Liberia news

By Lewis S. Teh The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, has officially launched the start of the fiscal year 2026 budget preparation process involving line ministries, agencies, and commissions. The launch took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the famous Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in the oldest Congo. Delivering the opening and …

By Lincoln G. Peters Senators on Capitol Hill and local government officials, especially superintendents guided by Internal Affairs Minister Francis S. Nyumaline, were engaged in a serious clash and verbal tussle regarding the full implementation of the Local Government Act of 2018. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, superintendents from across Liberia were summoned by the Liberian Senate to a Public …

By Kruah Thompson President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially nominated former Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Peter L. Solo as the new Director General of the National Lottery Authority. Mr. Solo, a partisan of the Unity Party, served as Superintendent of Grand Gedeh County from 2012 until he was succeeded in February 2018 by Kai G. Farley, who continues to serve in …

Chief Justice designate, Associate Justice Yamie QuiQui Gbeisay, will have to convince members of the Liberian Senate on how he plans to unite the full Bench of the Supreme Court before his confirmation, according to Senate Chair on Judiciary Sen. Augustine Chea. By Lincoln G. Peters Capitol Hill, July 15, 2025: But Associate Justice Gbeisay has told Senators at his …

Learners attending ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) Learning Week in Yekepa were energized by a compelling presentation from Darius G. Wonyen, a young Liberian Mining and Mineral Processing Engineer, who passionately explained the long-term economic impact of the newly inaugurated concentrator plant. Wonyen’s presentation, titled “Our Concentrator, Our Future,” took learners on an informative journey through the workings of the iron ore …

Senator Cyrus red flag security & economic implications over the government’s secret outsourcing through MoUs to foreign companies By Lincoln G. Peters Capitol Hill, July 14, 2025: The Liberian Senate Defense and Security Committee Chair, Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus, has warned the government of Liberia that national security is not for sale. Capitol Hill, July 14, 2025: Sen. Cyrus’ comment comes …

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has cleared the air about the growing speculation surrounding the geological survey conducted by the Chinese government here. By Kruah Thompson Harbel, Margibi County, July 14, 2025: President Boakai told reporters upon his arrival at the Roberts International Airport on Friday, July 11, that the survey only took place in two counties and not across the …

Sinoe County – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has closed the long-standing complaint against Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL), following a final directive from the RSPO Complaints Panel. This move ends restrictions on new developments in Butaw and Tarjuowon that had been paused during the complaint period. The complaint alleged that GVL did not fully follow Free, Prior and …

MONROVIA, July 11, 2025 – The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report for Sub-Saharan Africa, released Thursday, reveals that despite a stable average CPIA score for the region, there is an urgent need for governments in Africa to improve the delivery of essential services to promote inclusive, sustainable growth. The CPIA Africa report evaluates the quality of …

Captain Jerry Kerkulah Kollie, a former representative candidate for Bong County Electoral District #2 and a vocal advocate for veteran recognition, has called on President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to organize a state funeral for all Liberian soldiers who lost their lives during the country’s brutal 14-year civil conflict. By Edwin N Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County: Addressing reporters following a consultative …