AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Liberia’s National Public Health Institute (NPHIL) says it has strengthened Ebola surveillance after assessing land borders, seaports, airports, labs and isolation readiness, screening nearly 987 asymptomatic travelers and keeping trained surveillance teams on alert. Trade Facilitation: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) launched its Second National Time Release Study to cut cargo clearance delays at the Freeport of Monrovia, saying the port handles over 90% of Liberia’s international trade and reforms will follow WTO trade facilitation benchmarks. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Government has launched the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) to intensify inspections, enforce mining licensing, monitor royalties, and improve compliance on environmental and labour rules. Investment Push: President Joseph Boakai hosted Fortescue’s chairman Andrew Forrest, urging credible investors to back Liberia’s sustainable growth agenda. Regional Security Link: Liberia-flagged vessels were reported among recent attacks in the Black Sea and near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring risks to civilian shipping.
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