Author: Chester Smith
By: Andrew B Weah The digital summit was held on Thursday, March 19, 2025, at Monrovia City Hall, and brought together key financial stakeholders. Delivering the keynote, Charles Oloruntoba of Inlaks said the company is working with the Central Bank of Liberia to provide solutions that support business growth and move Liberia toward a digital economy. He noted that Inlaks has already deployed systems to improve payment integration and automation, with plans to expand support to government institutions. Speaking on behalf of the Central Bank Governor, Charles Dennis highlighted digital literacy as a major challenge, despite growing demand for e-money,…
The CDC Headquarters construction committee visited the project site to assess progress. Led by Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, the team met with contractors and reviewed the status of the project. The ground and first floors elevation are complete, and work on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors is set to begin soon. Receiving the donation, Chairman Koffa thanked the CDC United Family in Europe for the cement donation and encouraged other cdcians and Liberians to keep donating. He also thanked contractors for their work. Koffa dismissed rumors of criminal charges against the party intended to “demoralize” supporters, reaffirming that the…
The Bureau of Statistics (BSE) concluded a three-day retreat over the weekend focused on integrating stakeholder feedback into its upcoming five-year strategic plan. Held from March 21-23, in Marshall, Margibi County. The gathering brought together senior management and technical staff to review data collected during recent public consultations. Discussions centered on aligning the bureau’s objectives with identified needs to ensure the final plan is both actionable and data-driven. Addressing the team at the close of the retreat, Director General Hon. JSB Theodore Momo Jr. commended the technical staff for their dedication and attention to detail. He emphasized that the strategic…
Monrovia, Liberia – March 27, 2026: The Government of Liberia, through the Office of the Cabinet, has announced a series of sweeping reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive economic growth and national development. The decisions were reached during a regular Cabinet meeting chaired by His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., held at the Executive Mansion under the theme: “Positioning Liberia for Mineral-Led Development and National Prosperity—Governance, Growth, and Accountability in Liberia’s Mineral Sector.” Following extensive deliberations and presentations from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Cabinet endorsed several…
CDC Secretary General Jefferson T. Koijee has said that even if President Joseph Boakai were to appoint “Lucifer himself” as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) will still overwhelmingly defeat the Unity Party in the 2029 elections. Koijee also claimed that Jonathan Weedor, recently appointed as NEC Chairman, is compromised. Referencing the 2023 elections, he alleged that Weedor was a key campaigner for the Unity Party and had predicted a first-round victory at the time. The opposition leader accused the government of failing the Liberian people and eroding public trust in key institutions,…
By Amos Harris The Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) has received a significant boost in its operational strength following the donation of firefighting equipment valued at over half a million United States dollars. The contribution, made by a United States-based International Training Group, marks a major step forward in Liberia’s ongoing drive to enhance emergency response systems and safeguard lives and property across the country. The donation was formally presented during a colorful ceremony held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the LNFS Headquarters on Newport Street in Monrovia. The occasion brought together senior government officials, members of the Legislature,…
The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has signed a long-term Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), marking a major step toward strengthening domestic revenue systems and institutional capacity across West Africa. Signed in Pretoria, South Africa, the agreement positions WATAF to scale its support to member countries through more coordinated, efficient, and results-driven interventions. It reinforces WATAF’s leadership role in advancing regional tax cooperation while aligning West Africa more closely with continental efforts to enhance domestic resource mobilization. For revenue administrations across the region, the partnership delivers clear and practical value. It expands access…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) formally charged Samuel P. Jackson with the death of his wife, Toni Jackson. Mr. Jackson faces multiple criminal counts under the Revised Penal Code of Liberia, including: According to a statement from Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman, the charges followed a multi-disciplinary investigation involving forensic and medical authorities. Preliminary examinations revealed a deep laceration on the deceased’s head and visible bruises on her body. Investigators alleged a breach of duty of care, claiming the victim had known medical vulnerabilities (seizures) yet was supplied with stimulants and left unsupervised in a locked environment. The LNP noted a failure to promptly…
By Amos Harris The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health (MOH), has received two fully equipped ambulances and a large consignment of medical supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO), a donation officials say is aimed at strengthening emergency response services and improving maternal and newborn care across the country. While the handover has been welcomed as a major boost to the struggling health sector, the donation has also drawn renewed attention to the deep structural weaknesses that continue to plague Liberia’s public health system, particularly at major referral centers such as the John F. Kennedy Medical Center…
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved USD 266.7 millionand XOF 30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana,Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.The approvals, granted at the 95th Session of the Board of Directors held on 30 March 2026,underscore the Bank’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, andresilient development in the region.Opening the meeting, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EBID, Dr.George Agyekum Donkor, underscored the transformative reach of these new commitments.”These interventions reflect our ambition to support Member States in structuring valuecreating projects that are fully aligned…