President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed Executive Order No. 165, renewing the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation’s exemption from customs duties on critical operational equipment and supplies, in a move aimed at expanding access to clean water and improving sanitation nationwide. The order, issued May 22, 2026, restores exemptions that lapsed on March 17,…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Saturday, May 23, 2026, officially broke ground for the construction of the 86-kilometer Mandikoma–Voinjama road corridor in Lofa County, a major infrastructure project valued at US$35 million. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Mandikoma Town, Foya District, drawing huge crowds of citizens, traditional leaders, government officials, and development partners from…
The President and Founder of 4Life Zoe Technical Training Programs, Mr. Francis A. Varney, has assured graduates of cycles 36 and 37 that the institution will continue to recommend deserving graduates for job opportunities and professional advancement across Liberia. Mr. Varney made the statement over the weekend during the institution’s joint graduation ceremony held at…
Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, has taken an apparent swipe at former President George Weah while highlighting ongoing road infrastructure projects being undertaken by the administration of President Joseph Boakai. Speaking during a public engagement in Lofa County, Minister Piah referenced the phrase “bad road medicine,” a slogan previously associated with former President Weah during…
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), with financial backing from the Government of Sweden, has handed over critical information technology equipment and institutional support materials to the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) as momentum builds toward the establishment of Liberia’s long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and National…
Liberia’s tax sector is entering a new era as the newly established Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners (LITP) has finalized the validation and alignment of its bylaws, setting the stage for the full rollout of operations aimed at regulating and professionalizing tax practice across the country. The major breakthrough came recently, when veteran tax professionals,…
Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Y. Tarley has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting genuine reconciliation, justice, and sustainable peace across Liberia, calling on citizens to unite for the development and prosperity of the nation. Speaking recently, Rev. Dr. Tarley emphasized the importance of setting aside political differences and working collectively toward a common national vision. According to…
A historic initiative to revive Liberia’s coffee sector is officially underway as the Liberia Agricultural Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) expand a massive nursery project simultaneously across Lofa, Bong, and Nimba Counties. Under the direct leadership of Director General Hon. Dan T. Saryee, LACRA in collaboration with the…
The defense team representing former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and several co-defendants is showing visible signs of internal strain as the investigation into alleged jury tampering intensifies at Criminal Court “C”. What once appeared to be a unified legal front has now fractured into open disagreement among three senior defense lawyers, Cllr. Arthur T….
On May 19, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Beijing. Wang Yi stated that China and Liberia are friends and partners sharing weal and woe. The two sides have fought shoulder to shoulder against major…
