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Zawya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Government (Gov't) Announces Dedication of Decentralized Passport Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce the official dedication of newly decentralized Passport Application Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The dedication ceremonies are scheduled to take place early next week as part of the national calendar of events in celebration of Liberia's 178th Independence Anniversary. This landmark achievement is made possible under the visionary leadership and instrumentality of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, whose commitment to enhancing public service delivery and expanding government reach remains unwavering. The decentralization initiative is a major step toward making passport services more accessible to citizens across the country, especially in remote regions. Previously, passport services were centralized in Monrovia, presenting logistical and financial burdens for applicants from the leeward counties. With the establishment of centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh, residents will now be able to process their passport applications closer to home, saving time and cost while increasing efficiency in service delivery. 'These centers are not just buildings they are symbols of inclusion, equity, and the government's promise to bring services to the people,' said Foreign Minister Nyanti. 'This is a proud moment for our Ministry and a significant milestone in our decentralization agenda.' The dedication ceremonies are expected to draw local government officials, traditional leaders, and members of the public. The Ministry also assures citizens of the centers' full operational readiness, equipped with the necessary technology and trained personnel to deliver world-class passport services. As Liberia marks another year of sovereignty and nationhood, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its commitment to citizen-centered governance and service decentralization. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
The Government of Liberia (GOL) Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims in Recent Media Article
The Government of Liberia categorically refutes the content, tone, and intent of a recent article titled ' Liberia Selected as One of Trump's 'Dumpsite' Countries for Criminals and Illegal Immigrants.' The article, which has circulated across social and digital platforms, presents a grossly distorted narrative that misrepresents the U.S.–Liberia bilateral cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can emphatically state that the Government of Liberia has not been in any conversation or negotiations regarding third party nationals being sent from the United States to Liberia. Likewise, noting that there are no ongoing discussions related to 3rd party nationals, Liberia has not entered into any agreement formal or informal that obligates it to receive individuals who are not Liberian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs however seeks to use this opportunity to caution the public from being drawn into misinformation and disinformation, and to ask the concerned media to desist from such destructive actions of writing stories on false and baseless claims. The Government of Liberia is however engaged with the United States on actions required to address issues to prevent Liberia from being placed on a travel ban. These issues include the widespread presentation of fraudulent documents to the United States Embassy such as court papers, affidavits, birth certificates and others, as well as issues related to the slow prosecution of said cases of fraud. In addition, issues surrounding overstay are high on the agenda given that Liberia has a high record of overstays. This among several other issues are points of engagement between the US Government and the Government of Liberia, and we look forward to continue to work together to address these issues holistically to avoid Liberians being banned from traveling to the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all Liberians including the diaspora, to comply with the US regulations and work together to ensure that Liberians who visit the United States return within the timeframe stipulated during their visa interviews as overstay is marked against the duration of the visit that the applicant stated during the interview or request for visa. We will be providing more information to the public to ensure that Liberians understand the meaning of overstay and the implications of presentation of fake documents and information to the United States government. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
