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Liberia Maritime Authority Commissioner Delivers Keynote Address at Foreign Service Institute Graduation By: Keith Morrison |Staff Reporter Monrovia, Liberia –Monday, March 3, 2025- The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. today delivered an inspiring keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony, held at the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium, marked the transition of a new generation of diplomats, negotiators, and global representatives into Liberia’s Foreign Service. In his address, Commissioner/CEO Lighe, Sr. emphasized the crucial role that diplomacy plays…

Monrovia, Liberia, March 3, 2025 – Nursing Online Liberia, a group of health professionals accredited by the Liberia Board for Nursing and Midwifery, has launched Liberia’s first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. The initiative aims to continuously improve the quality of healthcare services in the country. The launch and certification ceremony took place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the A.M. Dogliotti College of Health Sciences, University of Liberia, in Congo Town. The event brought together 57 health professionals from five different licensed training institutions. The certification was conducted by the Liberia Board for Nurses and Midwives. Attendees included representatives…

By Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County-Citizens of Philadelphia in Grand Kru County are expected to get a new school building. Groundbreaking for the construction of the six-classroom building took place on March 1, 2025. The school project is sponsored by Grand Kru County’s Senator, Numene T.H. Bartekwa, who said the initiative is in response to the increasing demand for more learning space in the community. Speaking at the ground breaking site on Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Grand Kru County Senator told the gathering that the new facility, which will consist of six classrooms, is valued at US$75,000 and is…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Margibi County, Kakata City-Saturday, March 1, 2025-The European Union Delegation, in collaboration with the Government of Liberia, has successfully concluded a high-level visit to the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) in Kakata, Margibi County. The engagement reaffirmed the EU’s steadfast commitment to technical and vocational education, youth empowerment, and human capital development in Liberia. The delegation was led by Erica Gerretsen, Director for Human Development, Migration, Governance & Peace at the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission, and featured key stakeholders, including Liberia’s Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, senior officials…

By Henry Gboluma BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu-On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) took a significant step towards enhancing the water management capabilities of its newly recruited team at the Bopolu City Mini Water Plant. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainable operation of the recently constructed water system, which is designed to benefit the residents of Bopolu City and improve access to safe drinking water. Held at the Bopolu City Mini Water Plant site, the training session targeted five newly recruited personnel from Bopolu City. These individuals will play a crucial role in managing the…

By Samuel Borlay Groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of 21 major city streets in Kolba City, yesterday, March 1, 2025, took place in Kolahun District. The rehabilitation of the streets is part of the “layout Kolba City project” under the leadership of Mayor Caroline Momo, with support from some sons and daughters of Kolahun District. The project is the first of its kind since the end of the civil war that raged Kolahun District. Established in 1975, the layout initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and bring about significant development for the residents of Kolba City. During the ceremony, Mayor Momo…

By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-March 01, 2025-Liberia Chain sawyers Association Chairman in Lofa County is calling on power saw operators to register their chain saws or risk court action. Mr. Sekou Kamara, the newly elected chairman of the Liberia Chainsaws Association in Lofa County has sent a strong message to people illegally operating on farm lands and other protected areas to immediately stop their operations and register with the umbrella organization “The Liberia Chain Sawyers Association in Lofa County” or face the full weight of the law. According to him, there are several chain saw operators in…

Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Capitol Hill- Friday, February 28, 2025-The House of Representatives’ Committee on Post and Telecommunications has concluded the first phase of its public hearing into concerns over poor network connectivity in Maryland County and other parts of Liberia. The hearing, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, brought together key sector stakeholders, including the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Orange Liberia GSM, and Lonestar MTN. Committee Chairman Hon. Ivar K. Jones emphasized that the investigation will continue, stating that the committee intends to delve deeper into the matter to ensure improved service…

Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Capitol Building-Friday, February 28, 2025- The Liberian Senate has passed an Act to repeal the 2012 Act that established Bomi Community College, to create the Western Region University. The Senate’s decision was triggered by a report from its joint committee on Education and Public Administration, Judiciary, Claims and Petition, as well as Ways, Means, Finance and Budget recommending the passage of the bill, citing its potential to improve access to higher education, contribute to development in the western region among other things. The bill when concurred with by the House of Representatives, Bomi Community College…

The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has, with immediate effect, suspended all land transaction activities related to Public and Government Land within the Omega and Hotel Africa communities in Montserrado County. This suspension takes effect today, Friday, February 28, 2025, until further notice. The purpose of this suspension is to conduct a thorough verification of all previous public and government land transactions in the Omega and Hotel Africa communities. Additionally, individuals in possession of Development Grant Deeds for properties in these areas are required to submit a copy of their deeds to the office of the Chairman, Liberia Land Authority, located…