World Bank Representative in Liberia, Georgia Wallen says digital technologies are not just tools; they are enablers of better governance, private investment, and job creation. Speaking at the beginning of a three-day Digital Liberia Week at Monrovia City Hal on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Madam Wallen explained that every day, Liberia’s digital transformation is advancing…
The Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives is currently reviewing a proposal from Nimba County District 7 Representative Musa Bility to broaden the scope of the ongoing legislative audit to include 2018 through 2021. Representative Bility warned that the current 2022–2024 timeframe falls short of the transparency the Liberian people deserve. In a…
The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has announced plans for a nationwide protest to demand accountability and improved service delivery from the country’s two major mobile network operators, Orange Liberia and Lonestar Cell MTN. Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, PATEL’s National Chairman, Dominic Nimely, expressed dissatisfaction over persistent poor quality of telecommunications services,…
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has announced that it has enrolled over 58,000 Burkinabes in and around the country. Speaking Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, A. Kundukai Jeleiba, Deputy Commissioner General for Operations of the Liberia Immigration Service disclosed that they have completed phase one of the volcano…
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, held its 34th Commencement Convocation in Vincent Town, Bomi County with the kenote speaker urging the graduates to “Never settle for less.” The ceremony marked by joy and reflection, celebrated the academic achievements of students who have successfully completed their studies across diverse…
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Good Governance, Tourism, Ways, Means, and Judiciary to review a proposal seeking the formulation and adoption of a twenty-five-year National Development Plan (2026–2051). The plan is intended to serve as a long-term framework for national growth and transformation. The decision followed a communication from Montserrado County…
Labour Minister, Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. says he looks forward to seeing the renegotiated contract between the Management of Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) and the Liberian government, elevating Liberians to senior managerial positions. The Labour Minister stressed that doing so would help management save the cost of hiring foreign experts and enable Liberians steer the…
Liberia has officially regained full membership in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This ends more than 13 years of inactivity and reaffirming the country’s commitment to reestablishing its leadership role in global tourism. According to a press release, the reinstatement follows two weeks of sustained diplomatic engagement led by the Liberia National…
President Joseph N. Boakai has submitted to the Senate for ratification the Concession and Access Agreement (“CAA”) executed between the Government and Ivanhoe Liberia Limited. The deal, which was signed on July 5, 2025, is expected to create more jobs for Liberians. In his communication to the senators, President Boakai said CAA represents a landmark…
The National Port Authority (NPA) has launched a five-year Strategic Plan (2025–2030) worth US$550 million. The Plan is aimed at repositioning Liberia’s ports as engines of economic growth, regional trade, and private investment. The ceremony, which was held under theme “For a United Port System: Attracting Private Capital, Facilitating Trade, and Anchoring Growth”, was launched…
