Liberia: Agriculture, Roads, and Tourism Are Key to National Investment, Says Acting Finance Minister

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia's Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister, Anthony G. Myers, has identified agriculture, roads, and tourism as crucial sectors for national investment across the country. Acting Minister Myers made this statement during a brief ten-minute presentation at the ongoing National Investment Conference organized by Nova Africa Ventures, held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town, Paynesville. According to Myers, both private and public sector investors should consider economic specialization in activities that will […]

August 15, 2024

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Liberia: Tourism Sector Key to Achieving Arrest Agenda

[ad_1] The Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Jimmy Tarplah, has emphasized the untapped potential of Liberia's tourism sector to significantly boost government revenue. Speaking at the official launch of the National Tourism Stakeholders Dialogue on August 2, 2024 at a local hotel in Monrovia, Tarplah highlighted the need to fully leverage tourism to achieve the ARREST Agenda. "We need to put in our best to achieve the ARREST Agenda," Tarplah stated, […]

August 7, 2024

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Liberia Takes Major Step Towards Boosting Tourism

[ad_1] A pivotal step towards unlocking Liberia's tourism potential was taken on August 2, 2024, as stakeholders converged at the National Tourism Stakeholders Dialogue held at Cape Hotel. The central focus of the gathering was the impending passage of a crucial legislative bill that would establish Liberia's first autonomous National Tourism Authority. Deputy Minister for Culture and Tourism, Madam Kadiatu D. Konteh-Brohiri, set the tone for the event, emphasizing the transformative power of tourism. "This dialogue marks a significant shift […]

August 5, 2024

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Liberia: Downtown FC Secures Revenge Over Scores Mamba Points Warriors

[ad_1] Monrovia — The head coach of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) third division side Downtown FC, Jasper Kun, has described his side's 2-1 triumph over Mamba Points Warriors on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the LFA Central Monrovia Sub-Committee third division league as a revenge victory. Coach Kun, speaking to reporters after his side came from a goal down to beat Mamba Points Warriors 2-1 in the day's last encounter at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in Monrovia, said […]

February 17, 2024

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Africa: Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Wants the Boakai’s Administration Takes Full Advantage of China’s Development Opportunities for Africa

[ad_1] Monrovia — Newly Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. YIN Chengwu is urging the Joseph Boakai's administration to tap into the China-Africa Cooperation to achieve its development goals, the "ARREST" Policy Agenda. China-Africa Cooperation is a platform that China has launched. Series of policies has been implemented on China-Africa Cooperation which vigorously raising the level of practical cooperation with African countries. The event was graced by Vice Prsident Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, Chief Justice of the Supreme […]

February 17, 2024

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Africa: HPX, Liberia and Guma Africa to Invest in New Multi-User Railroad, Deep Water Port

[ad_1] -- President Boakai assures new development partner transparent deal; President and CEO says Over 2 Million people to benefit The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of US Company High Power Exploration Inc. (HPX), Bronwyn Barnes, has announced the signing of a letter of intent with the Liberian Government and the Guma Africa Group Ltd. to enter into negotiations to own, design, finance, develop, and operate The Liberty Corridor -- a brand new multi-user infrastructure corridor connecting Guinea and […]

February 16, 2024

Entertainment

Liberia: Rev. Dr. Momolu Massaquoi and His Wife Share Story of How They Kept the Fire of Love Burning for 30 Years

[ad_1] Rev. Dr. Momolu Massaquoi, President of the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, says the fire of love that was burning when they first met as high school sweethearts is still burning even more after thirty years. "I still love my wife, and she also loves me. This is why we are celebrating our 30th Valentine's together and our wedding anniversary," he said. Valentine's Day is a day where people share gifts with their loved ones, including married couples, young and […]

February 14, 2024

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Liberia Scrabble Federation Gets New Champ

[ad_1] Gsa Road, Paynesville City — Lemuel Gibson, was the star player as he recorded the most wins to clinch the championship of the National Scrabble Association of Liberia replacing then reigning champions, Fomba Swaray. Malek Sherif, the first Liberian international scrabble player, finished as runner-up marginally over Roland Boykai, the current top-most-rated player who narrowly slipped to the 3rd place. Gibson, Sherif, and Boykai triumphed, which means they will represent Liberia at the All-African Games in Accra. The three-day […]

February 14, 2024

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Liberia: LBA League Set to Kickoff

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Technical Director of Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) has assured stakeholders of Basketball of LBA preparedness to host the 2024 national league. Benedict Sayeh in an interview with FrontPage Africa sports desk said 98% of interested first, second, female and third division teams have registered to participate in the 2024 national league. According to Mr. Sayeh even though first and second division team have showed interest in been part of the upcoming league but third division teams […]

February 14, 2024

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