Finance and Development Planning Minister Agustine Kpehe Ngafuan has hailed the Ministry of Labor for hiking the fees of work permits, calling for a consolidated plan to create more jobs for Liberians. The Ministry of Labour recently took an administrative decision to increase the fee for an ordinary Liberian Work Permit from US$1,000,000 to US$3,000.00….
The 7th High-Level Policy Dialogue and 21st General Assembly of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has concluded in Freetown with a strong call from Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General, James Dorbor Jallah, for effective, transparent, and equitable tax systems as the most reliable means to boost Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) and finance…
Speaking Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Fourth World Conference on Women at the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly, pursuant to resolution 79/288 in New York, United States of America, President Joseph N. Boakai pledged to end violence against women and girls, and invest in the future generation. “We are proud to…
The United States Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) delegation, led by Madam Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa, has arrived in the country to strengthen longstanding development ties and begin key preparations for the upcoming December Board meeting, as Liberia is considered for a potential second compact. Speaking during a formal welcome at the Roberts…
According to a release dated September 22, 2025, Naymote Executive Director Eddie Jarwolo pushed for innovation in African parliamentary engagement at the 5th African Parliamentary Engagement and Monitoring Conference in South Africa, which took place in Pretoria from September 16-19. The Executive Director advocated for the adoption of AI in governance and advocacy across Africa….
President Joseph N. Boakai has welcomed the signing of four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and Atlas/Oranto Petroleum, granting exploratory rights over offshore blocks LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24. According to an Executive Mansion release, the contracts, which include a signature bonus of US$12 million and an estimated investment…
The Political Leader of the Liberian People’s Party, Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has launched the Albert Porte Street Lecture Series at the Center for the Exchange of Intellectual Opinion (CEIO), in Monrovia. The launching ceremony brought together intellectuals, academia, youth and student activists as well as pedestrians. At the launch of the Lecture Series, Cllr. Gongloe…
A high-level team from the United States Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is expected in Liberia today for an official mission to assess the country’s preparedness for reaffirmation of eligibility for a potential second MCC Compact. According to a release, the team will be led by Ms. Carrie Monahan, Managing Director for Africa at MCC….
The Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has appreciated Orange Liberia for sponsoring two groundbreaking international programs in Occupational Health and Safety training in Paris, France, and Peer Review training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This investment is strengthening Liberia’s frontline protectors with world-class knowledge and exposure. The initiative provided the LNFS team with a rare opportunity…
The Governments of Liberia and Japan have formally signed an Exchange of Notes in continuation of the KR Food Assistance Program in 2025. The signing ceremony, which underscores the enduring bond between the two nations, took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Liberia’s Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and…
