Liberia: More Than a Diplomatic Win, If We Use It Wisely

Liberia's designation as one of only 20 United States visa processing hubs in Africa has rightly been welcomed as a diplomatic achievement. At a time when Washington is… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Restricts Foreign Travel By Cabinet

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a cabinet directive significantly restricting official foreign travel by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, citing… Read more »

Liberia: Robertsport to Host Landmark Tourism Hub

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the European Union, officially broke ground on Tuesday for the construction of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training… Read more »

Liberia: UN Tourism Pledges Support for Liberia's Tourism Revival

Liberia has secured a major boost for its tourism transformation agenda after the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) received strong institutional backing from UN Tourism,… Read more »

Liberia: LNTA Seals Five-Year Tourism Training Deal in Malta

Malta, a Mediterranean tourism hub with a population of about 520,000, continues to stand out as one of Europe's leading success stories, attracting over 4.5 million visitors… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia's Tourism Industry Is Trying to Harvest Before Planting

The recent licensing fees announced by the Liberia Tourism Authority have sparked debate, and rightly so. According to an April 7, 2026, press release, musicians, actors, and… Read more »

Liberia: LNTA Tightens Grip On Tourism

The government, through the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), has officially launched a nationwide registration, inspection, classification, and star rating exercise… Read more »

Liberia: Tourism Authority, Standards Body Rally Support for SMEs

Liberia's push for economic transformation through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) gained renewed momentum as top government officials called for stronger support to small and… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Explains U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians

Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador B. Elias Shoniyin, has provided clarity on the recent suspension of U.S. immigrant visa processing for Liberians, describing… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Commissions First Tourism Director General

In a landmark move for Liberia's economic diversification, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially commissioned Ms. Princess Eva Cooper as the first Director General of… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Visa Pause Rekindles Debate On Targeted Sanctions Vs. Broad Restrictions

Opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General Jefferson T. Koijee has re-entered the national spotlight following a new U.S. immigration policy that temporarily… Read more »

Liberia: 'A Temporary Halt, Not a Ban'

The government has moved to calm public anxiety following the decision by the United States to temporarily pause the issuance of certain immigrant visas affecting nationals of… Read more »

Liberia: India-Liberia Host Tourism Partnership Seminar

The Embassy of India in Monrovia on December 19, 2025, organized a seminar on "India-Liberia Tourism Partnership" aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia, India Forge New Path Through Tourism Partnership

In a landmark push to redefine bilateral relations, the Director General of the Liberian National Tourism Authority (LNTA), Ms. Princess Eva Cooper has called for a "tourism… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Confirms Extension of Visa Validity for Liberians to Three Years

The Embassy of the United States of America in Monrovia has officially confirmed that the U.S. Department of State has updated the visa reciprocity schedule for Liberia, extending… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Visa Extension Could Spark Rush for Liberian Passports

Liberia's recent diplomatic breakthrough with the United States--resulting in the extension of visa validity for Liberian citizens from one to three years--has been hailed as a… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Regains UN Tourism Membership After 13 Years

After thirteen long years of absence, Liberia has officially reclaimed its seat at the global tourism table, regaining full membership in the United Nations World Tourism… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Visa Reciprocity Breakthrough

Liberia has secured renewed support from the United States government on key areas including visa reciprocity, critical minerals development, and strategic investment partnerships,… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian-Owned Resort Caught in Unfortunate Legal Controversy

Over 200 Liberian workers stood in tears outside the gates of the Colony Hotel this week, confused and with fading hope as their sources of livelihood were shut down by court… Read more »

Liberia: Stakeholders Urge Greater Investment in Liberia's Tourism Sector

Stakeholders at a one-day Public Policy Dialogue on Tourism have called on the government and its partners to make meaningful investments in Liberia's tourism sector, describing it… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Appoints National Tourism Authority Leadership

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed the leadership of the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) to lead the reform initiatives and help harness the real potential… Read more »

Liberia: At Menina Resort, Modern Comfort Meets Countryside Charm

Nestled in the lush hills of Zoweinta, southern Bong County, the newly revamped Menina Resort is redefining what it means to take vacation in the Liberian countryside. Once a… Read more »

Liberia: Visa Barriers, Fading Landmarks Potential Setbacks to a Vibrant Tourism Industry

It's already sunset, and the skies appear to be defying Monrovia's cloudy weather as Saah John leans over a canvas to paint Liberia's intertwined stories of liberation and loss. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia, Rwanda Seal Pacts to Enhance Visa-Free Travel, Trade

Liberia and Rwanda have signed two landmark agreements that will allow visa-free travel between the two nations and establish a Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC),… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Kicks Off Tourism Development Projects Under Aaid Fy2025

Friday, August 22, marked the official kickoff of the Liberian government's Tourism Development Projects under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) FY2025, signaling… Read more »