Liberia to launch Coffee Liberica as flagship crop under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product initiative 

LIBERIA – Liberia is preparing to officially launch Coffee Liberica as its flagship product under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, a global program promoting unique agricultural...

Samsung Heavy wins 341.1 bln-won order for oil tankers from Liberia

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won (US$237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be...

Samsung Heavy wins $237 mil. order for oil tankers from Liberia

Samsung Heavy Industries, a major Korean shipbuilder, said Friday it has received a 341.1 billion-won ($237 million) order to build three oil tankers for a Liberian shipper. The three vessels will be constructed at an undisclosed shipyard in...

IMO faces tough task to reverse net-zero opposition with handful of member states holding power

The International Maritime Organization faces a tough fight to get its net-zero plan back on course in the face of scepticism from big flag states, TradeWinds’ data analysis shows. IMO member states this month delayed decisions on decarbonisation...

Liberia: NICOL Unveils Strategic Plan to Boost Government Revenue and Safeguard Public Assets

Monrovia—The Management Team of the National Insurance Corporation of Liberia (NICOL) has unveiled a bold fiscal reform and national asset protection plan designed to generate new streams of domestic revenue, protect public assets, and support the...

Ghana gives birth: How black Greek life found its home on African soil

When the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., few could have imagined that its mission of unity, scholarship, and service would one day return to the land of its ancestors. The...

Liberia: GAC Uncovers Governance Lapses at LEC — No Board Meetings, No Strategic Plan for Years, Major Irregularities in CLSG, JEP, LIBANGO & LIBENERGY Agreements   

Monrovia – The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered serious governance and management lapses at the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), raising questions about oversight, operational planning, and major agreements with key power...

Liberia: UN Women, Rural Women Leaders Rally in Harper — Push for Climate Action, Peace, and Economic Empowerment

HARPER, Maryland County — In a country where women’s voices are often overshadowed, UN Women continues to stand out as one of Liberia’s strongest allies in amplifying the voices of rural women and promoting gender equality. By: Peter P. Toe, Jr.,...

Liberia: Borough FC Opens New Era with Thrilling 3-3 Draw Against Bea Mountain

Monrovia – Borough FC, formerly Global Pharma FC, kicked off their 2025/2026 LFA First Division campaign with a pulsating 3-3 draw against Bea Mountain FC at D-Tweh Field on Sunday. By: Christopher C. Walker [email protected] 0777898224/0886723075...

Liberia: Findley Calls for 30% Minerals Production Sharing, Amendment of Revenue Code to Benefit Liberians

Senator Findley stressed that it is now time the government takes actions to ensure that the country and its citizens reap the benefits of these natural resources including gold, diamond, timber, iron ore, amongst others. Monrovia – Grand Bassa...

Liberia: STAND Slams Use of Senior Officials to Build Unity Party HQ as Theft, Ethics Breach

Reacting to the UP appointments, STAND Chairman Morlu described the Unity Party’s decision as “a reckless fusion of political and state interests that threatens the credibility of public service.” Monrovia – The Chairman of the Solidarity and...

Liberia: Gov’t Ignored Offenses, Now Logging Firm Fades

Iroko logs on an open field outside of Greenville, Sinoe County. The DayLight/Derick Snyder MONROVIA – In this and the last three years, The DayLight published a series of reports, exposing a Nigerian-owned logging company’s offenses. Yet, the...

Liberia: Campaign to Abolish The Death Penalty Gains New Life As Human Rights Advocates Warn it Could Undermine Support for War Crimes Court

Protestors oppose the death penalty. Credit: Amnesty International. Summary: The Liberian government has pledged to submit a revised bill to abolish the death penalty, as advocates and diplomats renew pressure to end the practice. Liberia is one...

Liberia: CAS Clarifies Witness Status in Jubilee FC Appeal; LFA SG Says “Our Witnesses Were Not Denied”

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, has clarified the status of witnesses proposed by the Liberia Football Association (LFA) in the ongoing Jubilee Football Club appeal, a development that has drawn attention to...

Liberia Dedicates Gbonyea Memorial to Civil War Victims, Reinforces Path to Justice and Reconciliation

Gbonyea Town, Bong County – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed hope that newly established memorials across Liberia will offer healing and solace to families of civil war victims, while promoting peace and...

Guinean Woman Arrested with 91 Parcels of Suspected Cocaine at Sierra Leone–Liberia Border

In a major success in the fight against transnational drug trafficking, Customs officers of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) stationed at the Jendema Border Crossing between Sierra Leone and Liberia have arrested a Guinean woman in possession...

Liberia: Governance CSO Consortium Strengthens Local Governance and Accountability in Bong County

Gbarnga, Bong County – An interactive dialogue aimed at strengthening local governance, promoting citizen oversight, and enhancing accountability through the implementation of the County Development Agenda (CDA) and Revenue Sharing Regulations was...

Global investors ramp up mining investment in Liberia

Liberia’s mining sector is entering a phase of heightened activity as major international investors join smaller risk‑tolerant exploration companies in targeting the country’s gold and iron‑ore resources. Among the latest moves, a new rail...

 Liberia’s Economy at a Crossroads—Growth Amidst Persistent Hardship

By James T. Brooks Liberia’s economy is currently defined by a paradox of promising growth projections set against the backdrop of persistent structural weaknesses and widespread public hardship. While official figures project robust economic...

University of Liberia President Unveils Bold Five-Year Strategic Plan to Elevate UL’s Global Standing

Monrovia – In a bid to transform the University of Liberia (UL) into one of Africa’s leading higher institutions, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at improving academics, infrastructure,...