AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRubber Value Push: Liberia’s Rubber Planters Association backs President Boakai’s Executive Order No. 166, which bans export of unprocessed natural rubber from July 1, aiming to boost local processing and jobs. Mining Governance: The Ministry of Mines and Energy urges urgent amendments to mining laws to curb illicit mining, smuggling, and revenue losses, while the House begins a mining sector review focused on licenses and reforms. Fuel Security: President Boakai approves LPRC’s plan for a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility to strengthen strategic fuel reserves and reduce supply disruption risks. Logistics & Trade: Maersk Liberia donates five 20ft containers to Margibi University for a student center, while Delta Air Lines adds Liberia to its cargo embargo list following the US$19.2m Roberts Airport cocaine bust. Education & Youth Jobs: UNDP and iCampus launch LiYEPA to support youth enterprises and SMEs, and the Youth & Sports Ministry signs deals for vacation jobs and county digital hubs. Security & Accountability: Senators demand arrests in the cocaine probe as investigators move toward charges, and Liberia’s FIA unveils a 2026–2031 plan to strengthen financial intelligence. Environment & Public Works: EPA calls for tougher environmental and mining enforcement as illegal mechanized mining damages forests and waterways; NDMA reports flooding impacts over 1,000 people, and the Cestos River Bridge is temporarily reopened for safer travel.
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