The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has praised the Government of Liberia for joining the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) on May 21, 2025. This global multi-stakeholder partnership aims to enhance transparency and participation in the sustainable management of marine fisheries by implementing the FiTI Standard. During a press conference on Tuesday, June…
Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr., who represents Bomi County and serves as the head of Liberia’s delegation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, has reported to the Liberian Senate that both he and his family members are facing threats to their lives due to a recent statement issued by the Government…
On May 13, 2025, a significant turning point occurred in Liberian politics, marking the end of over seven months of instability and lawlessness in the House of Representatives. Representative Richard Nagbe Koon defeated Representative Musa Hassan Bility to become the legitimate Speaker of the 55th National Legislature. Koon had previously taken the speakership by leading…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, launched its strategic plan for 2025-2029 to donors and stakeholders within the country. The strategic plan was launched under the theme “Optimal Use of Technology for Macroeconomic Stability and Inclusive Economic Growth” The plan has carefully been adopted to reflect and represent the vision…
After months of political pressure and several Supreme Court rulings affirming his position, Cllr. Fonati Koffa resigned as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 12, 2025, but rejected allegations of financial impropriety and attributed his resignation to the challenges he and his office faced during a prolonged leadership stalemate. During a press…
Orange-Liberia, a leading GSM telecommunications company, has announced the upcoming inauguration of its new state-of-the-art complex, the “ICON 16 Building,” located on 16th Street in Sinkor. Giving an overview, Orange Liberia Human Resource Manager John Steward said on Thursday, May 15, 2025, Liberians will not only witness, but stand with them to inaugurate their new…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has revealed serious environmental violations in several counties as part of its ongoing Nationwide Environmental Compliance Monitoring and County Tour. In a preliminary report issued on May 6, 2025, the EPA highlighted significant breaches by Class B mining operators in Lofa, Grand Kru, and Rivercess Counties. The EPA…
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has welcomed the recent action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and remove a fugitive wanted in Liberia for producing and selling fraudulent documents. Eric Sumo is wanted for document fraud in Liberia and charged with fraudulent U.S. visa possession/manufacturing. He is one of three arrests in…
The head of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Dale Gbotoe, has cautioned parents against paying “flexibility fees” for the upcoming West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In an interview on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Mr. Gbotoe stated that the institution does not collect flexibility fees before or after the exams. He urged parents…
Orange-Liberia has celebrated a major milestone at Orange Icon 16 after a successful completion of the ACE cable fiber rerouting project. The celebration, held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the head office of Orange-Liberia, brought together staffers of GSM companies and members from the Cable Consortium of Liberia. It can be recalled that the…
