Financial Inclusion Push: The Central Bank of Liberia launched a three-day training-of-trainers drive to spread financial literacy from Monrovia to all 15 counties, aiming to boost safe use of banks, credit, insurance and digital services. Commerce Leadership: Stephen Yekeson Jr. has taken over as Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry pending Senate confirmation, with a focus on easing business costs, improving investment conditions and strengthening consumer protection. National ID Modernization: The National Identification Registry urged lawmakers to fast-track a US$54.7M biometric identity deal under a BOT arrangement. Transport Decentralization: The Ministry of Transport broke ground on a US$187,679 regional office in Maryland County to bring driver/motorcycle training and licensing services closer to southeastern counties. Mining & Transparency: Integrity Watch Liberia commissioned an independent assessment of ArcelorMittal Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining agreements, probing fiscal benefits, production reporting, environmental compliance and community delivery. Revenue Reality Check: Liberia’s domestic revenue crossed US$1B, but multiple reports stress the key question is whether the windfall translates into visible roads, schools and healthcare. Road Safety Call: Bong County’s attorney urged police to consider homicide charges in fatal crashes where reckless or criminally negligent driving is found. Women’s Livelihood Support: West Point fishmongers received first cash payments under the REALISE social protection project to expand informal-sector businesses. Agribusiness Voice Platform: LAMC launched AgriVoice Liberia to tackle high production costs and limited affordable finance for farmers and processors.