Rural residents in Liberia are set to benefit from improved internet connectivity as the government initiates the installation of Starlink satellite internet stations in various rural communities. According to global statistics from 2022, Liberia faces a significant digital divide, with only 22% of its population having internet access, particularly in rural areas. This issue has…
The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism has officially launched the Government Town Hall Program to enhance communication between the public sector and citizens. During a speech on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah noted that Town Halls have played a significant role in…
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, cut the ribbon to the Modern Savings & Loans Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution, officially declaring it open and ready for business in Liberia. The Microfinance Institution, envisaged since 2014 by Counsellor George B. Kailondo, aims to empower Liberian businesses, marketers, as well as ordinary Liberians, by…
In a bold move to reform and revitalize Liberia’s security sector, the Liberia National Police (LNP) and Cuttington University have officially launched a transformative partnership focused on capacity development and leadership succession. This initiative aims to create a youth-led, educated security force for national transformation. The formal launch on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Saucococo,…
As USAID winds down its operations in Liberia, the agency has donated a range of office equipment to the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L). According to a release dated May 7, 2025, the donation includes a four-wheel-drive Toyota SUV, four desktop computers, a high-capacity laser jet…
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has called on County Officers set to take assignments soon, to be dutiful and commit themselves to serving their Country with diligence amid associated challenges. Speaking during the start of a two-day orientation workshop to prepare the County Mine Officers, Mining Engineers, and Resident Geologists, Minister Paye…
The Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Madam Adefunke Adeyemi, has called on African countries, especially Liberia, to prioritize air transport. Speaking Monday, May 5, 2025 at the start of a weeklong National Aviation Awareness at the EJ Ministerial Complex in Congo Town under the theme, “Connecting Liberia: The Power of Aviation,”…
After nearly a decade of reliably connecting millions across Liberia, telecoms giant Orange is set to launch its new headquarters in Monrovia on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The ultra-modern facility, officially named Orange Icon 16, is set to mark a new chapter for Orange Liberia, signifying a bold statement of commitment to the country’s development,…
Assistant Internal Affairs Minister for Urban Affairs, Mike Jarbateh, has proposed the enrollment of inmates in structured farming programs if Liberia is to build a vibrant agriculture sector. According to him, agriculture remains one of the most promising paths for sustainable development and economic growth in Liberia, and to make this sector vibrant, leaders must…
The head of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Dale Gbotoe, has cautioned parents against paying “flexibility fees” for the upcoming West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In an interview on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Mr. Gbotoe stated that the institution does not collect flexibility fees before or after the exams. He urged parents…
