The Presidential Committee on Drugs has disrespected an invitation from the Liberian Senate to appear for a public hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The hearing was intended to provide updates on the committee’s work since it was established by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The committee is composed of the Minister of Health (Chair), the…
A joint Senate Committee has recommended that financing cost on petroleum pricing be reduced to 1% and Evaporation charges reduced to 0.25% by the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) and the Ministry of Commerce. The recommendation was contained in a report by the Senate Joint Committee on Ways, Means, Finance & Budget, Judiciary, Human Rights,…
Despite the establishment of a presidential committee to lead the nation’s anti-drug campaign, the war on illegal drugs does not seem to be making progress, as two senators have requested a report on the committee’s activities. Montserrado County Senator A. Darius Dillon and Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh have written the Plenary of the Liberian…
Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu has offered several proposals for advanced bilateral science and technology collaboration that can serve as a new engine of China-Liberia’s strategic partnership. Speaking Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Liberia Technology Summit, Ambassador Chengwu said there should be engagements in strategic policy dialogue on ICT development frameworks, and collaboratively…
China Ambassador Yin Chengwu has disclosed that Liberia is a vibrant land brimming with boundless opportunities under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s leadership, ushering in a new era characterized by political and social stability, sustained economic growth, and continuous social advancement. China Ambassador Chengwu made that statement at the opening of the 2025 Liberia Investment Conference…
The Senate Committee on Labor, in its recommendations to the Plenary, disclosed that the Ministry of Labor lacks the enforcement willpower as an institution mandated by Chapter 45 of the Decent Work Act regarding the issuance of “Work Permit”. The Senate Labor Committee submitted a report to Plenary on Thursday, July 10, 2025, on the…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has summoned the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Superintendent, and the County Council of Grand Cape Mount regarding a serious violation of Section 2.9 of the Local Government Act. The Minister of Internal Affairs, the Superintendent, and the Grand Cape Mount County Council are required to appear before the…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its committees on Internal Affairs and Governance, Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget to investigate labor-related irregularities affecting local government officials in several counties, particularly Gbarpolu. The committees are required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations within two weeks. This decision was made following a…
Internews Liberia has trained over 30 journalists assigned to the Liberian Legislature on personal data protection, cybercrime, and freedom of information— critical issues expected to shape the future of media and digital rights in the country. The training was held in collaboration with the Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL), the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, and the…
Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have disclosed that a bill at the House of Representatives to amend the Local Government Act of 2018 will undermine the viability of County Councils. The CSOs included the Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), the Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL),…
