Civilians are now allowed to legally own firearms in Liberia decades after a 14-year brutal civil war. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia: The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA), has officially announced the commencement of the national registration and licensing process for civilian-owned firearms. The announcement was made by LiNCSA Chairperson James M. Fromayan …
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Vol.15 No. 078 FRIDAY MAY 16, 2025
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Read More »EU & GoL sign Euros 56 million Financing Agreement
The European Union has come to Liberia’s rescue with a Euros 56 million Financing Agreement to boost the country’s national budget. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, May 15, 2025, – In a frantic effort to supporting Liberia’s development drives amidst suspension of USAID-funded projects across the country, the European Union and the Government of Liberia have signed a Euros …
Read More »CBL unveils US63.32 million plan
The Central Bank of Liberia says plans are far advance to digitalize Liberia’s economy. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, May 15, 2025: As part of efforts on Tuesday, May 13, CBL presented its ambitious five-year Strategic Plan, covering 2025-2029, worth USD$ 63.32 million before partners in the sector. The plan aimed at fostering financial inclusion, addressing instability and increasing public …
Read More »WAEC sets new rules for 2025 Senior Exams
Liberian students siting this year’s West African Examination will have to comply with new sets of examination regulations. By: Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, Liberia: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a series of new mandatory regulations and exam procedures for the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), scheduled to run from Thursday, May 15 to June …
Read More »Pro-Tempore gives one-week ultimatum – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
Senate wants investigation into agriculture funds concluded in two weeks. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, May 15, 2025, Senate President Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence, has given the Senate Committee on Agriculture a one-week ultimatum to conclude investigation into alleged corruption and mismanagement of World Bank and IFAD STAR and Rural Economic Transformation (RETRAP) US$200 million project by the Ministry …
Read More »Shifting loyalty and Constitutional violations
Speaker Koffa says he resigns from the Speakership because of shifting loyalty and gross violations of the Constitution of Liberia. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – Following a prolonged battle before the Supreme Court of Liberia that upheld his speakership, embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa eventually resigns here, blaming his decision on shifting political loyalties and …
Read More »Tension brews in River Gee County
The local government leadership in River Gee County is currently smarting under pressure as the county’s Steering Committee demands accountability for unaccounted funds. By Isaiah K Nyenpan River Gee County, Liberia — A serious controversy has erupted in River Gee County after members of the county’s steering committee raised concerns over the unaccounted use of a significant amount of money, …
Read More »“I’m doing my job.” – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
Ramsey N. Singbeh, Jr., in Margibi Margibi, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – While admonishing judges in Liberia to discharge their duties in accordance with Law of Liberia and order of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Chief Justice, Her Honor, Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, says she does not care about protecting a title but to do her job rightfully. The Chief Justice …
Read More »Ngafuan regrets Liberia’s MCC Compact pause
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, expresses frustration over abrupt pause of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation, amid Liberia’s qualification for MCC Compact. By Lincoln G. Peters Margibi, Liberia, May 13, 2025 – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan expresses serious disdain and frustration in the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) immediate pause here, …
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