Summary: The International Court of Justice has ruled that states have a legal duty to take action on climate change. The court said governments that fail to reduce emissions could …
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Liberia: JFK Hospital Fee Hike Sparks Outrage, Management Urged to Reconsider Decision
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The administration of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center (JFKMC) in Monrovia has announced an increase in maternity service fees and the cancellation of free healthcare for children …
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Liberia: Ombudsman Orders Reinstatement of Three Dismissed NPA Employees, Cites Ethical Breach and Due Process Violations
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the National Port Authority (NPA) to reinstate three senior staff—Sema G. Tulay, Georgina Dixon, and Annett S. Nebo—after an investigation concluded …
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The stump of a tree Westwood Corporation harvested outside a 450-acre authorized area in the Gba Community Forest, based on satellite imagery. The evidence also established the firm even harvested …
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Liberia: AfDB Appoints Veteran Media Strategist Maximilian Jarrett as Manager of Editorial and Media Relations
by lnnby lnnJarrett’s new role will see him lead the Bank’s editorial and media relations efforts—crafting and managing content across platforms, from press releases and digital publications to social media and stakeholder …
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Liberia: 𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗦𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 #𝟭
by lnnby lnnZWEDRU — Since assuming office in April 2024 following a by-election prompted by the death of former lawmaker Erol Madison Gwion, Representative Jeremiah Garwo Sokan Sr. has pursued an active …
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AccessBank Liberia Launches First Biometric ATM, Smart Fees Payment and Online Statement Services
by lnnby lnnMonrovia -AccessBank Liberia (ABL) has launched three new digital services that are expected to improve banking access and convenience for thousands of Liberians. By Jaheim T. [email protected] The services include …
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Liberia: Unity Party Bong Chapter Raises L$752,000 to Support Local Development Initiatives
by lnnby lnnGbarnga, Bong County – The Bong County Chapter of the Unity Party has raised a total of L$752,000 in July to support local development projects and enhance community-driven governance across …
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Liberia: LACRA Heads Fail to Comment Amid Allegations of Revenue Diversion
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is facing credibility crisis amid allegations of revenue diversion, following the suspension of its Director General, Christopher D. Sankolo by President …
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Liberia: Government Launches Economic Empowerment Project for Persons with Disabilities
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Government of Liberia through the National Commission On Disabilities (NCD), has launched an empowerment an economic empowerment project, which aims to empower 5000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) …
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Liberia: Pres. Boakai’s Appointment of VP Koung To Review Surge In commodity Prices Welcomed
by lnnby lnnCllr. Kanio Bai Gbala, Chairperson of the LPCM The Liberia Political Centrism Movement (LPCM) has welcomed recent decision by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint Vice President Jeremiah Koung to …
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Liberia: LNP Charges Couple in Power Theft Case; Officer Suspended Over Hijab Removal in Viral Video
by lnnby lnnMonrovia—The Liberia National Police (LNP) has formally charged Madam Zainab Bah and her husband, Ibrahim Jalloh, in connection with the power theft case that attracted widespread public attention following a …
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Liberia: President Boakai Signs Executive Order No. 151 to Ban Exports of Unprocessed Rubber
by lnnby lnnThis directive, according to a Executive Mansion press release, will allow licensed HMS exporters, who had prepared shipments before the moratorium, a grace period of sixty (60) days. Monrovia—President Joseph …
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Liberia: Kakata City Mayor and Business Owners Under Investigation for Alleged Violation of President Boakai’s National Day of Prayer
by lnnby lnnKAKATA, Margibi County – Kakata City Mayor Eddie Gbarngawoe Seyboe and several local business owners are currently being investigated by Margibi County Superintendent OJay Morris, Jr. over allegations of violating …
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Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Receives Part of Promised Government Funding as Office Head Prepares for Important Meeting with Ecowas President
by lnnby lnnJallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, said he had received just $US300,000, or 15 percent, of President Boakai’s promised $US2 million …
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Liberia: VP Koung, Sen. Kogar’s Snub of MDR Candidate in Nimba By-Election Sparks Outrage, Accused of Abandoning PYJ’s Party
by lnnby lnnBUUYAO, Nimba County – Vice President Jeremiah Koung and Senator Samuel G. Kogar have come under fire for distancing themselves from the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR)’s candidate in …
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Liberia: Alternative National Congress Holds the Key to Unlocking Liberia’s Economic Future – Dr. Mohamed A. Sheriff
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Dr. Mohamed A. Sheriff, a trained public policy and legal expert from the United Kingdom and executive member of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), believes that his party …
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Liberia: G-2 Pharmacy Rejects LMHRA Board’s Suspension of Import License; LMHRA Clarifies Counterfeit Drug Claims
by lnnby lnnIn a communication to the Chairman Dr. David Sumo, G-2 Pharmacy through her legal representatives said, the resolution is both legally and procedurally inconsistent with the official Investigative Findings and …
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Liberian-Born Amputee Sent to Solitary After Protesting Flooded Cell, Set to Appear Before Immigration Judge In U.S.
by lnnby lnnRodney Taylor, 46, a double amputee, was arrested by ICE agents on January 15 at his home in Loganville, Georgia. LOGANVILLE, Georgia – A Liberian-born man detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs …
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Liberia: Gov’t Launches Phase II of MSME Line of Credit with $3.5 Million Disbursement
by lnnby lnnMonrovia -The Government of Liberia (GoL), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and in collaboration with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), has officially launched Phase II of the …
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Liberia: Former LRA Commissioner Appointed on UN Global Tax Expert Committee
by lnnby lnnMr. Darlingston Y. Talery, Veteran Tax Policy Specialist, Former Commissioner for Domestic Tax at the LRA, and current head of the Department of Domestic Monrovia – The Ministry of Foreign …
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U.S.-Based Liberian Cleric Honors Nation’s Heritage, Urges Rethink of Symbols and History at 178th Independence Day
by lnnby lnnRev. Alexander B. Collins A Liberian-born minister based in Minnesota, the United States, Rev. Alexander B. Collins, has honored Liberia as a nation forged by divine providence and preserved by …
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Liberia: PCC Launches Climate Action Plan, Sets Ambitious Targets for Sustainability
by lnnby lnnFreetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr (middle), who delivered the keynote address. She praised PCC’s leadership and urged deeper cooperation among African cities facing shared climate vulnerabilities./R-Paynesville City Mayor Robert S. Bestman. …
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Liberia: Pleebo DEO Clarifies Suspension of New Pleebo Extension School, Recommends to MoE for Immediate Closure
by lnnby lnnPLEEBO, Maryland County – The District Education Officer (DEO) of Pleebo School District, Mr. Melvin Krayee, has clarified the suspension of operations at the New Pleebo Extension Elementary and Junior …