The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has declared suspended Grand Bassa County Commander, Alfred Lackay, wanted for investigation. Lackay is wanted in connection with the alleged unlawful transfer of over US10, 000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone According to a press release dated October 29, 2025, the LDEA is warning the public not to…
Early Wednesday, October 29, 2025, President Joseph N. Boakai departed Liberia for an official state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of France. According to an Executive Mansion release, the President visit aims to enhance Liberia’s bilateral relations with France and promote cooperation in key areas including trade, investment,…
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…
