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Court backs Grace Kpan This paper has learned that demolition carried out recently by former Superintendent Grace T. Kpan was based on an eviction order issued by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court for Montserrado County. Monrovia, Liberia, April 22, 2025- Court documents obtained by The NEW DAWN established that recent demolition of several properties in Tweh Farm Community, …

Liberia’s Information Minister, Jeremiah Matthew Piah, frowns on waves of constructions in wetlands across the country, terming the practice a total mess. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025 – The Minister of Information, Culture Affairs & Tourism, Jeremiah Matthew Piah, describes construction of structures in wetlands across Montserrado County a “total mess,” stating that such actions directly …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Health care challenges have long stood in the way of Liberia’s national development. With limited access to quality medical services, many Liberians have found themselves traveling abroad or relying on prayer and hope in the face of serious illness. But a new chapter is unfolding, one driven by local leadership, global standards, and a bold commitment …

If You Grow It, and It’s Good, They Will Buy It” – ArcelorMittal’s CEO Tells Liagbala Farmers about local market opportunity as he donates agriculture materials. Yekepa, Nimba County – As a show of commitment to community development and sustainable livelihoods, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has delivered a vital boost to local farmers in Liagbala Town, Yarmein District, through the donation …

The Government of Liberia and its development partners held a high-level retreat on Thursday, April 18, to realign their strategies and reinforce coordination for the successful implementation of the country’s National Development Plan, the Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). By Lewis S. Teh The retreat, dubbed the Government-Development Partners Retreat (G-DPR), is being held at the Ministerial Complex in …

The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force has officially closed its investigation into Gracious Ride and several other individuals who were similarly summoned for questioning. Authorities are now shifting focus to individuals and businesses that conducted dealings with the company. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, April 18, 2025: In an official communication dated Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Task Force …

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joins an array of women here, lending support to the senatorial bid of female candidate Edith Gongloe-Weh in Tuesday, April 22, 2025, senatorial by-election in Nimba County. Madam Gongloe-Weh is contesting against seven male candidates in the race to fill a seat made vacant by the death last year of Senator Prince Yormie Johnson. By …

Former Chief of Protocol Amb. Nora Finda Bundoo says the government’s Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force cannot be a player and a referee at the same time, snubbing an invitation to appear before the Task Force. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia, April 17, 2025 – Former Presidential Chief of Protocol, Amb. Nora Finda Bundoo snubs invitation from …

Former Montserrado County Superintendent Grace Kpan experienced the other side of the law on Wednesday at the Monrovia City Court following a brief arrest and detention. By Lincoln G. Peters Former Montserrado County Superintendent and Vice Standard Bearer of the Liberian National Union Party, Madam Grace T. Kpan, was briefly detained on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by the Monrovia City …

Confusion has rocked the National Patriotic Party (NPP) over endorsement in the Nimba Senate Race, with one party executive leading the support for Kogar, while the party declares support for Edith Gongloe-Weh. By: Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – In a surprising twist on Wednesday, the National Patriotic Party (NPP) plunged into internal controversy just hours after an apparent …