Author: Press Release

MONROVIA – In order to strengthen National Development and Aid coordination across government, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning through the Department of Economic Management along with development partners has begun a four-day National Joint Sectorial Portfolio Performance Review across all sectors which includes various Ministries and Agencies of Government.

Monrovia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has disclosed that the directive requesting the suspension of Liberian Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports issued under the July 2023 Revised Passport Regulations is not political; rather, it is a plan to ensure that the Liberian passport is respected around the globe.

MONROVIA – World Bank Liberia Country Manager Georgia Wallen has called on participants at the Government of Liberia (GoL) Joint Sectoral Portfolio Review to reflect on opportunities to depart from business as usual to get more out of our development assistance. Quoting the President of the World Bank Ajay Banga, Ms. Wallen said, “Development delayed is development denied.” Time is of the essence, she stressed, adding: “Let’s find motivation in a strong sense of urgency.”

MONROVIA — STAND, Liberia’s civil society advocacy organization, has commended the honorable Liberian Senate for endorsing the House’s Resolution, which proposes the establishment of a specialized court to address war and economic crimes in Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Alliance Motor Corporation, one of Liberia’s dependable dealers in brand new vehicles has received a two-man delegation from TATA Motor one of the world’s leading multinational automotive companies headquartered in Mumbai; the team is in Monrovia for a two-day business discussion.

Monrovia – An organization known as Zogos WeCare for the rehabilitation of street girls has begun its work at the organization’s headquarters on Front Street in Monrovia. Pastor Caleb Dormah is the Executive Director of Zogos WeCare, and he explained that his organization was established with the aim of helping to take Zogos women and girls from the street and train them with different skills that could help them to change their lives for the better. Pastor Dormah stated, “Zogos WeCare has a program called Star Girls, and our first target is the Sheela Logan Star Girls empowerment and counseling…

Monrovia – EcoMedia Development Initiative (EcoMedia) is deeply troubled by the alarming accumulation and burning of garbage in various parts of Monrovia and its surroundings. The Environmental Media Watch NGO has highlighted the dangers posed by this practice, emphasizing its detrimental effects on both the environment and public health.

MONROVIA – In less than two weeks after the Management of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation commenced the construction of roads and hand pumps in affected communities, over the weekend, it started the roadside brushing of the Babangida Highway leading to Sierra Leone border.

BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County – Liberia’s commitment to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen national revenue collection is receiving a significant boost through a weeklong Tax Inspectors Without Borders Criminal Investigation (TIWB-CI) training. The training workshop, currently underway in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, aims to enhance the capacity of financial and tax crimes stakeholders.

Monrovia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its dedicated support to the Liberian education system, specifically through the USAID Education Systems Strengthening Activity (USAID ESSA), supported the development of a research agenda under the theme of accountability. Through the conduct of a learning agenda workshop, key education stakeholders assembled to explore knowledge gaps that exist in the strive towards strengthening the accountability system in the Liberian education system.