PRESS RELEASE

June 23, 2009

The Japanese Government has donated a consignment of rice valued at 3.3 million United Stated Dollars to the Liberian Government.

According to a Commerce Ministry release, the more than eight thousand metric tons of rice is expected in the Country tomorrow, June 24, 2009 at mid-night, while discharging of the vessel takes place on Thursday, June 25 at the Free Port of Monrovia

The release further said the rice will be sold at a minimum of 13.30 United States Dollars for a 30 kilogram per bag.

The Commerce Ministry statement noted that proceeds from the sale of the rice will be put in a special account at the Central Bank to be used for developmental projects mainly in the Agriculture sector.

Signed: __________________
                 Mambu Golafale
        Acting Director/Information