Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen has criticized Arcelor Mittal’s US$1.9 billion concentrated plant, part of its Phase II expansion, which is expected to increase Liberia’s annual iron ore output from 5 million to 20 million metric tons. During a press briefing for legislative reporters on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Senator Twayen stated that the…
President Joseph N. Boakai on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, submitted several instruments to National Legislature for ratification. The instruments submitted by President Boakai include; International Protocols on Illegal Tobacco Trade Production and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and an Act for the Collection, Processing, Transmission, Storage, Protection, and Use of Personal Information in Liberia. President…
Labor Minister Cllr Cooper Kruah informed the Plenary of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, that the Ministry issued only 2,484 work permits in 2024. It can be recalled that Minister Kruah came under mounting criticisms over the ministry’s alleged issuance of more than 8,000 work permits to non-Liberians without disclosing job descriptions…
River Gee County Senator Jonathan Sogbie has introduced an Act to Create the National Sports Fund Authority, aimed at sourcing sponsorship for sports development and activities in Liberia. During a press conference on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Senator Sogbie explained that the act is designed to implement strategic measures that will generate necessary funding for…
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…
