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12/12/2025

Monrovia- December 12, 2025: Representative Musa Hansan Bility has alarmed over the recent passage of the Threshold Bill by the House of Representative, saying the passage raises serious questions under the Liberian Constitution and creates a social, economic and political distortion that Liberia cannot afford.

In a special statement issued yesterday in Monrovia, Bility noted, “Today I speak as one of the many servants of the Liberian people and as a member of the House of Representatives, deeply troubled by the recent passage of the so-called Threshold Bill. It is framed as a technical threshold instrument.”

The Nimba County lawmaker averred that the passage of the bill raises serious…

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Monrovia- December 12, 2025: Representative Musa Hansan Bility has alarmed over the recent passage of the Threshold Bill by the House of Representative, saying the passage raises serious questions under the Liberian Constitution and creates a social, economic and political distortion that Liberia ca...

12/12/2025

Monrovia- December 12, 2025: The argument about which administration should be credited for some of the successes of the current administration is not disappearing, as present and former government officials knowledgeable of efforts applied are speaking out as in the case of the current Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) feast being celebrated by Liberia.

A day after Liberia’s eligibility for the MCC second Compact was reaffirmed, former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah said the former George Weah administration should not be brushed aside in these triumphs as it laid the foundation for the MCC milestone.

The former Finance Minister has however hailed the significant strides made by…

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Monrovia- December 12, 2025: The argument about which administration should be credited for some of the successes of the current administration is not disappearing, as present and former government officials knowledgeable of efforts applied are speaking out as in the case of the current Millennium C...

12/12/2025

Monrovia- December 12, 2025: The Liberian Senate is mulling strong restrictions in the mining sector as its Joint Committee on Lands & Mines and Internal Affairs is asked to review a proposal requiring sand and rock miners to pay royalties to the Government of Liberia.

The decision follows a request from Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa, who highlighted the need for regulation in the industry.

Senator Bartekwa lamented that Liberia’s sand and rock resources are being exploited with little to no benefits to the government or affected communities.

He noted that foreign nationals are acquiring mining licenses and…

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Monrovia- December 12, 2025: The Liberian Senate is mulling strong restrictions in the mining sector as its Joint Committee on Lands & Mines and Internal Affairs is asked to review a proposal requiring sand and rock miners to pay royalties to the Government of Liberia. The decision follows a request...

12/12/2025

Monrovia- December 12, 2025: Believers Eastern Church Liberia, through its Community Transformation Program (CTP), has officially launched a Pastry Skills Development Training aimed at empowering mothers in the Lakpazee Community with sustainable livelihood skills.

The program, led by Rev. Fr. Sachin Pakhre and his team, is the result of months of prayer, assessments, and engagement with community members. According to the church, the initiative is designed to move beyond short-term relief and instead provide mothers with practical, income-generating skills to support their families.

During the launch ceremony held in…

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By Jamesetta D Williams Monrovia- December 12, 2025: Believers Eastern Church Liberia, through its Community Transformation Program (CTP), has officially launched a Pastry Skills Development Training aimed at empowering mothers in the Lakpazee Community with sustainable livelihood skills. The progra...

11/12/2025

The Trump Administration has taken a decisive action aimed at aiding Liberia in strengthening one of the country’s cumbersome nightmares – the health system by agreeing to pump a whooping $124 million into the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday announced that it has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States of America aimed at strengthening Liberia’s health system, disease surveillance, outbreak response capacity, and frontline health workforce.

According to the ministry, Liberia is 3rd country in Africa to…

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Monrovia-December 10, 2025: The Trump Administration has taken a decisive action aimed at aiding Liberia in strengthening one of the country’s cumbersome nightmares – the health system by agreeing to pump a whooping $124 million into the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday announced...

11/12/2025

The son of slain President Samuel Kayon Doe Tuesday flowered Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai with the 2025 Samuel Kanyon Doe Peace and Progress Humanitarian Award.

Mr. Teddy Kimba Doe, son of the late President Samuel Kanyon Doe made the presentation at the President’s Rehab offices in Paynesville.

According to an Executive Mansion release, President Boakai described the recognition as a meaningful gesture toward national healing and reconciliation. He commended the Samuel Kanyon Doe Legacy Foundation for its commitment to fostering unity and honoring the memory of the late President through constructive national engagement.

The Liberian Leader reflected fondly on his earlier years of service during…

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Monrovia-December 10, 2025: The son of slain President Samuel Kayon Doe Tuesday flowered Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai with the 2025 Samuel Kanyon Doe Peace and Progress Humanitarian Award. Mr. Teddy Kimba Doe, son of the late President Samuel Kanyon Doe made the presentation at the Preside...

11/12/2025

A major fire at a chemical warehouse in Monrovia has left communities in fear and raised serious public health concerns, following multiple explosions that destroyed the facility and affected nearby homes and institutions.

The fire reportedly began late Sunday evening, December 6, at the Sethi Chemical warehouse. Initial reports indicate that the blaze escalated quickly, triggering two major explosions that sent debris flying into surrounding areas. The Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) immediately responded to the emergency.

Hon. G. Wasuwah Barvoul, Sr., Director General of LNFS, said the first responders arrived shortly after the fire was reported at approximately 7:53 p.m. “The crew immediately conducted a…

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By Jamesetta D. Williams Monrovia-December 10, 2025: A major fire at a chemical warehouse in Monrovia has left communities in fear and raised serious public health concerns, following multiple explosions that destroyed the facility and affected nearby homes and institutions. The fire reportedly bega...

11/12/2025

Amid recent rumors suggesting a reduction in its support to the Sport Steering, Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) has demonstrated its continued commitment to the county’s sporting program through a significant show of goodwill to the County Sports Steering Committee.

Contrary to earlier reports claiming the company had slashed its contribution to US $5,000, BMMC has instead delivered a robust support package, reaffirming its longstanding partnership with the county sports sector.

The company has provided food items and 100 sacks of water, all of which have already been received by…

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Monrovia-December 10, 2025: Amid recent rumors suggesting a reduction in its support to the Sport Steering, Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) has demonstrated its continued commitment to the county’s sporting program through a significant show of goodwill to the County Sports Steering Committee. ...

11/12/2025

The Bear Another’s Burdens Ministry of Christ (BABMOC), a non-profit organization that provides fees-free elementary education to children in Liberia, has extended its humanitarian gestures services to residents of Kpelleh Town in the township of Barnesville.

As part of activities marking the celebration of BABMOC’s 16th years of existence and eight (8) years of providing fees-free elementary education for children whose parents face financial challenges, the school recently constructed, dedicated and turned over two newly constructed handpumps to be use by residents of the community.

The dream-bearer of BABMOC, D. Isaac Mayon-Founder and Country Director described the initiative as…

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The Bear Another’s Burdens Ministry of Christ (BABMOC), a non-profit organization that provides fees-free elementary education to children in Liberia, has extended its humanitarian gestures services to residents of Kpelleh Town in the township of Barnesville. As part of activities marking the cele...

10/12/2025

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05/12/2025

Monrovia-December 5, 2025: A Strout sporter of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Wantoe Teah Wantoe, has sharply reacted to calls by some members of the party calling for the removal of former President Geoge M. Weah as political of the party ahead f the 2029 elections.

Weah contested the 2017 presidential and legislative elections and won former Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai becoming Liberia’s first football president of Liberia. Weah’s six years of leadership was marred by missed reactions as some Liberians accused him of bad governance and corruption as many of his officials were sanctioned by the United States State Department.

Mr. Weah also contested the 2023 Presidential Election but…

https://www.newrepublicliberia.com/cdcians-seek-new-alternative-for-2029/

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Monrovia-December 5, 2025: A Strout sporter of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Wantoe Teah Wantoe, has sharply reacted to calls by some members of the party calling for the removal of former President Geoge M. Weah as political of the party ahead f the 2029 elections. Weah co...

05/12/2025

Monrovia-December 5, 2025: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has categorically rejected and condemned what it calls baseless, misleading, and politically motivated allegations made by Mr. Jefferson T. Koijee against the Commission.

In a relese LACC noted that it is unfortunate and deeply regrettable that an individual who once occupied a position of public trust would intentionally mislead the Liberian people with false narratives crafted to incite public confusion.

“Mr. Koijee’s assertions regarding alleged “diversion of public funds” and payments purportedly made under the banner of “December 6 Mobilization” are entirely false, reckless, and unsupported by any factual basis. The LACC has made no such payments…

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Monrovia-December 5, 2025: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has categorically rejected and condemned what it calls baseless, misleading, and politically motivated allegations made by Mr. Jefferson T. Koijee against the Commission. In a relese LACC noted that it is unfortunate and deeply...