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’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…
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…
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….
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…
The Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has summoned the management of Firestone Rubber Plantation Company for an urgent conference to resolve possible impending industrial unrest at the company. A Labour Ministry press release issued in Monrovia, on May 5, 2026, revealed that the pending conference between Firestone Management and a faction of…
Pursuant to its commitment to achieving the Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), of which Roads Construction plays a crucial role, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Public Works on May 5, 2026, signed another landmark Contractual Agreement this time with Consolidated Contractor Offshore SAL & Consolidated Engineering and Trading Co. SAL-Joint Venture…
The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has assured journalists and the public that the Union will remain strong in defending press freedom and free speech in Liberia, irrespective of the distraction and distortion tactics applied by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration to keep the Union off track. Speaking on Monday,…
The Government of Liberia has broken ground for the Robertsport Hospitality and Tourism Training Center, a major step toward strengthening the town’s growing tourism sector. Speaking at the ceremony, Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah highlighted that while tourism is increasing, local communities are not fully benefiting. The new center aims to change that by…
The Chair of the Liberia Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Nicola Clase, has concluded an official visit to Liberia, reaffirming the United Nations’ continued commitment to supporting the country’s peacebuilding priorities. The visit underscored the strong partnership between Liberia and the UN and provided an opportunity to engage a broad range of…
