June 27, 2023
Liberia: 18 Organizations Receive Nearly U.S.$1.5 Million to Advocate for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors
The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) will on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distribute more than $1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens' ability to… Read more »
Liberia: 'Bogus Expulsion' - Resolution Condemns NPP Chairman Biney's Expulsion
A resolution signed by 1,021 partisans of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the recent decision by a segment of the party loyal to Vice President Jewel… Read more »
Liberia: Former Agriculture Minister Florence Chenoweth Dies At 78
Former Agriculture Minister Florence Alletta Chenoweth, the first female Minister of Agriculture in Liberia and Africa, has passed away at the age of 78. Minister Chenoweth, who… Read more »
Liberia: Criminal Court 'C' Orders Two Chinese Nationals Not to Leave Liberia
Two Chinese nationals, Mr. Lu Li and Miss Li Li, residing in the city of Monrovia, Liberia, have been issued a Writ of Ne Exeat Republica in a case involving theft of property and… Read more »
Liberia: UP Vice Standard Bearer Denies Being Denied U.S. Visa
Senator Jeremiah Kpan-Koung (MDR-Nimba County) has vehemently denied rumors suggesting that he was recently denied a US Visa by the United States Embassy near Monrovia, referring… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Promises to Waive His Salary When He Becomes President
Alexander B. Cummings, the Standard Bearer, has promised to donate his entire salary when he becomes President on October 10, 2023. Read more »
Liberia: Preach Without Fear or Favor - Rev. Dr. Reeves Challenges Newly Ordained Baptist Pastor
Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves Jr., President of the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention (LBMEC), has thrown out a challenge to the newly ordained and inducted Pastor… Read more »
Liberia: Min. Tarr Rallies Extensive Donor Support to Tackle SGBV, Women Empowerment
Serving as one of the panelists at a high-level panel discussion at the 'Summit for A New Global Financing Pact' held in Paris, France, Mrs. Williametta E. Saydee-Tarr said,… Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Boakai Describes Liberia As a 'Narco State' Under Weah Govt
Drug abuse and illicit trafficking continue to remain a menace in Liberia, with the government failing to win a recent legal proceeding that saw a US$100 million case of cocaine… Read more »
Liberia: Deposit of Ratified Hong Convention Brings Critical Maritime Environmental Safety Instrument Into Force
Liberia has taken a major leap towards ensuring that the environment is protected in the operations of the global ship recycling industry by depositing the country's ratified Hong… Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Clarence Moniba Selects Grace Kpaan as Running Mate
Dr. Clarence Moniba, a prominent figure in Liberian politics, is set to announce former Montserrado County Superintendent, Grace Kpaan, as his running mate. Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Yarpuyah Yarkpawolo Accepts Petition to Contest Margibi Senatorial Seat
Mr. Joseph Yarpuyah Yarkpawolo has accepted petition from residents of Margibi County Districts One and Two to contest the Margibi County senatorial post that will be up for grasp… Read more »
Africa: Monie Captan Rallies Support for Capacity Building to Boost Effective Service Delivery in Africa's Energy Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Monie R. Captan, has emphasized the need to strengthen capacity of energy stakeholders for successful… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Kowo Calls for Integration of TVET in Liberia's High Schools Curricula
Cllr. Jargbe Roseline Nagbe-Kowo, former Executive Director of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC), has proposed the integration of Technical and Vocational… Read more »
Liberia: Zogos Demonstrate Against Chief Justice for Demolishing Vocational and Rehabilitation Center
Sundaygar Town in Marshall Margibi County witnessed a protest by a group of disadvantaged youth commonly referred to as 'zogos' from the New Life Recovery Rehabilitation Center,… Read more »
Liberia: Illegal Mining, Limited Logistics Threaten Conservation At Sapo National Park
Sapo National Park, Liberia's largest protected area, is one of the most biologically rich and endangered terrestrial eco regions in the world. It is home to many rare and… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Liberia: Foreign Minister Kemayah Promises Govt's Cooperation, Collaboration and Coordination At EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue
The Government of Liberia and the European Union successfully concluded the 11th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue on Thursday. The dialogue addressed various issues… Read more »
Liberia: Fortress Praise International Donates Books, Raises Funds for Scholarship Students
Fortress Praise International, a charity group, donated assorted books and reference materials Friday, June 16, 2023, to the Christ Foundation School on 12th Street in Monrovia,… Read more »
Liberia: Barnersville Estate Sports Pitch Comes Alive
The Barnersville Estate Sports pitch will come alive this Sunday, June 25th, when Prince Opoku Walker leads the celebration of the United Soccer Ambassadors (USA) Veterans' third… Read more »
Liberia: Valedictorian Lemrite F. Vah Inspires Peers to Embrace Education and Conquer Ignorance
In an inspiring address to her fellow students, Lemrite F. Vah, a young Liberian valedictorian from Remedy Movement Academy, emphasized the importance of intellectual growth in… Read more »
Liberia: All Set for Miss Earth Liberia Grand Final On June 24
Miss Earth Liberia beauty pageant, one of the most significant environmental events, is set to take place tomorrow. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian-Born Norwegian Left-Back Making Name
The 16 year old who left Liberia at the age of three along with his mother has been developing as a footballer in the Scandinavian nation of Norway for the last 13 years and his… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Trains 90 Real Property Tax Agents in Grand Bassa
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) on Thursday (June 22) commenced the training of at least 90 tax agents in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, as part of activities to expand the… Read more »
Liberia: Church Aid Sets up School Awareness Clubs On Fisheries and Aquaculture
The relief and development organization of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church International has begun the establishment of school awareness clubs to promote the fisheries and… Read more »
Liberia: Low Immunization Rates During COVID-19 Rebound in 2022
At the Duport Health Facility, located in Paynesville City, Montserrado County, in April 2023, Esther Kerkula waited patiently in a small reception area with her young baby girl.… Read more »