President George Weah has replaced his information and commerce ministers in a reshuffling that saw the appointment of 15 officials.
Min. Tarpeh Says Senate Chose WFP’s High Admin Cost for COVID-19 Food Support
Commerce Minister Wilson Tarpeh, who chairs the National Steering Committee for the COVID-19 food distribution, says senators are responsible for the high administrative cost requested by the U.N. World Food Programme to head the food distribution.
WFP Disputes Claim of US$9 Million in Admin Fees for COVID-19 Food Support
The United Nations World Food Programme has disputed the government’s claim that it needs US$9 million as administrative fees to implement the country’s COVID-19 Household Food Support Program.
Dr. Kateh: Only US$500K of US$3 Million Provided to Fight Coronavirus
Liberia’s chief medical officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, says the Liberian government has only provided US$500,000 of the US$3 million requested by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
Commerce Minister: Liberia Has Only One Week of Gasoline Left
Liberia’s commerce minister, Wilson Tarpeh, has informed the House of Representatives that there will be a serious shortage of gasoline on the Liberian market in the coming weeks.
As Gasoline Shortage Lingers, Officials Insist Enough Petroleum is in Country
Liberia’s commerce and industry minister, Wilson Tarpeh, and the managing director of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation, Marie Urey Coleman, appeared together on Tuesday, Feb. 4 before the House of Representatives to explain the ongoing gasoline shortage on the market.
Liberia Reiterates Commitment to Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley has reiterated the Liberian government’s commitment to the development of stronger protections for intellectual property rights in Liberia and Africa.
Liberia to Host African Regional Intellectual Property Organization Meetings
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization has designated Liberia as host of its annual administrative and ministerial council meetings scheduled to take place later this month.
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