Monrovia, Sept. 1 -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has said the Government of Liberia (GoL) will not be sidetracked by critics.

He affirmed that the administration is committed to addressing the pressing "bread and butter" concerns of citizens while also working towards long-term economic growth.

"We will not waste valuable time on negative criticisms. When you spend more time talking, you are not discussing achievements," Minister Ngafuan asserted recently in Monrovia.

The minister explained that managing the economy is an ongoing process that requires consistency, discipline and results.

"It's like running; you cannot afford to stop. Even when progress is being made, you must continue to work," he...