June 30
Liberia: Mining - Bea Mountain Distributes Food to Elderly People
New Republic
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation through its Community Relations Department (CRD) has completed the distribution of food items and cash as part of support to elders within the three… Read more »
Liberia: Lerc Commissioners Visit Key Facilities of LEC and Transco-Clsg
New Dawn
Two recently appointed Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) members, Atty. Kla-Edward Toomey, II, and Amara M. Kamara, on June 28, toured… Read more »
West Africa: Training of Women Leaders On Education for the Culture of Peace By Ecowas
New Dawn
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a pivotal training for Women Leaders from June 27th to 29th, 2024, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja,… Read more »
June 28
Liberia: Finance Minister Under Fire
New Republic
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning is in trouble with the House of Representatives as he faces potential incarceration over contempt charge. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Supreme Court Ready to Hear Appeal in Former Chief Justice Scott, Relatives' Murder Case
FrontPageAfrica
The Supreme Court of Liberia has announced its readiness to commence hearing an appeal filed before it by former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and members of her household who… Read more »
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Under Contempt Charge
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Finance Minister Boima Kamara's attempt to appease the House of Representatives has only exacerbated his troubles. On Thursday, the House voted unanimously to hold… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai, Chargé d'Affaires Rodriguez Reaffirm Liberia, United States Historic Relations At U.S. 248th Independence Celebration
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai and United States Chargé d'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez reaffirmed the historic relations between Liberia and the United States, emphasizing… Read more »
Liberia: Police Arrest Eight People in Connection With Thursday's Incident in Weala
Liberian Observer
Police in Margibi County has arrested several persons in connection with yesterday arson and looting on the offices of Salala Rubber Corporation in Weala Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Business News - Arcelormittal Strengthens Ties and Reaffirms Commitment to Community Development
New Republic
Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono is urging the people of Nimba County to peruse dialogue in their disagreements with ArcelorMittal in bid to attract more investment to the vote rich… Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioners File Petition for Writ of Prohibition Against Chairperson Dempster Brown for Withholding Salaries
FrontPageAfrica
A significant legal dispute has erupted within the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) as the majority of its commissioners have filed a petition for a writ of… Read more »
Liberia: Asset Recovery Team, Gracious Ride to Face-Off in Legal Argument Before Supreme Court
FrontPageAfrica
The Asset Recovery Team and the Management of Gracious Ride Inc., are expected to go through a legal argument before the Supreme Court on July 4. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Fines Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange U.S.$300k Each for 'Regulatory Violations'
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to both Lonestar MTN and Orange Liberia, compelling each to pay a fine of $300,000. Read more »
Liberia: Protesters Set Plantation Manager's Home, Vehicle Ablaze At Salala Rubber Corporation
FrontPageAfrica
Scores of workers, predominantly tappers, of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Thursday staged a violent protest over the reported failure of management to mark them (employers… Read more »
Liberia: 68-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Ganta
New Dawn
-After doing business with a commercial sex woWhat was intended to be a pleasure moment turned fatal for a 68-year-old commercial sex customer, who was found dead after allegedly… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Fines Lonestar and Orange GSM Companies $300k Each for Data Violations
New Dawn
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has taken decisive action against the two major GSM companies here, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange, levying fines of US$300,000 each. Read more »
Liberia: GOL Signs Deal to Formulate Arrest Agenda
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia signed an agreement with local firms here to formulate its development roadmap, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Pressured to Provide Financial Details Over Controversial Buses
New Dawn
Questions surrounding the financial commitments and operational sustainability plans for the fleet of buses by the government continue to linger as the arrangement remains unclear. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Risks Imprisonment or Fine
New Dawn
The House of Representatives recently called a contempt hearing against Mr. Kamara for his alleged failure to appear and provide financial updates on the government's consolidated… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Youth and Sports Releases 2024/2025 National County Meet Draw
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has released the draw for the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet, which was held on Thursday, June 27,2024 at the Ministry of Youth and… Read more »
Liberia: Stage Media Gets IFCN Grant Alongside 38 Other Organizations
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's first fact-checking media outlet, The Stage Media-Liberia is among 38 international fact-checking platforms to receive the "International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)"… Read more »
Liberia: Uncertainty Hangs Over Liberia Women's Amputee Team World Cup Participation
FrontPageAfrica
FrontPageAfrica has learned that the Liberia Female Amputee National Team's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to financial constraints. Read more »
June 27
Liberia: 'Christians Enjoy Preferential Treatment,' U.S. Report Says
Liberian Observer
The U.S. Department of State report on religious freedom sheds light on religious biases against Muslims, others. Read more »
Liberia: Winning-Way Deaf School Faces Financial Crisis
New Republic
The Winning-Way School for the Deaf, a leading institution enabling hearing-impaired students to thrive academically, is in dire need of financial support to sustain its… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Commits $45 M to Liberia's Renewable Energy
New Republic
The World Bank Group Tuesday, June 25, 2024, announced the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia People's Democratic Party Withdraws Coalition for Democratic
FrontPageAfrica
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has faced another setback as the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), one of its constituent political parties, has withdrawn following… Read more »