Monrovia, Feb. 4 -- The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has commenced the settlement of outstanding financial obligations owed to media institutions across Liberia.

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.

According to information from the Ministry, the process follows the submission of payment documentation to the General Auditing Commission, where the claims were reviewed and verified to ensure their legality and authenticity before any disbursement was authorized.

Government officials have indicated that the exercise forms part of efforts to normalize...