February 22
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Names New Maritime Boss, Makes Other Nominations to Government
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, among other nominations, named a new Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority. In his latest list of appointments, the President… Read more »
February 21
Liberia: Hike in Price of Rice Claims Lawmakers' Attention
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has cited the Minister of Commerce and Industry Amin Modad to state reasons behind the hike in the price of rice, despite his latest… Read more »
February 19
Liberia: Government Finalizes Slight Reduction in Rice Price
The government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce, has swiftly intervened to slightly reduce the price of Liberia's staple food, rice, to $16.75 after the Association of… Read more »
Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia's U.S.$80.3m Loan to Government for Salaries Sparks Debate Over 'Skipping' Legislative Approval
The Central Bank of Liberia is once again under the spotlight. A member of the House of Representatives, has requested the appearance of the Executive Governor to provide… Read more »
February 15
Africa: Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Wants the Boakai's Administration Takes Full Advantage of China's Development Opportunities for Africa
Newly Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. YIN Chengwu is urging the Joseph Boakai's administration to tap into the China-Africa Cooperation to achieve its development goals, the… Read more »
Liberia: MCC, LNP Begin Major Crackdown On Street Vendors in Monrovia
The Monrovia City Police and the Liberia National Police have begun to raid vendors who are said to be selling illegally in Monrovia as part of its joint cleanup and demolition of… Read more »
Liberia: Nocal Officer-in-Charge Highlights Prospects of Liberia's Hydrocarbon Sector to Investors At Saipec Conference in Nigeria
The Officer-In-Charge of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Mr. Jacob Kabakole, has told oil and gas experts attending the Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: Mano River Union Backs New Railway Construction of New Multi-User Railway By Hpx, Guma Group and Liberian Government
The Mano River Union (MRU), representing the collective interests and development aspirations of our member states, is delighted to express its full support for the recent… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Transport Committee Mandates Transport Minister-Designate to Investigate Sg At Roberts Flight Information Region
The Senate Committee on Transport, through its Chairman Senator Saah Joseph has challenged the Minister of Transport-designate Sirleaf Tyler to conduct a thorough investigation and… Read more »
February 06
Liberia: New National Port Authority Boss Looking to Address High Fees On Containers, Clearing
The cost of shipping containers to Liberia is at an all-time high for many Liberians either looking to move home or bring in containers for business. Sekou Dukuly, the new head of… Read more »
February 05
Liberia: Airport Authorities Apologize for Power Outage
The management of the Roberts International Airport has issued an apology for disruption in the supply of electricity at the airport. Read more »
February 01
Liberia: Finance Minister Boima Kamara, LRA's Dorbor Jallah, Others Confirmed By Senate
Members of the Liberian Senate have unanimously voted to confirm Finance and Development Planning Minister-Designate Boima Kamara. Read more »
January 31
Africa: Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (Acsmen)
The Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (ACSMEN) has announced its innovative approach towards employment, which aims at empowering Liberians and building a new… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Bridge Liberia Completes Major Renovations At Ngorkuma Public School and Other Supported Schools
Renovation works at selected schools supported by Bridge Liberia are ongoing across the country. Read more »
Liberia: Contradictory Claims On Liberia's Economy - Weah, Boakai Provide Conflicting Figures but Weah Might Be Right
In 2018, when the freshly minted government led by George M. Weah took over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, they were quick to announce that the country's economy was completely… Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Urgently Calls for Road Pavement and Infrastructure Improvement in Fuamah
China Union continues to remain irritable with living up to its social contract stipulated in its 25 years Mineral Development Agreement, as citizens of Fuamah District in Bong… Read more »
Liberia: Alpha Phi Alpha to Facilitate and Mobilize Investments for Liberia
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Dr. Willis Lonzer, III and a high-power delegation of Alpha Brothers from the… Read more »
Liberia: Data Is Key Tool to Fisheries Says Liberian Fisheries DG - As Stock Assessment With Moroccan Vessel Begins
The long-publicized commissioning ceremony of the Moroccan research vessel to conduct scientific fish stock assessment on Liberian waters has taken place at the Bong Mines Pier… Read more »
January 28
Liberia: Govt Commissions Moroccan Research Vessel for Fish Stock Assessment in Liberia Waters
The Government of Liberia through the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has commissioned the newly constructed state of the art fisheries research vessel AL… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Liberia: President Weah Issues Executive Order to 'Safeguard Liberia's State Resources Amid Economic Challenges'
President George Weah has issued an executive order aimed at safeguarding state resources during the transition period amidst Liberia's economic challenges. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Liberia: 'Belated and Untimely Executive Order'
Economy Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL), Political Leader, Emmanuel Gonquoi has dashingly reacted to President George Manneh Weah's Moratorium on the exportation of Unprocessed… Read more »
Liberia: An Analysis of Liberia's Post-Civil War Reconstruction Efforts, the Progress Made, and the Challenges That Remain
The terrible fighting that tore through Liberia from 1989 and 2003 left the country in ruins, ushering in the post-civil war era. In addition to causing serious infrastructural… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Liberia: Senate Votes to Concur OnS Fouani Brothers' Concession Incentive
The Liberian Senate on Tuesday concurred with the House of Representatives to vote in favor of a concession proposal that will give additional incentives to the Fouani Brothers'… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Liberia: Solidaridad Constructs the First Post-War Cocoa Greenhouse for Central Agriculture Research Institute
Agriculture is the biggest sector of the Liberian economy and provides livelihood for the majority of people. However, the sector has faced the huge challenge of proper research… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Liberia: The Eight Judiciary Circuit Court Complex in Nimba County Becomes Death Trap
The building hosting various judges of the Eight Judiciary Circuit Court Complex in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, has reportedly turned into a death trap for court workers. Read more »