AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Training & Standards: The Ghana Maritime Authority opened a five-day regional programme at the Regional Maritime University to upgrade seafarer examiners, assessors and instructors, bringing together professionals from Cabo Verde, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia to strengthen assessment and certification quality. Liberia Legal & Anti-Drug Enforcement: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice formally charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor after she was stopped at Roberts International Airport, citing alleged offences including unlicensed importation, illicit trafficking, criminal solicitation, conspiracy and money laundering. Maritime Security & Shipping Risk: Multiple reports highlight rising activity and heightened danger around the Strait of Hormuz, including attacks on commercial vessels and the growing use of alternative routes, with Liberia-flagged ships mentioned among those affected. Port/Investor Accountability: New allegations swirl around National Port Authority boss Sekou Dukuly and a Chinese investor tied to a reported US$5 million dispute, raising fresh questions on transparency and investor protection. Energy/Industry Policy: Liberia’s university labour dispute at the University of Liberia continues to draw calls for urgent national intervention, with knock-on effects for education and long-term workforce development.
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