Monrovia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has set the record straight regarding Liberia’s standing with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), stating unequivocally that the country has …
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Liberia: Heads of Presidential Steering Committee on Drugs Boycott Senate Hearing; Lawmakers Threaten Actions
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – Several high-ranking members of the National Multi-Sectorial Steering Committee tasked with combating illicit drugs in Liberia have come under fire after failing to appear before the Senate to …
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Liberia: Gongloe Rallies Diaspora for National Renewal in Fiery Independence Day Speech
by lnnby lnnAddressing his fellow compatriots, Gongloe decried Liberia’s long-standing reliance on exporting raw materials without adding value—despite its vast natural wealth. Monrovia – Former presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has …
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Liberia: Zargo Blasts Unity Party “Boys” for Entitlement and Exclusion of Political Collaborators
by lnnby lnnZargo’s appearance followed weeks of speculation about his political future and the reasons behind his extended silence after being suspended from his post at LIS nearly a year ago. VOINJAMA, …
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Liberia: Hummingbird Resources CEO Faces Legislative contempt Over ‘Gross Disrespect’ to Lawmakers
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – The Chief Executive Officer of Hummingbird Resources, Mr. Bright Richards, is at risk of being held in legislative contempt following his repeated failure to appear before a joint …
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Personal intellectual surgery on the speech delivered by the orator of the day, Dr. Dunn, on Liberia’s 178th Independence Day, July 26, 2025
by lnnby lnnOn July 26, 2025, during Liberia’s Independence Day Celebration in Monrovia, Dr. Emmett Layfette Dunn delivered a powerful oratorical speech emphasizing national unity, inclusion, reconciliation, and responsible governance. By Austin …
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Liberia: Mixed Reactions as President Boakai Declares July 30 a National Holiday for Prayer
by lnnby lnnThe President’s decision has drawn both praise and criticism from the public, particularly on social media. Monrovia – Liberians have expressed mixed reactions following President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decision to declare …
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Liberia: Court Jails Lebanese National for Defrauding Foreign Company and Liberian Government
by lnnby lnnMonrovia –The Monrovia City Court has ordered the incarceration of a Lebanese national, Leonard Wayne Kragness, following his indictment for allegedly defrauding a foreign company and the Government of Liberia …
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Liberia: Kanio Gbala Pushes Political Centrism to Break Partisan Barriers in Liberia
by lnnby lnnGbala, a lawyer and seasoned political actor who has been engaged in Liberian politics since 2005, said the initiative emerged out of frustration with what he described as the toxic …
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Liberia: Government Moves to Strengthen Prosecution as Quarterly Training for County Attorneys Kicks Off in Ganta
by lnnby lnnCllr. Augustine C. Fayiah made the announcement at the opening of a three-day quarterly training workshop for County Attorneys and prosecutors held in Ganta, Nimba County. GANTA, Nimba County – …
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Liberia’s Folley Makes History with Record Score at Independence Day Golf Tournament
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Liberia’s teenage golf sensation Alvin Folley delivered a show-stopping performance over the weekend, stealing the limelight from seasoned professionals and international contenders at the Liberia Independence Day Golf …
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Paynesville City – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has officially concluded the CAF License A Diploma Course, graduating 15 Liberian and international coaches, while also announcing a landmark partnership with …
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Death Announcement: In Loving Memory of Emmanuel Q. Vincent Sr. (1939–2025)
by lnnby lnnThe late Emmanuel Q. Vincent, Sr. The Vincent, Dean and Lartey families regret to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Emmanuel …
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“Liberia Remains a Beacon of Perseverance,” says Maritime Commissioner’s CEO Neto Zarzar Lighe at EFLA Assembly in Belgium
by lnnby lnnANTWERP, Belgium – Maritime Commissioner and CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Neto Zarzar Lighe, has described Liberia as a “beacon of perseverance,” celebrating the nation’s resilience and progress …
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Holiday Tech Camp Launched at University of Liberia to Inspire Future Innovators
by lnnby lnnLouisiana — A transformative, month-long Holiday Tech Camp has officially kicked off at the picturesque Lake View site on the University of Liberia’s Fendall Campus. The camp, which runs from …
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Liberia: Protest Organizers Say Boakai’s Independence Day Speech Validates Demands, Urge Immediate Action on 13-Count Petition
by lnnby lnnSTAND emphasized that the demands are not appeals for charity, but assertions of the people’s right to justice, security, and dignity. Monrovia – With just days remaining before the expiration …
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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Recalls Wartime Service in Liberia, Urges Deeper Regional Unity and Vigilance to Protect Peace and Democracy
by lnnby lnnPresident Bio urged West African nations to recommit to regional cooperation not only in times of crisis, but in education, trade, and development. Monrovia – Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius …
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Liberia: Bishop Brown Calls for Swift LNP Probe into Fula Woman–Police Incident, Appeals for Calm and Religious Tolerance
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Kortu Brown, has stressed the need for authorities of the Liberia National Police to accelerate the ongoing investigation …
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Liberia: CBL Unveils National Electronic Payment Switch to Drive Cash-Light Economy and Financial Inclusion
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – The Central Bank of Liberia has officially announced the upcoming launch of a national electronic payment switch, a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing Liberia’s financial infrastructure, promoting financial inclusion, …
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Liberia: President Boakai Sets Up Commission To Probe Contradicting Economic Trend: Fallen Import Costs But Continued High Commodity Prices
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — President Joseph Boakai has announced the establishment of a High-Level Presidential Ad Hoc Committee to investigate and recommend practical solutions to the country’s rising cost of living. The Liberian …
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Reconciliatory & National Unity Initiatives, Infrastructural Developments Greet Liberia’s 178th Independence Day
by lnnby lnnA slew of reconciliatory initiatives, national inclusiveness, patriotism, national unity and infrastructural developments have been the precursors to this year’s official Independence Day’s celebrations; courtesy of what is already being …
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Liberia: President Boakai Pledges To Build a National War Memorial and Declares Day of Prayer, Drawing Cautious Praise
by lnnby lnnPresident Boakai announced plans to commission a national memorial for victims of the country’s civil wars, including ECOWAS peacekeepers killed during the wars The president also announced a national prayer …
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Editorial: President Boakai’s Defining Test — The Cost of Living Crisis May Define His Presidency
by lnnby lnnIN A NATION WHERE hope is often eclipsed by hardship, President Joseph Boakai’s recent decision to establish a High-Level Presidential Ad Hoc Committee to tackle the country’s soaring cost of …
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Ambassador Yorlay Urges Liberians in France to Unite and Contribute to National Development
by lnnby lnnAmbassador Yorlay called on Liberians both at home and abroad to embrace the nation’s diversity as a source of strength and a foundation for collective progress. Normandy, France – As …