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Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:48 GMT
Former Lone Star Goalkeeper Earns First Degree Six Years After Terrible Injury
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Liberian goalkeeper Nathaniel Sherman who was forced to retire from football after injury has earned his first degree after six years in retirement.

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:45 GMT
University Liberia to Offer Fisheries Science Degree Soon
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- If all processes that hinged on offering new college degrees at any higher institution of learning are concluded, the state run University of Liberia will in the next two years introduce Fisheries Science to prepare the ...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:42 GMT
Members of the Liberia National Bar Association Decry Government's Interference With Their Upcoming Elections
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) is gearing up to elect a new corps of officers that would steer the affairs of the Bar for the next three years, however, some members of the law are concerned that election is...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:39 GMT
MRU Ends Diplomatic, Peace, Security and Democracy Conference in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Harbel -- The Mano River Union has ended a two-day Diplomatic, Peace, Security and Democracy Conference on the political situation in the Republic of Guinea at the initiative of H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:35 GMT
LFA Cancels All November 28 League Matches
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Football Association LFA has rescheduled all of its league matches previously scheduled for Sunday November 28 in the first and women's division.

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:33 GMT
International Monetary Fund Approves U.S.$23.64 Million Disbursement for Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] Washington -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The four-year ECF arrangement, with a total access of SDR 155 million (60 percent of quo...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:29 GMT
National Health Worker Union Accuses Ministry of Health of Exclusion From National Health Policy Validation Conference
[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has expressed dismay over what it termed as the decision of the Ministry of Health to exclude it from the National Health Policy validation conference held in Gant...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:27 GMT
Visiting Clergyman Identifies With Kakata Stadium Stampede Victims' Families - Says It Was Sad and Regretful
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Renowned Ivorian Bishop Mohammed Sanogo has expressed regrets over the recent incident which led to the deaths of two minors at the Nancy Doe Sports Stadium in Kakata, outside Monrovia

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:44:26 GMT
Civil Society Organizations Highlights Several Unexplained Line Items in 2022 Nat'l Draft Budget
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A group of Civil Society Organizations represented by "Integrity Watch Liberia (IW-L), Foundation for Community Initiative and the CSO Budget Platform" have expressed concerns over the many "ambiguous" line items in the ...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:39 GMT
Nimba Politics - PYJ a Broken Stick
[New Dawn] Rep. Kouga announces revolution in Nimba ahead of 2023

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:37 GMT
U.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 GMT
Senate 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 GMT
CPP Condemns Duala Incidents
[New Dawn] *Says Government capable of providing security

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:53:31 GMT
Acting 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 GMT
Melvin Sackor Missing in Action
[New Dawn] During major security raid

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:37:45 GMT
Margibi 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 GMT
Recurrent 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 GMT
Institutional 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 GMT
Dr. 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 GMT
Gender 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 GMT
IMF 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 GMT
Government 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 GMT
Finance 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 GMT
Ambulance 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 GMT
Prof. 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 GMT
Six 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 GMT
Lead 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 GMT
Pres. 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 GMT
Foreign 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 GMT
MRU 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.



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