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By: Andrew B Weah0770637216/0886429103andrewbweah@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has officially broken ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art fisheries complex at the Mesurado Pier, marking a major milestone in Liberia’s drive to modernize its fisheries and aquaculture sector. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders, was widely described as a pivotal step toward unlocking the country’s vast fisheries potential. The project, funded under the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project with support from the World Bank, underscores the government’s commitment to sustainable development and economic transformation. Speaking at the ceremony, on…

By: Andrew B Weah0770637216/0886429103andrewbweah@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture Liberia in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, has launched a 10-day Implementation Support Mission (ISM) aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation and boosting food security across the country. The mission focuses on two flagship initiatives—the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) and the Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health in ACP Countries (ILSA)—both designed to improve rural livelihoods and strengthen Liberia’s agricultural sector. Speaking on behalf of Agriculture Minister J. Alexander Nuetah, Deputy Minister for Planning and Development, David K.…

Deputy Speaker, Thomas P. Fallah, has signaled clear support for disciplinary actions against Representative Yekeh Kolubah, stating he will back an expulsion if it becomes the final decision of the Legislature. The escalation centers on comments Kolubah made regarding a border dispute between Liberia and Guinea, in which he reportedly claimed the disputed territory does not belong to Liberia. During an appearance on the OK Morning Rush program on April 13, Fallah emphasized that Kolubah must be held accountable for statements that “undermine the sovereignty of our state”. He predicted that “action will be taken” regardless of Kolubah’s pushback. The House Committee on Rules,…

At the opening of the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Liberia’s Minister of Public Works, Hon. Roland Layfette Giddings, joined global leaders and development partners in a high-level dialogue on “Transport Corridors as Engines of Jobs, Trade, Resilience and Regional Integration in Africa.” The session underscored a growing global consensus that infrastructure must move beyond roads and become a driver of economic transformation across the continent. Delivering a powerful message, World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure, Valerie Levkov, reminded participants that “a corridor is not merely a trade route; it is a lifeline,” stressing that disruptions in key…

Amos Harris  United Kingdom and Liberia’s international diplomacy continues to gain remarkable momentum as Ambassador Genevieve A. Kennedy held a prestigious high-level meeting with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the British House of Commons, at the historic Speaker’s House within the Parliamentary grounds of Westminster. The landmark courtesy visit marks another significant diplomatic breakthrough for the Boakai administration, reinforcing Liberia’s renewed global outreach and deepening its historic alliance with the United Kingdom. Held in a warm and highly cordial atmosphere, the meeting celebrated the longstanding friendship between Liberia and Britain, a relationship that spans more than a century and continues…

Alexander B. Cummings, political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), has condemned the House of Representatives’ push to expel Montserrado County District #10 lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah, labeling the official reason—a dispute over border statements—as a mere smokescreen. Cummings alleged the true motive is Kolubah’s “fierce opposition” to President Joseph Boakai’s administration. “The lawmaker’s radical style was once defended by many when it targeted the previous CDC government,” he said. “The same firebrand politics cannot now be condemned simply because they target the current regime. Punishing a dissenting voice sends a dangerous message that free speech is only tolerated when…

Deputy Finance Minister for Budget and Development Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Development planning Tanneh Brunson on Tuesday appeared before criminal court C” to testify in the ongoing economic sabotage case involving former finance minister Samuel Tweah and other co-defendants as the prosecution subpoenaed witness. Our correspondent said the Deputy Minister’s testimony appears to undermine a key claim made by the state lead witness . On Monday, April 13, defense counsel wrapped up cross-examination of lead investigator Baba Boika , exposing gaps between his conclusions and Brunson’s earlier statement to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). Boika had cited…

Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount County – April 14, 2026, for decades, Bo Waterside—the border town and key port of entry between Liberia and Sierra Leone—has operated in darkness, despite generating vital monthly revenue for the nation’s coffers. That changed this week as the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) installed the town’s first streetlights, transforming its nighttime landscape and boosting safety for residents, traders, and travelers. The project marks a historic milestone for the remote community in Grand Cape Mount County, where unreliable power has long hindered daily life and commerce. LEC crews planted streetlights along major roads leading to the…

—Government Warns Construction on on alleyways, rights-of-way, or over utility infrastructure (water/sewer lines) The Government of Liberia says in an effort to increase community access to alleyways; the Ministry of Public Works will commence alley investigations and openings in communities across Montserrado and Margibi counties. In a statement, the Ministry o Public Works states that this exercise will provide community layout diagrams, identify clear encroachments, and increase pliability across these communities. “The below schedule is for the month of April, and will be updated monthly. We therefore encourage residents of Montserrado & Margibi Counties to remain patient, as this exercise…

—Expands Nationwide Tax Compliance Training to Strengthen Local Revenue Systems The Liberia Revenue Authority, through its Domestic Tax Department, has ended a three-day stakeholder engagement initiative marking the start of Phase Three of the Real Property Tax Expansion Project in Grand Bassa County. The project, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the Government of Sweden, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen real property tax administration and improve revenue generation at the county level. Phase Three of the initiative targets Electoral District Number 3 and focuses on key technical activities, including digital property mapping, data…