Drug Enforcement Integrity: President Boakai orders a fast, 48-hour Justice Ministry probe into allegations that LDEA OIC Fitzgerald T.M. Biago received a Toyota pickup allegedly linked to drug trafficking, with Biago recusing himself while the investigation runs. Maritime Security & Trade: Liberia’s IB Atlantic IV—once a “ghost ship” after AIS went dark—has been arrested in Ivory Coast; LiMA and security agencies now seek an escort to bring it home as questions remain over cargo and the chase across borders. Mining Skills Upgrade: ArcelorMittal Liberia completes advanced Drill & Blast training in Brazil for five senior Liberian mining superintendents, focusing on safety, productivity, and responsible operations. Gold Sector Oversight: MME/OPM launches new gold traceability rules, requiring licensed operators to use official Gold Traceability Vouchers from Oct. 1, 2026 to curb illicit trade. Tourism Workforce: LNTA backs the US$1.2m Hospitality Training Center dedication, aimed at building practical skills for Liberia’s tourism and hospitality jobs. Energy & Environment Budgeting: Government begins 2027 Energy and Environment Sector Working Group planning to align climate-smart spending across key agencies. Fisheries Reporting Capacity: EJF trains 12 Liberian journalists to improve coverage of fisheries governance, illegal fishing, and the Inshore Exclusion Zone. Academic Linkages: Lofa County University signs an MoU with Ahmadu Bello University to strengthen faculty development and research capacity. Labor Court Access: Nimba’s Resident Labor Court judge, Cllr. Tarlo N. Wehyee, takes office to handle workplace disputes locally and reduce travel to Monrovia. Digital Jobs for Trades: FIXAARS launches a platform to connect TVET-trained tradespeople with customers, targeting the gap between skills training and real market demand.