The United States Senate has confirmed a new ambassador to Liberia, at least eight months after the early departure of the former ambassador accredited to the country, Christine Elder.
USAID Hires Kroll Associates to Help Central Bank Print Additional Banknotes
The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, through the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, has contracted the Kroll Associates to assist the Central Bank of Liberia during the printing of an additional L$4 billion in new banknotes.
Reported Bribery at U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Prompted Suspension of Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has launched an investigation into reports of bribery in its visa process, which has recently led to the temporary suspension of non-immigrant visa service in Liberia.
Journalist Attending Int’l Road Safety Conference Highlights the Scourge in Liberia
Road safety experts in Liberia often blame traffic accidents in the country primarily on the use of defective vehicles and the lack of knowledge of safe road usage by drivers. However, a Liberian journalist is shifting attention to the compromises by officials such as police officers.
U.S. Embassy Alerts Citizens of Pending June 7 Protest
Less than four days to the pending June 7 protest, the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has alerted its citizens and U.S. government employees to be on alert.
U.S. Embassy Issues Rare Rebuke of Gov’t Officials, Prompting Suspension of Eugene Fahngon
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued a harsh statement, rebuking public officials for making comments that it says impedes progress in Liberia.
Milton Weeks, Charles Sirleaf and Dorbor Hagba Sent to Court on Multiple Criminal Charges
The Liberia National Police has forwarded to court the former executive governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Milton Weeks, along with Charles Sirleaf and Dorbor Hagba, the current deputy governor for operations and the director of banking respectively.
Report on Missing Billions Finally Released, No Evidence of Missing Container
The much-anticipated report of an independent investigation into the alleged disappearance of new Liberian banknotes has been released to the public.