President Joseph N. Boakai has delivered a blunt message on Liberia’s development priorities, declaring that the country must move beyond an economy dominated by hardware shops and embrace modern, people-centered investments. Speaking Friday, April 10, 2026, at the grand opening of the Monrovia Super Mall in Congo Town, the President praised the facility as a…
The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a sweeping fourth indictment targeting seven individuals, including former Commerce Minister Mawine G. Diggs, in connection with the alleged diversion of more than US$1.8 million earmarked for rural women’s economic empowerment. In a strongly worded statement, AREPT Chairperson Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin announced that the…
President Joseph N. Boakai has sounded a strong warning against unregulated construction and weak enforcement of zoning laws, calling for stricter discipline, accountability, and coordinated action across government institutions. Chairing a cabinet meeting focused on public works and urban management on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Executive Mansion Tea House, the President emphasized that…
A high-stakes public discussion on the government’s controversial “yellow machines” project descended into confusion and contradiction as the Executive Chairperson of the Yellow Machines, Brownie J. Samukai, failed to clearly explain how tens of millions of dollars are being allocated, raising fresh concerns about transparency, planning, and accountability. During a tense exchange on “Spoon Talk”…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has summoned the 55th Legislature to a ten-day Special Session to debate the proposed urgent printing of additional Liberian Dollar banknotes. In a formal communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon dated April 7, 2026, the President invoked Article 32(b) of the Constitution to convene lawmakers from Thursday, April 9 to…
Mustapha Njie, Head of TAF Africa Global, has announced the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Government of Liberia, paving the way for a transformative 5,000-unit affordable housing and smart city project within the Monrovia growth corridor. The agreement, signed Monday, April 6, 2026, in the presence of President Joseph N. Boakai, signals…
President Joseph N. Boakai has praised the Rotary Club for what he described as a “critical and life-saving intervention” in Liberia’s health sector, while calling on citizens to rebuild trust in local medical services instead of seeking treatment abroad. Speaking at a program marking the Rotary Club’s latest contribution to the John F. Kennedy Medical…
The Chief Executive Officer of BRAC Liberia Microfinance Company Ltd., Dyson Mandivenga, has issued a stern warning against fraudulent practices within the institution, even as he praised staff for their outstanding performance in 2025. Speaking at the BRAC Liberia Best Performance Award 2025 ceremony held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Riverside Beach along Hotel…
A major political storm is brewing in Liberia following a strongly worded rejection of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC). In a press statement issued on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) described the appointment as a “dangerous departure” from…
Delivering a powerful and deeply reflective commencement keynote address, Dr. Deborah Rose, President of the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF), challenged graduates of United Methodist University (UMU) to embrace education as a transformative bridge to global citizenship and human connection. Speaking at the university’s 21st commencement convocation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Dr. Rose captivated the…
