June 25
Liberia: Bong Net Account Balance Stands At Over $1m
Bong County has revealed a net account balance of 1.6 million United States Dollars, consisting of both USD and Liberian Dollars, according to an Income Statement from the Central… Read more »
Liberia: Debt Court Freezes Western Cluster Affiliate Company's Accounts
The Debt Court for Montserrado County issued an order to freeze the accounts of Citadel Mining Services and Construction, a Ghanaian company subcontracted by Western Cluster, over… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Relieves Nelson, Appoints Dr. Conteh to Lead Search for UL Prez
In a move aimed at resolving a weeks-long standoff between the University of Liberia (UL) faculty and administration, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. has appointed Ambassador Dr.… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa DG Denies Corruption Scandal
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has denied corruption allegations surrounding the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management… Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers' Indebtedness 'Crippling UMU's Operations'
The United Methodist University (UMU) is facing significant financial challenges -- a situation that is practically crippling the operations of the institution, Rev. Yar Donlah… Read more »
June 24
Liberia: Boakai Treading Dangerous Ground With Media
What was intended to be a cordial tête-à-tête between Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana and media executives on Thursday, June 20, turned sour when… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Publishes Assets Worth Nearly $1 Million
President Joseph Boakai has set a significant precedent in governance and public sector transparency by publicly disclosing his assets, income, and liabilities that were filed to… Read more »
Liberia: Rural Communities Experience Major Boost in Cassava Production, Processing
Several cassava farmers in five of the fifteen counties of Liberia have reported that they are experiencing some level of productivity in their farming activities. Read more »
Liberia: WECC Hits Back At Criticism of Acting Executive Director Massaquoi
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Courts (WECC) for Liberia has hit back at a selected group of civil society organizations under the banner of the "Coalition for the… Read more »
Liberia: House Commits to Changes in Rules, Procedures
The House of Representatives has committed to significant changes in its rules and procedures, aiming to modernize and enhance its legislative processes. During a three-day… Read more »
Liberia: Battle to Control WCC Intensifies
-- Whose interest does Boakai's War Crimes Court Chief represent? Read more »
Liberia: Locals Want New Company for Forest
The Tarsue Authorized Community Forest in Sinoe County wants a contract with a new logging company. Read more »
June 23
Liberia: African Athletics Championship - Team Liberia Wins First-Ever Gold Medals
After winning four medals (two silvers and two bronzes) at the 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana, in March of this year, team Liberia continues to show impressive performance… Read more »
June 21
Liberia: Jeety Rubber Factory a 'Force Multiplier'
"You are providing opportunities beyond the people that work here, but for the people in the communities as well as for the farmers," says U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires,… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Cracks Down On Non-Compliant Radio Stations
Some of the most prominent FM radio stations in Montserrado County, according to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), are in trouble with the broadcast regulatory… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Defends Retreat Budget
-- Says it was legitimate Read more »
Liberia: EPA Receives Sierra Leonean Delegates for a Peer-to-Peer Learning Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has received a delegation from the Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone for a 3-day Peer-to-peer learning exchange… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$952k General Market Dedicated in Gbarnga
Gbarnga, Bong County-A new market in Gbarnga, Bong County, called the Gbarnga General Market, has been dedicated following a collaborative effort between the governments of Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Food Security and National Security
It has been forty-five years since the rice riot of April 14, 1979. A proposed increase in the price of rice, the nation's staple, led to a demonstration that escalated into a… Read more »
June 20
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints War Crimes Court Director
President Joseph Boakai has appointed Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed Lisgis Deputy Director Smith Sues Boakai's Govt
The Civil Law Court has set a hearing date for June 29 to review a declaratory judgment lawsuit filed by Wilmot Smith, a former Deputy Director General at the Liberia Institute of… Read more »
Liberia: LERC to Set Up New Tariff for LEC
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced that it will embark on a tariff review for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to set up new prices for… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, China Sign MOU to Enhance Agricultural Cooperation
Liberia's Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
June 19
Liberia: Sweden Approves U.S.$38k to Support Consultations for Liberia's Development Plan
The Government of Sweden has approved US$38,000 (4,000,000 SEK) to support national consultations for Liberia's National Development Plan (NDP). The fund will assist the United… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Receives U.S.$1.5m Worth of Rice From Japan
The Government of Japan has donated a consignment of assorted rice weighing 3,294 metric tons to Liberia, valued at over 300 million Japanese yen, which is equivalent to US$1.5… Read more »