MONROVIA, May 7 -- When Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, Liberia's new Minister of Transport took over the helm of the ministry following his official induction ceremony, he publicly vowed to ensure that all vehicles, tricycle and motorbikes will be registered and insured.

He said: "Under my administration, all vehicles including a moving train will be registered and duly insured under the Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance Scheme as provided by law."

However, with three weeks into the exercise, vehicle owners have expressed utter dismay and frustration over the slow pace of the exercise. According to some, it has been more than two weeks since they paid for license, Vehicle plates and vehicle renewal stickers, but they are yet to receive t...