Author: Chester Smith

IPNEWS: The Commissioner of the Liberia Revenue Authority James Dorbor Jallah has described the Tax Expenditure Management Act of 2025 as a landmark fiscal reform that will strengthen transparency, accountability, and oversight in the administration of tax incentives while supporting domestic revenue mobilization and sustainable economic growth. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority, forms part of the Government of Liberia’s broader public financial management reform agenda aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving the oversight of tax incentives, and ensuring that public resources generate greater value for national…

IPNEWS: Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee has urged Liberians to stop calling lawmakers, ministers, and other public officials “Honorable.” In a public statement, she emphasized that the title is not a birthright or an automatic privilege that comes with winning an election, but rather a description that must be earned through integrity, humility, and dedicated public service. She argued that the term “Honorable” implies being worthy of honor. Since the actions, attitudes, and behaviors of many current officials do not reflect honorability, they should not carry the title. She pointed out that true honor is rooted in service to the…

IPNEWS: Liberian Broadcasting System (LBS) Director General Eugene Fahngon says he will not be intimidated by members of the Liberian Senate, maintaining that he is exercising his constitutional rights. Fahngon argued that he has no obligation to appear before the Senate for clarification, adding that he is not compelled to serve in government. The LBS Director General also declared that he fears no one and is prepared to respond to individuals he believes are making negative statements about the government. He further announced plans to mobilize directors-general, ministers, and other government officials from various institutions to march to Capitol Hill…

IPNEWS:—-Revokes FC Fassell Membership to all Football Related Activities The Liberia Football Association (LFA) Grievance and Disciplinary Committee has officially expelled Cassell Anthony Kuoh and revoked his membership from all football-related activities in the country. This decisive ruling comes after the LFA found the FC FASSELL CEO and President guilty of multiple severe structural and statutory violations. The disciplinary committee’s investigation revealed that Kuoh breached several internal governance protocols. Specifically, he committed undue third-party interference by bypassing the LFA’s specialized internal dispute mechanisms. Instead of resolving sports-related conflicts through the proper channels, Kuoh took an internal football election dispute to…

BY: PRINCE MATHIAS NAGBE Members of the Traffic Sellers Union of Liberia (TSUL) took to the streets recently to express their grievances over what they claim are deplorable working conditions and lack of support from local authorities. The Union, which represents hundreds of vendors who sell goods on the streets and in traffic, gathered at the intersection of Tubman Boulevard and major Streets, bringing traffic to a standstill as they held signs and banners demanding better working conditions and protection from harassment by law enforcement. According to union leaders, members of the TSUL are often subjected to arbitrary arrests, confiscation…

IPNEWS:More than 167 kilometers of roads serving dozens of communities in Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa counties have been rehabilitated by ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), significantly improving transportation, trade and access to essential services for thousands of residents living along the company’s mining and rail corridors. According to the latest progress report released by AML’s Mines Infrastructure Department, the road rehabilitation program has, between February and June this year, restored critical road networks that had become nearly impassable during the rainy season, reconnecting isolated communities with nearby towns, markets, schools and healthcare facilities. The report shows that 43.7 kilometers of roads…

IPNEWS: A delegation from the State Owned-Enterprises Authority of Liberia (SEAL), on a study tour to Accra, Ghana, has proposed the establishment of a West African Peer Review Forum for State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to promote regional cooperation, accountability, and best practices in SOE governance. The proposal was made during the delegation’s first engagement meeting with the Management of Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) at a welcoming ceremony held on Monday, July 6, 2026. Welcoming the Liberian delegation, the Director-General of SIGA, Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, expressed his Management Team’s willingness to cooperate and collaborate with the State Owned-Enterprises Authority…

——Residents Still Remain Entrapped in Contested Area   IPNEWS: Information Minister, Jerolinmek Piah, is facing significant accusations of misleading the country following a recent report regarding the presence of Guinean troops near the Sorlumba border crossing in Lofa County. Minister Piah announced on state-owned radio (ELBC) that the border was peaceful and that Guinean soldiers had withdrawn from previously occupied Liberian territory. However, the authoritative Independent Probe undercover reporter in the area on a fact-finding mission can confirm that heavily armed Guinean forces were seen Sunday morning patrolling the area and are stationed inside Liberian territory. In a subsequent Ministry of Information…

IPNEWS: -Despite Liberia’s Educational Challenges The Chief Executive Officer of Jackson F. Doe Hospital, Dr. Victor Z. Kaizer, has challenged graduating students of Konbah Leadership Academy (KLA) to remain committed to excellence despite the numerous challenges confronting Liberia’s education sector. Serving as keynote speaker during the academy’s closing and graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Dr. Kaizer urged students to embrace discipline, hard work, consistency, and continuous learning as the foundation for success. Speaking on the theme, “Striving for Excellence in the Midst of Challenges,” Dr. Kaizer described education as a powerful tool for transforming lives and building a stronger nation.…

IPNEWS: The decision for Sierra Leone to host the 69th Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks a defining moment in the country’s diplomatic history. After decades without hosting one of West Africa’s most important regional gatherings, Sierra Leone has once again earned the confidence of its regional partners, providing an opportunity to demonstrate its growing influence in regional affairs. Regardless of political affiliation, the hosting of the ECOWAS Summit is a significant national achievement. It reflects not only the country’s improving diplomatic standing but also the confidence that fellow member states have placed in Sierra…