Immediately following President Joseph N. Boakai’s rice reduction mandate, Commerce Minister Magdalene Dagoseh says she has embarked on a nationwide inspection to ensure that the new price reductions are properly implemented. She warned of consequences against violators. Minister Dagoseh said her move, as instructed by President Boakai, is aimed at protecting consumers from what she…
Liberia has announced US$900 million Legacy Investment Program at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, demonstrating a renewed national commitment to food security, rural prosperity, and inclusive economic growth. The forum is under the theme “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation” and has attracted over…
University of Liberia (UL) President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, Minister of Education, Jarso M. Jallah and Dr. Augustine Stevens, Acting Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), are expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Education and Public Administration today. The officials are poised to address critical issues affecting the education sector. A release…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has launched a sweeping investigation into fraudulent schemes involving Resident Permits, Re-Entry Permits, and Visa-on-Arrival documents, in what authorities describe as a growing threat to national security and government revenue. According to the LIS, the fraudulent activities are being conducted through unauthorized channels, depriving the state of vital income and…
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded a two-day high-level conference on Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials in Monrovia, bringing together health products regulators from across Africa. The gathering focused on strengthening regulatory frameworks, improving monitoring systems for medicines and health products, and enhancing collaboration among African…
Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been recognized for her efforts in promoting democracy, women’s empowerment and development at an award ceremony organized by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development. Naymote and partners honored the former President with a prestigious honorary leadership award, celebrating her outstanding contributions to Liberia and Africa. The award was presented by Alphia…
The Ministry of Health (MOH), in partnership with the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), is holding a five-day Health Information Exchange (HIE) Maturity Assessment Workshop in Monrovia. According to a press release dated September 3, 2025, the workshop, which runs from September…
The newly inducted Commissioner of the Township of Royesville in Montserrado County, Bindu William, wants the government to provide her leadership with the necessary policy guidance and logistical support to execute her functions in line with the ARREST Agenda. William made the call recently when she officially took over as Commissioner of the Township. “Development…
The West African Anglophone Quality Assurance Network (WAAQAN), in collaboration with Cuttington University, has opened its second international conference in Suakoko, Bong County. The four-day event, which began on September 1, 2025, is being held under the theme “Improving Higher Education Institutions’ Ecosystem Through Quality Assurance.” It has drawn together academics, policymakers, quality assurance experts,…
