Liberia news

President Boakai vetoes two bills seeking to decentralize Liberia’s National Port Authority, raising several concerns, including a proposal to establish a nine-member board for each of the country’s four ports. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 21, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has vetoed two major port reform bills recently passed by the 55th Legislature, returning them for …

An earlier investigative report from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, alleging that Hamak gold Ltd and its subsidiary, 79 Resources Inc, were engaged in licensing fraud, has been found to be untrue. Following a thorough review, The New Dawn has established that 79 Resources Inc. remains in good standing with the Government of Liberia. The company has formally written …

By: Edwin N. Khakie Former Bong County Superintendent Esther Y. Walker has broken her silence on recent discussions regarding the county’s development trajectory, strongly defending her leadership approach and laying out several initiatives she claims were implemented under her administration. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Gbarnga over the weekend, Madam Walker emphasized that her leadership was rooted in …

By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia; July 18, 2025 – The Acting Director General of the Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory or LACRA, Dan T. Saryee, starts the ball rolling here, engaging key stakeholders within the sector.  Mr. Saryee said his outreach efforts is mainly focused on building collaboration and introducing a new vision for the Agency. Recently, Acting Director General …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Maryland, Liberia; July 18, 2025 – Children from Maryland, Grand Kru, and Montserrado counties have submitted a heartfelt petition to members of the Liberian Senate, calling for urgent improvements in education, healthcare, job creation, and justice. The petition was presented during the 9th Annual Peace Through Fair Play (PTFP) Camp, organized by the Gbowee Peace Foundation …

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Ambassador Yin Chengwu, at Liberia’s 2025 investment conference urged the government of Liberia to maintain an open, equitable, transparent, stable, and predictable business environment for all investors.  By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, July 18, 2025: The program brought together international development partners, business associates, entrepreneurs, and government officials, including Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung, Jeff B. …

With over 260 employees at the Ministry of Transport at risk of losing their jobs, the Senate Chair on defense, intelligence, and security has written to Plenary, citing the Minister of Justice and the Police Director, Coleman, to provide further clarification on the contract. By Lincoln G. Peters  Capitol Hill, July 18, 2025: Lofa County Senator and Chairman of the …

The Liberian Senate has overwhelmingly voted and confirmed Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Chief Justice of Liberia. By Lincoln G. Peters  Capitol Hill, July 18, 2025: Associate Justice Gbeisay’s confirmation follows a two-day practical evaluation and confirmation hearing by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims, and Petitions.  His confirmation was predicated on a report from the Senate’s …

United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., is expected to deliver a major economic boost to Liberia. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 18, 2025 – Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has disclosed here that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent meeting with …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 18, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has downplayed the significance of the July 17 anti-government protest here, suggesting that some demonstrators are driven less by genuine concern and more by frustration over the government’s crackdown on illegal drug activities. In his first public response to the protest, President Boakai remarked: “I heard …