Embassy News

U.S. Plans to Build a New Embassy
The United States Government through its embassy in Liberia and the Liberian Government through the University of Liberia (UL) on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 signed an historic agreement for the lease of about 20 acres of land known as the “Greystone Compound” located at Mamba Point in Monrovia for the construction of a modern embassy complex.  United States Ambassador to Liberia Donald E Booth signed the agreement for the U.S. Government while UL President Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh signed on behalf of the Liberian Government for the University of Liberia...(MORE) 

USA Delivers Third Installment of Road Repair Equipment to Ministry of Public Works
On Friday, September 15, 207, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) acting through the Liberia Community Infrastructure Program (LCIP) delivered to the Government of Liberia Ministry of Public Works the third installment of heavy duty road maintenance and equipment including six (6) 12 cubic yard dump trucks and one 40-ton low bed trailer and tractor head valued at approximately $680,000..(MORE)

United States Agency for International Development
Signs Assistance Agreements with Liberia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed four Assistance Agreements with the Government of Liberia to signal continued commitment to Liberia’s peace and recovery.  The four agreements support USAID’s objectives and are consistent with the Government of Liberia’s priorities as outlined in the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy..(More)

U.S.  Provides Relief Assistance to Nimba County Storm Victims

The Government of the United States through its Embassy in Monrovia has provided a consignment of relief items including several bundles of zinc and roofing nails to more than 1,600 persons directly affected by a violent storm which hit the city of Ganta and nearby towns and villages in Nimba County on March 21, 2007.(complete text)

U.S. Contributions to the Kimberley Process Certification Program

• Donated 3 vehicles and six motorcycles to the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy.
  
• Performed a comprehensive geological assessment of Liberia’s diamond production capacity.
  
• Constructed the Government Diamond Office and furnished this complex with gemology equipment and office furnishings
  
  More Contributions..