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30/10/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Liberian Senate staff community marked a new chapter as the Senate Staffers Association inducted its newly elected leadership during a formal ceremony at the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill, Monrovia. The event drew together senators, senior officials, distinguished guests, and a large number of staff members, all demonstrating unity and collective purpose.
The proceedings were formally overseen by Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown, Chair on Rules, Order and Administration, who conducted the official swearing-in of the association’s officers.
A highlight of the ceremony was the presence of President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, who took the opportunity to publicly reaffirm her office’s support for the association’s new leadership. In her remarks, she encouraged the team to engage sincerely and constructively with the Senate’s leadership. Pro Tempore Karnga-Lawrence urged the new officers to keep the collective wellbeing of all Senate staffers as their guiding focus and stressed that strong collaboration would be essential to creating a positive and enabling work environment within the legislative branch.
The fresh slate of officers now at the helm includes Mr. Arthur T. Gibson as President, Charline A. Zelee as Vice President for Administration, Izatta Gray-Fahn as Vice President for Operations, Salvation M. Neeple as Secretary General, James A. Dugbeh as Assistant Secretary, Bantama S. Sow as Financial Secretary, and Monacan D. Wilson as Chaplain. This leadership team assumes its duties with a mandate to advance the professional growth and welfare of Senate staff members.
As the association transitions under new stewardship, expectations are high for these officials to champion staff interests, foster greater transparency, and build bridges between employees and the Senate’s leadership.

29/10/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐚, 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚- 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - The Liberian Diaspora Office has unveiled its gratitude to Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, commending her untiring commitment and advocacy for Liberians living abroad.
The formal appreciation was voiced during a courtesy visit on October 28, 2025, through a delegation led by Mr. Erasmus Williams, head of the Diaspora office at the Executive Mansion, alongside Mr. Serge Lenaud, country head for the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Both leaders met with Senator Karnga-Lawrence in Monrovia, applauding her policy leadership and conveying hope for swift legislative actions.
This appreciation follows Senator Karnga-Lawrence’s participation as Guest Speaker at the Liberia Annual Diaspora Conference, held in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2025, an event at which the Senator introduced a comprehensive legislative and policy vision designed to strengthen the connection between Liberia and its diaspora community while elevating their role in national development.
Advancing a Diaspora Engagement Act to legally establish dual citizenship rights, forming a dedicated Diaspora Advisory Council, and ensuring ministerial accountability for all diaspora-related programs were part of the well-packaged ideology of the Senator. She further championed fiscal reforms to eliminate barriers affecting diaspora investment—proposing tax incentives, self-support mechanisms, and the establishment of a transparent Diaspora Investment Fund.
Among other legislative priorities, the Liberian Senate Pro-tempore emphasized the need for continuous public audits of diaspora-funded projects, collaborative efforts to facilitate education and skills transfer, incentives for diaspora professionals to return and serve within public institutions, and stronger legal protections focused on land rights, reintegration, and dispute resolution for returning diaspora Liberians. To guarantee persistent engagement, she similarly called for the creation of a Senate-led Diaspora Affairs Caucus.
In reciprocation of their laudable venture of appreciation, Senator Karnga-Lawrence reaffirmed her commitment to advancing these proposals, assuring that they will be formally presented to the Senate for appropriate consideration.

28/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐀𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

Monrovia, Liberia – October 28, 2025 — The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, today held a high-level meeting with the international board and management of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC). The pivotal discussion focused on formally commencing the review and ratification process of the company’s operating agreement.
This proactive engagement underscores the Legislature’s commitment to ensuring that major national agreements are meticulously examined and updated to align with Liberia’s current development goals and the best interests of the Liberian people.

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐚— 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 In a decisive move for justice and accountability, Senators Joseph Kpator Jallah of Lofa County and Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence of Grand Bassa County have teamed up to submit two historic bills to the Liberian Senate. This legislative action demonstrates a collaborative resolution to strengthen the rule of law and rebuild public confidence in Liberia’s governance systems.
The proposed bills, officially titled “𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 “𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚,”
are grounded in Article 34 of the 1986 Constitution, which empowers the National Legislature to create courts below the Supreme Court. The proposed legislation also aligns with Joint Resolution No. JR-001/2024, a mandate for the establishment of specialized courts to address past atrocities and tackle persistent economic crimes.
Speaking on this new legislative milestone, Senator Jallah declared, “This is a defining moment for Liberia. These bills are not about revenge—they are about restoring dignity, healing our nation’s wounds through justice, and dismantling the structures of impunity and corruption.”
Co-sponsor Senator Karnga-Lawrence echoed this sentiment: “True reconciliation is impossible without accountability. Our people deserve a Liberia where the law is a shield for the vulnerable and a check on those who abuse power. Justice must form the bedrock of our peace and prosperity.”
The War Crimes Court aims to address grave human rights violations and atrocities committed during Liberia’s periods of conflict, providing a framework for justice that honors victims and adheres to international standards. Meanwhile, the Special Economic and Corruption Crimes Court is designed to strengthen the prosecution of corruption-related cases, improve institutional oversight, and reinforce citizens’ trust in government institutions.
Senator Jallah champions the rule of law, focusing his public mission on institutional reform and equitable access to justice. Senator Karnga-Lawrence’s advocacy centers on inclusive governance, social justice, and empowering ordinary Liberians—especially women and youth—to contribute to nation-building. “We must build a Liberia where justice is not selective, where corruption is not a culture, and where law serves every citizen equally.” Said Senator Jallah.
Senator Karnga-Lawrence added, “History will judge us by the courage we show today to right the wrongs of yesterday.”

25/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐚

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐀, 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 – 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
– Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, on Saturday led the official launch of a new book titled “The Other Side of God” in Divine Town, Old Road, Monrovia. The ceremony took place at Love Centre Ministries. Central Church and attracted several distinguished guests, including Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillion.
Authored by Reverend Eric S. Gbogar, the book explores themes of faith, healing, and resilience in the face of loss. It offers readers spiritual guidance and encouragement to overcome grief and find renewed strength.
In her remarks, Senator Karnga-Lawrence praised the book’s message, describing it as a source of comfort for those navigating difficult times. “This book carries a powerful message of faith, healing, and divine revelation,” she said. “It can offer support to anyone struggling with loss and help them begin their recovery.”
Reverend Gbogar’s “The Other Side of God” is expected to resonate deeply with readers seeking hope and spiritual renewal amid life’s challenges.

16/10/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀 – The Liberian student community in China made a direct appeal to President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence for greater institutional support and clearer pathways to employment, prompting a pledge of collaboration and a call for a comprehensive student database from the senator. The exchange took place during a dinner hosted by Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence for students in Beijing.

On behalf of the Liberian Students' Union in China (LSUIC), a student representative initiated the dialogue by expressing gratitude for the meeting, describing it as a “chance for open dialogue and connection between Liberia's leadership and its future leaders."
The representative outlined three key areas of concern. First, the student union struggles with limited funding, often relying on personal contributions from students to organize academic and social programs. The leader suggested that "a bit of institutional or moral support" could significantly enhance their ability to empower the student community.

Second, and most critically, the students face "serious employment and internship challenges." The representative noted that many highly qualified Liberian graduates in China find themselves stranded due to a lack of opportunities back home. A formal request was made to Senator Karnga-Lawrence to consider recommending students for internships at the Liberian Senate and to advocate for their inclusion in national initiatives like the President's Young Professionals Program.

The students assured the Pro-Tempore of their unwavering commitment to Liberia. "We are learning valuable skills, knowledge, and perspectives here, and we are eager to put them to use if only given the opportunity," the representative stated, affirming their desire to return home and contribute to the nation's growth.
In response, Senator Karnga-Lawrence assured the students of a good working relationship and national support. She proposed a key initiative, requesting that the student leadership create a comprehensive database of Liberian students in China. She explained that such a tool would enable the Liberian government to track student demographics, fields of study, and expertise. "In that way," she said, "the government will have access to all students and will know what opportunity is required for them in turn of employment and internship."

The Pro-Tempore also encouraged the students to make maximum use of the educational opportunities available to them. The engagement concluded on a hopeful note, with students expressing that the dialogue left them feeling "grateful, inspired, and hopeful" about their future and their potential role in Liberia's development.

15/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 — 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
International attention turned to Beijing as global leaders, advocates, and policymakers gathered for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, marking the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Conference on Women. Among those on the world stage, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned statement highlighting Liberia’s vision for gender equality and the collective global journey toward women’s empowerment.
Senator Karnga-Lawrence, leading the Liberian delegation, extended warm greetings from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to President Xi Jinping and the people of China, emphasizing Liberia’s commitment to meaningful dialogue and international collaboration.
Speaking on the theme, “One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women's All-Round Development,” the Senator commended China’s progress and leadership in expanding opportunities for women, while calling for renewed investment and cooperation toward gender equity.
Reflecting on progress since the original Beijing agenda, Senator Karnga-Lawrence noted that gains have been uneven and, in some cases, endangered by widening gaps and setbacks. She drew attention to persistent issues: “Nearly one in four countries is experiencing a backlash against women’s rights, and gender-based violence is on the rise. Women still earn 20% less than men for equivalent work, and the burden of unpaid care remains disproportionately high.”
She also addressed the African perspective, especially Liberia’s experience, pointing out how women—especially in rural areas—face barriers to full economic participation. Despite serving as the foundation of national food security and agricultural labor, Liberian women are often marginalized, with limited access to resources, technology, and financial inclusion. Climate change, she reminded international partners, further exacerbates these challenges.
Nevertheless, the Senator celebrated the resilience and agency of Liberian women, referencing their robust involvement in agricultural cooperatives and community savings programs, many of which receive support from UN Women and other development partners. She called for these grassroots successes to be scaled up and integrated with digital innovations, suggesting that such measures could transform lives and uplift entire communities.
Senator Karnga-Lawrence urged all governments and partners at the forum to commit to holistic investments in women—from agricultural modernization and infrastructure, to education, financial access, and changing social norms that perpetuate discrimination. She reminded the delegates that the promise of gender equality requires “placing women and girls at the heart of our development agenda, just as China’s historic reforms once did.”
As the gathering concluded, the Senator’s call to action echoed across the hall: “May the next 30 years deliver on the promise of equality for women, enabling us all to realize a prosperous shared future.”

15/10/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐕𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋, 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐒𝐘𝐋𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀 – The Liberty Party Women in the United States has issued a powerful condemnation of what it describes as "malicious defamation of character" directed at Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, the President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate. In a formal statement, the group announced its readiness to pursue immediate legal action against any individuals or organizations responsible for spreading slander and misinformation.
The organization asserts that such attacks are not only baseless but also corrosive to Liberia's democratic process and the civility of its political conversations.
"The Liberty Party is founded upon principles of integrity, respect, and constructive engagement," the statement reads. "We categorically reject any attempt... to tarnish the reputation of our Party or any of its members through falsehoods, character assassination, or defamatory commentary."
In a direct and formal warning, the group declared its intent to leverage both Liberian and international defamation laws to protect their political leader. They specified that any entity, regardless of its location, found to be deliberately defaming Senator Karnga-Lawrence or other party members will face civil and criminal proceedings.
While affirming their belief in freedom of speech, the Liberty Party Women emphasized that the right comes with the responsibility to not abuse it by spreading lies or inciting division.
Beyond the legal warning, the group extended an "open invitation for dialogue" to all Liberians who wish to understand the facts surrounding the Senator and her role. They encouraged citizens to seek factual information about the duties and functions of the Office of the President Pro Tempore to ensure public opinion is guided by truth rather than rumors.
The statement concluded with a reaffirmation of the group's "unwavering commitment" to Senator Karnga-Lawrence and the core party values of honesty, accountability, and lawful conduct in public life.

13/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐗𝐢 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of new proposals and measures at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Xi said the proposals aim to build broader consensus, open up wider pathways, and take more practical actions for this cause, noting that women's all-around development still faces complex challenges.

The Chinese president called for joint efforts to foster an enabling environment for women's growth and development, and to strengthen the driving forces for their high-quality advancement.

He also proposed jointly establishing a governance pattern to protect women's rights and interests, and writing a new chapter in promoting global women's cooperation.

Monday's meeting was held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, according to Xi.

The Chinese president said that over the past three decades, guided by the spirit of the 1995 conference, the global women's cause has flourished, contributing to the progress of human civilization.

Hailing women are important creators, promoters and inheritors of human civilization, Xi stressed that it is the international community's shared responsibility to advance the development of women.

While introducing China's achievements in advancing women's all-around development domestically, Xi also stressed China's constant efforts in working with UN and other countries to improve women's well-being and advance women's development in other countries, especially less-developed and developing countries.

Xi announced that over the next five years, China will donate an additional $10 million to UN Women and earmark $100 million from the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund for cooperation with international organizations on projects to promote women's and girls' development.

China will support 1,000 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects benefiting women and girls, and invite 50,000 women to China for exchange and training programs, he said. China will also establish a center dedicated to promoting global women's capacity-building, through which it will collaborate with relevant countries and international organizations to cultivate more outstanding female professionals.

Foreign dignitaries including UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Iceland's President Halla Tomasdottir welcomed the initiatives and measures proposed by Xi, and thanked China for hosting the meeting during their speeches.

All of them emphasized the significance of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the 1995 UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, which has been widely recognized by the international community and serves as a roadmap for advancing women's causes.

Lauding China's achievements and experiences in eliminating poverty, promoting gender equality, and advancing women's rights at home and abroad, the foreign dignitaries acknowledged that women play an irreplaceable role in human civilization and social progress, and gender equality and women's development are key factors for the sustainable development of human society.

They stressed that the international community should take this meeting as a new starting point, carry forward the spirit of the UN Fourth World Conference on Women, strengthen solidarity, deepen cooperation, engage in mutual learning, and promote the achievement of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, driving new progress in the global women's cause.

12/10/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Beijing, People’s Republic of China – October 12, 2025
The path to a brighter future for Liberian youth took an inspiring turn today as Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, paid a visit to the prestigious Song Qingling Youth Science and Cultural Exchange Center in Beijing.

Senator Karnga-Lawrence described the experience as both "amazing and inspiring," highlighting the center's vital work in fostering science, culture, and international cooperation among young people. Her visit underscores a key priority for the Liberian government: youth development.
"As we focus intensely on empowering our next generation," stated the Senator, "we are eager to build strong international bridges. The Song Qingling Center represents a world-class opportunity for our students."
The visit signals a proactive push to integrate Liberia into the Center's highly sought-after annual exchange program. Officials are optimistic about the potential partnership, with efforts now focused on finalizing arrangements to make Liberia a permanent fixture in the exchange.

This collaboration would offer Liberian students invaluable exposure to global peers, cutting-edge science education, and a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures, potentially shaping the country’s future leaders, innovators, and thinkers.

12/10/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

Beijing, China—Liberian Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence arrived in Beijing on [October 12, 2025], to attend the high-profile Global Women’s Summit. The influential Liberian official, who is among several prominent global female leaders invited to speak, was warmly received by Chinese officials and summit organizers upon her arrival.

Senator Karnga-Lawrence's participation is a significant moment for Liberia, providing a vital platform for the nation on the world stage. The summit, which runs from October 13–15, is centered on themes of women's empowerment, leadership, and global cooperation.
Pro-Tempore Karnga-Lawrence is expected to focus her discussions on the crucial role of African women in politics and advocate for greater gender equality in governance both within Liberia and internationally.

Upon touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, Pro-Tempore Karnga-Lawrence was met with traditional Chinese hospitality, including a greeting of flowers. She expressed her gratitude for the warm reception, emphasizing the necessity of international dialogue to advance women's issues globally.
The Global Women’s Summit will bring together policymakers, activists, and thought leaders from around the world to share strategies for advancing women's rights. Senator Karnga-Lawrence is scheduled to deliver a keynote address during the summit's opening session, an address that is highly anticipated by attendees.

11/10/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐠𝐚-𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, on Friday, October 10, 2025, formally dedicated the newly completed Gunnigar Town Public School and turned the facility over to the Ministry of Education.

The dedication ceremony in the Gunnigar Town community drew education stakeholders, government officials, local authorities, representatives from ArcelorMittal Liberia, school administrators, students, and residents. The school building had been initiated in 2017 by former District #3 Representative Gabriel Buchanan Smith but was left unfinished after his tenure ended.

Former Representative Smith thanked Senator Karnga-Lawrence for completing the project, saying the school’s completion "reflects true leadership and dedication to community development." Local leaders and residents described the opening as a “dream come true” for the community.

Assistant Minister for Primary Education Abba Karngar Jr. expressed gratitude for the turnover and told the gathering that the Ministry of Education will equip the facility with instructional materials, furniture, and other resources needed for effective learning.

The completed school is expected to accommodate hundreds of students from various communities in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County. Marking the occasion, Senator Karnga-Lawrence said education remains her top priority. "I’m proud to see this project finally completed and ready to serve the children of our communities," she said.

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