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Bong County: Rep. Cole raises alarm over illegal mining

By Edwin N. Khakie, Gbarnga, May 8, 2025 โ€” Bong County District #3 Representative J. Marvin Cole has raised fresh concerns over illegal mining activities in Jackson Village, Gbarmue Community, calling on national authorities to take immediate action. In a formal complaint submitted to Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye on March 28, 2025, Rep. Cole warned that unauthorized mining …

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India defends operation Sindoor – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

India has launched a measured and targeted military operation in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. The assault, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, marks the deadliest terror incident on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. On May 7, 2025, the Government of …

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LEAD Project donates to Liberiaโ€™s Ombudsman Office

By: Kruah Thompson The Liberia Local Empowerment for Accountability and Development (LEAD) Project has donated items valued at approximately USD$ 70,000 to the Office of the Ombudsman. Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025: The donation which includes two vehicles, two laptop computers, and a range of office furniture and equipment, was formally presented during a ceremony held on Thursday May 8th, …

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Sex scandal chokes Nathan E. Gibson Schoolย 

Authorities of Nathan E. Gibson High School in Monrovia says media reports that a teacher of the school raped a female student to death is โ€œmisleading and exaggerated.โ€ By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025 โ€“ The Administration of Nathan E. Gibson High School has responded to serious allegations surrounding the death of one of its students, Musu …

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Liberia signs deal to build airport city

A new deal has been reached to transform Liberiaโ€™s International Airport into a modern airport city. Margibi County, Liberia, May 9, 2025-The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), in partnership with the Liberia Special Economic Zones (LSEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish the countryโ€™s first Airport Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) at Roberts International Airport (RIA), marking a major …

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4 children died in Matadiโ€™s fire

Residents of New Matadi Community in Monrovia are reeling from the death of four kids from a fire outbreak early Thursday. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipohย  Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025 โ€“ Four children have died in a fire outbreak reportedly caused by a mosquito coil, in New Matadi Community, Monrovia, eyewitnesses told The NEW DAWN here on Thursday. The victims, …

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Dr. Peter George dismissed for fraudulent credentials

By Lincoln Peters Dr. Peter Matthew George, formerly the Medical Director at Esther & Jereline Medical Center in Ganta, Nimba County, has been dismissed from his position as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC). The dismissal is accompanied by the revocation of his medical license, effectively barring the former Medical Director of Vice President Jeremiah Koungโ€™s Medical …

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LERC approves Penalties Regulations – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) endorses Penalties Regulations aimed at enhancing compliance and accountability within the electricity sector here. Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025 โ€“ย The Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved Penalties Regulations aimed at enhancing compliance and accountability within Liberiaโ€™s electricity sector. The commission in a statement Thursday, May 8, said …

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