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Legislature is a burden to Liberia

Lawmakers here have come under strong criticism for being insensitive to the plight of the people.  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia, September 24, 2024 – A Liberian entrepreneur, Mr. Francis A. Varney describes the Liberian Legislature as a burden to the nation and its development. Mr. Varney, founder and CEO of 4life Zoe Vocational Institute is asking President Joseph …

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US Justice delegation to support WCC establishment

The arrival of the US Government interagency delegations demonstrates its commitment to help end impunity in Liberia. Monrovia, September 24, 2024/ A United States Government Justice Delegation is currently in the country to support the establishment of Liberia’s long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court. The delegation, which comprises representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Criminal Justice, …

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LBS, DStv in beef – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

State Radio here has taken local distributor of cabled television Consolidated Group Incorporated, an agent of DSTV Liberia to task for not up-linking its broadcast. By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, September 23, 2024 – Consolidated Group Incorporated, an agent of DSTV Liberia headed by renowned Liberian Politician and businessman Simeon Freeman, is currently being muscled by the Government of …

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Gongloe endorses U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia, September 23, 2024 – Liberian Human Rights Lawyer and former Presidential Candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe endorses the Presidential bid of United States Vice President and Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, describing her as an advocate for justice and against corruption.  The 2024 United States Presidential Election will be the 60th quadrennial Presidential Election, set to be …

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Over 300 undergo free eye test, treatment in Margibi

Following the free eye test in Weala, those with complicated cases would be transported to Monrovia for treatment at the JFK Eye Center. Monrovia, September 23, 2024: Over three hundred residents of Margibi County have undergone eye tests and treatment where necessary through an initiative sponsored by Indian businessman and philanthropist Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva (Mr. Jeety). Mr. Jeety is sponsoring …

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RREA Nagbe accused of politicizing donor projects

The Rural Renewable Energy project is a fully funded World Bank project. Its success cannot be linked to any politician, and it cannot be used to leverage their political advantage. Monrovia, September 23, 2024/ A social media post by Mr. Samuel Nagbe of the Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), which appears to credit Senator Jonathan Boy Charles Sogbie of River …

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EPA, and others conclude international dialogue to establish NDC in Liberia

This is the first time Liberia will benefit from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) initiative of seismic, radioactive, and natural disaster global data collection and analysis to inform national development. Monrovia, September 20, 2024: Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded a discussion and meeting with Dr. Robert Floyd, Secretary General of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).  EPA Executive …

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Bloom Bank rewards more customers

Bloom Bank Liberia, a subsidiary of Bloom Bank Africa, rewards depositors under a campaign dubbed ‘Aye Waste Promo.’ By: Kruah Thompson  Bloom Bank Africa’s (Bloom Bank’s) Aye Waste Promo continues to excite its customers, with the second draw recently held at the bank’s Ashmun Street Branch in Monrovia.  Following the success of the maiden draw last month at its Red …

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Govt. pushed to enforce FOI Law

The Liberian government is being pressured to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, September 20, 2024/The Independent Information Commission of Liberia urges the government to ensure full and effective implementation and enforcement of the FOI Law. The Commission says, the ultimate value of the FOI law rests in its …

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Liberia’s interest transcends politics – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Former Presidential Candidate Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe is appealing to Ex-President George Weah to accept government’s request to prominent Liberians to support Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, urging the Ex-President to put Liberia first, above personal grievances and challenges. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, September 20, 2024/Ex-Presidential Candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe reminds former …

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