The amount would boost the country’s ambitious agriculture plan, which is budgeted at over US718M over the next six years. August 9, 2024, Monrovia—The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has signed a US$10 million grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB).  The grant is part of additional financing to the Global Agriculture and …

Dozens of community residents from the steel giant ArcelorMittal operational areas in three countries have protested here, demanding social corporate benefits, including health, roads, education, and compensation for the destruction of their homes and farmlands.     By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Nimba, Liberia, August 9, 2024 -The three most affected counties from ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operation under the banner Aggrieved Communities have expressed …

The Justice-in-Chambers ruling in the suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Tarlue’s prohibition motion is the latest legal action against President Boakai, who is barely eight months into his regime. Monrovia, August 9: – Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba on Friday, August 9, granted embattled Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue’s request for a …

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The House’s judiciary committee is reviewing a bill from the executive branch that aims to legislate a comprehensive legal framework for the transfer of power of the Presidency of Liberia. By Bridgett Milton Monrovia, August 7, 2024-The judiciary committee of the House of Representatives has begun to review a Presidential Transition Bill, seeking to ensure a smooth transition of power …

Transitional chiefs and elders from across Liberia are expected to vote today to elect new leadership. By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Ganta, Nimba County, August 8, 2024—The NEW DAWN has reliably gathered that Chief Arthur W. Dowah of Bong County is set to replace outgoing Chief Zanzan Karwor. Chiefs and traditional leaders will go to the polls today, Thursday, August …

Ambassador Mark Toner, the new United States Ambassador to Liberia began his official duty here on Wednesday following the presentation of his Letters of Credence to President Boakai. Amb. Toner is no stranger to Liberia having serve as a Peace Corp volunteer here. Monrovia, August 7, 2024: –New United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner on Wednesday, August 7, presented …

Ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has reserved comments on prevailing issues in the country, saying it is not what is said but how, when, and where it is said. By Lincoln G. Peters On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf downplayed trending issues in the country during a book launch, saying sometimes, it’s not what you say but …

President Boakai immediately executes his first dismissal here, firing the deputy minister of education.     Executive Mansion, Monrovia, August 8, 2024—President Joseph Boakai has dismissed Mr. James Armah Massaquoi, the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education, immediately for administrative reasons. At the same time, President Boakai has appointed Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa is to replace Mr. Massaquoi as …

The current atmosphere in Liberia is seemingly tense and uncertain, with charges and counter-charges from both the government and the former administration. It is characterized by threats of protest and violence. This needs to stop immediately, or else we could reverse the current gains and return this country to its dark past. Liberians, particularly the government, should be well aware …