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…
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….
The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has disclosed that only 33% of the Liberian population has access to electricity. The vice president made the disclosure Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, through his Chief of Office Staff, Prince Menkalo Gbieu at the launch of Liberia Electricity Regulatory…
The President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued an Executive Order suspending $0.20 surcharge on petroleum pricing structure with immediate effect. The Order, numbered 128, was issued on March 21, 2024, and is part of the Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of living for its citizens. The President believes that lowering the cost of…
The National Custom Broker Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has alarmed over what they called the devalue of Liberian currency as shipping lines and the Liberia Revenue Authority demand payments only in United States Dollars. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, March 26, 2024, NCBAL General Secretary Kiatamba Morris Kici said after a case study in the sub-region,…
The Chairman of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has told the Senate Committee on Mines and Energy that the energy sector stands at risk if the government fails to provide funding. Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo pointed out that if the sector cannot support itself internally, it will fail. He is calling on the government…
The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The symposium, held under the…
