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 »
April 18
Liberia: HPX Completes Technical Due Diligence On St John River Iron Ore Licenses
-- Financial due diligence underway with anticipated completion in 2nd quarter 2024; St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover a combined area of almost 250 km2… Read more »
April 16
Liberia: President Boakai Must Develop a Vibrant Private Sector or Stand Little Chance of Success
The private sector is the Holy Grail; it will make or break any society! The degree to which this happens is largely contingent on whether the sitting administration factors this… Read more »
April 08
Liberia: Joint Legislature Budget Committee Begins Hearings Today
The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) of the 55th Legislature has released scheduled hearings for the 2024 Draft National Budget, focusing primarily on the revenue component of the… Read more »
April 04
Liberia: In Defense of Exporting Unprocessed Rubber
The Liberian rubber sub-sector is challenged to a significant extent by sub-optimal performance, brought about principally by its oligopolistic character with few buyers and many… Read more »
Liberia: House Hammers BMMC Over MDA Violations
The House of Representatives has endorsed a 10-count recommendation of the Specialized Committee regarding massive violations of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) by Bea… Read more »
Liberia: Apm Terminals Liberia Lights Up Bright Star Orphanage
APM Terminals Liberia proudly announces the completion and dedication of a newly constructed kitchen at the Bright Star Orphanage in Sackie Town, Todee District, in collaboration… Read more »
March 28
Liberia: GAC to Audit All 103 Spending Entities
-- As CSA Slashes Consultancy Budget by $2 Million Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Prioritize Clean Energy
Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Charles Umehai, revealed that the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is fully dedicated to advancing Liberia's clean energy… Read more »
March 26
Liberia: Tragic Motor Accident Leaves Four Dead in Maryland
-Victims are reportedly Tubman University students who were going to take exams Read more »
March 21
Liberia: Boakai's 1st Draft Budget, a Strong Mix of Savings, Cuts and Growth
The draft national budget submitted by the Boakai administration to the Legislature just over a week ago is up for scrutiny and comes with a tone of frugality that could only be… Read more »
March 18
Liberia: NPA's MD, Board Summoned Over Employees' Dismissal
The House of Representatives has summoned the Managing Director and Board Members of the National Port Authority (NPA) over the reported arbitrary dismissal of 10 employees of the… Read more »