Author: Julius Konton

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed Executive Order No. 151, instituting sweeping measures to restrict the export of unprocessed rubber and promote domestic value addition. The latest move was among other things geared towards an effort aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s rubber sector and fostering inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the regular executive mansion press briefing, Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana said the Executive Order, effective immediately, seeks to transition Liberia’s rubber industry from an extractive, raw-material export economy into a value-added, job-creating sector that supports GDP growth, employment, and export earnings. According to her, the Liberian leader emphasized that…

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Central Bank of Liberia have partnered with seven financial institutions to provide much-needed credit to the nation’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative, part of the Liberia Finance Investment and Trade Project, is supported by funding from the World Bank. ​The agreement was officially signed at a ceremony on the tenth floor of the Central Bank of Liberia. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Magdalene Dagoseh, and Central Bank Executive Governor, Henry Saamoi, signed on behalf of their respective institutions, along with representatives from the participating banks. Minister Dagoseh acknowledged the…

By : Ben TC Brooks Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe has taken a decisive step to halt the unlawful activities of foreign nationals, believed to be Burkinabes, who are operating in River Gee County without work permits or authorization. According to the superintendent, his action comes in response to increasing concerns from local residents and authorities about the unregulated actions of Burkinabe nationals within the county. In an interview with our correspondent, Superintendent Swengbe reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining law and order in River Gee. He emphasized that these unauthorized activities pose a threat not only to the local economy but…

By: Laymah Kollie Plenary of the Liberian Senate recently took a decision to reprice Petroleum services for Private and Public Tank owners. The decision affects storage charges for petroleum products, financing cost, and evaporation cost as well. In the new prices, storage charge for both private and public tank owners amount to $0.10cent per gallon, $0.6cent for jetty maintenance, $0.9cent for independent inspectorate, $0.5cent for testing and handling, and $5cent for road fund, totaling $0.35cent. Financing cost is set at $0.1cent and evaporation cost at $0.50cent which is a 50percent reduction rate. The Plenary decision is performed through her oversight…

The Superintendent of Montserrado County, Whroway Bryant, has provided new vehicles to government staff in Bentol, including the Bentol City Corporation, to alleviate ongoing transportation challenges. The donation, valued at $49,000, aims to improve employee punctuality and efficiency. ​The items, procured through the County and Social Development Funds, include a 17-seater bus for county employees and two track cycles for the Bentol City Corporation. The donation also included one motorcycle. ​During the handover ceremony, Superintendent Bryant stressed the importance of public service and urged county and city staff to be dedicated to their duties. “This initiative is to ensure that…

The outstanding work of the Morroccan Government through its Ambassador to Liberia Amb.Lahoucine Rahmouni continue to be recognized and commended by various sectors within the Country. Just under a year since the establishment of the Morrocco’s embassy near Monrovia , the impactful work of the Moroccan Ambassador has not gone unnoticed especially among key stakeholders and individuals alike. The embassy has already started working to implement some of its projects and programs in Liberia in the interest of the two Countries and peoples respectively. Infrastructure development, health , education, agriculture among others are key areas of interventions from Morrocco which…

‎‎‎‎Ambassador Moses N. Buwee, Executive Director of the African Youth Fellowship (AYF) Liberia, has renewed calls for swift action by the Liberian government in setting up War and Economic Crimes Courts, describing the current pace as “painfully slow” and “unjust to victims.”‎‎His appeal came during the 35th commemoration of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Massacre, held on July 29 at the Lutheran Church in Sinkor — a solemn event marking the brutal killing of over 600 civilians in 1990.‎‎“We’ve taken some steps — but they’re too few, and too late for many,” Buwee said, referencing the formation of a War…

By Stephen N. Sonpon The Chairman of the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, has formally requested a criminal investigation into what he describes as public threats to his life and the safety of his family, allegedly made by media publisher and political commentator, Mr. Philipbert Semogal Browne. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory O.W. Coleman, Cllr. Martin expressed grave concern over a recent opinion piece published on Mr. Browne’s social media platform. According to the AREPT Chair, the commentary contains statements that constitute terroristic threats and indications…

By: Julius Konton At a well attended ceremony, the Embassy of Morrocco accredited near Monrovia celebrated successfully the 26th Anniversary of the Throne Day. The very historic and unique Day to the North African Country is a public holiday in Morocco, punctuated by commemorations of the day of the king’s formal accession to the throne. The first celebration was held in 1933 to mark the accession of Mohammed V in 1927. Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador of Morrocco to Liberia Lahoucine Rahmouni thanked the government of Liberia for the cordial rationship continue to exist between Morrocco and Liberia especially…

The Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions and Transport of the House of Representatives has taken decisive action following the failure of the Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) to appear for an investigative hearing on Thursday, July 31, 2025.The hearing was in response to a petition filed by aggrieved employees of the Ministry of Transport regarding concerns over the concession granted to LTM. While all invited parties honored the Committee’s summons, LTM failed to appear without providing any written excuse, stalling the progress of the investigation.As a result, the Joint Committee, has issued a “still order” on all operations of the…