Liberia
Fri, 21 May 2021 06:52:20 GMTSIFAX to Partner Liberia On Port Development
[This Day] The management of SIFAX Group, has assured the Liberian government of its readiness to partner with the country in order to explore opportunities in its maritime and logistics sector.
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:09:26 GMTPYJ Powerless
[New Republic] ... says Sen. Dillion
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:09:24 GMTCalm Returns in G/Gedeh
[New Republic] The joint security has restored calm to the southeastern city of Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, following disturbances earlier in the day which led to the burning of a police station and the reported looting of businesses.
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:09:20 GMTLRA Appreciates Employees for Outstanding Performances
[New Republic] Forty-four employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority have been certificated after they completed training in different areas of human capacity development.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:07 GMTWarlord's Senate Appointment a Slap in the Face of War Victims
[FrontPageAfrica] THE LIBERIAN SENATE dealt a major slap in the face of victims of Liberia's brutal and bloody civil war this week with the appointment of Senator Prince Y. Johnson as head of the Senate Committee on Defense and Intelligence.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:04 GMTU.S. Govt Hosts the 2021 GOL-USAID Portfolio Review
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The U.S. Government hosted the 2021 Government of Liberia-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) portfolio review, which brought together representatives from 12 Liberian ministries and 12 associated ...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:02 GMTRep. Massaquoi Accuses Government of Playing Lip Service in the Fight Against Corruption
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Representative Clarence Massaquoi (UP, Lofa County) has accused the ruling CDC government of playing lip services in the fight against corruption.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:07:00 GMTGAC Audit Report Reveals How U.S.$71K Was Spent for Madagascar Covid-19 Herb
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- When the controversial COVID Organic herbal oil arrived in a small box on a charter flight last May, President George Weah who himself along with a host of government officials, were present to receive the package, told ...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:58 GMTGroundbreaking War Crimes Trial Ends Hearings in West Africa - Witness Inconsistencies Hurt Defense Case
[FrontPageAfrica] Freetown -- After nearly three months the West African portion of the groundbreaking war crimes trial of Gibril Massaquoi by a Finnish court has come to an end. The four judge panel, prosecution and defense lawyers wrapped up their ...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:56 GMTLiberian Registry Reaches 200 Million Gross Ton Milestone - Continues to Ascend As World's Leading Open Registry
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian Registry has attained a historic milestone, reaching a fleet size of 200 million gross tons. This achievement further confirms the position of Liberia as the second-largest, and fastest-growing, ship registr...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:53 GMTVoluntary Covid-19 Vaccination At Aml Yields Positive Results - Nearly 1,700 Vaccinated
[FrontPageAfrica] BUCHANAN ΜΆ Nearly 1,700 workers and associates of ArcelorMittal Liberia have been voluntarily vaccinated through a collaborative effort between the AML and the Ministry of Health of Liberia.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:51 GMTChris Weah Becomes Stages FC New President
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia football Association Second division club Stages FC has appointed Canada-based Liberian entrepreneur and former player, Chris Geeply Weah as president of the club.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:49 GMTWhere Is My Covid Test Result - An Open Letter to NPHIL
[FrontPageAfrica] DEAR NPHIL,
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:45 GMTWonderkid Divine Teah Wants Loan Deal Extended At By FC
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Young Liberian midfielder, Divine Teah says he wants his loan deal to be extended at Barrack Young Controller when the season ends.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:43 GMTPro-War & Economic Crimes Court Groups Petition Legislature
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Pro war and economic crimes court groups including the 'Campaigners for Justice - Citizens of Liberia' and the 'Global Justice Forum' on Tuesday presented two petitions to the Legislature calling for the repealing of som...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:40 GMTHistory Poses No Trouble Where There's No Solution
[FrontPageAfrica] The CPP is a quadripartite political collaboration and not merger and it comprises of the former Ruling Unity Party (UP) of an astute Statesman Amb Joseph Nyumah Boakai with strong hold in Lofa County, The Alternative National Congr...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:38 GMTU.S. Embassy Puts Liberian Senate On Notice but Will the Upper House Reconsider Its Decision On Prince Johnson's Leadership?
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The United States Embassy in Monrovia has questioned the seriousness of the Liberian Senate following the election of former warlord Prince Y. Johnson as the chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Secur...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:36 GMTLiberia Returnee Network Pleads to Govt and Aid Organizations to Support the Return of Liberians Living in Refugee's Camps
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Emmanuel T. Marshall, the Executive Director for the Liberia Returnee Network is calling on the international community and the Liberian government and other philanthropic organizations to sponsor Liberians who are still...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:36 GMTFormer IRS Official and APMA Program Team Leader, David Farhat Jr., Joins Top Global Accountant Firm
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The son of former Liberia Finance Minister and former official of Internal Revenue Service (IRS), David Farhat Jr., has become the first Liberian to join a top Global accounting firm based in Washington D.C., "Skadeens" ...
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:30 GMTIREDD Wants Government Take Prompt Action to Resolve Nimba County Land Dispute
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Matthias M. Yeanay, the Executive Director for the Institute for Research and Democratic Development (IREDD) is calling on the government to place a high emphasis on the land dispute in Nimba County that has caused chaos...
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:43:07 GMTNo Report, No Extension!
[New Republic] The Ministry of Mines and Energy has mandated the YBMC Exploration Tenement to resubmit all report in accordance with the mineral regulations if it might be awarded another extensional time to operate.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:43:05 GMTU.S., Liberian Governments On 2021 Portfolio Review
[New Republic] The U.S. Government hosted the 2021 Government of Liberia-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) portfolio review, which brought together representatives from 12 Liberian ministries and 12 associated Liberian organi...
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:43:04 GMTYOUNETPO, Partners Break Ground for Construction of Modern Toilet
[New Republic] Jerusalem Brighter Learning Primary School was a scene of jubilation when ground was broken for the construction of a modern toilet for school going kids at the institution.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:43:02 GMTSen. Johnson Chairs Security Committee ... but U.S. Condemns
[New Republic] Members of the Liberian Senate have elected few of its members to serve on committees.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:43:01 GMTMin. Tweah Responsible for Government Lawyers Strike Actions
[New Republic] The Minister of Finance and Development Planning has been blamed for the ongoing strike action by State lawyers across the country.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:42:59 GMTMICAT Decries Indecent Broadcast On Liberian Radios
[New Republic] The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) is dismayed over the increasing level of indecent broadcast, including vulgar and sexually explicit language, on the airwaves of the country by a number of radio station...
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:42:59 GMTJournalists Want a Better Media Environment
[New Republic] Calls are being made for the government of Liberia to ensure that the media in the country remain alive to serve the purpose for which they exist.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:42:56 GMTYekeh Again?
[New Republic] The house of Representatives on Tuesday this week suspended Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Y. Kolubah for 16 meeting days (Two months) without salary, allowances and benefits. The decision was taken by the plenar...
Thu, 20 May 2021 08:41:18 GMTLiberia Diplomatic Community, Private Sector Unite to Promote Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake
[New Dawn] In an effort to alleviate public fears and promote the COVID-19 vaccine uptake, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the British Embassy and private sector influencers on 17th May 2021 conducted a questions and answer panel discuss...
Thu, 20 May 2021 08:41:18 GMTRep. Kolubah Gets 16-Day Suspension
[New Dawn] Montserrado County electoral district #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah has been suspended by his colleagues in the House of Representatives for ranting insults against President George Weah. The House took the decision after a report by...