Author: Chester Smith

‎IPNEWS: The Ministry of Youth & Sports on Thursday welcomed H.E. Yin Chengwu, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the ministry.‎‎ Led by Amb. Yin Chengwu, the delegation visited Minister Atty. Cornelia Kruah and Deputies. During the meeting, the China Ambassador to Liberia reiterated continued support for youth development.‎‎ Amb. Chengwu underscored his government readiness and unweaving commitment for investing in Liberia’s young people noting that it is a central pillar of national growth and shared prosperity.‎‎ For her part, Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah expressed gratitude for China’s enduring collaboration with Liberia especially…

IPNEWS: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in close consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has issued the March 3, 2026 price circular establishing new petroleum product ceilings for both wholesale and retail markets. Under the new circular, fuel prices for gasoline (PMS) and fuel oil (AGO) will remain unchanged in U.S. dollar terms. Retail pump prices are set at US$4.02 (LD 755) for gasoline and US$4.33 (LD 810) for fuel oil, reflecting prevailing exchange rate adjustments (CBL rate: LD 187.00 = US$1). The prices indicated are reflective of last month’s average Platts. In a meeting with importers…

IPNEWS: The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has established a strategic partnership with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs) to modernize waste management across the capital. Under a new framework with the Liberia Solid Waste Management Association (LISWA), SMEs and CBEs are deployed to designated districts under performance-based contracts to ensure full urban waste collection. To improve transparency, all households and businesses served by these SMEs must use digital payment systems, including mobile money and bank transfers, for waste collection fees. In September 2024, the MCC partnered with 26 local businesses to support a new waste disposal strategy focused on utilizing city transfer stations. Community-based enterprises are officially licensed to…

—Wants Return of Goods confiscated IPNEWS: Street vendors in Monrovia are increasingly protesting against the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) and its police force over a sweeping crackdown on street selling that intensified in early 2026. The Street Vendors have accused City Police of seizing their wares and demanding bribes ranging from US$75 to various “fees” for their return. Many claim they cannot retrieve their items even after paying. Market women issued a 14-day ultimatum to President Boakai’s administration on March 1, 2026, threatening to block his convoy if their concerns regarding “no-street-selling” policies and police harassment are not addressed. While the MCC has identified approximately 2,000 vacant spaces across five…

IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has dismissed reports of news from Nimba County claiming a 26-year-old man was arrested in Saclepea for allegedly sexually abusing two chickens. Speaking to Journalists Monday, Police Spokesperson Sam Collins said the incident was misrepresented. According to the LNP, the suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing the chickens and was later beaten by a mob after being apprehended. Police say there is no record of sexual abuse linked to the case. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while authorities are also probing the mob-action. However, Journalists visiting the scene said police appear…

—As Ghanian Police Lunches Investigation The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the death of 26-year-old Liberian national Austin Tengeeh (also reported as Austin Tengbeh), who was killed in an alleged mob attack in Lashibi, near Sakumono, on February 27, 2026. According to the report, Tengeeh was visiting his brother at an apartment complex, accompanied by his girlfriend. A caretaker reportedly raised a false alarm, accusing him of being a thief, which prompted a group of residents to assault him. Other reports suggest that the incident began after Tengeeh allegedly made a “light joke” to a pregnant woman, which she took offense to and reported to…

IPNEWS: Liberia Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W Kruah Sr. has renewed Liberia’s commitment to the global fight against child labor, as he addressed an international conference in the Kingdom of Morocco focused on eliminating the practice worldwide. The conference brought together senior officials, including Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, H.E. Younes Sekkouri, representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), officials from the African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Directorate, United Nations agencies, international organizations, and members of the diplomatic corps and media. Delivering remarks at the gathering in Rabat Conference, which ran from February 11-13, 2026, the Labour…

IPNEWS: At the Liberia–European Union Business Conference in Antwerp, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, carried with him more than protocol. He carried a mandate: to recalibrate Liberia’s port architecture from incremental adjustment to structured transformation. On the margins of the conference, Dukuly and his delegation met with senior officials of Port of Antwerp International, drawing upon the institutional depth of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s most technologically integrated port systems. The discussions were deliberate and technical, centered on governance modeling, operational optimization, phased infrastructure rehabilitation, and capacity transfer mechanisms…

… As Management Denies Tax Collection Role By Amos Harris The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is under growing public scrutiny amid allegations circulating on social media accusing the institution of collecting and mismanaging Government tax revenues from petroleum imports. In response to the claims, LPRC management on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, convened a press briefing at its headquarters on Bushrod Island, where senior officials strongly denied the accusations and sought to clarify the petroleum revenue collection framework in Liberia. Speaking to journalists, LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh categorically rejected assertions that the company collects government taxes, describing the claims…

IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) in Saclepea City, Nimba County, has arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly raping and abusing two chickens in the Yeeganpa Community, Nimba County.‎‎According to reports, the suspect, believed to be a resident of the community, was apprehended following an incident that reportedly occurred at Kpallah Junction in Saclepea. The matter drew public attention after residents raised concerns over the alleged act.‎‎Community elder, Mr. Prince Quie, is said to have alerted local authorities after being informed about the situation, leading to the swift intervention of officers of the LNP Saclepea detachment.‎‎Police authorities confirmed that the…