June 25
Liberia: Michiel Van Der Merwe Takes Helm At Arcelormittal Liberia
ArcelorMittal, a global leader in steel production, has announced a leadership change at its Liberian subsidiary,ArcelorMittal Liberia. Michiel Van Der Merwe will assume the role… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farmers Optimistic After Lifting of Ban On Unprocessed Rubber
Liberian farmers have welcomed the lifting, in May 2024, of a controversial six-month ban on unprocessed rubber exports. The Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL),… Read more »
Liberia: Debt Court Freezes Western Cluster Affiliate Company's Accounts
The Debt Court for Montserrado County issued an order to freeze the accounts of Citadel Mining Services and Construction, a Ghanaian company subcontracted by Western Cluster, over… Read more »
June 24
Liberia: Locals Want New Company for Forest
The Tarsue Authorized Community Forest in Sinoe County wants a contract with a new logging company. Read more »
June 21
Liberia: Jeety Rubber Factory a 'Force Multiplier'
"You are providing opportunities beyond the people that work here, but for the people in the communities as well as for the farmers," says U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires,… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$952k General Market Dedicated in Gbarnga
Gbarnga, Bong County-A new market in Gbarnga, Bong County, called the Gbarnga General Market, has been dedicated following a collaborative effort between the governments of Liberia… Read more »
June 20
Liberia: LERC to Set Up New Tariff for LEC
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced that it will embark on a tariff review for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to set up new prices for… Read more »
June 18
Liberia: Labour, LRA Embark On Inspection Exercise in 6 Counties
The Ministry of Labour in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), have embarked on a Labour Inspection enforcement exercise in six (6) of Liberia's 15 counties. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Discuss Nat'l Biometric Identification Card
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security on the National Identity of Liberia, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ECOWAS has convened… Read more »
Liberia: Empowerment Squared's Hope Project Targets 200 Liberian Entrepreneurs
-Launches Phase II of the program that provides beneficiaries with financial literacy skills Read more »
June 17
Liberia: Former Minister of Commerce to Address WTO's 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade
Liberia's former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Axel Addy, is expected to address the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Ninth Global Review of Aid for Trade. Read more »
May 30
Liberia: Formalizing Liberia's Informal Sector
-- Commerce Ministry inaugurates Petty Trade Registration Center; says registrations are free until December 31, 2024 Read more »
June 11
Liberia: Grow-2 Program Sponsors Liberian Delegation At International Cluster Conference III in Ghana
The Grow 2 program, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has invited key government officials… Read more »
June 12
Liberia: Bao Chico Pollutes Creeks, Destroying Homes
Bao Chico has polluted water sources in landowning communities, depriving locals of safe drinking water, a DayLight investigation found. Read more »
June 03
Liberia: Transport Minister, Transit Authority Boss Summoned Over Hike in Transport Fares
The House of Representatives is concerned about the government's ongoing reforms to improve the transportation sector but amid the rainy season and slight increment of petroleum --… Read more »
May 23
Liberia: Moci to Get Vigilant in Monitoring, Inspection for Compliance
The Inspectorate department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) says there will be vigilant in monitoring and inspecting warehouses and business entities for compliance… Read more »
May 10
Liberia: Stand Intervenes in Keh-Keh, Pem-Pem No-Go Zones
The Liberia National Police has temporarily suspended restrictions on the No-Go Zone for Bike and keh-keh riders, influenced by the intervention of Solidarity and Trust for A New… Read more »
May 08
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »
May 02
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On U.S.$738.8m National Budget
The Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives on the passage of the US$738,859,827, 2024 National Budget. The passage of the fiscal instrument sees the… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: CBL Sets May 15 As Expiration Date for Old Bank Notes
The Central Bank of Liberia has set May 15, 2024, as the expiration date for the old Liberian Dollar banknotes, SL1 and SL2, printed during the administrations of former Presidents… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar
Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with… Read more »
April 30
Liberia: House Passes U.S.$738.8 Million National Budget
-- Public Administration, Education get the largest appropriations Read more »
April 24
Liberia: 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab
The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep… Read more »
April 23
Cote d'Ivoire: Cocoa Beans Exported From Cote d'Ivoire to EU Originate From Deforested Land in Liberia
Authors of an investigation reveal that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are promoting the destruction of forests in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Illicit Miner Sues Villagers, Exposing His Own Crimes
The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat. Read more »