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By Kruah Thompson Nimba County District 7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has criticized the Government’s decision to cut storage fees for Liberian terminal operators from 35 cents ($0.35) to 2 cents ($0.02) per gallon, while creating new “technical” costs for the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), the primary beneficiary of these cuts. “I have received a communication from LPRC that …

A temporary detoxification and rehabilitation program initiated by the Government of Liberia for drug-addicted youths in Montserrado County is just another lip service to the drugs crisis in Liberia. The exercise seems more cosmetic than effective, as it appears to be a mere public relations stunt by the government.    For the state to reveal that 485 of the 600 youths …

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The People’s Republic of China states that it remains committed to strengthening ties with the African continent. By Stephen G. Fellajuah As the world faces increasing geopolitical tension and a growing deficit in global governance, China has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and stronger ties with Africa, particularly Liberia. Speaking at a grand reception held on September 7, 2025, to …

Duala Market, a bustling commercial hub situated on the outskirts of Monrovia on Bushrod Island, now finds itself overwhelmed by a crisis—one not of economic downturn or political instability, but of garbage, filth, and neglect. -The New Dawn reporter visited the scene and filed this report. By: Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, September 9, 2025: In recent weeks, the sprawling marketplace …

The Africa College of Bishops of the United Methodist Church has reaffirmed its stance on marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, while also pledging to defend church properties across the continent as sacred assets for ministry. Meeting in Luanda, Angola, from September 1 to 4, 2025, the bishops issued a wide-ranging statement addressing matters of faith, …

Liberia stands at a critical juncture in its economic recovery, with encouraging signs of stability and tangible relief for its citizens. By Edwin N. Khakie Monrovia, September 8, 2025: Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, states that the government has made notable strides in strengthening the economy, highlighting the improved availability of essential goods, stable fuel and …

Dear Father: Hmm, now I understand why my village is still the way ay looking. Can you imagine Father, ley people taking whole year to argue who signed paper with Pekin man for ley road dey coming build in ley sky? You say whatin? Father, our people are so less busy that they can sit down with Town Crier them …

Varlee Kromah By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, September 5, 2025: The new interim leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has reinstated agent Valee B. Kromah as U-711 Chief of Manpower. Kromah, who previously held the post under former Directors Marcus Zehyoue and Abraham Kromah, was reaffirmed in 2024 but later replaced by Agent Aaron Karzon during the tenure of …

The Adjunct Faculty Association at the University of Liberia (AFA-UL) has distanced itself from the planned protest action by the University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA). Monrovia, September 5, 2025: On Friday, August 29, 2025, ULFA announced an indefinite boycott of all academic activities at the state-run university, following an emergency general assembly held on the Capitol Hill campus. The …