June 05
Liberia: Former LBDI President Delaney Appointed CEO of British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark
Series of questions being raised on the academic qualification of former Liberia Banks for Development President, Deo Z. Delaney has been dispelled by a recent vetting process that… Read more »
May 31
Liberia: Commerce Minister Modad Expresses Dissatisfaction Over House's Contempt Charge
Commerce Minister Amin Modad has expressed disappointment over the House of Representatives' decision to hold him in contempt for "disrespecting" the legislative body. Read more »
April 01
Liberia: Exporting Unprocessed Rubber Makes No Economic Sense
The Liberian rubber industry is dying. Exporting unprocessed rubber will accelerate its demise. The country was one of the largest global rubber producers, but inadequate… Read more »
March 27
Liberia: Lift Up the Executive Order George Weah Imposed On Rubber Exportation
A former Representative candidate of District #16 is calling on President Joseph N. Boakai's government to lift the executive order on rubber exportation in Liberia imposed by the… Read more »
March 06
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Rice Import Tariffs to Alleviate Economic Burdens On Liberians
President Joseph Boakai has issued Executive Order 125 suspending import tariffs on rice in a bid to alleviate economic burdens on Liberians. Read more »
March 05
Liberia: We Must Take Back Our Boystown/Marshall Junction and the Streets From Petty Traders and Criminals
The Marshall/BoyTown community is in dire need of a leader committed to transforming the area into Liberia's pioneering district, prioritizing safety for all residents and business… Read more »
February 15
Liberia: MCC, LNP Begin Major Crackdown On Street Vendors in Monrovia
The Monrovia City Police and the Liberia National Police have begun to raid vendors who are said to be selling illegally in Monrovia as part of its joint cleanup and demolition of… Read more »
August 21, 2023
West Africa: Weah Justifies Exportation of Electricity to Ivory Coast
In the wake of huge criticisms from political opponents and critics, President George Manneh Weah has justified and outlined reasons for the move made by his government to engage… Read more »
July 20, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS, USAID Commerce Two-Day Workshop for Liberian Businesses On Agoa, Food Safety Act
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Liberia Chambers of Commerce,… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Africa: Equitable Trade Agreements, Regional Trade Will Drive Investment in Africa - Deputy Minister Wolokollie Addresses London Forum
Equitable Trade agreements, transparent governance, and regulations driving regional trade are among the policies critical to stimulating trade and investment across Africa. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Liberia: CBL Executive Governor Touts Private Investment As Key Driver of Job Growth At Afreximbank Liberia Trade Roadshow in Monrovia
The Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Aloysius Tarlue has underscored the significance of investment in the private sector, with a call on Liberians to discourage the… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Africa: The Only Country in Africa Yet to Ratify the Africa Continental Free Trade Area
Liberia, an ECOWAS member state where importers mostly experience high tariffs on goods, which lead to inflation of prices on the local market, is yet to ratify the Africa… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Liberia: Govt Suspends Tariffs On Rice and Other Commodities
President George Manneh Weah has issued two Executive Orders affecting critical national issues germane to the security and well-being of citizens. President on Friday, January 6,… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Biden White House Africa Summit - What's in the Cards for the Continent's Big Wigs?
When US President Joe Biden sits down with leaders of the African continent this week, it will mark eight years since the first U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit, hosted by former… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: Biden Invites Forty-Nine African Heads of State to U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit - Say Top U.S. Diplomats
The United States Government has announced that 49 African Heads of State, along with the Chairman of the African Union, have been invited by President Joe Biden to the landmark… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Liberia: Liberia, Guinea, S/Leone Sign Pact to Improve Cross-Border Trade, Revenue and Security in the Region
The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has signed an MOU with its Guinean and Sierra Leonean counterparts for mutual administrative assistance to combat… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Represents Liberia At AfDB Africa Investment Forum in Abidjan, Holds High-Level Talks With Partners
Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, represented H.E. President George Manneh Weah and Liberia last week in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire at the just-ended Africa Investment Forum… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Liberia: Agriculture Officials Summoned After Impasse Over $50m Needed For Rice Crisis
A disagreement over a request to infuse US$50 million into fiscal year 2023 national budget to boost rice led plenary of the House of Representative to invite heads of the Ministry… Read more »