The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has officially received a generation license for its 20-megawatt (MW) solar power plant, marking a major step in Liberia’s transition toward cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable electricity. The license was issued Thursday, August 13, 2026, by the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) during a ceremony attended by government officials,…
The Government of Liberia is expanding the Presidential Scholarship Program to broaden access to education and create more opportunities for young Liberians across the country. The expansion was highlighted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Scholarly Arena, held under the theme “Empowering Young Intellect, Driving National Development,” where officials described the scholarship initiative as a strategic…
The Joint Legislative Public Accounts Committee of the 55th Legislature has issued a final warning to current and former officials of the Liberia Airport Authority, the Ministry of Public Works, and EAST International Contractors: appear at the next hearing or face prosecution. The warning comes after the hearing into the General Auditing Commission’s audit of…
Assistant Minister of State for Presidential Affairs George Marshall says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is making every effort to establish Liberia’s long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Courts to prosecute individuals accused of committing atrocities during the country’s civil wars. Marshall said President Boakai has consistently sought support, advice, and guidance from experienced and respected leaders…
The Government of Liberia has commenced the distribution of an estimated US$1 million worth of science laboratory equipment to schools across the country, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen science education and improve learning outcomes in public schools. Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, said the equipment is intended to establish and upgrade…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed government institutions implementing the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) to move beyond plans and rhetoric and deliver measurable results, warning that delays, weak performance and implementation gaps will no longer be tolerated. The President made the caveat on Tuesday August 11, 2026, when he convened the National Steering…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 held a one-day media orientation for Journalists ahead of the National Non-Performing Loan Conference. The events brought together several media institutions from prints, electronics and delegates from Ministry of Finance. CBL Governor Saamoi recognizes the critical role that journalists and media practitioners, play in…
What was once seen as a political marriage between Senator Amara Konneh and the Unity Party has turned sour. The man who was once at the center of the Unity Party War Room, pulling data and crafting strategies now appears to be headed for a political divorce as loyalties shift. The rift went public days…
The race for Africa’s biggest reality-TV crown has barely begun, but the pressure is already boiling over, with two housemates sent packing, one contestant securing immunity, and Big Brother handing down a strike as alliances and survival strategies begin to take shape. Martins and Mercedes became the first casualties of Big Brother Naija Season 11,…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency is in damage-control mode after viral allegations that its Officer-in-Charge received a Toyota pickup truck from an individual allegedly linked to narcotics trafficking. On Thursday, the LDEA dismissed the claims as “false and unsubstantiated,” but the controversy has already forced the agency’s top official to temporarily step aside. Deputy Commissioner…
