Analyst Liberia

17/09/2026

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MONROVIA – Liberia’s petroleum adjustment reaches beyond filling stations because fuel prices travel into transport fares, market goods and household budgets. Gasoline now carries a retail ceiling of LD985 per gallon, while diesel reaches approximately LD1,220. Those increases arrive when many w...

17/09/2026

MONROVIA – The United Nations General Assembly’s eighty-first session will impose controlled access on accredited journalists covering events this September. The arrangements matter because entrance points, operating hours and es**rt requirements change as high-level proceedings gather pace. Accredited media will enter through 46th Street initially, before access moves to 47th Street during the Assembly week. Security screening will apply to journalists and their equipment. Grounds passes will remain valid from September 18 through 29. Several locations will support short interviews and pieces to camera, though the East Lounge requires an es**rt. As THE ANALYST reports, the Media Centre will operate without reservations, placing seats on a first-come, first-served basis, and dareful planning is expected to determine whether journalists reach assignments without delays.

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MONROVIA – The United Nations General Assembly’s eighty-first session will impose controlled access on accredited journalists covering events this September. The arrangements matter because entrance points, operating hours and es**rt requirements change as high-level proceedings gather pace. Acc...

17/09/2026

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s choice of Steven M. Yekeson Jr. places a professional record against Liberia’s stubborn commercial constraints. Yekeson brings experience spanning investment finance, infrastructure, maritime reform, public administration, business and institutional restructuring. That range gives his appointment weight beyond another Cabinet reshuffle. Commerce affects food prices, consumer protection, Liberianization, industrial growth and the survival of small businesses. Yet an impressive curriculum vitae cannot itself deliver cheaper markets or stronger local enterprises. Yekeson must convert technical knowledge into visible improvements for traders, producers and consumers. His record suggests that he understands how capital, regulation and government machinery interact. Liberians will judge whether that understanding produces fairer markets, credible enforcement and opportunities they can reach, as THE ANALYST reports.

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MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s choice of Steven M. Yekeson Jr. places a professional record against Liberia’s stubborn commercial constraints. Yekeson brings experience spanning investment finance, infrastructure, maritime reform, public administration, business and institutional r...

17/09/2026

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s meeting with Congressman Gregory W. Meeks placed Liberia’s historic United States relationship within a demanding strategic context. The longstanding friendship now faces practical tests involving investment, democratic governance, regional security and cooperation at the United Nations Security Council. Boakai used the Capitol Hill engagement to seek stronger American private-sector participation while reaffirming commitments to accountability and the rule of law. Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, offered congressional support for deeper engagement. The discussion also reflected Liberia’s growing diplomatic responsibilities amid instability across West Africa. Its value will ultimately depend on whether goodwill produces measurable investment, stronger institutions and coordinated action on regional and international security challenges. The analyst reports.

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MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s meeting with Congressman Gregory W. Meeks placed Liberia’s historic United States relationship within a demanding strategic context. The longstanding friendship now faces practical tests involving investment, democratic governance, regional security a...

16/09/2026

Birthday Wish from the Staff of the Analyst Newspaper to Our Visionary Leader and Managing Director, Stanley Seakor
On this extraordinary occasion of your birthday, the management and staff gather with immense joy and profound gratitude to celebrate a true titan of Liberian journalism, an inspirational mentor, and a leader of exceptional caliber.
When you first laid the foundation of this institution, few could have envisioned the transformative journey ahead. You have been a true pillar of resilience, steering our institution through turbulent times with unparalleled management acumen and uncompromising professionalism. As a profound leader of both people and resources, you took this paper from its humble beginnings at zero and elevated it to the absolute apex of Liberia's media ecosystem. Your courage and guidance have transformed The Analyst into a beacon of analytical truth and an indispensable voice in our nation.
As a master steward of both human potential and resources, you have consistently inspired us to reach for excellence. You have taught us that integrity is non-negotiable, that courage is essential in truth-telling, and that true leadership lies in empowering others to succeed. Under your steadfast guidance, this entity has not only reported history, it has become a cornerstone of public trust, accountability, and journalistic excellence across Liberia.
Besides, we pay respect to your spirit of true mentorship; you have no doubt inspired the career paths of countless young men and women who are today impacting the media landscape, with a good number of them leading their own institutions
Thank you for your sacrifice, your bold leadership, and the steady hand with which you guide our collective mission every day.
As you celebrate this special milestone, we pray that God Almighty showers you with abundant health, deep peace, and divine wisdom. May the years ahead bring you endless fulfillment, renewed strength, and rich blessings in all your endeavors.
May your path continue to shine brightly, and may you enjoy many more joyous, impactful, and prosperous years ahead.
With deep respect, admiration, and warmest wishes,
The Management and Staff

16/09/2026

MONROVIA – Liberia’s three planned forums at the 81st United Nations General Assembly place domestic priorities before an influential global audience. The September engagements will address youth participation, women’s leadership, social protection, climate pressures, conflict, and natural-resource governance. Their value will depend on whether Liberia converts diplomatic visibility into partnerships, financing, and measurable national gains. The ministries responsible for youth and gender will lead the first two sessions. The Environmental Protection Agency will conclude the series with a climate-focused forum. Together, the events present Liberia as an advocate for peace, inclusion, resilience, and sustainable development. As THE ANALYST reports, they also give President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s delegation a platform to connect national challenges with international policy discussions and prospective development support.

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MONROVIA – Liberia’s three planned forums at the 81st United Nations General Assembly place domestic priorities before an influential global audience. The September engagements will address youth participation, women’s leadership, social protection, climate pressures, conflict, and natural-res...

16/09/2026

MONROVIA – Public reaction to Liberia’s US$1 billion revenue milestone exposes a gap between government’s fiscal celebration and citizens’ economic experience. George Werner argues that cumulative collections should not be mistaken for unspent cash because government disburses revenue during the year. Samuel Jackson questions whether the announced total represents core domestic taxes when donor, contingent, and one-time revenues are included. Wantoe Teah Wantoe attacks the President’s presentation, while trader Hannah Kollie measures the achievement against prices, school fees, unemployment, and poverty. Their responses do not erase the record. They demand an accounting of what was raised, what was spent, and what remains. Without visible services and economic relief, celebration risks deepening frustration rather than building public confidence. THE ANALYST reports.

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MONROVIA – Public reaction to Liberia’s US$1 billion revenue milestone exposes a gap between government’s fiscal celebration and citizens’ economic experience. George Werner argues that cumulative collections should not be mistaken for unspent cash because government disburses revenue during...

16/09/2026

MONROVIA – Former Commerce Minister Amin Modad’s response to Liberia’s US$1 billion milestone shifts attention from collection figures toward choices that determine their value. He argues that the achievement deserves recognition because the government established a target, planned for it, and delivered. Yet celebration cannot answer citizens asking how revenue will improve their lives. Modad identifies youth development, healthcare, education, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, production, and affordable business financing as priorities. He warns that resources and institutional capacity require disciplined choices rather than scattered spending. His position joins accountability with opportunity. He contends government should receive room to deliver while society tracks expenditures, demands transparency, and measures results. As THE ANALYST reports, fiscal progress, he argues, must produce jobs, incomes, stronger services, and economic security.

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MONROVIA – Former Commerce Minister Amin Modad’s response to Liberia’s US$1 billion milestone shifts attention from collection figures toward choices that determine their value. He argues that the achievement deserves recognition because the government established a target, planned for it, and...

16/09/2026

Collections Rise, Hardship Persists—Fiscal progress must reach ordinary Liberians

Liberia’s collection of more than US$1 billion in domestic revenue deserves recognition. For a country that has long struggled to finance its own development, raising that amount through taxes, duties, fees and other lawful payments represents progress in revenue administration. The Liberia Revenue Authority, compliant taxpayers and the government’s economic team have earned commendation for crossing a threshold once considered beyond Liberia’s immediate reach.

But celebration must not become propaganda. The government cannot present a revenue collection milestone as proof of national prosperity when thousands of Liberians still struggle to afford food, transportation, school fees, rent and medical care. The figure is impressive. The conditions confronting ordinary citizens remain painfully unimpressive.

The government must first explain what the US$1 billion represents. Former Education Minister George Werner correctly reminded the public that the announcement does not mean US$1 billion is sitting untouched in a government account, waiting to be shared or assigned to new projects. Revenue enters the government’s accounts and is spent throughout the fiscal year on salaries, operations, debt obligations and approved programs.

That distinction matters because official excitement has created expectations that could quickly become public anger. If citizens are encouraged to believe that the government has suddenly acquired a billion-dollar windfall, they will naturally ask why hospitals lack medicines, roads remain impassable and public employees continue to complain about inadequate salaries.

Development economist Samuel Jackson has raised a separate question about the composition of the announced total. The government must disclose how much represents core domestic tax revenue, non-tax income, donor-related funds, contingent revenue and one-time payments. Transparency will strengthen the achievement. Ambiguity will weaken it.

The administration must also confront the uncomfortable reality behind the celebration. Revenue collections have risen, but the cost of living continues to burden families. Many young Liberians remain unemployed. Market women struggle with limited capital, high transportation costs and weak purchasing power among customers.

Across the country, communities still lack reliable electricity, safe drinking water, equipped clinics and dependable roads. University graduates search unsuccessfully for work, while employed Liberians often support entire extended families from salaries that barely cover household necessities. No government statement can debate these realities out of existence.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that “behind every dollar stands a Liberian.” That statement should define the government’s obligation. Behind every dollar also stands a taxpayer who expects honest management, a market woman who wants affordable financing, a teacher seeking decent compensation and a patient who should not be turned away because a public hospital lacks medicine.

Former Commerce Minister Amin Modad has offered a useful framework for moving the discussion beyond celebration and cynicism. Liberia should invest deliberately in healthcare, education, technical training, youth development, domestic production and Liberian-owned enterprises. Those priorities address the areas where fiscal growth can begin changing household conditions.

The government’s proposed Special Purpose Vehicle for affordable financing could help Liberian businesses expand, employ more people and compete in sectors dominated by foreign capital. But such a vehicle must not become another politically controlled fund through which loans are distributed to officials, partisans and well-connected businesspeople.

Its governance structure, eligibility requirements, lending terms and beneficiaries must be public. Independent oversight should be built into the program before the first dollar is released. Liberian entrepreneurs need patient capital, but taxpayers need protection against favoritism, default and misuse.

President Boakai has identified several expected benefits from increased revenue, including improved salaries, medicines for hospitals, renovated schools, support for market women, stronger security institutions and opportunities for young people. These commitments now provide measurable standards by which the administration must be judged.

The government should publish regular reports showing how much revenue has been collected, where it came from and how it has been spent. Those reports should identify completed projects, beneficiaries, implementation costs and outstanding obligations. Citizens should not have to depend upon presidential speeches or press briefings to understand the management of their money.

The Legislature must also exercise serious oversight. Lawmakers cannot celebrate the billion-dollar milestone while neglecting their responsibility to scrutinize appropriations, spending and procurement. The General Auditing Commission and Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission must remain prepared to examine how additional resources are managed.

Liberians should not dismiss every national achievement because of political differences. Reaching US$1 billion in revenue is a significant accomplishment, and pretending otherwise would be dishonest. But it would be equally dishonest to suggest that rising collections have already produced development merely because the government announced a large figure.

The true achievement will come when increased revenue reduces the distance between official statistics and citizens’ lives. It will come when roads remain passable, clinics have medicines, schools provide decent learning environments and Liberian businesses can obtain affordable financing. It will come when young people find productive work and public servants receive compensation that reflects the cost of living.

The billion-dollar announcement has given the Boakai administration a moment of celebration. It has also created a heavier burden of proof. Collections have risen, but hardship persists. The government must now show where the money went, what it accomplished and when ordinary Liberians will feel the difference.

16/09/2026

Boakai Pledges Revenue Accountability -Says revenue gains must benefit ordinary Liberians

MONROVIA – Liberia’s billion-dollar revenue milestone gives President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration an achievement and a public obligation. The record will matter most when citizens can identify improvements in salaries, schools, hospitals, roads, security, and business opportunities. Boakai presented the result as evidence of stronger domestic mobilization despite global economic pressures. He also promised accountability, arguing that every collected dollar represents a Liberian’s contribution to national development. The administration now faces the harder test of converting fiscal growth into visible relief for households experiencing hardship. Its proposed financing vehicle for Liberian businesses could widen participation. However, public confidence will ultimately depend on transparent spending, measurable delivery, and progress toward the government’s US$1.3 billion annual target across Liberia. THE ANALYST reports.

Washington, DC, USA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has stressed his Government’s commitment to ensuring every dollar of the one billion dollars in revenue collected serves the public good and advances the ARREST Agenda. This, he said, will be by delivering results that Liberians can see and feel the impact of the billion dollars the Government has been entrusted with on their day-to-day livelihood.

The President said his Administration does not view this milestone as just a number on the Government’s ledger,”noting that, “Behind every dollar stands a Liberian.”

The Liberian Leader went on to vow that his Government will continue to ensure that every dollar generated delivers results Liberians can see and feel. “This moment must go beyond recognizing the billion-dollar record high to its impact on the day-to-day livelihood of every Liberian,” the President remarked.

Historic Collection Milestone
For the first time in Liberia’s 179-year history, the nation, without borrowing and without foreign aid, has raised more than one billion United States dollars in domestic revenue in a single year.

President Boakai attributed this feat to the work of Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah and his Team at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, a whole-of-government approach, and the resilience of the Liberian people as well as other revenue-generating institutions.

Addressing the nation on Monday, September 14, 2026, for the collective national effort in ensuring the Government’s projected one billion budget was achieved, the Liberian Leader lauded Liberians, noting that this revenue was mobilized at home through honest and lawful taxes, duties, fees, and other lawful payments from people and businesses for Liberia’s development.

Financing Liberian Businesses
President Boakai averred that the Government, in alignment with its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), and the commitment to broad-based economic participation, is considering, in the very near future, the setting aside of a portion of revenues through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to provide affordable financing for Liberian-owned businesses and to support other critical sectors of the economy.

Reflecting on the history of domestic revenue collection, the President recounted that annual revenue generation stood at approximately US$612 million in 2023. At the inception of President Boakai Administration in 2024, revenue rose to about US$699 million, from where it climbed to US$848 million in 2025.

With pride the President disclosed that, in the first nine months of 2026, the Administration has surpassed one billion dollars and is well on course to reaching the projected annual budget target of US$1.3 billion by the end of December.

Revenue Amid Global Pressures
President Boakai explained that this achievement has come at a time of significant global uncertainty.

He touted Government’s efforts in its work to stabilize prices and ensure a steady supply of rice and fuel, despite the crisis in the Middle East, disruptions to the free movement of goods, and the resulting pressures on global trade. He added that the efforts have helped protect Liberians from greater economic hardship and have strengthened the foundation for this historic milestone in domestic revenue generation.

Looking ahead, the Liberian Leader projected that the achievement of the one-billion-dollar budget has the huge potential of impacting the lives of Liberians at every stratum of the society.

Support for Public Services
In laying out some of the benefits that this revenue boost may have, the President pointed to plans for ordinary market women to receive support to improve their conditions; civil servants experiencing a reversal of the harmonization of their salaries, young students receiving quality education and a conducive environment for learning.

He also mentioned the supply of medicines to hospitals, as well as keeping doctors, nurses, teachers, and other public servants at their duty stations.

The President added, “It must also accelerate improvements in learning conditions and renovate facilities at public schools and the University of Liberia.”

The President revealed that previously the budget has enabled the Government to raise salaries for more than 23,000 public service workers and officials in health, public works, the security sector, the Judiciary, the General Auditing Commission (GAC), the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), and further placing more than 3,400 long-serving volunteer teachers and health workers on the national payroll.

Additionally, he said, it strengthens the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency in the fight against dangerous drugs, supports the recruitment and training of 600 new Armed Forces personnel and creates skills and livelihood opportunities for young Liberians.

The President concluded by appreciating Liberians for the contribution to the national budget and urged the nation not to be weary till the nation is developed and its full potential is actualized.