The Liberia National Police has confirmed the arrest of the former executive governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Milton Weeks, along with Deputy Governor Charles Sirleaf, and the director for banking at the Central Bank, Dorbor Hagba.
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.
Assistant Education Minister Blames Low Education Budget on Competing Gov’t Priorities
An official of the Ministry of Education says the size of the national budget envelope is responsible for the low allotment to education in the country.
To Successfully Implement Land Rights Act, Stakeholders Want Unified Messaging
Last year, Liberia scored a milestone achievement by adopting its first, ever Land Rights Act that recognizes community land ownership. At the time, international organizations and rights campaigners, including Welthungerhilfe, welcomed the country’s achievement, describing the law as one of the continent’s most progressive.
Bar Association Promotes New Legal Aid Clinic in Buchanan
The Legal Aid Clinic is being implemented by the LNBA in partnership with a USAID project aimed at providing pro-bono legal services to those who cannot afford it.
Independent Investigation Report on Alleged Missing Billions to be Released in February
President George Weah has revealed that independent investigation report on the alleged L$16 billion missing bank notes will finally be released to the public next month.
U.S. Embassy to Issue Visas During Shutdown
The ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown is likely to have limited impact on the operations of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia and American-funded development projects in the country.
Daily Talk News Chalkboard Returns
The Daily Talk news booth in Sinkor returned to the newsstand on Monday when it was formally relaunched by U.S. Ambassador, Christine Elder.