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A potential Tourist site lies in ruins
In other countries, the gravesites of their first Presidents are historical sites, and tourists come from all parts of the world to see them. However, it is not the case in Liberia as the first President of Liberia, Joseph Jenkins Roberts, and his entire family's graves are abandoned by the government and are lying at the historic … read more
Ibom Air to begin commercial flight to seven African countries
Ibom Air, which launched its maiden flight in June 2019, is rated as one of the most successful airlines in Nigeria. Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is set to begin regional flights to seven African countries in April.
The group Manager, Marketing and Communication for Ibom Air, … read more
Liberia Tourism Season to kick off with National Tourism festival
On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Liberia tourism sector will come alive as the Country hosts LIBFEST, the first annual and national all-inclusive tourism festival celebrating Liberia's amazing beauty, sites, resources, events, and discoveries.
LIBFEST2022 will kick off at 7:00 a.m. in a carnival parade of dancing, music, attra… read more
Liberia establishes National Railway Authority NRA
The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has issued Executive Order #112 establishing the National Railway Authority (NRA) with the responsibility to, amongst other things, manage railway and associated infrastructures owned by the Government of Liberia.
The Order which was issued Monday, October 17, 2022, … read more
UAE bans 20 African countries including Gambia from 30-day visas
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced a visa ban slapped on Gambians and 20 other nationalities seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect.
"This is to inform you that we will not be posting 30 days visa applications for these nationalities effective today October, 18, 2022," the notice read in part. O… read more
Kpatawee Waterfall gradually turns into a resort
The Kpatawee Waterfalls, one of Liberia's beautiful tourism sites located in Gbarnga Bong County, is gradually turning into a resort area to accommodate visitors. Visiting Kpatawee over the weekend, little huts built with palm thatches and bamboo had beds in them. Some had double beds while others had single beds, and self-containe… read more
Destination West Africa Project set for launch September 24
The initiators of Destination West Africa Project (DWAP), the duo of Goge Africa; Isaac Moses and Nneka Isaac–Moses, have announced plans to present the project to the public on September 24, 2022, at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos.
Aside Goge Africa, the new project, which is powered by a number of organisations an… read more
Brussels Airlines Reverses Cancellation of Flights to Liberia
Brussels Airlines has backtracked on its plan to cancel all flights coming to Liberia after being told by authorities of the Roberts Airport Authority that it has met the required technical and operational prerequisites for the safe landing of aircraft.
The Belgium-based airline, which flies at least twice a week -- connectin… read more
Brussels Airlines suspends Monrovia flights
Brussels Airlines is forced to cancel its flights between Brussels Airport, Belgium and Monrovia Airport, Liberia until further notice. In a statement to Liberian newspapers, the Belgian airline explained that it had to take the drastic measure as the airport lacks proper approach and landing systems in accordance with the airline’… read more
African World Airlines to suspend flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone
Africa World Airlines (AWA), a regional airline based in Accra, Ghana, has announced the suspension of its flights from Monrovia and Freetown due to high operation costs resulting from the rising cost of jet fuel.
It would be the second airline suspending its flights to Liberia this year due to high operational costs. Air Fra… read more
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