September 09
Liberia: Stand Demands Public Release of 'Budget Tampering' Report
The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a pro-democracy advocacy group, has called on Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Fonati Koffa to publicly release the… Read more »
Liberia: China Secures U.S.$3.1b in Projects for Liberia
China-Africa relations are growing deeper and more rapidly than ever before and, as both sides endeavor to keep the torch of the connection burning, new development initiatives… Read more »
Liberia: House Seeks Clarity Over 2022 Census Results
The House of Representatives has summoned the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) to address concerns surrounding the official results of… Read more »
September 06
Liberia: Lipo Engages Public On Intellectual Property Rights
The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has kicked off its ambitious three-month "community engagement" aimed at educating Liberians about intellectual property (IP) and… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Pitches Ambitious Strategy for Liberia's Economic Growth
In a highly anticipated Senate confirmation hearing, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's nominee for Minister of Finance and Development Planning, presented an… Read more »
Liberia: Banjak Frozen Food in Court Over Us467k Unpaid Debt
MS Global Company (plaintiff) based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has filed a commercial lawsuit against Banjak Frozen Food (Defendant) at the Commercial Court in Monrovia,… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Grants China Union Reprieve After U.S.$20K Payment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a temporary permit to resume operations for three months, providing the company with the opportunity to… Read more »
September 05
Liberia: My Takeaways From President Boakai's Speech At the National Black Business Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, Usa
On Friday, August 23, 2024, His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai, President of Liberia, delivered the keynote speech at the National Black Business Conference held in Atlanta,… Read more »
September 03
Liberia: 'I'm a Victim, I Know What It Means'
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has stressed the importance of addressing the plights of the hundreds of thousands of street children across the country, many of whom have been left… Read more »
Liberia: Disabled Community Appeals for Budget Increment to Address Urgent Needs
Samuel S. Dean, Sr., Executive Director of the National Commission on Disabilities (NCD), has formally appealed to House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, urging him to advocate for… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Confirms One Mpox Case
Dr. Dougbeh Nyan, Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), announced that one suspected Mpox case has been tested and confirmed positive,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches Codex Trust Fund
Liberia has launched the CODEX Trust Fund, signaling a significant advancement in food safety and public health. The launch event took place at the Golden Key resort in Paynesville… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Has 15 Days to Pass Recast Budget
The clock is ticking for the 55th Legislature of Liberia as lawmakers face a crucial 15-day window to pass the draft recast budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The urgency is… Read more »
September 02
Cote d'Ivoire: Liberia, Ivory Coast Join Forces to Combat Marine Piracy
Liberia and Ivory Coast have initiated a promising collaboration to combat maritime piracy, marking a significant step towards enhancing maritime security in the region. Read more »
Liberia: LTA, CBL Forge Partnership to Boost Digital Economy
In a significant step toward advancing Liberia's digital economy and ensuring compliance with national regulations, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Central… Read more »
Liberia: Former Finance Minister Tweah Disputes 'False Debt Figures'
Samuel D. Tweah Jr., former Liberian Finance Minister, has come out strongly against recent claims regarding the country's debt levels, asserting that such claims are misleading… Read more »
August 30
Liberia: Boakai Invites Global Investors to Leverage Liberia's Untapped Resources
At a recent 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai made a powerful appeal to global Black business leaders, urging them to… Read more »
Liberia: CSOs Offer Recommendations to GOL for National Action Plan On Business and Human Rights
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), Liberia chapter of Friends of the Earth (FoE Liberia) along with members of the Civil Society Organizations Oil Palm Working Group… Read more »
Liberia: Recast Budget Scrutiny 'Paused' Over Lack of Supporting Documents, Alteration
The Draft Recast Budget received its first setback on Thursday because of the lack of supporting documents 'of the first six months of the approved 2024 Budget' from the Ministry… Read more »
August 29
Liberia: Publishers Take Stand Against Govt's Overdue Debt to Media
In a bold move highlighting the ongoing financial neglect of the Liberian government towards the media industry, the Publishers Association of Liberia (PAL) has called on its… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Mcgill Backs Down On Legal Challenge
In what could be termed as a notable move toward promoting transparency and accountability in public service, Nathaniel F. McGill, former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador, Commerce Minister Highlight SMEs' Empowerment
The newly accredited U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad on Wednesday at his EJS Ministerial Complex… Read more »
August 20
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Launches 2024 National Agriculture Fair
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has launched the 2024 National Agriculture Fair (NAF) to showcase the country's agricultural potentials. Read more »
August 29
Liberia: LIS Officer Linked to Disappearance of a 25-Yr-Old Man
An officer of the Liberia Immigration Service had been linked to the disappearance of a 25-year-old man in Ganta. The man has been missing since August 9, 2024. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Internet Governance Forum 2024 Aims to Tackle Digital Divide
The Liberia Internet Governance Forum (LIGF) 2024 is poised to convene on August 29 at the Conference Hall of the Monrovia YMCA. The forum, themed "Fostering Digital Collaboration:… Read more »