Liberia: Correcting the Misleading Computation of Inflation in Liberia

The accurate measurement of inflation is a critical economic indicator for any country, informing policy decisions, investment strategies, and public understanding of economic… Read more »

Liberia: Leave the Poor Pathologist Alone and Blame It On the Age-Old Systemic Failure!

It is often said that wrong is wrong even if everybody supports it. And right remains right even if no one supports it. Decision, wrong or right must be taken and upheld in order… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Quest for a Non-Permanent Security Council Seat - a Rejuvenation of Progressive Diplomacy

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Liberia: Ambassador Toner Reaffirms U.S. Support for Liberia's Energy Sector, Calls for Shift From Assistance to Strategic Partnership

U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Liberia's energy sector during a recent tour of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant. After a… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai Commissions Augustine Ngafuan As Liberia's Finance & Development Planning Minister

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has commissioned Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as Liberia's new Minister of Finance. The appointment, made by His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai,… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Foreign Minister Seeks Qatari Support in Doha to Attract Investments

Liberia's Foreign Minister and Dean of the Cabinet, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has engaged the Prime Minister of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in discussions… Read more »

Liberia: Ganta-Guinea Border Temporarily Closed As River Overflows Due to Torrential Rains

The Ganta-Guinea border has come to a standstill due to the overflowing of the St. John River, halting normal activities and severely impacting the movement of goods, services, and… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Historian Darbeh Doe Calls for Amendments in the Country's Constitution

A renowned Liberian historian and resident of Bong County, Darbeh Doe, has questioned the independence of Liberia and called for amendments in the country's Constitution. Read more »

Liberia: Family of Late Andrew Hill Voices Dissatisfaction With Report On His Death

The family of the late Andrew Hill, a Sheriff assigned to the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court until his untimely death, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the official report… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Confirms Augustine Ngafuan As Liberia's Finance Minister

The Liberian Senate has confirmed Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan as the country's new Minister of Finance. Ngafuan, who previously held the position during former President Ellen… Read more »

Liberia/Togo: Liberia Battle Togo Today

Togo and Liberia get their quest for a place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations underway when they go head to head at the Stade de Kegue on today September 6, 2024. Read more »

Liberia: John Davis, Former LBDI President, Criticizes Court Sheriff, Police for Detention At Bloom Bank

John Davis, former president of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), has condemned the actions of the sheriff of Criminal Court C and officers of the Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals LTA Failed to Remit Government Revenue, Illegally Awarded HQ Construction Contract

A compliance audit of the Special Investigation at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the LTA… Read more »

Liberia: Pro Temp Karnga-Lawrence Constitutes Special Committee to Probe Budget Alteration Amid Claims of Top Lawmakers' Involvement

Allegations of budget alterations continue to plague members of the 55th Legislature as the special session gradually draws to a close. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Intellectual Property Office Engages Public On Intellectual Property Rights

The Liberia Intellectual Property Office at Old Road Market creating awareness about intellectual property. Read more »

Liberia: EPA Reopens China Union After Issuing Temporary Permit

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a temporary permit, allowing the company to resume operations for three months. This decision gives… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Findley Calls for Comprehensive Pay Grade System in Public Corporations, Autonomous Agencies

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Revenue, Gbenzohngar Milton Findley, has called for the visitation of pay grades at various State-Owned Enterprises (SOES), especially those… Read more »

Liberia: Finance Minister Designate Ngafuan Outlines Plans to Ensure 'Sound' Fiscal Management, Curb Waste and Fraud At Confirmation Hearing

Finance and Development Planning Minister-designate Augustine Ngafuan has vowed to take robust and sustained actions leading toward sound fiscal management to prevent waste,… Read more »

Liberia: Logging Company in Cape Mount Defaults On Agreement With Community

The idea of establishing Community Forest was to put resources at the disposal of communities in order to design and implement their own development initiatives. As a way of… Read more »

Liberia: Audit Report Reveals Fia, Mfdp, NSA Exceeded Budgets By U.S.$90.2 Million Without Legislative Approval in Fy2023

The latest audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) of the Consolidated Fund financial statements for the fiscal year from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, has… Read more »

Liberia: Cultivation of Mangrove, an Underlined Factor for Heavy Flood Disaster in Liberia

Taking a walk in Pargo's Island early Wednesday morning after a daylong environmental training at Internews was fun with my colleagues teasing and hyping one another as the moment… Read more »

Liberia: Senators Eyeing Personal Gains, 2029 Elections Play With Port Autonomy Push

In July this year, Senator Emmanuel Nuquay, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, who most recently was placed on sanctions by the United States of America, stood… Read more »

Liberia: Rochell Takes Over Kneeling Warriors As President, Promises Success

Former Liberia Football Association Executive Committee Member Rochell Woodson has assumed the role of President for the newly-promoted Upper Women's League team, Kneeling Warriors… Read more »

Liberia: Gonet Academy Graduates 362 Professionals - Cohort 9 Graduation, a Milestone in Professional Excellence

On August 31, at the Paynesville City Hall, Gonet Academy celebrated the remarkable achievements of its largest and most dynamic cohort yet--Cohort 9! This significant event saw… Read more »

Liberia: Ruling Unity Party's 'Rescue Train' Derailing Amid Corruption Allegations, Governance Lapses

WITH THE HONEYMOON period of the Joseph Boakai presidency rapidly slipping away, the last nine months have been a rollercoaster ride of downturns, mishaps, and echoes of Liberia's… Read more »