President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on drug trafficking and substance abuse during a Cabinet meeting involving the Ministry of Health and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency. “No matter who is involved or what position they hold, nobody will be spared, the President declared. He stated that anyone connected to drug…
Orange-Liberia has unveiled a new Artificial Intelligence tool known as Lorpu AI, aimed at closing the country’s information gap by giving students and business people access to critical data without the need for a smartphone or expensive internet bundles. The service was officially launched in Monrovia, with top executives of Orange=Liberia and government representatives in…
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing internal controversy following reports that US$50,000 intended for the construction of its national headquarters is missing. The issue came to light after the suspension of Abraham Askie, a member of the CDC building construction team. According to reports, after his removal, Askie publicly alleged that the money…
Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has urged the Government of Liberia to treat the recent BTI Country report as a warning rather than an insult to the authority. Mr. Bility, who is also the Political Leader of Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), said the recently released BTI 2026 Country Report on Liberia…
The Minister of Agriculture has commended the Government of Liberia, through President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for the Executive Order imposing a ban on the export of unprocessed rubber. Speaking Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah described the measure as a necessary step to…
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr., has appointed a new leadership for the Judiciary’s Public Defense Program in a move aimed at strengthening legal representation for indigent defendants across the country. The appointments were announced in a memorandum dated July 1, 2026, and signed by the Administrator of…
The United States of America marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, June 1, 2026, with a renewed commitment to deepen its longstanding partnership with Liberia, highlighting expanded cooperation in infrastructure, health, maritime security, diplomacy, and economic development. Speaking at the U.S. Embassy’s Semiquincentennial celebration at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia, Chargé d’Affaires…
The President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), O. Natta B. Davis II, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Liberia’s economy through innovation, local content development, and stronger public-private partnerships, while announcing the signing of a major partnership with the European Union to strengthen the country’s private sector. Speaking at the Chamber’s…
The Executive Secretary of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Jules Tapsoba, today called for greater investment in taxpayer education as a critical pillar for building public trust, improving voluntary tax compliance and strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation across developing countries. Mr. Tapsoba made the remarks while participating in the international webinar, “Taxpayer Education in…
As the FIFA World Cup enters its decisive Round of 16, DStv has intensified its nationwide campaign to bring the tournament closer to Liberian football fans, transforming communities across Monrovia into vibrant football viewing centers. From securing the rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the expanded World Cup to hosting large-scale public watch parties,…
