Police IG Coleman flanked by new spokesperson Clark Liberia’s Police Chief, Col. Gregory Coleman, has warned that the LNP remains committed to upholding professional standards. Monrovia, July 12, 2024: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has dismissed one of its officers, Ismeal Talawally, for allegedly discharging his firearm, leading to the death of a 15-year-old boy. The LNP completed its investigation and …
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Rights defender wants Amb. Conteh’s appointment withdrawn
A local rights activist picks bones with Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Interim Head of the University of Liberia, calling President Boakai to withdraw his appointment. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –A Liberian human rights defender Titus B. Pakalah is calling on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., to withdraw the appointment of Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh for …
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The Liberia Peacebuilding Office warns that unless the government engages in massive public education about establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court, the process could face serious resistance from citizens in rural communities. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024—The newly appointed Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, Mr. Sheikh Kamara, predicts a potential disruption of the …
Read More »LDEA confiscates drugs worth US$4k
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency detachment in River Gee County, southeast Liberia, seizes narcotics valued at US$4,000. By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County River Gee, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –A Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) detachment in River Gee County confiscated substances valued at more than Four Thousand (US$4,000) United States Dollars. The LDEA detachment also arrests 35-year-old Suspect Daniel …
Read More »Boakai launches US$117m GF grant Cycle-7
President Boakai promises to invest more in strengthening Liberia’s supply chain management system as he launches Global Fund Grant Cycle-7 here, totaling US$117m By Ethel A. Tweh Monrovia, Liberia, July 12, 2024 –President Joseph N. Boakai launches the US$117 million Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 here, promising to invest in strengthening the country’s supply chain management system. The program, which …
Read More »Letter to God: Lord, you see why our village looking leh this!
Dear Father: Hmm, no wonder our village looking leh this. Wen ley rogue is from yor house, he na rogue. Bor wen him come from yor friend house, then him rogue. Wen da yor own do it, then it correct. Bor wen da yor friend own do it then it na correct. My son who own na do some again? …
Read More »Commentary: Western Cluster Fiasco – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
By: Togba-Nah Tipoteh An individual or an entity is a fiasco when such a person or entity does anything foolish, non-serious, or non-credible. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Front Page Africa (FPA) Newspaper published an article on page four, calling the Western Cluster operations in Liberia a Fiasco. FPA is correct. The Western Cluster operation in Liberia is a …
Read More »Boakai’s late cameo – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
The Boakai administration has faced weeks of criticism for allegedly violating public procurement procedures and showing no regard for the Legislature in allegedly entering agreements that could have large financial implications. Monrovia, July 12, 2024: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has told legislators that the government has made no financial commitment to acquire 285 earth-moving equipment, commonly referred to here as yellow …
Read More »NOCAL & LPRA to mobilize Frontier Exploration opportunities
The National Oil Company of Liberia and Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will co-sponsor the Technical Presentation and Networking Cocktail at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy Conference. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 11, 2024/ — As frontier exploration continues to drive upstream investment in Africa, Liberia offers extensive offshore territory to interested investors and established exploration and production …
Read More »Gov’t Launches Ambitious Agriculture Plan
The ambitious move is to boost agriculture in the country and make Liberia self-sufficient in food production. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 11, 2024-President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has launched a six-year National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) under the theme “Liberian Feed Yourself Agenda.” The USD 718M plan promised to reinvigorate the agricultural sector and enhance self-sufficiency in food production across …
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