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By: Laymah Kollie The Liberian Senate has approved a US$20 million loan agreement in alignment with the House of Representatives. The move signifies a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and promoting trade, the The decision, made on Wednesday, aims to improve transport corridors between Ivory Coast and Liberia, fostering economic growth in the region. Among other things, the ratification marks a pivotal moment as it sets in motion a transformative infrastructure project under the Mano River Union framework, which comprises Liberia, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. The agreement reflects a commitment to regional cooperation and the collective goal…

By: Staff Writer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially launched the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project. The project is a transformative national initiative aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy across all public early childhood and primary schools in Liberia. The project, led by the Ministry of Education, is financed through a $60 million concessional credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and a $28.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)—totaling $88.7 million in support of improving learning outcomes and building a stronger education system. Speaking at the launching ceremony, President…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The National President of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), Cllr. Bornor Varmah, has made a passionate appeal to the Government of Liberia to significantly increase budgetary allocation to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), citing concerns over the military’s current manpower capacity. Speaking at the Barclay Training Center (BTC) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during a colourful ceremony marking the promotion of several AFL officers, Cllr. Varmah expressed serious concern over the country’s limited military strength in the face of growing national and regional security challenges. “It is simply unacceptable that a sovereign country with…

By: Abraham Kollie The Dara Willie Humanitarian Foundation, led by the dedicated Miss Dara V. Willie, has partnered with the Thompson M. Nana Humanitarian Foundation, headed by the philanthropic Thompson M. Nana, to provide essential food and non-food items to several communities in Kakata and its environs. The initiative comes as a timely contribution ahead of Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebrations scheduled for Saturday July 26. The donation event, which took place in the Telecom Community saw a massive turnout from local residents, community leaders, and representatives of both foundations including beneficiaries for several communities in the North central region…

By: Stephen N. Sonpon The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced that it will maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 17.25%, a key decision aimed at keeping inflation (the rate at which prices rise) under control and protecting the value of the Liberian dollar. According to the CBL, this means the Bank is continuing its tight monetary policy stance to help ensure that prices for everyday good like rice, fuel, and transportation don’t rise too quickly. Reading the Monetary Policy Communiqué for the just-ended quarter of 2025 at the CBL Wednesday, the Governor Henry Saamoi said, this decision…

By: Laymah Kollie Kollie The Executive Mansion has provided Background of Liberia’s 178th Independence Day Orator, Rev. Emmett Lafayette Dunn Rev. Emmett Dunn is a servant of the gospel and has served in several capacities in the denomination. He is the Executive Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention . The Rev. served as Senior Pastor of the West Hyattsville Baptist Church, Maryland. Education Rev. Dun Tertiary education began at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary in 1986 where obtain Bachelor of Theology Degree. He holds a Graduate Certificate of work accomplished from the Protestant Episcopal Seminary of Virginia (VTS)…

By: Laymah Kollie The Environmental Protection Agency and its partners have begun a two-day working session aimed at integrating gender into the Community Action Plans (CAPs) of six vulnerable coastal communities in Sinoe County. Held under the theme “Empowering Communities through Gender Equality,” the session is taking place at the Blue and Green Room of Stella Maris Polytechnic University in Monrovia from July 23–24, 2025. The initiative is being implemented under the Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County of Liberia Project (ERVCCS). The project is supported through a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), with…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay The Grand Bassa County Administration has taken a significant step toward improving governance and service delivery by distributing 28 motorbikes to district superintendents and commissioners. The official handover ceremony was held on Wednesday at the county administrative office, signaling a commitment to strengthening rural outreach. Superintendent Karyou Johnson presided over the event, emphasizing that the motorbikes were procured through the 2024 budget, following all procurement guidelines mandated by the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). “These motorbikes are crucial in addressing the transportation challenges faced by our local leaders in remote areas,” Superintendent Johnson stated. He…

By: Ben TC Brooks Residents of Fish-Town are witnessing a little reduction of prices of some essential goods, providing much-needed relief to the community. The reduction is particularly welcome for those who have been facing increased living costs in recent months. Local market reports indicate a noticeable drop in the prices of crucial staples, including rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. The price of a 25-kg bag of rice has decreased from LD$4,200 to LD$3,800, and a gallon of vegetable oil has fallen from LD$2,300 to LD$1,800. The reduction also see the cost of a bag of flour dropped, from…

By: Ben TC Brooks The construction of $650,000 Fish-Town City Hall in River Gee County has been abandoned causing disappointment and frustration among local residents. The project was intended to create a central location for local government services and enhance civic participation, ultimately improving the administration of Fish-Town and nearby areas. The Fish-Town City Hall project was initiated in March 2023 as part of a larger effort to upgrade infrastructure in the County. Funded through a Presidential initiative and executed by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment, it was meant to become a significant landmark for the county. Despite initial…