March 07
Liberia: GAC Audit Exposes - Weah Administration Leaves Boakai Administration With No Funds, Contradicting Previous Claims
An audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to reconcile the net account balances of the government's consolidated accounts as of January 17 and 19, 2024, has… Read more »
March 05
Liberia: Erasmus Williams, Close Associate of New Lprc Boss Accused of Stealing U.S.$37.7k in Car Business
Mr. Victor Zelee of the USA has alleged that Mr. Erasmus T. Williams also of the USA, but now advisor to the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC), of embezzling and duping him… Read more »
Liberia: Behind the Wheel - Liberian Women Embrace Kekeh Driving As Economic Opportunity
The general notion that "What a man can do, a woman can do better" is being proven by some women in Liberia's capital Monrovia as they daily make profits from driving commercial… Read more »
Liberia: We Must Take Back Our Boystown/Marshall Junction and the Streets From Petty Traders and Criminals
The Marshall/BoyTown community is in dire need of a leader committed to transforming the area into Liberia's pioneering district, prioritizing safety for all residents and business… Read more »
March 04
Liberia: GOL, AfDB Sign U.S.$40m Loan for MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project Phase 1
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a US$40 million loan agreement for the Mano River Union Road Development… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Embraces Conduct of Digital Agriculture Census, Meets FAO's Country Representative
The Vice President of Liberia, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung has assured the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s Country Representative Madam Binta S. Tchicaya the Government of… Read more »
March 01
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Over Delay in Submission of 2024 Draft Budget
The House of Representatives has extended an invitation to Minister of Finance and Development Planning, H. Boima Kamara, to appear before its full plenary and provide insights… Read more »
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 »