Author: Press Release

LAGOS, Nigeria – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young professionals across Africa.

Victoria Maizee’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and community support. Born blind, Victoria faced numerous challenges, but never let them deter her from pursuing her dreams. Her story is one of inspiration and hope for many in Liberia and beyond. Now a college graduate, Victoriawas born blind and grew up in both Nimba County and the NeZoe community, in Monrovia. She was was raised by parents who are both visually impaired.

Monrovia – The Union of Diamond, and Gold Brokers in Liberia have released a statement in Monrovia, centered around the mineral sector under the administration of Minister Wilmot Paye. The Brokers Union told Journalists on Thursday, March 6, 2025, that after a careful review of administrative and operational activities of the new leadership of the Mines and Energy Ministry, they are convinced that steps taken thus far are in the right direction of reforms crucially needed to ensure that the mineral sector is and remains a strong engine of revenue generation.

Monrovia – The All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), diaspora Liberians’ premier organization for advocating for dual citizenship and out-of-country voting, has decided to adjust its strategy for advocating for out-of-country voting by seeking the expert opinions of legal luminaries and other prominent Liberians outside government. The decision to adjust the strategy for out-of-country voting is based on the recommendations of sound, constitutional, human rights legal minds.

MONROVIA – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingdom Business Inc. (KBI), Mr. L. Swansey Fallah, has accused the Ministry of Health (MOH) of procurement irregularities and favoritism, alleging that contracts were awarded without due process. Fallah claims his company was unfairly denied contracts for two major government projects despite meeting the necessary requirements.

Monrovia – As a crucial step toward establishing the National Insurance Commission of Liberia, the Central Bank of Liberia on Wednesday, March 5, begins a three-day validation workshop to review the draft insurance law of 2020 at the Executive Pavilion in Monrovia.

Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has suspended the unauthorized “expedited connection service fee” of $150.00 charged by the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC). LERC confirmed that this fee was not authorized and violates the Commission’s regulations. In a statement, LERC ordered LEC to immediately halt the collection of this unauthorized fee from customers requesting expedited connections. The Commission has also launched an investigation to evaluate the legality of the fee and determine the reasons for its imposition without prior approval. “We are committed to ensuring electricity services are affordable and accessible to all Liberians,” stated Atty. Kla-Edward Toomey, II,…

Monrovia – In fulfillment of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation’s (BMMC) Manpower Training and Capacity Development program, several employees have benefited from the company’s scholarship program and other educational support. This initiative helps deserving employees achieve their career aspirations while contributing to Liberia’s overall economic development.

The Heritage International Leadership Academy (HILA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Annual Young Entrepreneurs Fair on March 15, 2025, from at the school’s campus. This event welcomes all children aged 6 to 16 in Monrovia to apply and display their businesses and associated products for a memorable day.

Tappita, Nimba County – In a demonstration of its strong commitment to strengthening Liberia’s health sector infrastructure and addressing critical gaps in health emergencies, the Government of Liberia, alongside its health sector development partners including the Global Fund (GF) officially commissioned and handed over Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants, recently constructed in Lofa, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Grand Kru counties, on Wednesday, 27 February 2025. According to a release, these facilities, now supplying medical-grade oxygen to hospitals in the regions and across the nation, were built through a collaborative initiative involving key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health…