October 04
Liberia: Over 200 Inhabitants Along Sanniqullie-Karnplay Highway Face Health Risk Due to Lack of Safe Water in Their Community
The creek used for drinking purposes by more than 200 inhabitants of Dahntuo Zone on the Sanniquellie-Karnplay highway is contaminated by rock particles emitting from the Chinese… Read more »
January 31
Liberia: Sen. Cyrus Allocates Earnings in First Year to Development in Lofa County
Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus, has publicly disclosed that he would allocate all earnings throughout his first year at the Liberian Senate to support local developments in the… Read more »
Liberia: How Embracing Intellectual Property Rights Can Unlock SME Growth in Liberia
Why do so many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fail in Liberia? The answer for many would be inadequate financing, but an often-neglected factor is the underutilization of… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Beneficiaries Commend Plan International, Partners As 'Raising Community Voices' Project Wraps up
Participants of the 'Raising Community Voices' Project have expressed gratitude towards Plan International and its collaborators, including the International Rescue Committee (IRC)… Read more »
Liberia: Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development Conference Kicks Off in Monrovia
Today marks the commencement of the groundbreaking Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development Conference at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Liberia: Investor Offers New Liberian Government Cash for Mayor Post
A private real estate investor, Octavious Gilman, has expressed willingness to offer the incoming Liberian government one hundred thousand United States Dollars ($US100,000) as a… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Liberia: Five Counties Benefit From Training and Livelihood Programs Under UNDP Small Grants Program in Liberia
Five counties have benefitted from a training and livelihood program, through 16 NGOs under the UNDP Small Grants Program. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Liberia: Jackie Sayegh - 'Liberians Must Build Their Own Common Good'
The General Secretary of the Liberian Studies Association at Cornell University, New York, USA, Ms. Jackie Sayegh, is calling on Liberians at home and the diaspora to hold… Read more »
Liberia: LEC CEO Monie Captan Inspires Staff to Prioritize Capacity Building At Retreat
Monie R. Captan, Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has rallied the company's employees to actively pursue capacity-building opportunities and… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Liberia: Meet Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine - Liberia's Legal Luminary and Compassionate Humanitarian Bringing Transformation and Hope
Cllr. Charlyne M. Brumskine is an exceptional individual who not only possesses extraordinary legal acumen but also demonstrates an unwavering commitment to effecting positive… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Liberia: Ministry of Commerce, Business Startup Center Monrovia Launch the Youth Startup Business Plan Competition 2023
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Business Startup Center (BSC) Monrovia, with support from UNDP through the Livelihood & Employment Creation… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Liberia: WestProp CEO Ken Sharpe Recognized At the 13th African Achievers Awards for Commitment to Sustainable Development and Innovation
Ken Sharpe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WestProp, has been honored as Africa's Most Innovative CEO and the Best African Organization of the Year at the 13th edition of the… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Liberia: UNDP Liberia Inclusive Growth Pillar Team Lead Encourages Growth Accelerator Liberia Grantees to 'Be Your Own Boss'
Dorsla Farcarthy, Team Leader at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is encouraging business entrepreneurs, especially Growth Accelerator Liberia Grantees, to be their… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Liberia: Other Nationals Not Smarter Than Liberians - Says Cummings
Mr. Alexander Cummings says his successful business career, working and leading teams comprising citizens of other foreign countries, and the accomplishments on many Liberians… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Needs Development Not Taxation
There are many billboards around Liberia pointing out that taxes promote development. These billboards are put up with tax payers money to encourage people to pay taxes. The… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Liberia: Carver Christian University 2023 Graduates Urged to Use Knowledge Acquired and Contribute to Liberia's Development
It was a moment of celebration and a sense of sheer accomplishment for graduates of the Carver Christian University during its 22nd commencement convocation recently in Monrovia. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: What the Elders Say
Our Elders of Africa say that to walk on the new mat, any person has to sit on the old mat. The old mat is the mat on which the elders sit. Some people think that the Elders sit on… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Liberia: Ma Juah Foundation Liberia Launches Grant Program to Empower Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth
The Ma JUAH Foundation Liberia held a momentous event at its Congo Town office on July 7, 2023, to officially launch its highly anticipated Small Business Grant Program. The… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Liberia: Liberia-Born British National Max Bankole Jarrett Named Director of Strategy and Delivery At African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Josiah Maximilian Bankole Jarrett as the new Director of Strategy and Delivery in the Office of the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Liberia: 18 Organizations Receive Nearly U.S.$1.5 Million to Advocate for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors
The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) will on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distribute more than $1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens' ability to… Read more »
Liberia: Min. Tarr Rallies Extensive Donor Support to Tackle SGBV, Women Empowerment
Serving as one of the panelists at a high-level panel discussion at the 'Summit for A New Global Financing Pact' held in Paris, France, Mrs. Williametta E. Saydee-Tarr said,… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Liberia: Pro-Poor Agenda Falls Short On Promised One Million Jobs, Delivers Only 24,000 - Covid-19 Blamed for Setback
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Samuel Tweah, has blamed the coronavirus pandemic and global financial crisis for the Coalition of Democratic Change's (CDC)… Read more »
Liberia: Government of Liberia Collaborates With United Nations and Development Partners for Sector Portfolio Review
In a joint effort to enhance transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in development financing, the Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the United Nations and… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Liberia: Swedish Minister for Development and Foreign Trade Acknowledges Liberia's Progress in Fighting Poverty As He Tours Mercy Corps-Funded Shed Farm
Swedish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forsell, has recognized Liberia's rapid progress in its quest to tackle poverty through a substantial measure… Read more »
Liberia: Sweden Reaffirms Support to Liberia's Development
Visiting Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell has trumpeted his country's unflinching commitment to support Liberia in its… Read more »