A customs brokers group in Liberia has been recognized for its contributions to reforms in the country’s customs and trade sector. The group has played a key role in advancing reforms that have led to improved trade facilitation, increased revenue, and enhanced economic growth. Speaking at the honoring program in Monrovia during the weekend, the…
Liberia took a major step toward justice and accountability on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially received draft laws for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court, signaling what many describe as a historic move to confront the country’s painful past and strengthen the…
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung has disclosed that the Government of Liberia will rigorously enforce existing laws that reserve specific business sectors exclusively for Liberian citizens within 30 days. Vice President Koung, on May 6, 2026, held a meeting at his office on Capitol Hill, bringing together local manufacturers and distributors, including JRC Nelson…
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced a major increase in government spending on health, revealing that the sector’s allocation has climbed to US$110 million in the 2026 national budget, a 21 percent increase aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access nationwide. Speaking at the Regional Launch of the…
More than 100 female high school students have been empowered with practical digital skills in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, and Web Development as the Liberia Information Technology Students Union (LITSU), alongside key partners, intensifies efforts to tackle gender disparities in Liberia’s ICT sector. The initiative, held in observance of the 2026 Girls…
The National Investment Commission (NIC) of Liberia and the Beijing West Asia and North Africa Investment Co., Ltd. (BWANA) have signed a transformative Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to catalyze large-scale economic development in Liberia. Signed on May 5, 2026, the framework outlines a strategic partnership where BWANA intends to invest between $500 million and US$3…
The Government of Liberia has announced a major economic relief plan for thousands of Liberian market women, proposing interest-free loans and the rehabilitation of major markets across the country in a move aimed at reducing financial hardship and improving trading conditions. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by Vice President Jeremiah Kpan…
With the wave of political tension between the governing Unity Party (UP) and the former ruling Congress or Democratic Change (CDC), many Liberians have expressed concerns over the claims and counter-claims between Liberian politicians and have voiced their frustration over the emerging crisis between former President George M. Weah and current President Joseph Nyuman Boakai….
Proceedings in the ongoing National Joint Security (NJS) funds trial intensified on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Criminal Court “C” as prosecutors and jurors subjected former Solicitor General and Acting Minister of Justice, Cllr. Nyanti Tuan, to rigorous questioning over procedures, authority, and alleged financial irregularities tied to more than L$1 billion and US$500,000 reportedly…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed fines totaling over US$300,000 on several mining companies, including ArcelorMittal-Liberia, Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, China Union, and Nugget Era Mining Company, for serious environmental violations. Under the leadership of Executive Director Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, the EPA released a comprehensive 20-page investigative report detailing widespread and ongoing environmental…
