AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower, Courts & Health Crisis: The Debt Court of Montserrado has issued a contempt order against Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and top officials over a long-running US$415k judgment debt, escalating a national security standoff. Public Services Under Strain: Phebe Hospital workers shut down services after unpaid arrears, leaving patients stranded while police arrest union leaders. Drug Case in Focus: Defense lawyers for Paul J. King, the only suspect in custody in the US$19.2m cocaine bust, pressed for a preliminary hearing and questioned why other suspects remain outside court. Local Governance & Accountability: NEC held final consultations on its communications strategy to boost electoral trust, while the Justice Minister called for stronger witness and whistleblower protection to fight corruption. Economy & Jobs: BanffPay secured a Central Bank PSP license to launch Liberia’s first unified digital payments API, and China pledged US$3m for child nutrition and neonatal care in Liberia’s first 1,000 days. Rights & Livelihoods: Rubber farmers urged President Boakai to amend the export ban order, warning it could squeeze smallholders.
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