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Simeon Freeman Craves Self-Sufficiency for Liberia

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Simeon Freeman Craves Self-Sufficiency for Liberia

Updated 13 hrs ago

— Wants Liberians to copy successful examples of neighboring countries

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House, Senate Induct New Members

By Staff Editor
Updated 13 hrs ago

— As Sokan, Twayen Complete Legislature’s Roster

City Police Officer’s Murderer Suspect Appears in Court?

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City Police Officer’s Murderer Suspect Appears in Court?

By Abednego Davis
Updated 8 hrs ago

An 18-year-old suspect named Boakai Sheriff, also known as “Five Dollars Note”, appeared in the Monrovia City Court in connection with the sta…

Boakai Calls for Concrete Steps to Maximize Liberia’s Maritime Sector’s Potential

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Boakai Calls for Concrete Steps to Maximize Liberia’s Maritime Sector’s Potential

By David A. Yates
Updated 14 hrs ago

— Inspires LMTI Cadets

Jury Verdict Acquits Pastor Benjamin of US$100K Theft

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Jury Verdict Acquits Pastor Benjamin of US$100K Theft

By Abednego Davis
Updated 13 hrs ago

In a significant legal development, a jury at Criminal Court 'C' has acquitted defendant Abraham Benjamin of charges related to the alleged th…

CDC Chief Scribe Blasts Dillon over “Hypocrisy”

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CDC Chief Scribe Blasts Dillon over “Hypocrisy”

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Updated 14 hrs ago

Jefferson Tamba Koijee, the Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has launched a scathing criticism against Senator A…

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FAO Lauds MOA New Leadership’s Roadmap for Agric Sector

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CSOs Hail Lawmakers for Increasing Education Budget

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Maryland County New Supt. Cole Inducted

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Sierra Leonean EITI Team Ends Peer Exchange Mission Here

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Rep. Kogar Suffers Media Blackout

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Liberia Urges Constructive Engagement at Ongoing WIPO Confab

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Liberia Urges Constructive Engagement at Ongoing WIPO Confab

Updated May 15, 2024

Garmai Koboi, the Director General of the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), has urged delegates at the ongoing World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge to engage constructively and cooperatively…

Local Voices Liberia, OK FM Renew Fact Checking Agreement

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Local Voices Liberia, OK FM Renew Fact Checking Agreement

May 15, 2024

Local Voices Liberia and Ok FM on May 9 renewed a partnership to promote fact-checking and verification as a means of improving truthfulness in public information.

Registration Opens for the 2024 Monrovia Tech Summit: Empowering Youth Through Innovation

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Registration Opens for the 2024 Monrovia Tech Summit: Empowering Youth Through Innovation

Updated May 15, 2024

The countdown to the 2024 Monrovia Tech Summit (MTS) has officially begun, as registration for the highly anticipated event is now open! Building on the success of its previous editions, the 3rd annual MTS is set to take place on May 28th and 29th, offering a platform for tech enthusiasts, i…

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‘Leh Go Green!’

May 15, 2024

The LEH GO GREEN project in Liberia aims to enhance forest-based revenue and improve livelihoods for forest communities through sustainable practices, conservation activities, and climate change mitigation strategies funded by the European Union.

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Momo Community League Heats Up

Updated 4 hrs ago

The Momo Community League, a U-17 community league sponsored by Lonestar Cell MTN, will continue this weekend, with all 16 teams locking horns across four venues in an attempt to earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

Winners Inc. Fulfills County Meet’s Commitments

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Winners Inc. Fulfills County Meet’s Commitments

May 10, 2024

-Awards L$5M to NCSM Champions, Others

How memorable was the 2023 AFCON for T. Kla Wesley?

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How memorable was the 2023 AFCON for T. Kla Wesley?

Updated May 16, 2024

“Coming back here was very, very emotional. I would have loved to have my dad around to see me return to Ivory Coast to cover Africa’s biggest football competition; unfortunately, he is no longer with us.”

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MTN, LFA Launch “Momo Community League”

Updated May 5, 2024

Lonestar Cell MTN, a telecommunications provider that is committed to the advancement of the youthful population of Liberia, continues to provide additional platforms for young people to realize their dreams.

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FAO Lauds MOA New Leadership’s Roadmap for Agric Sector

8 hrs ago

The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Country Representative to Liberia, Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, has commended the Ministry of Agriculture's new leadership for spearheading the agricultural sector's developmental strategies, which are poised to shape Liberia's agrarian landscape for…

Employees of NaFAA Distance Themselves From Purported Workers Association Threats

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Employees of NaFAA Distance Themselves From Purported Workers Association Threats

May 13, 2024

Bushrod Island Monrovia, Liberia-The Employees from the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) have distanced themselves from a recent petition emulating from a purported Workers Association Leadership giving President Nyuma Joseph Boakai /government an ultimatum based on their…

MOA Clarifies Issue on Ban of Unprocessed Rubber Export

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MOA Clarifies Issue on Ban of Unprocessed Rubber Export

May 13, 2024

Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah

Agriculture Ministry Receives Additional US$3.4M in National Budget

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Agriculture Ministry Receives Additional US$3.4M in National Budget

May 13, 2024

The Liberian Legislature has allocated an additional US$ 3.4 million in the 2024 National budget for the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance productivity in the country’s agricultural sector.

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Registration Opens for the 2024 Monrovia Tech Summit: Empowering Youth Through Innovation

Updated May 15, 2024

UBA Africa CEO Advocates for Secure Funding, Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure Development in Africa

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UBA Africa CEO Advocates for Secure Funding, Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure Development in Africa

May 14, 2024

In a bid to address the critical need for infrastructure development across the continent, the Executive Director and CEO, UBA Africa, Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, has emphasized the importance of securing funding and forging strategic partnerships.

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Ganta Attracts More Foreign Business Despite “Economic hardship”

May 13, 2024

Amidst complaints of economic hardship facing the entire globe, including Liberia, more foreign business owners are said to be storming Ganta in pursuit of the marketplace.

Labor Ministry Averts Protest Action at Mano Palm Oil Plantation Company

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Labor Ministry Averts Protest Action at Mano Palm Oil Plantation Company

May 13, 2024

The Ministry of Liberia has averted a major protest action by aggrieved workers of the Mano Palm Oil Plantation Company in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties.

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A.S.A.P. Africa Launches the Mano River Music Conference in Monrovia to Help Musicians Grow Their Career in Music

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A.S.A.P. Africa Launches the Mano River Music Conference in Monrovia to Help Musicians Grow Their Career in Music

May 14, 2024

ASAP Africa, Inc. a leading live production company dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and development across Africa, proudly announces the inaugural Mano River Music Conference, set to take place in Monrovia, Liberia 17-18 May 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex.

Journey Home Film Festival Returns for its 3rd Edition

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Journey Home Film Festival Returns for its 3rd Edition

Updated May 14, 2024

… Celebrating Liberian and Diaspora stories

Barbadian Descendants in Liberia Commemorate Founders Day

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Barbadian Descendants in Liberia Commemorate Founders Day

Updated May 14, 2024

— As Former President Sirleaf, Amb. Witherspoon, others, were in Barbados to unveil plaque in honor of 346 Bajans who emigrated to Liberia

Activist Couple Recalls Attack for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, SGBV

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Activist Couple Recalls Attack for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, SGBV

May 12, 2024

Paynesville — An activist couple living in the suburbs of Paynesville has been alarmed over repeated threats on their lives due to their open acceptance of people from the LGBTQ+ community in Liberia.

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Our Railway is a ‘National Asset’ that cannot be limited to one company — says President Boakai

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Our Railway is a ‘National Asset’ that cannot be limited to one company — says President Boakai

May 16, 2024

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has unequivocally, in a very public manner on the world stage stated his Government’s position on the use of the railway between Yekepa and the Buchanan Port, and all other railways for that matter. At the recently ended annual US-Africa Business Summit he…

Human Capital Investment: An Engine to Sustainable Development in Liberia

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Human Capital Investment: An Engine to Sustainable Development in Liberia

Updated May 16, 2024

Human Development Index (HDI) is one of the indicators by which a country is measured in terms of development. It constitutes the amount of resources invested in health and education. Statistics show that a total of 1% (39,268) of the population of Liberia enrolled in higher education in ele…

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Reform The Infrastructure, Reform The Roads - Ending Liberia's Road Traffic Chaos

Updated May 5, 2024

A late December road traffic accident near Totota, in which a oil tanker overturned and exploded, has seen over 40 lives lost. This tragic event, is unfortunately, not a one-off event, and has, according to BNN Breaking, exposed the road safety crisis at the heart of Liberia’s transportation…

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Beyond The Resolution

Updated Apr 23, 2024

--- Standing up Liberia's War Crimes Court

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