CG Jallah Declares LRA “Safe Space” Of Work

(Monrovia, Tuesday, May 7, 2024): Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment, under his administration, to fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration among its staff to meet revenue targets.  

ATAF Launches Tobacco Tax Project To Boost Revenue & Public Health in Africa

By Danicius Kaiheneh Sengbeh

In a bid to bolster domestic revenue mobilization (DRM) and promote public health across Africa, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has launched a ground-breaking initiative focusing on tobacco taxation. Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), this new project seeks to address the dual challenges of revenue generation and public health improvement, an ATAF press release stated. 

Liberia Steps Up in Global Fight Against Tax Crimes With TIWB-CI Training for Stakeholders

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

Liberia’s commitment to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen national revenue collection is receiving a significant boost through a weeklong Tax Inspectors Without Borders Criminal Investigation (TIWB-CI) training. The training workshop, currently underway in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, aims to enhance the capacity of financial and tax crimes stakeholders.

LRA Salutes OECD/UNDP Initiative in Battling Tax Evasion and Financial Crimes in Liberia

[Monrovia, Thursday, April 4, 2024]- Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah welcomed the launch of the OECD/UNDP Tax Inspectors Without Borders for Criminal Investigations (TIWB-CI) program in Liberia on Thursday, April 4th. He emphasized the importance of a united front among relevant government agencies in combating tax crimes and boosting domestic revenue for the country.

EcoMedia Raises Alarm Over Escalating Garbage Crisis in Monrovia

Monrovia, [April 6, 2024] – EcoMedia Development Initiative (EcoMedia) is deeply troubled by the alarming accumulation and burning of garbage in various parts of Monrovia and its surroundings. The Environmental Media Watch NGO has highlighted the dangers posed by this practice, emphasizing its detrimental effects on both the environment and public health.

AFRODAD Grooms Journalists To Shift Focus On Africa’s Staggering Debts

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

African nations, including Liberia, are grappling with significant debt burdens, hindering developmental progress across the continent, as highlighted at a workshop of nearly 50 journalists and media professionals convened in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

EMPOWERING AFRICA’S TAX ECOSYSTEM – Insights from ATAF’s 14th Country Correspondent Confab in Zambia

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

In a bid to strengthen tax governance and combat illicit financial activities, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has held its 14th Country Correspondent Conference in Livingstone, Zambia.

Perseverance Amidst Peril: The Story Of A Medical Practitioner’s Fight Against FGM Threats

Dempster Tawutama Kollie

Edward Kollie, a dedicated local medical practitioner, stands at the forefront of a relentless battle against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia. However, his valiant efforts have plunged him into a perilous situation, facing continuous threats and intimidation from proponents of this harmful practice. His bitter opposition to FGM stems from the tragic loss of his sister, Mercy Kollie, four years ago due to complications arising from FGM.

EcoMedia Applauds Volunteers For Cleaning Monrovia’s Streets – Calls for Public Support To Initiative

EcoMedia Development Initiative commends a dedicated group of Liberian volunteers who have taken proactive measures to clean the streets of Monrovia ahead of the festive season and the impending inauguration of the incoming Liberian Government of Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

Remembering ‘Prezo’: A Tribute In Honor Of Fallen Journalist Terence Sahr Albert Sesay

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh (former SG/PUL)

In the hushed moments of November 25, 2023, a somber curtain will descend upon the vibrant tapestry of Liberian journalism as it bid farewell to a luminary, Mr. Terence Sahr Albert Sesay – former President of the Press Union of Liberia.  Known affectionately as “Prezo” in the media and revered as “Our Pa” within his family circles, Sesay’s departure leaves an unfillable chasm in the realms of media, community, and family. His departure marks the end of an era in journalism—a somber realization that his remarkable pen will never again craft the stories that defined his professional life.