President Joseph N. Boakai submitted the third Mineral Development Agreement of ArcelorMittal Holding Limited and the Government of Liberia to the Legislature on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, for review and subsequent ratification If endorsed, the agreement will extend the company’s operations to 2050, introduce a multi-user rail regime guaranteeing non-discriminatory access to the Yekepa–Buchanan railway,…
In a blunt challenge to Liberia’s political class and consumers alike, a long-time advocate of ‘Liberianization,’ Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe has purchased locally produced rice from Liberian farmers, urging Liberians to stop “acting foreign” if they are serious about building the nation. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Monrovia, after buying five bags…
The Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) has expressed dismay over a Christmas and New Year gift card sent by the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC), a company currently indicted for alleged acts of corruption. According to a recent release issued in Monrovia, since its establishment nearly two years ago, AREPT has never…
Jeety Rubber and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation, have donated 300, 000 Liberian Dollars to the Margibi Sports Association in appreciation of qualifying for the semi-final of the National County Sports Meet 2025/2026. The donation, made by business tycoon Upjit Singh Sachdeva, who owns both companies, comes as Margibi prepares to face Nimba and Grand…
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has provided updates on recent developments in the ongoing criminal proceedings involving Abdullai L. Kamara. According to a press release, the motion to advance the case on the trial docket of the 2nd Judicial Circuit has been granted. While acknowledging this development, the Commission has filed a separate motion requesting…
Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung has called on senators, irrespective of their political alliance, to collaborate in the formulation of policies and laws that strengthen governance, deepen democracy, and uphold the rule of law. Speaking on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the 3rd regular session of the Liberian Senate, VP Koung…
From investment deals and health-sector training to peace dialogues, charity outreach and a renewed push for diaspora voting, Liberia’s engagement with its citizens abroad has evolved into a full-scale national development platform. Addressing President Joseph N. Boakai and other government officials at the close of the 2025 Diaspora Annual Return over the weekend, the head…
The Ministry of Education has inducted a new cohort of County Education Officers and inaugurated Liberia’s first National CEO Council, a major step in strengthening county-level leadership, monitoring, and accountability across the education system. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah reminded the officers that their role goes far beyond administration….
The final phase of the Media-Security Conference on reviewing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Elections is underway in Ganta, Nimba County. The three-day event, which runs from January 12–14, 2026, forms part of ongoing efforts to review, update, and strengthen the SOP governing collaboration between the Liberian media and security apparatus, as preparations continue…
At a time when hundreds of young people in Margibi County are being forced out of school due to economic hardship, the Martin K. N. Kollie Foundation has stepped in with a decisive intervention, disbursing more than half a million Liberian dollars in scholarships to keep 75 students. The scholarship program, which targeted financially struggling…
