The Head of Delegation of the International Monetary Fund to Liberia, Mika Saito, has predicted that Liberia’s economy is poised for recovery following a difficult period.
Legislature Receives Recast Budget for 2017/2018
The 54th National Legislature has announced receipt of the 2017/2018 recast national budget.
OP-ED: What Should Pro-Poor Governance Mean for Liberia?
In the current Liberian context, a pro-poor form of governance demands stabilizing recurrent expenditure and increasing investment in public capital (goods) and other social services that enhance the productive capacity of the poor.
Weah Makes More Appointments as Senate Continues Confirmation Hearings
President George Weah has made more new appointments, affecting several government ministries and agencies.
Bong Candidate Promises to Give Development Funds Decisions to People
Silas Siakor, the long-time environmental activist and now a candidate for Bong’s fifth electoral district, has vowed a radical change in the way County Development Funds are disbursed if he is elected.
Amid Audit Scare, President Orders Maritime Commissioner to Return from Official Trip
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has expressed shock over initial results of an ongoing audit process of the Private Sector Development Initiative at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
Bong’s Leadership Somersaults; Admits County Received US$200,000 from ArcelorMittal
Representative George Mulbah, chairperson of Bong County Legislative Caucus, has reversed an earlier statement that the county had not received a dime from ArcelorMittal for its social development fund for more than two years.
80 Percent of Substandard Drugs Are From Guinea, Says Regulatory Body
Littered on main streets across Liberia are numerous drug stores and pharmacies that are not tightly regulated, which can pose a threat to the public.