President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has commended the leadership of the National Port Authority (NPA) for the proactive approach to modernizing port operations, reaffirming his administration’s support of initiatives that enhance infrastructure, governance and economic growth. According to an Executive Mansion press release, the President made these statements when he received a 14-month performance report from…
An African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation has begun a two-week Mid-Term Review Mission for the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project in Liberia. As part of the mission, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah before the official review, which runs from March 24 to…
Liberia has taken a step toward achieving universal health coverage as key stakeholders convened Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Golden Key Hotel to validate the actuarial analysis for the proposed Liberia Health Equity Fund (LHEF) or Liberia Social Health Insurance Scheme. The meeting brought together policymakers, development partners and government officials to assess the…
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has reaffirmed its leadership in customs modernization and best practices by hosting a high-level benchmarking visit from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) of Sierra Leone. The study visit allowed the Sierra Leonean delegation to gain insights into LRA’s advanced customs administration, operational strategies, and enforcement mechanisms. According to a release,…
One of Liberia’s biggest GSM networks, Orange Liberia, on March 24, 2025, launched its One Million Mega Wave Campaign for their 30-day Active Orange Mobile Money Subscribers. The program earmarked Orange Liberia’s remarkable journey, achieving such a glorious milestone under its new leadership that took office about a year ago. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
The Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Ministry of Education says it has transitioned 200 volunteer teachers to the payroll. Speaking Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, Education Minister Dr. Jarso Marley Jallah said after conducting their county tour, the initial profile of volunteer…
The former Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture (NaFAA), Emma Glassco, has filed a lawsuit against the Government of Liberia (GoL) at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court for her suspension and illegal removal despite tenure position. The former NaFAA boss is represented by Toun-Ya Legal Counsel Consultancy and Arbitration…
One of the Commissioners at the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INHRC), Attorney Mohammed El-dust Fahnbulleh, has called on the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) to immediately suspend Director K. Massayan Sorsor who allegedly assaulted an elderly man identified as PA Gayflor. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, a disturbing video circulating on…
In the wake of consistent advocacy surrounding the legal instruments relative to death penalty, the Ministry of Justice and the Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform, supported by the British Embassy accredited near Monrovia, have ended a one-day comprehensive and final validation process on the draft death penalty bill. Speaking during the closing session, Independent…
The Director General of the National Fisheries Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Nafaweh J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., says his administration will build the institution on the successes of the past while overcoming existing challenges. Speaking Monday, March 24, 2025, at NaFAA’s head office in Monrovia, during the program marking his official welcoming and installation ceremony, Saygbeh said…
