Several former officials of government, particularly from the immediate past Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC)-led Government are said to be subjects of pending corruption charges as the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Team (AREPRT) concludes several investigations. As announced recently by the Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has unveiled the National Financial Education Program (Fin-Ed) and the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS), initiatives he says will drive inclusive economic growth and align with the government’s ARREST Agenda. Speaking at the March 27 launch at Monrovia City Hall, President Boakai described the programs as game-changers in Liberia’s economic…
From our vantage point, we are again sounding a caveat to those who usually use candle, lantern and other materials that cause fire outbreak to be very mindful of how they use them. Our renewed caveat is based on the multiplying fire incidents in the country, particularly in Monrovia and its environs, which have been…
A staunch supporter of the ruling Unity Party (UP) has not minced his words in condemnation of the recent brutal action by the Liberia National Police (LNP) against students of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) during the recent protest in Monrovia. It can be recalled that students of the MCSS recently took to the…
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia(CBL), Henry F. Saamoi, has said the joint launching program of Financial Education Program And Roll Out Of The Pan-African Payment And Settlement and System marked a significant milestone in ‘‘our commitment to fostering a financially inclusive and technologically advanced economy.’’ Making remarks at the well-attended program…
Protest by students of Liberia’s most popular high school, the William V.S. Tubman High School, backed by other public high schools under the umbrella of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), intensified in the major streets of Monrovia with several of the protesting students teargassed. The protest, which began Monday, March 24, 2025, entered its…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commended the leadership of the National Port Authority (NPA) for the proactive approach to modernizing port operations, reaffirming his administration’s support of initiatives that enhance infrastructure, governance and economic growth. According to an Executive Mansion press release, the President made these statements when he received a 14-month performance report from…
An African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation has begun a two-week Mid-Term Review Mission for the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project in Liberia. As part of the mission, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah before the official review, which runs from March 24 to…
Liberia has taken a step toward achieving universal health coverage as key stakeholders convened Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Golden Key Hotel to validate the actuarial analysis for the proposed Liberia Health Equity Fund (LHEF) or Liberia Social Health Insurance Scheme. The meeting brought together policymakers, development partners and government officials to assess the…
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has reaffirmed its leadership in customs modernization and best practices by hosting a high-level benchmarking visit from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) of Sierra Leone. The study visit allowed the Sierra Leonean delegation to gain insights into LRA’s advanced customs administration, operational strategies, and enforcement mechanisms. According to a release,…
