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Nouveau Mercedes Citan, l’utilitaire

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A l’échelle du marché automobile, le Mercedes Citan est considéré comme un véritable vétéran, alors que l’actuelle génération est présente dans la gamme depuis plus de neuf ans déjà. Lancé en 2012 afin de succéder indirectement au Vaneo disparu en 2005, l’utilitaire était alors conçu main dans la main avec Renault, partageant sa base technique avec le Kangoo, dans un souci d’économies. Décliné en fourgon mais également en ludospace familial, l’Allemand proposait alors une gamme relativement vaste, répondant à presque tous les besoins de la clientèle.

Tickets restaurant : plafond maintenu à 38 euros

La mesure devait prendre fin le 31 août, elle sera finalement prolongée de six mois. Le ministère de l’Economie a annoncé mardi 24 août que le doublement du plafond journalier des titres restaurant, passé de 19 euros à 38 euros pour soutenir l’activité du secteur en pleine crise sanitaire, est prolongé jusqu’au 28 février 2022. Il sera également toujours possible d’utiliser les titres restaurant le week-end et les jours fériés, a précisé Bercy dans un communiqué.

CBL Wants L$48B Printed

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has written the Liberian Senate seeking approval for the printing of L$48.733 billion banknote to replace the existing family of Liberian dollars banknotes in a three-year period (2021-2023).

In a communication to the Senate Plenary Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Executive Governor of CBL Aloysius Tarlue said the printing of the new banknote is in compliance with Section 23 of the Act creating CBL.

Liberia Owes US$1.5B Debt

President Dr. George Manneh Weah has disclosed that Liberia’s total stock of public debt at the end of 2020 amounts to $1.580 Billion US dollars.

The Liberian leader made the disclosure Monday, January 25, 2021, when he delivered his fourth annual address to members of the 54th Legislature on Capitol Building.

The president said of the mentioned amount, domestic debt amounts to $643.39 Million US dollars, while external debt amounts to $940.93 Million US dollars.

Quel degré de sécurité pour les crypto-monnaies ? 

L’un des principaux arguments en faveur des crypto-monnaies, par opposition aux monnaies dites “standard”, est qu’elles offrent un moyen plus sûr d’effectuer des transactions financières, dans un monde de plus en plus numérique où la cybercriminalité est assez présente. De fait, le marché des crypto-monnaies a pris une ampleur considérable ces dernières années, d’où l’importance …

Tony Elumelu Foundation 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme Application Opens

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs has opened applications on its TEFConnect digital platform (www.tefconnect.com). A statement said this year’s intervention prioritizes the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) and young African entrepreneurs, following the Covid-19 disruption to economic activities. “To address the unique challenges […]
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Rep. George Wants Account Of Damaged Banknotes

Montserrado County District #Seven Representative, Solomon George, is calling on the Executive branch of government to account for the amount of damaged Liberian banknotes before the National Legislature can authorize the printing of new banknotes. According to Representative George, the Liberian banknotes were printed three different times and placed on the local market with no […]
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UBA Liberia Honored

For providing quality banking service to the Executive Protection Service, United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited has be honored by the Country’s elite Security Service. The Certificate which read, “in recognition of your invaluable services to the Executive Protection Services, Republic of Liberia, under the leadership of Madam Nkechi Arizor, as managing Director of UBA, proved worthy our sincere appreciation and award you this certificate. Your honor and courage to duty brings credit upon yourself and the professional men and women of the entire UBA”.

CBL Addresses Liquidity Squeeze

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) says it is fully aware of the current liquidity pressure in the banking system, particularly the limited supply of Liberian dollars, a statement has disclosed.

However, the Bank noted that the pressure on the Liberian dollar this year is unusual and can be attributed to the increased demand for Liberian dollars over time which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.