January 26
Liberia: Boakai Says Economy Grew 5.1%, Inflation Hits 20-Year Low in SONA Economic Update
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared Liberia's economy resilient and on a stronger growth path, announcing a 5.1 percent economic growth rate in 2025, falling inflation,… Read more »
January 23
Liberia: At Davos, Liberia's Foreign Minister Meets Elon Musk As Spacex Praises Country's Business-Friendly Reforms
Liberia's Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has held talks with SpaceX founder Elon Musk on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Minister Piah Announces Govt to Return Controversial 'Yellow Machines' Negotiated By Mamaka Bility Amid Completion of New Deal
The Government of Liberia has announced plans to return 35 earth-moving machines, commonly referred to as "yellow machines," that were imported under a controversial arrangement… Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Liberia Widens Competitive Edge in Global Maritime Space, Retains World's Top Flag State Position
Liberia has further consolidated its dominance in the global maritime sector, retaining its position as the world's largest shipping registry for the third consecutive year and… Read more »
January 21
Liberia: Harmonization
The Webster dictionary defines harmonization as being a quality or state of being in harmony. To be in harmony is to be with the prevailing tendency. The prevailing tendency in… Read more »
Liberia: Former President Weah Hints At Stadium Project for Grand Kru Following County Meet Final
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has disclosed that he is considering plans to support the construction of a stadium or a modern sports park in Grand Kru County. Read more »
January 20
Liberia: Urban Development Specialist Armstrong Outlines Technology Driven Pathways for Youth Empowerment in Liberia
Bong County native and urban development specialist Kusee L. Armstrong has renewed calls for Liberia to adopt geospatial driven development strategies as a means of addressing… Read more »
Liberia: A Test of Presidential Backbone: Why President Boakai Must Resist Political Pressure and Defend the Rule of Law in Re-Enacted Sea Port Regulatory Act
LIBERIA HAS arrived at yet another defining moment, one where the boundaries between law, politics, and personal ambition are dangerously blurred. At the heart of this moment… Read more »
Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Honors Outstanding Farmers At National Agriculture Fair 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture has presented awards to outstanding farmers and agribusiness innovators following the successful conclusion of the National Agriculture Fair (NAF) 2025… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Inner Circle Splits Over Re-Enacted Ports Regulatory Act
Intense, high-level deliberations are underway at the Executive Mansion as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. weighs whether to veto--again--the re-enacted Liberia Sea and Inland… Read more »
January 15
Liberia: US Investors Arrive in Liberia to Explore Opportunities in Key Sectors
A team of investors from the United States has arrived in Liberia for a one-week business development and medical mission aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key… Read more »
January 16
Liberia: Senator Konneh Proposes Bill Seeking to Enforce 25 Percent Procurement for Local Businesses, Protecting the Informer Economy
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has proposed a bill seeking to protect the informal economy of the country and enforce 25% Procurement for Liberian Businesses operating in the… Read more »
January 15
Liberia: Three Found Unconscious in Drainage After Early-Morning Car Accident At Old Road Junction
Three individuals, including two men and a woman, were found unconscious in a drainage early Thursday morning near Nigeria House at Old Road Junction, close to Christ the King… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Launches Major Farm-to-Market Road Works in Bong
The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Tree Crops Extension Project Phase II (TCEP-II), has officially launched the rehabilitation and construction of 59 kilometers of critical… Read more »
Liberia: Over 90 Nurse Anesthetists Launch 'Go-Slow' Strike Action in Demand of Salary Increment
Approximately 91 nurse anesthetists from across Liberia are set to launch a "go-slow" strike action starting Thursday, January 15, 2026, in a bold demand for a significant salary… Read more »
January 14
Liberia: Firestone Trucking Move At Freeport Displaces Liberian Operators, Triggers Union Threats and Policy Debate
Liberia's Liberianization Policy is under intense public and institutional scrutiny following a controversial operational arrangement between Firestone Liberia and APM Terminals… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Seeks Legislative Ratification of Arcelormittal Third Amendment, Cites Strategic Benefits
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally submitted to the Liberian Legislature Amendment No. 3 to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia (GoL)… Read more »
January 07
Liberia: Patel Chairman Nimley Criticises Foreign Business Practices and Poor Telecom Services in Liberia
The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia, PATEL, has raised alarm over what it describes as the increasing involvement of foreign business operators in retail and distributive… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Labour Rated 'F' for 2024 As Governance Report Exposes Deepening Crisis in Liberia's Labour Sector
The Ministry of Labour has been rated an overall 'F' for the year 2024 following the release of a damning Labour Governance Report by the Liberia Labour and Governance Alliance,… Read more »
January 05
Liberia: Weah Explains Why China Suspended Overpass Bridge Projects During His Presidency
Former President George Manneh Weah has provided his account of why the Government of the People's Republic of China halted the construction of two overhead overpass bridges during… Read more »
Liberia: Team-Patel Mobilizes Media Ahead of January 7 Petition for Landmark LBDA Act
The Economic Action Movement of Liberia (TEAM), through its affiliate Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL Inc.), has launched a nationwide campaign engagement, calling on the… Read more »
Liberia: Actionaid, Partners Brainstorm On Mobilizing Domestic Resources to Finance Renewable Energy in Liberia
ActionAid Liberia has convened civil society organizations, government officials, youth groups, traditional leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for mobilizing… Read more »
January 01
Liberia: GAC Lauds National Road Fund for 93% Audit Compliance, Hails Major Improvement in Accountability
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has commended the National Road Fund (NRF) for achieving a 93 percent implementation rate of audit recommendations, marking a dramatic… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Liberia: LRA Breaks Revenue Record, Collects U.S.$818m and Surpasses 2025 Target
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has recorded the highest domestic revenue collection in Liberia's history, raising approximately US$818 million as of December 29, 2025--US$13.4… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Blacklists BAYTEX, Warns Liberians Against Unlicensed 'Digital Susu' Schemes
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has issued a stern warning to the public to cease and desist from transacting with BAYTEX, an entity presenting itself as a "digital susu" and… Read more »
