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SONA 2026: Pres. Boakai Full Speech

Theme: From Resolve to Results: Building on Progress and Delivering for the Liberian People.Mr. Vice President; Madam First Lady;Mr. Speaker, and Members of the House of Representatives; Madam Pro Tempore, and Members of the Senate;Mr. Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Members of the Judiciary; Madam Dean and Members of the Cabinet;Mr. Doyen and Members of […]

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Governance

LEC gives a bombastic fire at customers who claiming that dry season is the reason behind the power disruption

By: The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has sharply responded to public claims blaming the ongoing power disruptions on the dry season, describing such assertions as misleading and rooted in a poor understanding of how Liberia’s electricity sector operates. In a detailed press statement issued Monday, LEC said recent […]

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Governance

LiMA, Partners Unveil Marine Spatial Plan to Protect Liberia’s Ocean Resources

By: The People News The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), working with maritime-sector stakeholders and with backing from Conservation International (CI), has rolled out Liberia’s Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), a major policy framework aimed at improving ocean governance and conserving the nation’s marine and coastal environments. The official unveiling took place at LiMA’s Congo Town headquarters […]

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Economy

Liberia Strengthens Global Maritime Leadership, Maintains World’s Largest Flag State Status

By: Staff Writer Photo: LiMA Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., with Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) senior official, Mr. Abraham Avi Zaidenberg. Liberia has further reinforced its position in the international maritime industry, holding on to its title as the world’s largest shipping registry for the third straight year while extending its […]

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Governance

Boakai Waives Taxes on Power Imports to Ease Electricity Costs

By: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has taken a decisive step to cushion electricity consumers by issuing Executive Order No. 157, granting tax exemptions to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) on key power-related imports. The Executive Order removes customs duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on equipment, materials, and […]

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Governance

Boakai Appoints Cllr. Bangalu to Lead LRRRC, Nominates Atty. Cornelia Kruah as Youth and Sports Minister

By: Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has appointed former Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jerror Cole Bangalu, as Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), while nominating Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah to take over as Minister of Youth and Sports. The appointments form part of a […]

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EPA Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Mineral Water Companies in Monrovia

Monrovia, –The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has begun a sweeping enforcement action against mineral water companies operating in Monrovia, shutting down several facilities for failing to comply with environmental and public health regulations. The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, is expected to continue throughout the week as part of the EPA’s broader effort […]

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Corruption

Allegations Rock National Port Authority as Calls Grow for Presidential Probe

By: The People News Online Monrovia, Liberia — Serious allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement abuses, and governance failures have engulfed the National Port Authority (NPA), one of Liberia’s most strategic revenue-generating institutions, prompting urgent calls for presidential intervention. A detailed briefing note submitted to the Executive outlines what it describes as systemic irregularities under the […]

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Corruption

Court Tightens Noose on Clars Hope Foundation, Orders Disclosure of Funding Records

By Staff Writer Temple of Justice, Monrovia — Criminal Court “A” of the First Judicial Circuit has ordered the management of the Clars Hope Foundation to appear before the court and produce detailed financial records relating to the foundation’s funding sources and construction activities. The court order, issued under a writ of subpoena duces tecum, […]

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Corruption

Court Indicts Two MCSS Officials on Money Laundering and Bribery Charges

By The People News MONROVIA — The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has announced that the First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court “C” for Montserrado County has issued an indictment writ of arrest against two officials of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) over alleged financial crimes. According to a media and citizen alert issued by the […]

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