Author: Francis G. Boayue

Monrovia – In an effort to ease transportation challenges and improve working conditions, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has dedicated four new vehicles and six motorcycles for staff use and field operations.

MONROVIA – In an effort to bridge the knowledge gap on intellectual property (IP) in Liberia, the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has launched the second edition of its National Intellectual Property High School Club. The initiative aims to educate the next generation of creators, inventors, innovators, musicians, actors, authors, and writers on the importance of intellectual property and how to protect it.

MONROVIA – Amid growing pressure from motorcyclists over the government’s strict enforcement of the “No-Go Zone” policy in central Monrovia, Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has reaffirmed his support for the regulation, emphasizing the need for order and discipline.

Monrovia, Liberia – The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), has opened an investigation against Chinese national Yang Dan for allegedly defrauding over US$6 million from a group of Chinese investors.

Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung has encountered an unfriendly reception during his visit to the United States, where he was met with protests from segments of the Liberian diaspora.

Capitol Hill- The House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Investment & Concessions has concluded its first stakeholders’ meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the National Investment Commission (NIC), the Ministry of Labor, the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC), and the Ministry of Mines & Energy.

Paynesville – The Youth Network For Positive Change (YOUNETPO), a youth-led non-profit organization, has launched a two-day training for civil society organizations (CSOs) on Inclusive Transitional Justice for Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Liberia.

MONROVIA – Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Koon has proposed a $20 million increase in the 2026 budget for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center, Liberia’s largest referral hospital.

Kakata – A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) visited Booker Washington Institute (BWI) over the weekend, marking a significant step in strengthening Liberia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.

Monrovia – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled for November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, the Alliance for Peace, Justice, and Human Rights (APJHR) and ActionAid Liberia have urged the government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to outline a clear roadmap for the country’s “Nationally Determined Contributions” (NDCs), detailing its role in global climate efforts.