AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Education Push: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) says it will connect 156 public high schools to high-speed internet under a US$500,000 Starlink-backed project, with 89 schools already online and 28 more added after an assessment in Maryland County. Petroleum Reform: The House and Senate have harmonized the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Bill through a Joint Conference Committee, setting up a unified framework to modernize Liberia’s petroleum governance. Tax Modernization: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) completed phase-two training on its Automated Loan Purchase Agreement platform for staff in four counties, moving loan purchases from paper to an electronic system ahead of VAT rollout. Protest Tensions: STAND chair Mulbah Morlu alleges an armed person was sent to disrupt the July 17 protest, but police have not confirmed the claim. Governance & Accountability: The Senate recommends dismissal or suspension without pay for Civil Service Agency boss Josiah Joekai over alleged partisan code-of-conduct violations. Environment & Science: President Boakai commissioned a new EPA Elemental Analyzer and dedicated the agency’s headquarters, urging investment that protects Liberia’s forests and water resources. Road Funding: The House ratified a loan agreement for the Salayea–Konia Road in Lofa County, with 1% interest and a 0.5% service charge.
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