The Liberian government has issued a notice identifying several persons of interest in the investigation of the alleged disappearance of L$16 billion (US$104 million) in newly printed Liberian dollar banknotes from the Central Bank of Liberia.
Eugene Nagbe Says Gov’t Hasn’t Determined Whether L$9 Billion is Missing
In the wake of mounting pressure from the local media and public over the apparent disappearance of containers and bags of monies, Eugene Nagbe, Liberia’s information minister, says the government cannot confirm that there is money missing.
Margibi Lawmaker Initiates L$2 Million Scholarship Fund
The lawmaker of Margibi’s first district, Tibelrosa Tarponweh, has launched a L$2 million (US$12,963) scholarship initiative to aid students residing in the district.
November 20 Set as Date for Sinoe and Montserrado By-elections
The National Elections Commission has set November 20 as the date for the holding of by-elections in Sinoe and Montserrado’s 13th district.
Grand Bassa’s Rep. Goshua Presents Report on First 8 Months in Office
Rep. Thomas Goshua of Grand Bassa’s fifth district has presented his first legislative report highlighting his work so far.
Amid Several Irregularities, Firestone Workers Elect New Union Leaders
Firestone employees have now elected a new set of union leaders to represent them in the first of its kind elections at the plantation.
Dep. Min. Fahngon Imprisoned by Lawmakers
The House of Representatives has unanimously cast a vote of no confidence in the deputy information minister for public affairs and declared him as “nongovernmental material.â€
UNDP Says It Will Continue to Be Key Partner
Mulugeta Abebe, the United Nations Development Programme’s deputy country director for operations in Liberia, says the agency will continue to be a key and reliable partner to the government.