AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVocational & Skills Pipeline: Nimba lawmakers move to set up a Karnplay Vocational Training Institute, while FITCI in Sanniquellie says it has trained 400+ students in heavy-duty equipment and driving—aimed at feeding Liberia’s mining, construction and transport workforce. Agri-Industry & Rubber Value Addition: President Boakai submitted an US$18m investment incentive for a Bong County natural rubber processing facility (plus cocoa powder, wood products and rain boots), tied to the government’s push to stop exporting unprocessed rubber. Concession Oversight: The Senate probes whether counties are actually receiving concession-share funds, and the National Bureau of Concessions asks lawmakers to authorize renegotiation of CRC, MOPP and LAC deals. Trade & Logistics: Liberia’s LRA says it’s rolling out reforms to cut cargo clearance delays at Freeport, as Ebola preparedness reviews flag weak border screening and emergency logistics. Security & Justice: Monrovia City Court sends a US$19.2m cocaine case involving GLS manager Paul King to trial, while the U.S. Embassy reiterates support for dismantling drug networks. Energy/Infrastructure: GeoMining urges modern exploration tech for Liberia’s minerals, oil and gas, and CSquared expands 2Africa West cable capacity to boost connectivity resilience.
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