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…
Several lawmakers of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) Liberia Caucus, with support from the government of Ireland, have benefitted from a review of mineral development agreements to strengthen transparency in natural resources governance. Speaking at the opening session in Monrovia over the weekend, the committee chair on concession, investment,…
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has appointed former Grand Bassa County Superintendent Janjay Baikpeh as the new chairman of the party’s Grand Bassa County Chapter, replacing Moses Bryant. The announcement was made by the National Executive Committee of the CDC, led by National Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo is the chairman name during a well-attended…
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, Civil Law Court “A,” has summoned Police Inspector, Gregory O. W. Coleman for contempt of court. Presiding Judge, Peter W. Gbeneweleh, requests the police chief to appear before the court on Tuesday, October 28 to explain why he should not be held in contempt. The court said Coleman failed to…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development as 700 young professionals joined the bank through the Graduate Management Accelerated Program (GMAP), signaling a major investment in the next generation of leaders who will continue to drive the continent’s economic and financial transformation….
The Community Engagement Services at the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), in collaboration with the Department of Naturalization Revenues, have ended a 2-day awareness program aimed at educating the public on immigration-related issues and promoting compliance. The program, which was held in West Point, brings together stakeholders from various backgrounds to discuss and raise awareness on…
