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Boakai To Get Honorary Doctorate

The Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeons is expected to confer an honorary doctorate degree on President Joseph N. Boakai for his many contributions to that institution. The Secretary General of the college, Dr. Philderald Pratt, said the ceremony will take place during the 8th Convocation Annual General Meeting of the institution. Addressing a press conference…

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Several School Kids Smile…As Cytarus Initiative Distributes School Materials

As the 2024-2025 Academic Year begins, non-governmental organization, Cytarus Initiative, with support from the National Port Authority (NPA) has donated over 2,000 school materials to kids in Grand Cape Mount, Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties. The donations from September 2-5, 2024, include book bags, pencils, pens, copybooks, sharpeners and erasers worth a total of over US$53,000….

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Ngafuan Vows Multi-Sector Approach…To Accelerate Economic Growth

Finance and Development-Planning Minister-designate Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has promised to accelerate national economic growth through a multi-sectorial approach if confirmed by the Liberian Senate. Appearing before the Senate Ways, Means, Finance and Budget Committee’s confirmation hearing Thursday, September 5, 2024, Mr. Ngafuan disclosed that he will work along with public and private partners to unlock…

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Aliens And Nationality Law Amended

A bill seeking to amend and codify certain provisions of the Liberia Aliens and Nationality Law of 2022 has been enacted by members of the House of Representatives. The Bill titled Amended  Aliens And Nationality Law of 2024 was unanimously passed during the 3rd day sitting of the 2nd Extraordinary Session on Thursday, 5 September…

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Senate Probes ‘Budget Tampering’…Constitutes Ad-Hoc Committee

The Pro- Tempore of Liberian Senate Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence on Thursday, September 5, 2024, constituted a six-man ad hoc committee to investigate and report in one week on the 2024 budget alleged alteration. Those appointed on Ad-hoc committees include, Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah Varpilah as chairperson, Thomas Yaya Nimely, James Biney, Momo Cyrus, Cllr….

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Foreign Minister Addresses China-Africa Forum …Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Partnership

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, underscored the strength and significance of the Liberia-China relationship during her address at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing. Foreign Minister Nyanti pledged Liberia’s unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives of FOCAC, under the astute leadership…

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House Passes US24M Deal

Members of the House of Representatives have unanimously voted to approve two significant loan agreements totaling US$24 million, marking a major step forward in Liberia’s development initiatives.  The agreements, secured from the African Development Fund, are set to bolster both infrastructure and youth empowerment within Liberia. According to a release from the Press and Public Affairs…

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