The Government of the People’s Republic of China has issued a stern warning to Liberia, advising its newly elected non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to remain committed to the “One-China” policy and to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. This diplomatic communication follows closely on the heels of Liberia’s recent election…
The Director General of the Civil Service Agency, Josiah F. Joekai, has revealed that an increasing number of foreigners are occupying jobs that should be designated for Liberians. He made this statement on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, while presenting a report on the analysis of the 2024 Alien Work Permit Report, which was submitted to…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), through its Executive Director Sensee Kaidii, has described as erroneous and misleading, allegations of financial irregularities and legal violations contained in the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) Report in the National Port Authority’s (NPA) contract with Global Maritime Tracking Systems (GMTS) for managing the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) program….
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Plenary of the Liberian Senate mandated the Committees on Concession and Investment, Public Works, and Mines and Energy to investigate the US$1.4 billion iron ore processing plant constructed by ArcelorMittal in Yekapa, Nimba County. This decision arose from a communication by Senator Nya D. Twayen of Nimba County, who…
Fifteen West African Member States have begun a three-day meeting in Liberia to strengthen the health security of the region through enhanced Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE). The workshop, which runs from Tuesday, June 17 to Thursday, June 19, 2025, is under the theme: “Strengthening Risk Communication and Community Engagement System for Effective Public…
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has launched the second phase of the Home Village Watch and Protect Project. Speaking on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Deputy Information Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Daniel O. Sando said this initiative is designed to address urgent child protection issues in…
Seventeen students from the Nigerian National Institute for Security Studies recently concluded a visit to the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) to gain insights on the role of non-state actors in security management, focusing on the associated issues, prospects, and challenges for development. On June 17, 2025, the students visited the headquarters of the Liberia Immigration…
The Government of Liberia has formally established the National Tourism Authority of Liberia (NTAoL) through new legislation, emphasizing the importance of tourism as a key driver of economic growth and national branding. The Authority has a 90-day timeline to become fully operational, including setting up its headquarters, designing a budget, and recruiting staff. This development…
