Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has embarked on the training of specialized drivers in its employ. The exercise, according to the Government and Community Relations Manager, Mr. Alpaslan Ozbilge, is intended to give additional skills, which will make employees useful citizens. The training, when completed, will make the drivers marketable for not only Liberian market,…
The Officer-In–Charge of National Oil Company (NOCAL), Jacob Kabakollie has rubbished recent media report alleging that he squandered US$600,000 as baseless, malicious and without merit. Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing on Monday, April 1, 2024, Kabakollie said at no point in his oversight responsibility at NOCAL did he ever sign off on any…
In observance of Women’s History Month of March, the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Liberia Christine Umutoni has hailed Liberian women for their role in the attainment of peace during the country’s civil crisis. Umutoni made the call over the weekend at the climax of activities surrounding the Women’s History Month in Monrovia. Madam Umutoni…
Non-profit organization, Adding Hearts Inc., has donated twenty bags of rice to the Muslim and Disabled Communities in Sinkor. At the Vamoma House on Monday, April 1, 2024, the group presented rice to the old folks and disabled community in order to help them feed. The Chief Executive Officer of Adding Hearts Inc. said giving…
The ground of the Executive Mansion, the seat of the Liberian presidency in Monrovia was last Friday a scene of protest by over 700 persons believed to be staff of the Ministry of State. According to information gathered by The NEWS, the incidence transpired during a meeting where the Deputy Minister of State for Administration…
A Liberian Development Consultant says the exportation of unprocessed rubber makes no economic sense therefore, the need to maintain the ban on the exportation cannot be overemphasized. Jackson pointed out that Liberian rubber industry is dying, stressing that exporting unprocessed rubber will accelerate its demise. In an article titled: “Exporting Unprocessed Rubber Makes No Economic…
Ahead of This Year’s WASSCE Exam, the Ghanaian Embassy near Monrovia has embarked on a Mentorship Program & Resource Drive for Liberian Students. In a concerted effort to bolster educational resources and provide mentorship opportunities for students, the Ghana Embassy initiated the program for the John Kofi Asmah United Methodist High School students in West…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a condolence message to his counterpart, the President of the United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. following the death of six persons, who died after a ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the United States of America. According to a Foreign Ministry…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended with immediate effect, Mr. Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for allegations of financial and other malpractices at the institution, a statement has disclosed. The President has made it clear that there is no tolerance for any form of malpractice; as such, he has…
The “Can-boy” Association of Liberia on Saturday, March 30, 2024, presented a petition to the Government of Liberia through Vice President Jeremiah Koung over the recent prohibition of combustible petroleum products in jars. “Can-boys” are Petty traders who sell diesel fuel and gasoline in mayonnaise jars on various street corners in Monrovia and its environs….
