Employees of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) are continuing their protest actions following the government’s decision to transfer the issuance of driver’s license and vehicle registration to a foreign service provider, Liberia Traffic Management (LTM), a function previously carried out by the Ministry. The protesters claimed that the original agreement document signed by former President George…
The President and Chairman of the Africa Development Bank Group (ADBG), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has told officials of the Liberian government that there should be no excuse for poor performance in the performance of their duties. Speaking Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at a High-Level expanded Cabinet meeting and the launch of the Liberia Youth…
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,…
A communication professional, Solomon A. Ware, Sr., says the highly publicized July 17 “Enough is Enough” protest, yielded limited tangible results. The protest was organized with the aim of advocating for improved governance and systemic reform, In an article released over the weekend, Mr. Ware said while the event succeeded in attracting significant attention and…
The ECOWAS Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF), hosted by the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has launched a capacity-building program. The program is under the pilot phase of the West African Initiative for Climate-Smart Agriculture (WAICSA). The five-day training, taking place from July 21- 25, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at…
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…
As part of his commitment to bring services closer to the citizens, President Joseph N. Boakai has inaugurated a new regional passport hub in Gbarnga, Bong County. This new regional passport hub aims to reduce the need for citizens to travel to Monrovia to obtain their passports, thereby providing easier access for those who may…
To boost Liberia’s educational system, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dedicated a US$47 million school project in Bong County, a project undertaken by the International Development Association of the World Bank Group. Speaking Monday, July 21, 2025, at the school’s dedication in Bong County, Boakai said, “Today is a special day for Bong County and…
As Liberia celebrates its 178th Independence Day on July 26, Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa is collaborating with Paynesville City Mayor Roberts S. Bestman to keep both cities and the nation clean in preparation for the celebration. Mayor Roberts S. Bestman II of Paynesville emphasized the importance of working together with citizens, especially since Monrovia…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina is visiting Liberia from July 21 to July 23, during which he will launch a key youth development initiative and receive national recognition for his impactful leadership in development. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who has led the AfDB since his election on May 28, 2015, in…
