Port Security Bill Watch: A new Liberia port law is sparking a 2029 power struggle, with critics warning the bill creates multiple port security forces but leaves major command gaps that could repeat past failures. Heritage & Tourism Development: Government teams toured Providence Island as Liberia prepares to start work turning the historic site into a modern heritage tourism destination under a design-and-build plan. Conflict Memory & Accountability: The Liberia Massacre Association says it has documented 90 new massacre sites across seven counties, adding pressure on how the country records and investigates wartime atrocities. Mining Crackdown: Gbarpolu County tightens illicit mining controls by requiring operators to present valid licenses at entry checkpoints and by monitoring sites before companies leave. Energy & Revenue Protection: LEC steps up anti-power-theft enforcement with day-and-night inspections and smart meters, warning of legal action for illegal connections. Solar Expansion: LERC licenses LEC’s 20MW Mount Coffee solar project, backed by World Bank funding, to boost capacity and cut reliance on diesel. Agribusiness Oversight: STAR-P audit flags tied to assets worth $104,900 are being reframed after field verification found equipment intact at beneficiary sites, pointing to asset-management failures. Liberia–India Business Push: India’s 80th Independence Day events highlight deepening cooperation as Liberia’s reopened New Delhi embassy and lawmakers’ visits underline growing trade, investment, and sector partnerships. Healthcare Delivery: New Redemption Hospital construction is reported 92% complete, with officials urging remaining works to be expedited so it can support the ARREST Agenda. Timber Trafficking Probe: A scrap company is accused of exporting round logs to India outside Liberia’s legal chain-of-custody system, raising tax and compliance concerns. Education & Public Services: Parents and teachers decry deplorable conditions at LAC plantation schools while the company says phased rehabilitation is underway; meanwhile, calls grow for urgent repairs at the University of Liberia. Governance & Youth: A fundraising push by LGFI targets scholarships for Liberian students, while coverage also spotlights youth-focused development and policy debates.