AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEPA Upgrade & Environment: President Boakai dedicated the Environmental Protection Agency’s new headquarters in Mamba Point and commissioned an Elemental Analyzer to improve local soil and environmental testing, cutting delays and costs while strengthening decisions for forests, wetlands and farms. School Connectivity: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority says it will add 28 more public schools to the school internet program, bringing connected high schools to 89 out of 156, with rollout expected to finish soon. Roads & Trade: The House ratified a loan agreement for the Salayea–Konia Road in Lofa, citing lower transport costs, better cross-border trade and agricultural gains, with environmental safeguards and maintenance funding. Land Rights Push: Stakeholders warned Liberia’s 2018 Land Rights Act could fall short unless implementation gets more funding, coordination and political backing. Care Economy: UN Women urged reforms after a report estimated women contribute US$530m yearly through unpaid care work, calling for investment in childcare, health and social protection. Governance Tensions: The Senate committee recommended possible suspension or dismissal of CSA boss Josiah Joekai over alleged political activity, while ALJA questioned House expansion of electoral districts. Business & Oversight: Integrity Watch and a Senate committee signed an MoU to strengthen oversight of concession deals. Regional Relief: Liberia launched free mobile roaming with Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia under ECOWAS.
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