Several Liberians have expressed mixed reactions on the MCC scorecard with some applauding the government’s efforts aimed at controlling corruption and protecting democratic rights, while others expressed concern about the slow pace in other areas of governance. In a random interview, the citizens consider 12 out of 21 indicators as the first step to progress….
There has been considerable discussion about new entrants seeking access to the Yekepa–Buchanan railway; a vital artery connecting Liberia’s mineral-rich east to the Atlantic Coast. But what exactly the latest player on the scene, Ivanhoe Liberia promises to deliver seems to be great as the country stands to benefit from employment opportunities. Ivanhoe Liberia is…
In a decisive anti-corruption enforcement move, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has dismissed James A.S. Momo, Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) with immediate effect. The dismissal of the MCSS Superintendent follows a Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) report that found him liable for multiple violations. An Executive Mansion release disclosed that Mr. Momo was…
The Ministry of Education has launched the new Digital Platform for School Operational Permits, marking a major step toward faster, fairer, and more accessible school registration for all school owners across Liberia. Speaking at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex over the weekend, Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah emphasized that long journeys to…
Phase one of the Electoral Reform Consultation ended on Friday, 14 November 2025, in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The session brought together civil society actors, media, religious community, Liberia National Police, and local citizens to provide vital input on which electoral laws should be revised or removed as the National Election (NEC) prepares its proposed…
A U.S.-based Liberian educator and scientist, Dr. John T. Wulu, Jr., has proposed a comprehensive data governance framework to guide Liberia’s transition from paper-based health records to a unified Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The proposal is aimed at enhancing patient care, planning, and decision-making within the Ministry of Health. Delivering a presentation titled “Data…
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23, 2025. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the CPC for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development. It outlined the…
The draft of a US$1.2 billion budget has been met with skepticism and anger among Liberians, particularly at the Center for the Exchange of Intellectual Opinions (CEIO), one of the country’s public debate grounds. Citizens speaking to reporters in a street interview in Monrovia on November 12, 2025, accused both the Executive and Legislature of…
The Management of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) says it has not entered into any agreement to establish a gaming center at its Paynesville premises. According to a press release issued on November 12, 2025, the Management disclosed that Blue Star High Tech Liberia Limited, a duly registered gaming company, had only requested to use…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order 156, extending the provisions of Executive Order No. 135, which established protective and simulative measures for local manufacturing in Liberia. The renewal of this Executive Order underscores the Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable economic growth, creating jobs, and protecting domestic industries from unfair competition posed by…
