Healthcare & Infrastructure: Liberia is pushing specialized care beyond Monrovia with major upgrades at the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, including new housing for staff plus groundbreakings for an emergency room, ICU, and extra duplexes. Justice & Governance: Opposition leader Alexander Benedict Cummings demands a speedy, fair trial for jailed former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor, accusing government of “selective justice” in the narcotics case. Maritime & Shipping Policy: Liberia’s shipping stakeholders are backing a Panama-Liberia proposal ahead of IMO talks, arguing emission rules must match what the bunker market can realistically supply. Finance for Industry: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry to expand secured lending and help MSMEs turn assets into credit. Oil & Gas Investment Pipeline: LPRA opened prequalification for Liberia’s 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, inviting qualified offshore explorers. Agribusiness & Trade Finance: UfarmX says it has facilitated over US$6.8m in agricultural commerce across Nigeria, Senegal, and Liberia, with more expansion planned. Regional Development: Bong County’s education campus transfer to Bong County University remains unresolved, even as a US$700k–US$800k facility is already built. Public Health Pressure: Experts warn 800,000 Liberians live with kidney disease, with most cases preventable but screening and access still lagging. Rail Safety: ArcelorMittal Liberia honored four rail workers for preventing a potential safety incident on the mainline. Aviation Safety Culture: Liberia Civil Aviation Authority runs 10-day Safety Management System training aimed at shifting aviation from reacting to accidents to preventing risks early.