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Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Enrolls 60 Youths Into Revamped Training Academy to Build Skilled Workforce
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 3, 2025
— ArcelorMittal Liberia has enrolled 60 young Liberians into its revamped training academy in Yekepa, launching a new wave of skilled workers to power the country’s mining and industrial sectors. The new class includes 31 apprentices from across...
Bong County: MNG Gold to resume mining operations
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 7, 2025
By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – July 5, 2025 – MNG Gold Liberia is set to restart its mining activities in Bong County’s Electoral District #1, specifically in the Kokoyah Statutory District, following a period of operational slowdown....
Policy implementation must align with industry realities –Peters Adeyemi, PSI vice president
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
By Bimbola Oyesola, [email protected] For sustainable development and economic advancement that will trickle down to the people and lift the country out of economic quagmire, government policies should of importance be co-created with the private...
Liberia: Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr. Champions Youth-Led Solutions at United Nations’ Financing for Development Event in Spain
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain – Liberia Ambassador to France and Portugal says Africa’s youth—representing the world’s fastest-growing and youngest population—are not a challenge to be managed, but an asset to be empowered. Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay,...
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Liberia Matriculates 60 New Apprentices, Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Skills Development
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Yekepa, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and skills development by matriculating 60 new apprentices into the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy (AMLTA) in Yekepa, Nimba County. The...
Liberia: Assistant Mines Minister Vows Mine Safety Overhaul After “Transformative” China Training
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Monrovia – Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison Tingban, has pledged sweeping reforms to the country’s mine safety systems, following his return from a rigorous and intensive two-week technical training in Beijing, China, with...
Liberia: Pres. Boakai, Amb. Toner Highlight Historic U.S.-Liberia Ties, Embrace New U.S. Foreign Policy Centered on Economic Diplomacy
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai and United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner have reaffirmed the longstanding diplomatic and historical ties between Liberia and the United States. By Selma Lomax [email protected] This marks a renewed...
Liberia: LACRA Operated Two Bank Accounts with Board Approval, Documents Show
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
The confirmation comes amid public scrutiny following the June 25, 2025, suspension of LACRA Director General Christopher D. Sankolo and Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance, Chea B. Garley. Monrovia – Official documents obtained...
Liberia: LWSC, Public Works Launch $1.4M Emergency Water Connection Project in Montserrado
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
Paynesville – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and with funding from the World Bank, has launched a $1.48 million emergency water connection project targeting 2,500 households...
Liberia: The Crucial Role of the Asset Recovery Task Force and Anti-Corruption Commission in a Democratic Society
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
In a democratic society, the integrity of public institutions is paramount to the success and credibility of governance. By: Austin S Fallah, [email protected], contributing writer The Asset Recovery Task Force and the Anti-Corruption Commission...
“Liberia Will Heal, Liberians Will Be Blessed”
Liberian Observer
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Paynesville City – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Tuesday, July 1, led a solemn national ceremony commemorating the tragic events of April 1980 and honoring the memory of former President William R. Tolbert Jr. and the thirteen government...
Liberia: Superintendent Massaquoi Reports Major Development Gains, Infrastructure Overhaul, and Cross-Border Initiatives in Lofa County
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
GANTA, Nimba County – Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi has announced a wave of ongoing development initiatives across the county, crediting the progress to enhanced security, strong government support, and a growing sense of unity...
Liberia’s Iron Ore Paradox: Billions Invested, Billions Lost?
Liberian Observer
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I. The Promise and the Peril: ArcelorMittal's Enduring Presence in Liberia The recent dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberia's (AML) $1.4 billion iron ore concentrator plant marks a significant milestone, positioning the company as a central figure...
World Bank Liberia Country Manager Remarks at LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony
GNN Liberia
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July 5, 2025
[Georgia Wallen] Liberia Takes the Lead: 1st Country in Africa to deliver certified Professional Public Sector Accountants Remarks First LICPA and API PPSA Graduation Ceremony: World Bank Country Manager, Georgia Wallen July 4, 2025 Honorable...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
Liberia: LACRA’s Board Resolution Confirms Approval for Suspended Director General Sankolo to Open UBA Bank Account Amid Allegations of Financial Misconduct
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The suspensions came amid allegations that the two top executives had conspired to open a separate bank account at UBA, outside of the recognized and approved LACRA accounts. MONROVIA – A Board Resolution obtained by FrontPageAfrica confirms that...
Liberia to Host First IFBB-Approved Bodybuilding Seminar This Week
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
unda Morris, President of the Liberia Bodybuilding & Fitness Association said the goal of the event is to bridge the gap between Liberia’s passion for fitness and the lack of access to formal training and international exposure. Monrovia – Liberia...
Liberia: An Open Letter to the President, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Dear Mr. President: I commend your ongoing efforts toward national healing and reconciliation. As this process unfolds, I respectfully urge that it be extended to include a long-overdue gesture of dignity: the proper burial of victims of past...
Liberia: My Anger is for Ma Watta
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
I’m an angry old man not for me but because of Ma Watta. I’ll be 72 years in 24 days. If I die today there will be no delay in my funeral because of money. New York Life insurance will cover my burial with something extra for my wife. All my young...
Liberia: Gonet Academy Denies Wrongdoing, Reaffirms Commitment to Compliance Amid NCHE Scrutiny
Front Page Africa
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July 1, 2025
According to the Ministry of Labor, the revoked permits were issued to individuals found working without proper documentation, occupying positions designated for qualified Liberians. Monrovia – The management of Gonet Academy, a leading...