April 12, 2023
Liberia: FAO, NaFAA Validate Sea Cucumbers Fisheries Management Plan in Monrovia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) have concluded a validation workshop on the… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Begs AfDB for U.S.$10 Million to Save Rubber Sector
Finance & Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah has apparently shocked the visiting Vice President of the African Development Bank, Mr. Solomon Quaynor and his… Read more »
Liberia: Eggs Price Skyrockets - Importers Blame Ukraine War
Eggs, a major source of protein for the Liberian population, are now scarce and expensive. A single egg is sold at the same price as a cup of rice, and for many Liberian families,… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Liberia: WASUDEV and Food Fluency Train Women On Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture in Bong County
As part of efforts in training women on Nutrition sensitive agriculture in Liberia, the Women in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (WASUDEV) in collaboration with Food… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Liberia: DG Glassco Highlights Government Support to Local Fishing Communities
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) says the Congress for Democratic Change, (CDC)- led government is significantly impacting the… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Urges Investors to Create Fishing Industry in Liberia As UL Launches Department of Fisheries Science
Deputy House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, has urged the international community, specifically the world bank, to continue to invest in Liberia's fishery sector. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Liberia: All Set for Liberian Fisheries Science Program Launch
The University of Liberia (UL) in collaboration with the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has announced that all is now set for the grand launch of the… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Liberia: Pres. Launches Distribution of Life Jackets to All Fishermen Today
Fishermen across Liberia are arriving in Monrovia to form part of President George Manneh Weah's Lifejackets grand official launch slated to take place Friday, January 20, 2023 in… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Liberia: 'A Regional Approach to Accelerating Aquaculture Development Among Member States'
Liberia's Fisheries Director General is recommending a regional approach to accelerating aquaculture development amongst member states of the Fisheries Committee for the West… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Liberia: Emma Glassco Raps On Efforts By Liberian Authorities to Empower Women in Fisheries
At the climax of events marking the 2022 International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa held virtually by the Food and Agriculture Organization, the head of… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: Liberian Fisheries Expert Advances Policy, Legal Restructurings to Mend Fish Stocks At U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Liberia's fisheries expert and Queen's University Belfast Ph.D. Researcher, Sheck Abdul Sherif has told global stakeholders in the fisheries sector of Africa and the United States… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture, Partners Provide Grant for 22 Smallholders Farmers
Mr. Alexander Shiakeh, the Value-Chain and Agribusiness Specialist of the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) at the Program… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Liberia: Government Optimistic of EU Lifting Fisheries Yellow Card
The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority in collaboration with the Liberia Maritime Authority has expressed optimism that the yellow card… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Liberia: A High-Power Fisheries and Maritime Delegation Arrives in Monrovia
A high-power delegation from the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) of the European Commission has arrived in Monrovia as guest of the National… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Liberia: Liberia & Cote d'Ivoire Sign Fisheries Agreement
The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) Wednesday November 2, 2022, entered into a fisheries Memorandum of Understanding with… Read more »
Liberia: 'Co-Management Important Tool in Sustainable Fisheries', Says Deputy Fisheries Boss
The Deputy Director General for Technical Services at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Mr. William Y. Boeh, has underscored the important role… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Liberia: Agriculture Minister Says Plan to Transfer Rice Subsidy to Production Risky
Liberia's Agriculture Minister, Jeanine Cooper has cautioned senators against a proposal aimed at transferring money provided to rice importers as subsidy to the rice production… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Presents Equipment to Central Agriculture Research Institute
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through its Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) has presented a brand new 75 Horsepower tractor and three Yamaha motorbikes to the… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Liberia: Recommendations On ';Responsible Agriculture Investment & Food Security' to the Government of President Weah
Agriculture suffers from entrenched negative perceptions amongst Liberian youths. In the minds of many young individuals, Agriculture is a poor man's work that involves… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Liberia: CSOs, Partners Brainstorm to Improve Cocoa Sector
Despite its rich geographical location and abundant natural wealth, Liberia still faces economic challenges that hinder the growth of the agriculture sector especially, cocoa. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Liberia: OPEC Fund Financing Package to Improve Vital Fishery Industry in Liberia
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a US$20 million loan and a US$240,000 complementary technical assistance grant to the Republic of Liberia to co-finance the… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Approves U.S.$2 Million Grant Applications to Promote Farming
The Funds Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Liberia Agriculture Commercialization Funds (LACF) has ended its first sitting with the approval of twenty-three grants for… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Liberia: BRAC Liberia Promises Continued Improvement of the Poultry Sector in Liberia
The Country Director of BRAC Liberia, Rosy Choudhury has disclosed that BRAC is supporting over 200 poultry farmers to develop their commercial poultry farms into sustainable… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Liberia: U.S. State Department Acknowledges Progress in Fisheries Sector
The United States State Department has recognized efforts by the Authorities of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) in restoring Liberia's fisheries to their… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Liberia: University Lecturer Sillah Rallies Support to Include Agricultural Science in School High Curriculum
A Lecturer at the University of Liberia, Mr. Zayzay Sillah says, he's rallying support for the Ministry of Education to authorize the inclusion of agricultural science in the high… Read more »