Fuel & Cost Pressures: Liberia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry raised petroleum price ceilings effective Sept. 16, lifting PMS by US$0.45/gallon and AGO by US$0.50/gallon, renewing worries for transport fares, household bills, and business costs. Revenue Reality Check: With Liberia crossing US$1 billion in domestic revenue, officials say it’s not “fresh cash” sitting idle, while residents in Gbarnga and across markets demand real service impact. Decentralization Push: Government launched an Inter-Ministerial Committee to accelerate local governance and decentralization, citing a funding gap as counties receive under 1% of the national budget. Mining Governance: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joe Zadrozny urged stronger transparency and oversight in Liberia’s mining sector to curb illegal mining and ensure mineral wealth creates jobs and skills. Healthcare & Industry: Liberia seeks IAEA support to build its first comprehensive cancer treatment center, mobilizing at least US$22M. Local Infrastructure Dispute: Nimba residents seized trucks over damaged log bridges, highlighting strain on rural transport links. Skills for Growth: Education Minister Jallah backs skills-based TVET, training teachers for EU-supported agriculture programs. Commerce Leadership: Stephen Yekeson Jr. took over as Acting Commerce Minister pending Senate confirmation. Pharma Control: LMHRA confiscated L$2.2M in unregistered medicines at Mendicorma border. Transport Services: Ministry of Transport broke ground for a US$187K regional office in Maryland to bring licensing and training closer to citizens. Agribusiness Support: EU Seeds4Liberia trained extension officers and private seed enterprises on soybean seed production and quality. Sports Development: FIFA-backed projects expand mini-pitches and upgrades to boost youth football across Liberia. Court Watch: Commercial Court is set to deliver judgment Sept. 18 in the MOTC vs. Amos Brosius US$3.3M dispute.