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Tata Power Launches Green Energy Skilling Centre in Delhi
SightsIn Plus
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) has inaugurated a Green Energy Skilling Centre at Rohini, Delhi. The centre will offer specialized training in renewable energy technologies such as Solar PV Systems, Energy Storage,...
Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue
Lloyd's List
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THREE seafarers are confirmed to have died and at least two more have been seriously injured as Yemen’s Houthi militants continued to attack a Liberia-flagged bulker in the Red Sea on Tuesday. The attacks, which started on Monday with at least...
Self Help Africa to implement a demand-side subsidies project
Malawi 24
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July 9, 2025
One of Malawi’s largest distributors of cook-stoves- Self Help Africa (SHA) will implement a-21 21-month Malawi Demand-Side Subsidies project, which is aimed at increasing access to improved energy technologies in Dowa district. The project is...
CSA Uncovers Entrenched Payroll, HR Irregularities at MCC, LDEA, and LCU
Liberian Observer
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In a major move to transform Liberia’s public sector workforce, the Civil Service Agency (CSA) has released its most expansive human resource assessment reports to date, exposing serious irregularities and calling for immediate institutional...
LRA Reviews 30 Customs SOPs
Liberian Observer
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The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Tuesday, July 8, commenced a weeklong exercise to revise and update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of its customs Department. The move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and...
Again, Trump’s way or the highway, By Azu Ishiekwene
Premium Times
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July 10, 2025
Whether he threatens more tariffs for de-dollarisation or uses divide-and-rule to weaken the world, especially developing countries, they must make it clear that, apart from Trump’s way and the highway, there is a third way for those willing and...
Prosperity and power: Trump’s selective US-Africa summit and the race with China
The Brookings Institution
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Introduction In his first major diplomatic move with Africa during his return to the White House, President Trump is set to welcome the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at a three-day summit in Washington, D.C....
On recent heatwave in Africa!
The Point
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Scientists from World Weather Attribution, the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and Climate Central found that climate change had also doubled the number of heatwaves in the world. The research also identified 67 extreme heat events that...
Bea Mountain dragged to court.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 11, 2025
The Mutual Benefits Assurance Company has filed civil and criminal lawsuits against Bea Mountain Mining Corporation here, accusing it of malicious prosecution and abuse of judicial process. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, July 11, 2025: The dispute...
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Media Monitors Network
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July 10, 2025
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on...
LDEA Hosts U.S. DEA Delegation To Boost Counter-Narcotics Partnership
GNN Liberia
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June 23, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) recently hosted a high-level, four-member delegation from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (U.S. DEA) at its headquarters in Fiamah, Sinkor. The visit,...
LMDC Shuts Down Cavalla Rubber Corporation Health Facility Over Substandard Care
GNN Liberia
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June 23, 2025
By Christian Appleton Pleebo, Maryland County – The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has officially ordered the closure of the Cavalla Rubber Corporation (CRC) health facility in Pleebo, citing gross violations of national healthcare...
Two seafarers missing and two injured after Houthis strike another ship
Lloyd's List
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TWO seafarers are missing and two more have been left injured following a Houthis strike against a second Greece-owned ship in the Red Sea on Monday. The Liberia-flagged, 36,830 dwt bulker Eternity C. (IMO: 9588249) operated by Greece-based...
More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...
Assistant Mines Minister gives perspectives
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison Tingban, says training completed in China was “More than knowledge, a blazing commitment to save lives.” Beijing, China; July 3, 2025 – The Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Eddison...
LACRA New Management Unveils Vision for Revival, Sustainable Growth
Liberian Observer
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The newly appointed leadership of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has outlined a bold vision for revitalizing the country’s agricultural commodity sector. At a press conference held on Monday, July 7, the Interim...
Oil and plastic pollution from shipwreck raises concerns, legal scrutiny in India
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
The MSC ELSA-3 shipwreck, off Kerala’s coast in southern India, spilled oil and plastic pellets, with potential impacts on marine life, coastal ecosystems and fishing livelihoods. Gaps in maritime law and weak enforcement leave India ill-equipped...
EU Electrification Project Advances in Southeast
Liberian Observer
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The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and its National Authorizing Office (MFDP/NAO), is proud to announce major strides under the “Light Up South-East Liberia” (LUSE) electrification program, funded...
NCF, PCC to Launch Robotic Training for High School Students
Liberian Observer
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The Nyonblee Cares Foundation Liberia (NCF), in collaboration with the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC), is set to launch a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Robotic Education Program targeting at least 100 high school...
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...