During the 59th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted an ambitious Regional Integrated Human Capital Development Strategy (HCDS) aimed at becoming a top-performing regional economic community in human capital development by 2030. The Capacity Assessment (2020), leading to the HCDS 2030,…
The Adjunct Faculty Association of the University of Liberia (AFA-UL) has distanced itself from the University of Liberia Faculty Association’s (ULFA) planned protest. In a release sent to this paper on Thursday, September 4, 2025, AFA-UL said while it respects ULFA’s position, the group believes that dialogue is the way forward, noting that AFA-UL will…
His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the French Republic, convened a high-level meeting with Mr. Jerome Soistier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C3Medical, to initiate discussions on a sustainable partnership aimed at bolstering Liberia’s healthcare system. The meeting, held at the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in…
The Booker Washington Institute (BWI) Class of 1987–1990, in collaboration with Villanova University, on September 2, 2025, donated a 40-foot shipping container of assorted school materials to BWI in Kakata, Margibi County. The container, presented to BWI Principal Mrs. Nancy Freeman by Mr. Abu Dekontee Sanso, Regional Director (BWI) Class of 1987–1990) contained desks, chairs,…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has invited the Acting Director General of the Bureau of State Enterprises (BSE), Varlee F. Sanor, for questioning over alleged financial improprieties, the Heritage Newspaper has learned. This latest development comes just weeks after President Joseph N. Boakai suspended BSE Director General Arthur Massaquoi following reports of corruption, mismanagement, and…
The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) has issued a special statement regarding the recent Spoon TV incident involving its Global Chair, Dr. Francine Chenoweth Richardson, and Madam Jackie McKay, which occurred during a live broadcast. In a release issued in Monrovia on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the CMC stated that it had carefully reviewed the…
Liberia has announced US$900 million Legacy Investment Program at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, demonstrating a renewed national commitment to food security, rural prosperity, and inclusive economic growth. The forum is under the theme “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation” and has attracted over…
University of Liberia (UL) President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, Minister of Education, Jarso M. Jallah and Dr. Augustine Stevens, Acting Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), are expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Education and Public Administration today. The officials are poised to address critical issues affecting the education sector. A release…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has launched a sweeping investigation into fraudulent schemes involving Resident Permits, Re-Entry Permits, and Visa-on-Arrival documents, in what authorities describe as a growing threat to national security and government revenue. According to the LIS, the fraudulent activities are being conducted through unauthorized channels, depriving the state of vital income and…
Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been recognized for her efforts in promoting democracy, women’s empowerment and development at an award ceremony organized by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development. Naymote and partners honored the former President with a prestigious honorary leadership award, celebrating her outstanding contributions to Liberia and Africa. The award was presented by Alphia…
