ArcelorMittal Global Executive Chairman, Lakshmi Mittal, is set to arrive in Liberia on Monday, April 8, 2024, for a high-level meeting with His Excellency President Joseph Boakai in Monrovia. The discussion will revolve around ArcelorMittal’s long-term partnership and investment in Liberia, including its third amended Mineral Development Agreement and its Phase II Expansion Project. Signing…
The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL) has condemned what it terms as arbitrary dismissal of 10 senior employees of the National Port Authority (NPA), including the Comptroller, Mr. Gabriel S. Bull. Recently, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority, Mr. Sekou Dukuly dismissed the senior employees on alleged account of financial improprieties and…
Liberia is said to have received a major boost in its energy sector as part of efforts by the government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to provide stable electricity to the citizenry. Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana disclosed that the Government of Ivory Coast has agreed to double the supply of electricity to Liberia. During…
The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) of the 55th Legislature has unveiled the calendar of events for the Fiscal Year 2024 Draft National Budget Hearings, with a primary focus on the revenue component of the budget. According to a press release from the House of Representatives, the budget hearing is set to commence on today, Monday,…
The Government of Liberia delegation headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi Armah, arrived in Accra, Ghana, over the weekend to embark on a mission of pivotal importance. According to a release, the delegation commenced with a series of critical meetings to address pressing issues affecting the Liberian community and their…
The Movement, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), says it is troubled by a circular issued by the Civil Service Agency (CSA) on April 1, 2024, which appears to cast uncertainty over the employment status of over 40,000 employees under the guise of “Employment status regularization”. The group in a statement said this…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti says the women of Liberia fought for the peace currently being enjoyed by all Liberians. Without the stance of women, she said, there would be no peace in Liberia today. She spoke Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the end of a three-day Women’s Political Mediation and Peace dialogue…
The Economic Management Team of the Boakai Administration has held its first meeting to discuss key issues affecting the economy. The meeting held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning was aimed at finding the appropriate remedy to pressing economic matters. Among the issues discussed were policies on commodities…
“When you are making decisions, be mindful that you are not making decisions only in the interest of the employees; you’re making decisions in the interest of the management as well. Without the management, without AML, you will not have employees,” The new leadership-elect of the ArcelorMittal Liberia Worker’s Union has been inducted into office,…
A pro media group, Media United to Enhance Democracy says reports surrounding the massive dismissals of employees and contractors from Government undermines the National Security of the Country. The Media Group says the Government of Liberia should be mindful how it goes about removing Liberians from payroll especially in the wake of a poor private…
