Beyond the Headline: A Deep Dive into Liberia’s Crackdown on Alien Work Permit Corruption and Its Broader Implications

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The Liberian Ministry of Labour has dismissed and referred a senior official to police for selling Alien Work Permits at a third of their official price, signaling a decisive crackdown on internal corruption. This action is a key part of a broader, high-priority enforcement campaign that has already revoked 19 permits and tripled the permit fee to $3,000 to protect domestic employment. The move directly responds to legislative scrutiny over foreign labor and represents a strategic effort to restore regulatory integrity and prioritize Liberian jobContinue Reading

Accountability in Action: President Boakai Suspends NCD Leadership, Orders Forensic Audit Amid Governance Push

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President Boakai has suspended the leadership of Liberia’s National Commission on Disabilities and ordered a full audit, signaling a decisive move to enforce accountability and curb mismanagement. This action, coupled with the approved retirement of a senior judicial marshal, strategically demonstrates a broader administrative reset to strengthen governance and public institutions. The core takeaway is a clear commitment to transparency and the rule of law, using targeted audits and personnel changes as immediate tools for reform. These parallel decisions underscore an executive strategy to instill discipline acrossContinue Reading

Beyond the Handover: Analyzing China’s Emergency Food Aid to Liberia and the Strategic Landscape of South-South Cooperation

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China has delivered emergency food aid to Liberia, concretely implementing agreements from high-level diplomatic forums and demonstrating its strategic commitment to African partnerships through practical humanitarian support. This assistance directly targets Liberia’s food security and development goals, serving as a prime example of South-South cooperation in action. The exchange reinforces a shared vision of a “community with a shared future,” strengthening the bilateral relationship as a cornerstone of Liberia’s national development agenda.Continue Reading

“Deputy Speaker Fallah Urges President Boakai to Leverage Wologisi Mountain for Lofa’s Development”

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Liberia’s Wologisi Mountain: A Call for Development Amid Cultural Significance Deputy Speaker Urges President Boakai to Act on Lofa County’s “Only Treasure” LOFA COUNTY, LIBERIA – In a significant appeal to Liberia’s leadership, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas Fallah has called on President Joseph Boakai to takeContinue Reading

Liberia - Bountiful Children's Foundation

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Jamesetta Kugmeh Dies After Tragic Childbirth Complications in Liberia A Life Lost in Liberia’s Healthcare System Monrovia, Liberia – Jamesetta Kugmeh, the 28-year-old woman whose harrowing medical ordeal captured national attention, has died at John F. Kennedy Medical Center. Her tragic story highlights critical failures in Liberia’s maternal healthcare system.Continue Reading

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Central Bank of Liberia Unveils $63.32M Plan to Digitalize Economy By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh | Monrovia, May 15, 2025 Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan Targets Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced advanced plans to digitalize Liberia’s economy through a $63.32 million five-year Strategic PlanContinue Reading

Suspended NOCAL CEO Demands Swift Release of LACC Corruption Probe Findings

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Suspended NOCAL CEO Demands Swift Release of LACC Corruption Investigation Report Liberian Oil Executive Questions Anti-Corruption Commission’s Delayed Findings Monrovia, Liberia – Rustonlyn Suakoko Dennis, the suspended President and CEO of Liberia’s National Oil Company (NOCAL), has publicly criticized the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for its prolonged delay in releasingContinue Reading

Liberia’s NIC Invites Bids for SAPZ Investment Promotion Printing and Media Services

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Liberia’s NIC Invites Bids for SAPZ Investment Promotion Printing & Media Services National Competitive Bidding Opportunity Under AfDB-Funded Project The National Investment Commission (NIC) of Liberia has announced an Invitation for Bid (IFB No: ADB/NIC/SAPZ/NCB/001/’24) for printing and media services as part of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project,Continue Reading

Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott Rebukes LNBA President Over Supreme Court Criticism in Law Day Speech

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Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott Criticizes LNBA President in Law Day Address Monrovia, Liberia – A Strong Rebuke Over Judicial Independence In a powerful keynote speech during Liberia’s Law Day observance, former Chief Justice Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott delivered a sharp critique of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA)Continue Reading