
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:21 GMTInfectious Disease Scientist, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan Gets Award for Public Healthcare Innovation
[FrontPageAfrica] Washington, DC -- At an event held in College Park, Maryland over the weekend at the University of Maryland, infectious disease scientist and social activist, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, was awarded the first ever Manevia Leadership Afr...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:19 GMTEPA Executive Director, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh, Outlines Gains At the Cop 26 Conference Held in Glasgow
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Professor Wilson Tarpeh says from conversations during the sideline meeting at the COP 26 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, between the Liberian delegati...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:16 GMTLFA Ends Extraordinary Congress, Admits 7 New Members
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has concluded its extraordinary congress with all three proposals presented by the Executive Committee and placed on the agenda being voted for.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:13 GMTCourt Gives Order for Unity Party Eviction From Headquarters Building
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Ruling Unity Party, has been ordered evicted from it's Congo Town Headquarters by the Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice for failure to settled US$150,000 rental fees.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:11 GMTMonrovia City Mayor Calls On Citizens to Take Ownership of Ensuring a Clean Capital At All Times
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Mayor of the City of Monrovia Jefferson Koijee says despite the frantic efforts being made Citizens' Engagement Board headed by the Director General of the General Service Agency Mary Broh, the full participation of ...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:08 GMTPolice 'Kills' Two Commuters, One 'Zogoe' in Duala Raid
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- At least three persons have been killed when officers of the Police Support Unit (PSU) of the Liberia National Police and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) fired live bullets during a crackdown on suspected arme...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:20:03 GMTLiberian Boxer Freedy Kiwitt Wins Third Fight
[FrontPageAfrica] Liberian -- German boxer "Pretty Boy" Freddy Kiwit has won his third fight for Universal in Hamburg on Saturday November 20,2021 against Colombian Wilber Blanco Martinez.