MONROVIA –The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has commenced the settlement of outstanding financial obligations owed to media institutions across Liberia. By Selma Lomax, [email protected]The payments, which began approximately two weeks ago, relate to unpaid bills for publication, advertising, and communication services rendered by media institutions to various government agencies over the years. The move follows repeated assurances by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, that the government would honor all legally verified debts owed to media institutions. The commencement of payments comes against the backdrop of persistent concerns raised by the Publishers Association of Liberia over delays in settling government obligations to media houses, particularly debts inherited from past administrations. The Association has on several occasions warned that prolonged non-payment places serious financial pressure on media institutions, limiting their ability to pay staff, maintain operations, and invest in quality journalism.

Source: Front Page Africa February 04, 2026 13:55 UTC