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Maritime Leaders Push for Stronger Continental Cooperation

Othello Sarweh Nimely MONROVIA-Liberia has opened the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA), bringing together maritime leaders from across Africa and beyond for three days of high-level discussions on strengthening cooperation in the sector. The first day of the conference which is held at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, brought […]

Liberia Shows Leadership In Adopting IMO’s Strategy

Monrovia-October 1, 2025-The European Union (EU) has recognized Liberia’s important role as Chair of IMOs’ Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in addition to its critical role as Alternate Permanent Representative of Liberia to the IMO. In a special statement at the 8th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) in Monrovia, the EU […]

DIAMOND ‘SALE’ TURNS ‘BITTER’ FOR EX-OFFICIALS

MONROVIA-Almost two years after a diamond found in Gbarpolu County was seized from the most fortunate discoverer and went missing in a controversial manner, former officials of government who one way and the other connected to controversy find themselves in trouble, and about to account for their deeds. What was they, perhaps, regarded as an […]

LACRA Remains Committed To JNB’s Agriculture Agenda

Monrovia-October 1, 2025-The Acting Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority Dan Saryee (LACRA) has recommitted the entity’s pledge to implementing Pillar One of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s agenda. Mr. Saryee said the transformation of Liberia starts with the soil, and LACRA is prepared to help drive that growth in the interest of […]

CBL Governor Saamoi: Improved Roads, Electricity Critical To Economic Growth

MONROVIA–In a meeting with senior staff of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the United States, Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor, Mr. Henry F. Saamoi underscored the urgent need for improved roads and electricity infrastructure as critical to unlocking Liberia’s economic growth. The MCC team was in country recently to assess Liberia’s development priorities. Governor Saamoi […]

ANC Youth Congress Condemns Presidential Villa Construction

Othello S. Nimely ‎ The National Youth Congress (INYC) of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) has strongly condemned the reported construction of a Presidential Villa in Foya District, Lofa County, estimated to cost over $10 million. ‎Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, ANC Youth Congress Secretary General Alieu Kiadii criticized the initiative as insensitive […]

Finance Ministry Holds Revenue Hearings Ahead of FY 2026 Budget

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has officially kicked off the Revenue Budget Hearings as part of preparations for the Fiscal Year 2026 national budget. The hearings come on the heels of weeks of Expenditure Hearings, during which government ministries and agencies presented and defended their spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. At […]

Embassy of India Hosts Youth Outreach Programme

Embassy of India Hosts ‘India Connect: Liberian Youth @ Embassy’ Programme MONROVIA-The Embassy of India, Monrovia hosted a special Youth Outreach Programme titled ‘India Connect: Liberian Youth @ Embassy’ at the Embassy premises on 25 September 2025. The initiative provided an engaging opportunity for high school students to learn more about India, India-Liberia relations, and […]

MoD Starts AFL Recruitment February

By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA–The Ministry of National Defense (MoD) is opting to increase the numerical strength of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), setting aside February 2026 for the nationwide recruitment exercise. Deputy Minister for Administration, Augustine T. Larmin said the Ministry has put into motion series of strategic […]

Nepotism Or Legality? Assessing The Recent Appointment Of Magistrate In Liberia

Nepotism Or Legality? Assessing The Recent Appointment Of Magistrate In Liberia   By: Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala, LLB, LLM. Assistant Professor of Law Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law University of Liberia Member, National Executive Committee Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA)   MONROVIA-The recent appointment of magistrates by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai continues to draw […]