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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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Confusion and contradictions – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

 Debate heightens here, among ordinary Liberians, after a recent fire incident at the residence of former President George Weah amid claims and counterclaims from both the government and the former ruling CDC of Mr. Weah’s.  By: Naneka A. Hoffman  Monrovia, Liberia; October 1, 2025 – A recent fire outbreak at the residence of former Liberian President George M. Weah has …

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Liberia champions maritime reform and sustainability

The Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) is meeting in Liberia for its 18th Conference and General Assembly. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Congo Town, Liberia; October 1, 2025 – Liberia has emphasized that the 8th Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Conference and General Assembly, being hosted in the country, is both timely and urgent, highlighting the growing number of …

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