Liberia, Aug. 11 -- Monrovia _ August 11, 2026: Fishermen in several Liberian fishing communities have reported an increase in registered fishing canoes and fish catches following the government's reduction of annual licence fees for artisanal fishing vessels.

By Jerry Gaye/Contributing Writer

On November 24, 2025, the government of Liberia, through Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, announced a nationwide decrease in annual fisheries licensing fees, which he said would take effect starting January 1, 2026. The announcement was made at the Commissioning of Liberia's first Semi-Industrial Fiberglass Fishing Vessel - The Sea King, at the Mesurado Pier, Bushrod Island, Montserrado County.

Vice President Koung announced during the ceremon...