As the jubilation of Liberia’s historic presidential transfer of power has worn off, Liberians have settled back down into their daily routines. It appears politicians have too. It’s back to business as usual in Liberia, complete with lies, incompetence, and one of the biggest financial scandals in Liberia’s history.
Finance Minister Says Liberians Should Disregard Previous Gov’t Statements About Missing L$16 Billion
As pressure mounts on the government to provide information about the allegedly missing L$16 billion banknotes, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah says Liberians should disregard previous statements and press releases by Information Minister Eugene Nagbe and Justice Minister Musa Dean.
Minister Tweah Unveils US$2.5 Billion Dev’t Package from China
Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has unveiled what he termed as the Beijing Envelope, following Liberia’s participation in the Forum for China–Africa Cooperation, which ended recently in the People’s Republic of China.
Economy Management Team, Money Exchangers Meeting Ends in Deadlock
The much-anticipated meeting between the Economic Management Team and money exchangers ended in a deadlock on Wednesday, July 18 at the Central Bank of Liberia.
E.U. Agrees to Provide €27 Million in Direct Budget Support to Liberia
The Liberian government has signed a new Economic Cooperation Agreement with the European Union for direct budgetary support of €27 million (US$31.8 million).
Central Bank Finally Dismisses Employee Who ‘Leaked’ Weah’s Trip Cost
Alfred Cheeks, the Central Bank employee accused of leaking documents revealing the cost of Pres. George Weah’s first trip to France, has finally been dismissed from the institution for breaching a confidentiality agreement.
NEC, MFDP Agree to Spend US$1.5 Million on Senatorial By-Elections
The Bush Chicken has gathered that the National Elections Commission and the Ministry of Finance and Development have agreed on the amount of US$1.5 million for the senatorial by-elections in Montserrado and Bong.
As Weah Breaks Grounds for Military Hospital; CENTAL Questions Feasibility Studies Budget
On Monday, President George Weah broke grounds for the construction of the first military hospital in the country in a colorful ceremony at the Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks.