Fisheries & Media Skills: The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) trained 12 Liberian journalists in Monrovia to improve reporting on fisheries governance, illegal fishing, and the Inshore Exclusion Zone. Hospitality Jobs Pipeline: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung dedicated Liberia’s first purpose-built National Hospitality Training Center at the BDOTC campus in Paynesville, aiming to boost tourism-ready skills for youth. Energy & Climate Budgeting: Liberia’s Energy and Environment Sector Working Group began 2027 budget planning, bringing together EPA, RREA, LERC, NOCAL, LPRC, LPRA, FDA and UNDP. Illegal Mining Crackdown: EPA officials raided an alleged illegal Chinese-owned gold mine, citing use of banned cyanide and calling it “unacceptable,” reigniting debate on enforcement. Drug Trafficking Pressure: Anti-corruption watchdog CENTAL backed government actions after major cocaine seizures (including 238kg at RIA and nearly 4 tons in Duazon) but demanded deeper transparency and reforms. Coffee Revival Support: ITC, FUNL and IITA completed a field visit under the EU-funded coffee project, while LACRA distributed 700,000 Liberica seedlings to revive production. Agriculture Inputs Handover: EU-backed Seeds4Liberia handed over improved seeds, cassava cuttings, seedlings, fish fingerlings and equipment, with farmers urged to take ownership for sustainability. Oil & Gas Next Steps: LPRA will present Liberia’s strategy for the next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on Aug. 19.