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ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential

ABC University Graduates 38, As Dr. Crudup Challenges Graduates To Be Influential
One of Liberia's oldest and biblical institutions known as the African Bible College (ABS) University situated in Yekepa, Nimba County on May 11, 2013 graduated 38 of its students in various disciplines.

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland

LUSD To Plant Cassava On 25 Acres of Farmland
Three officials of the Liberia United for Sustainable Development (LUSD) have disclosed that plans have been finalized to plant cassava on its 25 acres of farm land located in Kakata, Margibi County.

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements

Postal Affairs Devoted To Decentralization, As Asst. Minister Outlines Achievements
Assistant Minister for Planning and Research at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, Jenekai Lansanah, has outlined achievements made by the ministry over the year under the administration of Post Master/Minister Fredrick Norkeh.

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…

IMRTUL Questions MRTUL Recognition, But…
Officials of the Independent Mano River Union of Liberia (IMRTUL) have raised serious concern over the recognition and the certification of another Mano River Transport Union (MRTU) by the Ministry of Labour which is the arm of government responsibl

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads

Mont. Lawmaker Opens Several Community Roads
Honorable Bill Twehway has commenced the reconditioning of feeder roads linking various communities in Electoral District #3 Montserrado County.

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch

Ngafuan Lights AU's Ann. Torch
Liberia's version marking the Official Lighting of Torch of the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU) has taken place in Monrovia as Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan performed the ceremony.

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today

Woods Inspects LPRC Flood Point, Other Projects For Action Today
Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods is expected today to tour and inspect several infrastructure projects in and around the capital, including the flood point before the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) on Bushrod Island.

Wologisi 'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals

Wologisi  'Wahala’...Lofa Citizens Woof At Ellen, Son... As PWYP Alarms Over Illegal Deals
Citizens of Lofa County are resisting any attempt by the government President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—reportedly on bogus concession signing spree—to give out the Wologizi Mountain without their full involvement and expressed approval.

Finance Gives Progress Report On 2012/13 Budget Application

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 Finance Minister Amara KonnehThe Ministry of Finance has given what can be termed as a progress report on the new budget towards the end of the Calendar year and midway into the execution of the FY12/13 National budget.
  In a released circulated in Monrovia Tuesday (Dec 4) Authorities of the Ministry said they were making the progress report as part of statutory responsibility to inform the general public of major actions that have been taken to safeguard public resources as well as effectively manage the economy.
  Over the past few months, the release noted, several reform initiatives have been undertaken in the areas of revenue collection, budget transparency, expenditure management, customers' relations, and business friendly environment.
  The Ministry of Finance (MoF) reforms initiatives in the expenditure process that was instituted following the approval of the Fiscal year 2012/2013 budget has registered strong success which has greatly helped the expenditure side of the budget execution.
  “To date, of the US$235 million requested in allotment by line ministries and agencies for the second quarter, the Ministry has processed US$227 million out of which US$170 million has been paid,” the release asserted.
  Consistent with the Government's pronouncement of undertaking tangible projects and investing in the domestic private sector, US$20.2 million has been paid on Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) while US$6.6 million has been spent on Liberian owned businesses.
  The investment in PSIP has focused on the rehabilitation of the Mount Coffee (US$3.1 million); Construction of new HFO Plant (US$5 million); and rehabilitation of various roads (US$12 million). Among the roads under construction are Monrovia city streets, Marshall Road, Jamaica road, Duport road, Clara Town road, AB Tolbert road, and SKD Blvd.
  The Ministry of Finance is in the final stages of concluding a US$875m grant agreement with the European Development Bank to finance the rehabilitation of the Mt. Coffee Hydro.
  The Ministry has also approved US$3m allotment for the commencement of rehabilitation works at the Robert International Airport in Margibi County. The first phase of the rehabilitation will focus on the purchase of navigational aids, reconditioning of the runway and terminal and airport renovation.
  The Ministry of Finance, in a release, said it remains committed to making sure that civil servants received their December salaries by the 10th and payment of future salaries between the 15th and 20th of every month. Civil servant salary payments for the month of November were effected between 10th and 15th of November.
  The MoF said it has planned to improve its customer's service to many of its vendor customers, vendors who payments have been translated into printed checks will be called immediately after the checks and the releases are signed.
  The strong macroeconomic performance over recent years and the Government's commitment to addressing the challenges ahead have been acknowledged by the IMF and resulted in the approval of a new three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility by the IMF Executive Board on Monday, 19 November 2012.
  Currently arrangements are being finalized between the Central Bank of Liberia and the Ministry of Finance for the launch of T-bills (Treasury Bills) with a possible first issuance (in Liberian Dollars) in the amount of US$10 million this fiscal year, the release noted.
  T-Bills' primary benefit will be a tool of cash management, allowing the government to manage the profile of revenue during the fiscal year. This should lead to better budget execution.
  T-Bills' primary benefit will be a tool of cash management, allowing the government to manage the profile of revenue during the fiscal year. This should lead to better budget execution.
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