Port Growth & Trade: NPA says the Freeport of Monrovia handled the largest container vessel ever to berth—CMA CGM Springs—discharging about 3,000 containers in two days, a sign Liberia can now take bigger ships faster. Energy & Electrification: EU-backed Light Up Southeast is pushing Greenville’s long-awaited power connection, with late-June/early-July 2026 timelines as substation and solar works near completion. Power & Infrastructure Finance: Liberia is set to benefit from major World Bank funding for digital connectivity, renewable energy, and road infrastructure, alongside energy and grid upgrades. Insurance Sector Reform: The House has passed a bill to create an independent Insurance Commission, moving oversight from the Central Bank to a standalone regulator. Skills for Industry: AITB is running TVET capacity-building to align training with labor market needs and improve licensing, quality assurance, and industry partnerships. Agribusiness & Value Chains: Zeno Industries says it’s increasing investment in Liberia’s cocoa and coffee with farmer empowerment and EU deforestation regulation-compliant traceability. Coffee Deal: JR Farms signed a $60m Liberia coffee partnership to expand production, processing, training, and value-chain infrastructure. Mining Governance: EPA calls for stronger environmental safeguards as Liberia’s mineral wealth faces rising pressure to meet global standards. Public Integrity & Security: GLS Group reaffirmed integrity and cooperation with authorities amid scrutiny following a major cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport. Informal Work Protections: UN and Liberia partners launched reports on informal sector workers’ legal coverage and working conditions to support better protections. Youth & Investment Promotion: Liberia will host Africa’s first youth conference on democracy (July 1–5, 2026), while LSEZA highlights investment opportunities in special economic zones. Cross-Border Payments: Orange Money Liberia and BnB launched outbound transfers to multiple African countries via mobile wallets.