CAPITOL HILL, Dec. 5 -- As the House of Representatives, through its Committee on Ways, Means, Finance, and Development Planning, reviews the Draft National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, Montserrado County District #17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. is calling for the allocation of US$500,000 to support Liberia's creative industry.

In a communication to Plenary dated December 2, 2025, Rep. Benson urged his colleagues to prioritize funding for the sector through the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), arguing that such support represents a long-term investment in national development rather than a mere expenditure.

According to the lawmaker, the proposed funding would empower the LNTA to craft and implement strategic measur...