Day: December 20, 2023

Just say: *‘US$37m a Gesture of Goodwill, Not Royalty’, HPX Clarifies

As Tweah-Konneh Controversy Deepens IPNEWS: The advance payments of US$37 million by HPX Group into the Liberian Government’s Revenue Account at the Central Bank of Liberia in December 2019 and March 2022 were a refundable gesture of goodwill, HPX Group said in a statement Tuesday, December 19. The Government of Liberia and HPX Group subsidiaries …

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Boakai’s Inauguration Set for Capitol Hill Grounds

—- As Inaugural Committee Releases Calendar IPNEWS: The National Steering Committee for the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President-elect Jeremiah Kpan Koung says formal inaugural ceremony is set for January 22 on the grounds of the Capitol Building, the seat of the National Legislature. According to a release by Jonathan Paye-Layleh Chairman, …

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Finance Ministry submits US$625m draft budget

IPNEWS: Following several unprecedented delays, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning has submitted the Draft National Budget to the House of Representatives, totaling US$625.57 million for fiscal year 2024. The submission comes three months late when the fiscal instrument was expected. During the presentation here on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Deputy Minister of Finance for …

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NEC Upholds Emmanuel Dahn’s Victory In District No. 7 Election

IPNEWS: The Board of Commissioners of the National Elections Commission (NEC) confirms and affirms initial ruling of its Magistrate in a contested results from Montserrado District No. 7, filed by Solomon George. NEC Board of Commissioners Monday, December 19, states that the complaint filed by incumbent Representative Solomon George is ‘baseless’, and has declared Emmanuel …

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Team Kanubah in PUL Controversy

IPNEWS: The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled in favored of the National Campaign Management Team of Julius Kanubah in a case seeking to overturn a controversial mandate by Associate Justice Joseph Nagbe. In a verdict delivered on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Justice Nagbe was in error to have ordered the …

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After Illegally Collecting HPX 37M, Samuel Tweah’s Deceptive Claims Pose a Threat to Foreign Investment

IPNEWS: Approximately a week ago, the US imposed sanctions on Liberian Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and two senators, accusing them of graft, bribery, and misusing public office. According to the US State Department, the Treasury designated Tweah, along with Senators Albert Chie and Emmanuel Nuquay, for their involvement in “significant corruption” by manipulating legislative processes …

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NaFAA Receives Fisheries Research Materials

IPNEWS: The Deputy Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has received three separate fisheries research materials from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) as part of research on their European Union-funded Communities for Fisheries project. Making remarks Tuesday, December 19, 2023, when he received the fisheries research materials from EJF, Hon. Augustine …

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