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Disputed ‘Majority’ Passes 2025 Nat’l Budget At US$880M
The House of Representatives has approved the 2025 Draft National Budget, amounting to US$880 million, following rigorous reviews and adjustments during budget hearings.The proposed budget…
US$1.8M Budgeted For Legislature Renovation, But…
By Bill W. Cooper
The Ways, Means and Finance and Budget Committee of the Liberian Senate has proposed a budget allocation of US$1.8 million in the Fiscal Year (FY 2025) national…
Paynesville Mayor Wants Funding To Sustain City’s Development
By Linus FlomoMayor Robert Bestman has urged for increased budgetary support to ensure the continued growth and development of Paynesville, emphasizing that while his administration has…
Liberia’s Economy Poised For Growth …Says CBL
By Grace Q. Bryant
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) says Liberia's economy remains on a growth trajectory, with a projected expansion of 4.8% in 2024, up from 4.6% in 2023.
According…
NICOL Restores Good Standing with Central Bank …Announces Nationwide Expansion
By Grace Q. Bryant
The National Insurance Company of Liberia (NICOL) has officially regained compliance with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), a significant milestone in its operations.…
World Bank Approves US$40M For Liberia’s Resilience
The World Bank Board has approved $40 million for Liberia’s Resilient and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Financing to promote inclusive growth and enhance resilience by improving…
LRA Discusses Liberia’s Automated Tax System …As ATAF Drives Africa To…
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, has emphasized Liberia’s commitment to accelerating its digital transformation in revenue collection…
Gov’t Suspends Tariffs On Agricultural Import
The Government of Liberia has issued an Executive Order 193 temporarily suspending import tariffs on key agricultural products and equipment.This step, as part of the government's broader…
Finance Ministries Of Liberia, Sierra Leone Forge Stronger Ties
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, have committed to consolidate ties between their two…
Integrity Watch Liberia, USAID-LEAD Launch Advocacy Improving Budget In Bong
By Stephen N. Tokpah-Bong (freelance)Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL), with support from USAID Local Empowerment for Accountability and Decentralization Activity (LEAD), has launched an…