The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has issued a new directive, increasing the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks from US$10 million to US$15 million. Issued on April 21, 2026, in Monrovia, this Directive increases the Minimum Capital Requirement for Commercial Banks as a market filter for well-resourced investors to enter the banking sector, leading…
The Government of the United States has deported nine Liberian nationals to Liberia following their convictions for various criminal offenses committed during their residence in the United States. The individuals arrived in Liberia on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and were received by officers of the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) at Roberts International Airport. Their deportation…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is in the United States of America (USA) to receive the Peace Leadership Award for his steadfast commitment to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and inclusive development in Liberia and across the African continent. The Liberian leader is also expected to deliver the Keynote Address at the 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards, to…
Mr. Samuel F. Kpakio, Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), is taking decisive steps to mobilize funding and partnerships to strengthen land governance across all 15 counties. According to a release, the LLA boss is undertaking this initiative through high-level engagements with partners, including the UNDP, making a compelling case for increased funding to…
Fresh cracks have emerged in the prosecution’s case against former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr., as his continued testimony in Criminal Court “C” mounted a sustained and pointed challenge to the credibility, logic, and evidentiary foundation of the government’s allegations. During his appearance on the witness stand, Tweah accused prosecutors of relying heavily on…
As the debate continues over the creation of additional seats in the House of Representatives, Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has questioned the motive behind the creation of additional 16 seats in the House by members of that august body. Senator Dillon, in a social media post on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, wondered why…
4Life Zoe Technical Vocational Training School has announced the extension of hundreds of additional scholarships to officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), in a move aimed at strengthening skills development within Liberia’s security sector. The announcement was made in Monrovia by the institution’s Chief Executive Officer, Francis A. Varney, who said the initiative…
The Ministry of Health Planning and Policy Unit, with support from the World Bank, has commenced a technical review and pre-validation exercise for the National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy in Ganta, Nimba County, running from April 20 to 25, 2026. Speaking during the opening of the review process, the Deputy Minister for Policy,…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives has voted to pass into law a bill seeking the establishment of the Paynesville School System. The bill was introduced by Montserrado County Electoral District #5 Representative, Priscilla Abram Cooper, during the first quarter of the 3rd Session. Plenary’s decision on Wednesday during its 9th day sitting of…
The Movement for Justice, Fairness and Freedom-Education Accountability and Social Justice (EASJ), has taken note of the announcement by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) regarding its proposed plan to print approximately L$79 billion in new Liberian dollar banknotes between 2026 and 2030, along with the introduction of a proposed L$2,000 denomination. EASJ acknowledges the…
