AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBoakai Road Fund Bill: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has asked lawmakers to amend and restate the 2016 National Road Fund Act, aiming to improve road-user charging, oversight, and fair funding for Liberia’s road sector. Currency Move: The House has approved the Central Bank’s request to print L$79 billion to replace damaged notes and boost cash availability as part of Liberia’s currency reform. Drug Case in Court: A preliminary hearing heard that Paul J. King allegedly coordinated a US$19.2M cocaine shipment through Roberts International Airport, with the case continuing. INCHR Dispute: Suspended INCHR Commissioner T. Dempster Brown alleges his office was forcibly entered while he is on indefinite suspension. Health Watch: LMHRA seized counterfeit and substandard medicines worth about L$400,000 in Bong County, warning that weak testing systems leave patients at risk. Phebe Hospital Crisis: Women in Suakoko protested the continued shutdown of Phebe Hospital as health workers’ go-slow disrupts services. Diplomacy: In Istanbul, Erdoğan met Liberian President Boakai to discuss ties and regional issues, including trade and cooperation. Sports & Youth: Leymah Gbowee’s “Honourable” row with the Senate continues after children were reportedly blocked from addressing senators; meanwhile, women’s football heads to a title decider as Determine Girls and Shaita Angels fight for CAF qualification.
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