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By: Andrew B Weah IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia has categorically denied reports suggesting that it intends to impose a carbon levy on international shipping beginning March 1, 2026, clarifying that no such policy exists or is being contemplated. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the government responded to recent online publications by TradeWinds and Oracle News Daily, which alleged that Liberia was preparing to levy carbon charges on international vessels calling at its seaports. Authorities described the reports as inaccurate and misleading. “The Government of Liberia does not, and will not, impose a carbon levy on international ships calling…
IPNEWS: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced Liberia’s candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) for the 2026–2028 term, seeking to represent the Western Region of the continent. The announcement underscores Liberia’s commitment to advancing peace, security, and solidarity across Africa. The election for the AU PSC seat will take place during the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, scheduled for February 11–12 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Liberia’s bid comes as the country simultaneously serves on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term. The government says…
IPNEWS: Monrovia stirred awake under a warm February sun, carrying with it the quiet energy of a city in motion with it a sense of anticipation. At the John F. Kennedy (J.F.K.) Medical Center—Liberia’s largest referral hospital—the morning rhythm unfolded as usual buzzed with its usual rhythm of hurried footsteps, urgent calls, and the quiet hope that each new day brings. Nurses moving swiftly through corridors, doctors consulting families, and the hum of machinery blending with human hope. But on 5 February 2026, the familiar bustle carried an added significance: a strategic visit aimed at deepening collaboration and strengthening Liberia’s…
IPNEWS: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has provided emergency relief assistance to three families affected by a recent fire outbreak at the Edward B. Kesselly (E.B.K.) Military Barracks, donating US$5,000 and ten (10) bags of rice each to the victims. The gesture of support reflects the President’s continued commitment to the welfare of members of the Armed Forces of Liberia and to Liberians affected by unforeseen disasters. The donation was made yesterday, February 5, 2026 in Schiefflin Township, Margibi County, on the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Highway where the affected families are temporarily residing. Addressing the victims, President Boakai acknowledged…
— 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 IPNEWS: The Leadership of the House of Representatives will on Monday at mid-day meet with citizens and residents claiming ownership of land along the 72nd Barracks, popularly known as Camp Ramrod. The meeting will be held in the First Floor Conference Room of the House of Representatives. The decision follows a communication from Montserrado County Electoral District #5 Representative, Hon. Priscillia A. Cooper, who brought to the official attention of Plenary concerns affecting her constituents regarding land occupancy issues allegedly outside Camp Ramrod. In her communication, Rep.…
Monrovia, Liberia — February 5, 2026 — The Director General of the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO), Madam Garmai Koboi, has urged Liberian journalists to prioritize accuracy and fact-checking in the discharge of their professional duties, warning that the spread of unverified information undermines public trust and the credibility of the media. Madam Koboi made the call on Thursday during an engagement with a team of journalists at her office in Monrovia. She emphasized that information disseminated to the public must be thoroughly verified before publication. “You are putting information out there; it should be something that you have fact-checked,”…
In a move aimed at strengthening institutional efficiency and deepening reforms in Liberia’s concession governance framework, the Director-General of the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC), Hanson Kiazolu, has appointed Varney Kromah as the new Director for Sectoral Planning, a key strategic department within the agency. The appointment comes at a critical time when Liberia is seeking to maximize the economic and social benefits of its natural resource concessions, which span mining, forestry, agriculture, and energy sectors. Concessions collectively account for an estimated 20–30 percent of Liberia’s GDP and employ tens of thousands of Liberians, directly and indirectly, according to government…
IPNEWS: Senator Nya Twayen has declared that the Unity Party (UP) and the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) are firmly rooted in Nimba County, insisting that the county remains politically united despite what he described as deliberate attempts by some groups to create division. Senator Twayen made the remarks during a public engagement with chiefs and elders in Sarlay Town, District #6, where he praised the resilience and unity of Nimba County and warned against internal discord fueled by partisan interests. “Nimba County is a great county, and that is why many people do not want us to stay…