Author: Akoi Baysah

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) on Monday officially launched the preparation phase for the 2026 Fisheries Investment Conference, initiating a nationwide stakeholder engagement process ahead of the main event scheduled for March 30–31, 2026. The ceremony, held at NaFAA’s Headquarters in Monrovia, brought together members of the Board of Directors, sector professionals, private-sector actors, development partners, and the media.Speaking at the event, NaFAA Acting Director General J. Cyrus Saygbe described the conference as a major turning point for Liberia’s fisheries sector. “This conference is a landmark opportunity to position Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture…

By: Wilfred Duosi The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially launched the 2025 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Conference and Trade Fair, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s business climate and enhancing economic growth through increased support to small enterprises. The launch event, held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, brought together stakeholders from government ministries, agencies, development partners, and representatives of the private sector. Speaking at the ceremony, Commerce and Industry Minister Magdalene E. Dagoseh emphasized that the MSME Conference and Trade Fair aligns with the ministry’s broader plan to improve trade across Liberia. She…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. A longtime entrepreneur and youth development advocate, James K. Mulbah, has officially declared his membership in the ruling Unity Party (UP), marking his first formal affiliation with any political institution. Mulbah made the assertion during a brief engagement with journalists at the Unity Party’s Homecoming event, where he emphasized his commitment to contributing meaningfully to national development. He explained that his decision was not driven by personal ambition or a desire for public recognition, but by a genuine conviction to support a team he believes is steering Liberia in the right direction. According to him,…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Association of Liberia Community Radio (ALICOR) has hailed the House of Representatives for the passage of a groundbreaking bill aimed at strengthening the ownership, management, regulation, and sustainability of community radio stations across the country. The legislation, titled the “Act for the Ownership, Management, Licensing, Sustainability, and Operations of Community Radio Stations in Liberia,” is expected to transform the operational environment of community radios, which serve as the primary source of information for many rural populations. In a statement issued Friday, ALICOR described the passage of the Act as “a significant step toward enhancing…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Embassy of Sweden accredited to Liberia and Sierra Leone has announced that the Swedish Government will gradually phase out its bilateral development cooperation with Liberia, with plans to close the Embassy in Monrovia during the course of 2026. According to the Embassy, the decision is a result of reduced funding in Sweden’s overall development cooperation budget. Similar adjustments are being made in other African countries, including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The phase-out process will be conducted “in a responsible and orderly way,” with all bilateral operations expected to conclude by the end of August…

By:Joseph Kerkula The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) on Friday launched its Second Revised Strategic Plan (2025–2029), a comprehensive framework aimed at improving land governance, administration, and sustainable land management across the country. Speaking at the ceremony in Monrovia, LLA Chairman Samuel Kpakio said the new plan builds on lessons learned since the Authority’s establishment in 2016 and reflects achievements and challenges from earlier strategic cycles. Chairman Kpakio described the 2025–2029 plan as “bold and forward-looking,” adding that it aligns with the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). He emphasized that secure land tenure and equitable access to…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has positioned Liberia on the global anti-corruption stage with a strong showing at the Second Global Conference on Harnessing Data to Improve Anti-Corruption Measurement, held in New York, USA. The delegation was led by the Executive Chairperson, Cllr. Alexandra Kormah Zoe, accompanied by her Executive Assistant, Ms. Vivian S. Akoto. Cllr. Zoe was one of the few global leaders selected by conference organizers to deliver opening remarks, a recognition of Liberia’s growing relevance in the global anti-corruption landscape. In her address, she underscored the substantial reforms undertaken by Liberia, highlighting…

By: Wilfred Duosi The Senate Committee on Public Works, chaired by Grand Kru County Senator Albert T. Chie, has disclosed that the Government of Liberia is set to begin the construction of several key road corridors across Western and Northwestern Liberia. Speaking during Thursday’s regular session, Senator Chie revealed that following extensive consultations with the Ministry of Public Works and a number of private firms, the government and its partners have finalized a major concession agreement for the construction and maintenance of strategic highways in the region. The former Senate Pro-Tempore stressed that it is time for Liberia to take…

By: Wilfred Wil Duosi A prominent women’s rights organization, Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE), is calling on the Government of Liberia to prioritize family planning by significantly increasing the national budgetary allocation for the sector. Speaking to journalists in Monrovia, the IWYE,Executive Director, Musu W. Davis, stressed that the government must give urgent and full attention to family planning programs, noting that the current allocation remains far below what is needed to curb the rising rate of teenage pregnancies across the country. Madam Davis appealed to both the National Legislature and the Executive Branch to make a substantial…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has strongly refuted allegations made by former Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson T. Koijee, describing his claims as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.” Koijee, former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Secretary General recently accused the Commission of diverting public funds and making payments under what he termed a “December 6 Mobilization” scheme. But in a statement issued on Thursday, the LACC dismissed the accusations as “false, reckless, and unsupported by any factual basis.” According to the Commission, it has never authorized or made any payment linked to such an activity.…