The Ganta Detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has made a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, arresting a vehicle carrying a significant quantity of narcotics in Nimba County. According to the LDEA Nimba Detachment, a total of 299 packs of Taramaking 250mg, a controlled substance, were discovered concealed…
The Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives is currently reviewing a proposal from Nimba County District 7 Representative Musa Bility to broaden the scope of the ongoing legislative audit to include 2018 through 2021. Representative Bility warned that the current 2022–2024 timeframe falls short of the transparency the Liberian people deserve. In a…
Senator Crayton Duncan of Sinoe County says the historical dominance by Americo-Liberians in the political landscape of Liberia has perpetuated inequality and hindered progress. He called for a more inclusive approach to governance that prioritizes the needs of all Liberians, regardless of their background. Speaking Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the inauguration of officials of…
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Good Governance, Tourism, Ways, Means, and Judiciary to review a proposal seeking the formulation and adoption of a twenty-five-year National Development Plan (2026–2051). The plan is intended to serve as a long-term framework for national growth and transformation. The decision followed a communication from Montserrado County…
Labour Minister, Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. says he looks forward to seeing the renegotiated contract between the Management of Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) and the Liberian government, elevating Liberians to senior managerial positions. The Labour Minister stressed that doing so would help management save the cost of hiring foreign experts and enable Liberians steer the…
Liberia has officially regained full membership in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This ends more than 13 years of inactivity and reaffirming the country’s commitment to reestablishing its leadership role in global tourism. According to a press release, the reinstatement follows two weeks of sustained diplomatic engagement led by the Liberia National…
The National Port Authority (NPA) has launched a five-year Strategic Plan (2025–2030) worth US$550 million. The Plan is aimed at repositioning Liberia’s ports as engines of economic growth, regional trade, and private investment. The ceremony, which was held under theme “For a United Port System: Attracting Private Capital, Facilitating Trade, and Anchoring Growth”, was launched…
The Ministry of Justice on Monday, October 27, 2025, convened a high-level roundtable discussion and technical session on the drafting of legislation to abolish death penalty, marking a significant step toward advancing human rights and aligning national policy with international standards. The session held at the Ministry of Justice in Monrovia, was formally opened by…
On the Class Reloaded during the weekend in Monrovia, Deputy Minister Designate for Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Fatima Sirleaf, addressed the ongoing debate surrounding her credentials. She expressed her belief that the scrutiny of her credentials is merely a distraction tactic to divert attention from the government’s developmental initiatives. According to…
The Government of Liberia has announced its decision to receive Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on a strictly humanitarian and temporary basis, following a formal request from the Government of the United States of America. This decision was reached after extensive consultations with relevant national and International stakeholders, reflecting Liberia’s enduring commitment to upholding the…
