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Liberia: Importer Faces $65,464 Tax Fraud Penalties

The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has intercepted and impounded three 40-foot containers, revealing a significant case of falsely declared goods aimed at defrauding the Liberian Government of substantial revenue.

Liberia: House Probes Boakai’s Digital Skills Project for 10,000 Youths

In fulfilment of President Boakai's digital skills project for 10,000 youths here, the House of Representatives has mandated Liberia Telecommunication Authority, director general to liaise with the Committee on Telecommunications for a detailed implementation plan.

How Dorbor Jallah Plans to Boost Revenue

James Dorbor Jallah, the new Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority has outlined reforms and strategies he would pursue to expand the tax base and accelerate growth that will drive national development.

Liberia: Searching Transitional Notes for Disputed $40 Million Involving Central Bank

Senators Tuesday ordered its committee on Public Accounts and Audit along with the Banking and Currency Committee to probe the state of the country’s financial position following differing statements from President Joe Boakai and his predecessor George Weah regarding the government closing account balances at the point of transition.

$20 Million Missing? Document Shows Weah Left $40 Million at CBL

President Joseph Boakai told Lawmakers Monday he inherited $20. 5 million United States in government’s consolidated accounts at the Central Bank of Liberia. This pronouncement contrasts those of his predecessor who told the nation in his farewell speech on Jan 21 that he left $40 million United States dollars in government’s accounts at the Bank.

Hummingbird Resources Commits $2 Million to Dugbe gold project in Liberia

Pasofino Gold, which owns 100% of the world class Dugbe Gold project in Liberia, notes an announcement made on 21st December 2023 by its majority shareholder, Hummingbird Resources.

President Boakai Appoints Ex-Central Banker Boima Kamara Finance Minister

Liberian President Joseph Boakai late Monday night appointed ex-central banker Boima Kamara as Minister of Finance and Development Planning. Kamara Served as Johnson Sirleaf Finance...

Liberia Among World’s Highest Growth Economies in 2024

Liberia, Niger, Senegal, and Rwanda will be among the world’s highest growth economies in 2024, the World Bank said in its report on global...

LEC in Talks with Guinea to Buy Electricity

Liberia’s sole power utility is negotiating with neighboring Guinea and the Ivory Coast to import energy as its lone hydroelectric power capacity weakens with dam levels dipping in the dry season.

World Bank Announces New Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

The World Bank has appointed Mr. Robert Taliercio O'Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa...

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