The National Transit Authority (NTA) has announced the arrival of the second batch of vehicles under a contractual agreement with ABK Motors Incorporated. In a press statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026, NTA said the addition consists of 20 fully air-conditioned, 18-seater mini-buses, marking a significant step in the expansion of the country’s mass…
President Joseph N. Boakai has warned that Liberia’s quest for prosperity will remain out of reach unless the country confronts what he described as a deepening infrastructure crisis of failing roads, unreliable electricity, and decaying public facilities. Speaking Monday, January 19, 2026, at the official opening of the National Infrastructure Conference in Gompa City, Nimba…
Liberians are expressing mixed opinions about last week’s breaking news of the United States’ temporary suspension of visas to Liberia and 74 other nations as part of the US government’s immigration overhaul. Speaking to reporters in Monrovia during the weekend, Varney Fahnbullah said, “The decision for the United States to temporarily suspend visas to Liberia…
The Government of Liberia has condemned opposition figures celebrating the suspension of US immigration visas, describing the action as hate, not politics. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah told journalists at a news conference on Thursday, January 15, 2025, that the pause only applies to visas that lead to permanent residence (green card) in the United States, including…
The Arms Commission of Liberia has issued a stern warning to individuals in possession of illegal firearms. Speaking at an Information Ministry briefing in Monrovia on Thursday, January 15, 2025, the Vice Chairman of the Arms Commission, Vahpannah B.K. Wymor, urged former government officials and those holding unregistered or expired firearm licenses to come forth…
The Political Leader of the Liberia National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence Moniba, is criticizing the Government of Liberia under the stewardship of the Unity Party for failing to make significant improvements in the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. Speaking on the Punch FM Breakfast Show on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Moniba stated that despite repeated promises…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged and forwarded to Court Mulbah K. Morlu, Chairman of Solidarity Trust for New Day (STAND), and Rev. Festus R. B. Logan, Deputy Chairman, following the conclusion of investigations into violent incidents arising from the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia. The defendants face multiple charges, including Criminal Solicitation,…
Ahead of President Boakai’s State of the Nation address, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released the President Meter Report 2025, suggesting low progress in projects meant for development purposes. Speaking in Monrovia on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, the Executive Director of Naymote, Eddie Jarwolo, said the report tracks 378 interventions across 52 core programs…
The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. According to the report, global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an…
The Executive Director of the National Identification Registry (NIR), Andrew Peters, has launched a bold Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030) aimed at ensuring that every Liberian and legal resident is recognized through a secure, trusted and inclusive national identification system. This, he said, marks a critical step toward building a digitally enabled and accountable state. Speaking…
