The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Liberia’s economy has become more stable, but the country needs about US$2.83 billion every year through 2030 to finance its development and achieve faster economic growth. In its 2026 Liberia Country Focus Report, the Bank said Liberia’s economy grew from 4 percent in 2024 to 4.6 percent in 2025,…
The Government of Liberia has announced that registration for public schools will be free for all pupils from Kindergarten through Grade 6, beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year. Under the new policy, parents and guardians will no longer be required to pay registration fees to enroll children in public primary schools anywhere in the country….
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has directed the Administration of the University of Liberia to immediately accelerate the renovation and modernization of its campuses, expressing serious concern over the slow pace of implementation despite significant Government investment. The President’s directive followed a high-level coordination meeting convened at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026…
A seasoned Liberian security expert and former member of the Liberia National Police, Edward Morlu Johnson has pledged to assist Liberia in the eradication of drugs and other narcotics that are destroying Liberian youth if given the opportunity to serve as Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). Mr. Johnson is a well-trained, long-standing,…
Spoon Talk host and proprietor of Spoon Network, Stanton Witherspoon, has alleged that Liberia National Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman personally contacted Highway Patrol Chief Wadell W. Kwarbo, an officer whom Witherspoon claimed was involved in escorting an alleged drug shipment from the Bomi Highway to the Thinker Village area. Witherspoon made the allegation during…
The National Bureau of Concession (NBC), through its Director General Hanson Kiazolu, has successfully completed and submitted three comprehensive Compliance and Monitoring Reports to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung and members of the National Legislature. The reports were prepared in fulfillment of the Bureau’s statutory mandate under the National Bureau of Concession…
Liberia’s former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has blended former Montserrado Country District #10 Yekeh Kolubah a liar and cautions him to retract his false statement against President Boakai. In a statement posted on her social media page, veep Howard-Taylor noted, “Stop the wanton abuse and disrespect of national leaders,” the former Liberian Vive President cautioned…
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has resolved to mandate its leadership to immediately engage the Union’s legal team to determine appropriate legal remedies over concerns raised by members. The decision was reached following an extended meeting chaired by PUL President Julius Kanubah during which members debated a motion regarding the way forward. in response…
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah says his administration acted to address drug-related challenges whenever they emerged, while urging the current government to take decisive steps to combat Liberia’s growing narcotics problem. Speaking in an interview with Homeland TV in the USA, Weah said his government responded to what he described as drug issues during…
Thousands of public-school teachers across the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) have threatened to stage a complete shutdown unless President Joseph Nyuma Boakai removes Superintendent Dr. Augurie E. Stevens over a string of alleged corruption and administrative misconduct. In a 5-page statement issued Monday, August 3, 2026, the MCSS Teachers Association (MCSSTA) praised the Boakai…
