Liberia news

 Govt. awards Customary Land Deeds

 Nimba, Liberia; October 3, 2025 – “Today I am happy because our government and partners have realized that one of the ways to solve the land problems in this country is for the people to get legal title to whatever portion of land they have as a community,” said Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, during awarding ceremony of …

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CENTAL calls for sanctions against Chief Justice

By Lewis S. Teh  Monrovia, Liberia; October 3, 3035 – Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia or CENTAL, is calling on the 55th Legislature to immediately implement sanctions against Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay, for alleged nepotism at the judiciary.   “Our laws provide sanction for nepotism. In particular, Section 9.8 of the code of conduct stipulates that penalties for …

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NPA Boss Dukuly to lead US$1M campaign for UL

 The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A.M. Dukuly, assures students and the University of Liberia administration that they will lead a fundraiser for the Institution, targeting a sum of US$1 Million.  By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Monrovia, Liberia; October 3, 3035 – The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou A.M. Dukuly, on Thursday, assured …

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 IMF Board approves US$26.5 Million   for Liberia

 Monrovia, Liberia; October 3, 3035 – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved immediate disbursement of US$26.5 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to Liberia. According to a press release from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the IMF Board’s decision followed completion of Article IV Consultation and second review …

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Chamber Justice reserves ruling – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Justice-In-Chamber, Her Honor, Jamesetta H. Wolokolie, has suspended ruling in the Capitol Building arson case.  By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, Liberia; October 3, 2025 – Supreme Court of Liberia Justice-In-Chamber, Her Honor, Jamesetta H. Wolokolie, has suspended ruling in the high-profile Capitol Building arson case, involving former Speaker Cllr: Jonathan Fonati Koffa, colleagues, and several others.  This followed heated arguments …

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AAMA maps strategy for ferry safety

 Delegates attending the 8th African Association of Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference in this city have emphasized the importance of domestic ferry safety in Africa.  By Stephen G. Fellajuah  Congo Town, Liberia; October 3, 2025 – The 8th African Association of Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference, being hosted in Liberia, has placed a spotlight on domestic ferry safety in Africa, as delegates …

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Liberian jobs under threat – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

By Othello B. Garblah Monrovia, October 3, 2025: The Liberian job market stands at a crossroads amid mounting concerns over the influx of foreign workers occupying positions at major concessions without proper resident and work permits. This development, coupled with a recent increase in work-permit fees and ongoing irregularities in permit issuance, poses significant risks to local employment and challenges …

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Chief Justice’s son resigns – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Amid criticism of his recent preferment by President Boakai as Associate Magistrate-Designate, Willeyon U. Gbeisay, son of Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay, has resigned. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; October 2, 2025 – Associate Magistrate-designate Willeyon U. Gbeisay, son of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, has finally tendered his resignation, following mounting criticism from internal and …

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Maritime summit signals new era for Africa

By Stephen G. Fellajuah The ongoing 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference and General Assembly, hosted by the Liberia Maritime Authority, has emerged as a landmark summit for Africa’s maritime future, bringing together key stakeholders under one roof to deliberate on shared challenges and untapped opportunities across the sector. Taking place at the prestigious Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial …

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