AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPetroleum Reform: The House and Senate have harmonized the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Bill, setting up a unified framework to modernize Liberia’s petroleum governance. Digital Education: The LTA says it is pushing high-speed internet to 156 public high schools, with 89 already connected and 28 more added after Maryland County omissions were flagged. Tax Modernization: The Liberia Revenue Authority expands training on its Automated Loan Purchase Agreement platform to staff in four counties, supporting a shift from paper to an electronic system ahead of VAT rollout. Governance & Courts: The Senate moves toward sanctions against Civil Service Agency boss Josiah Joekai after a committee report says he violated the National Code of Conduct by attending a partisan NIMBO event. Public Safety & Protests: STAND chair Mulbah Morlu alleges an armed attempt to disrupt the July 17 protest, while police say a vehicle used to publicize the protest was stopped for mechanical defects. Economy & Environment: President Boakai commissions a new EPA headquarters and an Elemental Analyzer, urging investment that protects Liberia’s forests, wetlands and rivers. Regional Trade: Liberia and Nigeria reaffirmed plans to deepen trade and investment at a forum in Lagos, highlighting agro-industrial opportunities. Visa Updates: Liberia published a list of 12 African countries whose citizens can enter visa-free, mainly ECOWAS members.
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