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avril 03,2026

World Bank Urges Private Investment in Liberia’s Fisheries Sector

MONROVIA — The World Bank is urging a surge in private sector investment in Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, positioning it as a critical frontier for job creation, revenue generation and long-term economic growth. Speaking at the opening of Liberia’s first National Fisheries Investment Conference, World Bank Liberia Country Manager…
avril 03,2026

NaFAA Signs Key MoUs to Boost Fisheries Sector at NFIC 2026 Conference

MARGIBI COUNTY, Liberia  — The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has signed two landmark memorandums of understanding (MOUs) aimed at transforming Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector on the opening day of the National Fisheries Investment Conference, Kpongama 2026, held at the Farmington Hotel. The agreements, signed with Orange Money…
avril 03,2026

“We are open for Business Not Exploitation” ~ President Boakai Tells Investors as He Launches 10-Year National Fisheries Plan

Farmington Hotel, Unification Town, Margibi County:- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has officially launched the 10-Year National Fisheries Plan to mobilize investment and collective action to develop Liberia’s fisheries sector to fully unlock its blue economy potential for national growth.  Launching the initiative at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County,…
avril 01,2026

Liberia Opens Fisheries To Global Investment

HARBEL, Margibi County — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai opened Liberia’s flagship fisheries investment forum with a direct appeal to global capital, declaring the country ready for large-scale private sector engagement while cautioning against exploitative partnerships. “We are open for business, but we are not open for exploitation,” Boakai said Monday…
mars 06,2026

The Director General of The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority Republic of Liberia J Cyrus Saygbe Sr., today outlined the thematic focus of the upcoming National Fisheries Investment Conference (Kpongama) during the weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Information.

In his remarks, the conference’s technical sessions will be organized into nine strategic discussions, addressing key areas critical to unlocking Liberia’s blue economy potential. These sessions will explore Fisheries and the Blue Economy as Drivers of Economic Transformation; Sustainable Fisheries Management and Governance; Investment Opportunities in Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries;…
février 24,2026

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and the Steering Committee completes Second Strategic Collaborative Engagement Meeting for the National Fisheries Investment Conference.

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, together with relevant government partners, concluded the second planning meeting as part of developing a roadmap that will lead to a successful hosting of the upcoming National Fisheries Investment Conference (NFIC 2026), scheduled for March 30-31, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County.…
janvier 15,2026

Stakeholders Convene to Drive Liberia’s First National Fisheries Investment Conference

Today, stakeholders of Liberia’s fisheries sector convened to initiate discussions toward the successful hosting of the country’s first National Fisheries Investment Conference. Addressing participants at the meeting, the Director General–Designate of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Mr. J Cyrus Saygbe Sr., disclosed that the conference is aimed at…
janvier 12,2026

NaFAA, Foreign Ministry hold first strategy meeting ahead of National Fisheries Investment Conference

Monrovia — The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has held its first high-level strategic meeting aimed at strengthening coordination for the successful hosting of Liberia’s maiden National Fisheries Investment Conference (NFIC 2026), scheduled forMarch 30–31, 2026, at the Farmington Hotel, Margibi County. The…