Liberia to launch Coffee Liberica as flagship crop under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product initiative 

LIBERIA – Liberia is preparing to officially launch Coffee Liberica as its flagship product under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, a global program promoting unique agricultural...

LACRA, EFI Validate Liberia Forest Map

The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), in partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI), have successfully concluded a pivotal stakeholder session for the official validation of Liberia’s Forest Map. This milestone...

LRC Chair-Designate Commits to Transforming Legal System

The Chairman-designate of the Law Reform Commission (LRC), Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah has called for a review of the act that created the commission, to ensure they align with constitutional standards, international obligations, and Liberia’s...

Diamond Mineral Water Cleared of Contamination Rumors

—NPHIL laboratory report confirms bottled water meets all WHO and national standards The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has confirmed that Diamond Mineral Water is safe for public consumption following a comprehensive analysis...

Samsung Heavy wins 341.1 bln-won order for oil tankers from Liberia

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won (US$237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be...

Samsung Heavy wins $237 mil. order for oil tankers from Liberia

Samsung Heavy Industries, a major Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won ($237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be constructed at an undisclosed shipyard in...

Science & Technology Minister, prioritize skills training; it can be a game changer!

As self-acclaimed advocates or champions for street kids, who’ve cultivated and nurtured closer ties with them over the years, we’ve knocked on government doors, umpteenth times, in our attempts to pitch practical solutions which may ameliorate...

University of Liberia President Unveils Bold Five-Year Strategic Plan to Elevate UL’s Global Standing

Monrovia – In a bid to transform the University of Liberia (UL) into one of Africa’s leading higher institutions, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at improving academics, infrastructure,...

Liberia to Host 22nd Africa Road Fund Assembly, November 17-20, 2025

Clockwise from left: NAFERA logo, President Boakai, Liberia’s Minister of Finance, Augustine Ngafuan, President, Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association ARMFA, Essale Mousa Aubin, and CEO NRF, Joseta Neufville-Wento Abubakar Hashim/ Monrovia...

Cuban Embassy Showcases Culture, Honors Liberia–Cuba Ties

The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Liberia on Monday, October 20, hosted a vibrant cultural event celebrating the deep historical and educational ties between Cuba and Liberia. The program, held at the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia, featured an...

Liberia: Minister Nuetah Engages FAO Director-General to Advance Liberia’s Agricultural Transformation

The bilateral meeting focused on strengthening FAO–Liberia collaboration, advancing key agricultural programs, and mobilizing new investment opportunities to accelerate Liberia’s agricultural transformation. ROME, Italy – Agriculture Minister Dr....

Liberia: As Senate Considers Bill to Legalize Abortion, Experts Say Growing Access to Abortion Pills Is Saving Lives

Access to abortion pills, costing as little as $5, has quietly expanded, helping some women access safe abortions and bypass legal restrictions. As rights groups warn that unsafe abortions are driving the country’s high maternal death rate,...

US-Based New Life Group to Establish US$5M World-Class Laboratory in Monrovia

The Consulate General of the Republic of Liberia near New York has announced a major international health initiative to invest USD 5 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art Clinical Reference Laboratory in Monrovia, aimed at...

County Planning Units roll out in Southeast Liberia

Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County; October 22, 2025 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), with support from the Government of Liberia, UNDP, and UN Women, has launched a five-day onboarding training in Zwedru to establish County Development Planning...

Liberia Poised to Ratify ARIPO Protocols

President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has pledged his support to the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to ensure the signing and ratification of the Arusha and Kampala protocols of the African Regional...

COP 30: A Defining Moment for Liberia’s Climate Ambition and Global Solidarity

By: E. Abraham T. Tumbey Jr Monrovia, Liberia: As the world prepares to convene in Belém, Brazil, for COP 30, Liberia stands at a pivotal juncture. With the submission of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), the country is not...

Decentralization Boost: County Planning Units Rolled Out in Southeast Liberia

Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County — The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), with support from the Government of Liberia, UNDP, and UN Women, has launched a five-day onboarding training in Zwedru to establish County Development Planning Units in five...

Liberia: Fired Head of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia Reacts to Dismissal, Questions Motives in Board Resolution

MONROVIA – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the dismissed Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), has described the Board of Directors’ recommendation that led to his removal by President Joseph Boakai as “unfortunate,”...

 Liberia turns to China to repair Capitol Building

China has agreed to refurbish the Liberian Capitol that suffered an arson attack last December, following an appeal by Senate Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence. Beijing, China, October 17, 2025 – The People’s Republic of China is considering a...

Liberia to Ratify ARIPO Protocols After Boakai Pledges Support

The President’s commitment was disclosed by Hon. Garmai Koboi, Director General of LIPO, at a Ministry of Information and Cultural Affairs press briefing on Oct. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has pledged his support to the Liberia Intellectual...