The Government of Liberia, through the Justice Minister and Attorney General, N. Oswald Tweh, has issued a strong call for tighter global scrutiny of financial flows tied to forest resources, warning that weak oversight continues to drive illegal logging, corruption, and environmental destruction. Speaking Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the FGMC Stakeholder Forum 2026 in…
A dispatch from Washington, DC, the United States, says Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has held high-level talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings. Minister Ngafuan’s high-level talks with the IMF are the Liberian Government’s efforts to stabilize the economy and unlock…
Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative, Jacob C. Debee II, struggled to reconcile his own words with the evidence presented before lawmakers, even though an audio recording obtained by Spoon FM appears to contradict his claims. Speaking during the hearing in Monrovia on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Rep. Debee acknowledged that an audio recording presented…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2026, issuing a strong call for increased investment in science, innovation, and collaborative action to safeguard public health. The event, held at Monrovia City Hall, was celebrated under the global theme: “Together for Health. Stand with…
The Ministry of Education has heightened discussions with UNESCO to increase the organization’s support towards Liberia’s education sector. Education Minister, Dr. Jarso Jallah, continued the discussion when she recently held a conversation with UNESCO Director General, Khaled El-Enany, and other senior Advisors at the organization’s headquarters in Paris, France. According to Minister Jallah, the engagements…
The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has initiated a structured process toward the validation of the National Pageantry Policy in close collaboration with key stakeholders across the pageantry, youth, and cultural sectors. As part of this process, the LNTA will host a National Pageantry Policy Validation Exercise bringing together a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including…
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has addressed questions regarding its intention to print additional Liberian Dollars to boost the economy. In a detailed presentation to media representatives last week, bank officials explained that the primary reason for this decision is to replace worn-out, mutilated, and unfit currency, as well as to respond to the…
The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has issued a sweeping fourth indictment targeting seven individuals, including former Commerce Minister Mawine G. Diggs, in connection with the alleged diversion of more than US$1.8 million earmarked for rural women’s economic empowerment. In a strongly worded statement, AREPT Chairperson Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin announced that the…
Montserrado County District #3 lawmaker Sumo Mulbah has taken the lead in calling for the expulsion of District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah from the Plenary, as an investigation into his actions gets underway. During the special session of the 55th Legislature, the Planary mandated its Rules, Order, and Administration Committee to investigate Representative Kolubah over…
President Joseph N. Boakai has sounded a strong warning against unregulated construction and weak enforcement of zoning laws, calling for stricter discipline, accountability, and coordinated action across government institutions. Chairing a cabinet meeting focused on public works and urban management on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Executive Mansion Tea House, the President emphasized that…
