Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has concluded another round of its Learning Ability Battery (LAB) assessments, with 218 residents from fence line communities in Grand Bassa County participating in the exercise aimed at expanding access to employment and skills development opportunities. The assessments were conducted at three cluster locations, Frank Diggs Town, Compound #3, and Buchanan City, where participants were evaluated in Mathematics, English, and physical fitness. The exercise forms part of AML’s ongoing commitment to identifying and developing local talent for employment within its operations. Introduced in 2024, the Learning Ability Battery initiative was established to provide a pathway for…

IPNEWS: Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has reaffirmed Liberia’s unwavering commitment to continuing to make progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), declaring that the country is taking greater ownership of its development agenda despite mounting global economic challenges. Presenting Liberia’s Third Voluntary National Review at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York on Friday, July 10, 2026, Minister Ngafuan told delegates that Liberia remains firmly focused on delivering inclusive and sustainable development for its people. Liberia joined 35 other countries presenting their Voluntary National Reviews under…

IPNEWS: The president of the Publishers Association of Liberia Alphonso Tweh, has lauded the performance of the government of President Joseph Boakai in key areas of the country’s revitalization. Addressing the induction Program of the Reporters Association, lauded the newly inducted leadership of the RAL for opening it arms to work with the government as a partner. Tweh commended the Government of Liberia for its ongoing financial initiatives, while simultaneously warning state actors and media institutions against using sycophancy for political leverage. Tweh credited the administration of President Joseph Boakai for taking positive steps toward addressing longstanding legacy debts owed…

Boakai Attends Sons Musical Jamboree at Private Club IPNEWS: President Joseph Boakai, shortly after returning from an official trip to Türkiye, joined First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai and other members of his delegation at an entertainment center in Monrovia to support his son, Tan Tan Boakai. The President was seen smiling and enjoying the moment as he watched Tan Tan perform during the launch of his Extended Play (EP) project. The event brought together several public figures, including Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Samuel Stevequah and Mohammed Bah, who joined family, friends, and supporters to celebrate the young artist’s…

IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Friday met with members of the Liberian Students Association in Türkiye as part of his working visit to the Republic of Türkiye to discuss issues affecting Liberian students and citizens residing in the country. The delegation was led by the President of the Liberian Students Association in Türkiye, Mr. Abraham G. Suah, and included the Liberian Student Representative in Istanbul, Mr. Abdurahim Sheik Diallo. During the meeting, the students welcomed President Boakai and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage him directly. They outlined several concerns affecting Liberian students pursuing higher education in…

Unity Party Chairman Luther Tarpeh has vowed that the ruling party will push for the replacement of government ministers who fail to meet performance expectations, stressing that poor leadership and ineffective governance will not be tolerated. Speaking at a recent press conference, Tarpeh said the Unity Party has identified what he described as “non-performing ministers” and is preparing to take steps aimed at improving accountability and public service delivery. “We will not allow bad leadership to continue,” Tarpeh declared. “Anyone who is not performing should get ready to be changed. The Unity Party is coming for those who aren’t delivering…

IPNEWS: At a time when citizens are demanding greater transparency, accountability, and improved public services, government leaders, integrity institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, and local governance actors came together in Monrovia to chart a path toward stronger anti-corruption and accountability systems in Liberia. The one-day National Dialogue on Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Systems in Liberia, held at the Governance Commission, brought together nearly 60 stakeholders under the theme: “Strengthening Anti-Corruption and Integrity Systems to Advance Social Accountability, Inclusive Governance, Public Participation, and Improved Service Delivery.” The dialogue was organized by Naymote Partners for Democratic Development in collaboration with the…

The Joint National Security Investigation Team, under the guidance of the Ministry of Justice, informs the public that Mr. Philip Yeoh Jr. has been formally charged in connection with the ongoing investigation into the attempted shipment of suspected illicit drugs through the Roberts International Airport. The charge follows an investigation into six boxes presented for shipment from Liberia to the United Kingdom and declared as general cargo. During security screening and a subsequent physical inspection, officers discovered a white powdery substance suspected to be illicit drugs. According to the investigation, Mr. Yeoh Jr., an employee of Global Logistics Services/Menzies, was…

IPNEWS: The Equitable Funding Policy introduced by the Ministry of Education transforms how public early childhood and primary education are financed in Liberia. Instead of distributing resources equally among all public schools, this policy transitions to a needs-based financing model that targets extra resources to vulnerable learners. The policy was developed by the ministry of education-Liberia in collaboration with the Global Partnership for education and the World Bank. Every enrolled learner receives a standard baseline amount of funding, while additional funding weights are added for schools facing structural or socioeconomic challenges. A clear mathematical formula dictates distribution, which reduces corruption…

IPNEWS: Liberia is actively seeking technical and logistical backing for the Liberia National Police (LNP) at the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026). The summit, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, serves as a strategic platform for global law enforcement heads to tackle emerging security threats and scale up policing capacities. The Liberian delegation consist of Atty. Kiaffa Bahn Kemokai, Chief of Office Staff to the Minister of Justice, led the delegation. He stepped in as head of delegation after the Minister of Justice had to cancel due to a domestic national emergency. The…