TVET & Skills for Industry: Liberia’s Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB) opened a two-day TVET capacity-building workshop in Paynesville, stressing that development won’t happen without technical skills and better quality assurance tied to labor market needs. Insurance Sector Reform: The House of Representatives passed a bill to create an independent Insurance Commission, moving insurance licensing and supervision from the Central Bank to a standalone regulator. Cocoa/Coffee Value Chain Investment: Zeno Industries says it is increasing investment in Liberia’s cocoa and coffee sector, employing about 450 workers and working with over 12,234 farmers under EU deforestation regulation traceability, targeting full organic certification soon. Coffee Deal Boost: JR Farms signed a 20-year, $60m concession with Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture to expand coffee cultivation, processing, training, and value-chain infrastructure, starting in Nimba, Lofa and Bong. Power & Electrification: Greenville is set to be connected to electricity by late June/early July under the EU-funded Light Up Southeast programme, while Liberia also pushes clean energy with a new Mount Coffee solar facility. Port Growth: The National Port Authority reports the Freeport of Monrovia handled the largest container vessel ever to berth, with fast discharge and rising container traffic. Minerals Governance: Liberia’s EPA is calling for stronger environmental safeguards as global demand for critical minerals rises, warning against extractive damage without oversight. Informal Workers Rights: OHCHR and the government launched reports on Liberia’s informal economy working conditions and how labor laws apply, supporting the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights.