President-elect George Weah has told Liberians that he will not make the best speeches, but he will make the best decisions in their interest.
Stakeholders Seek Legislations to Regulate Food in Liberia
For the first time, Liberia is poised to have legislations to regulate food and establish an effective standard authority to govern consumer products.
Police Send 18 Protesting Students to Court
The Liberian National Police on Thursday, May 18, charged and forwarded to court for prosecution eighteen students of the United Methodist University for their involvement in the May 12 protest in front of the Commerce Ministry.
Scenes From the Friday Ashmun Street Riot
On Friday, May 12, protestors, mainly students from nearby universities, gathered in front of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to call for the resignation of Commerce Minister Axel Addy.
Small Business Conference Highlights Need to Promote Women Entrepreneurs
At the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s flagship conference this week to promote micro, small, and medium enterprises the focus has been on highlighting the role of women entrepreneurs in Liberia.
Although Gas Prices Lowered, Transport Fares Remain the Same
The Liberian government, through the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation and Ministry of Commerce, has dropped the prices of gasoline and fuel oil on the local market by US$0.10.
Gov’t to Spend 25% of Budget on Liberian Businesses
Minister of Commerce and Industry Axel Addy has announced the creation of the Small Business Administration Bureau.
Liberia Set to Join WTO in December
Liberia is scheduled to be formally inducted as a new member of the World Trade Organization in December of this year, Axel Addy, Minister of Commerce and Industry, announced.