STAND, Liberia’s civil society advocacy organization, has commended the honorable Liberian Senate for endorsing the House’s Resolution, which proposes the establishment of a specialized court to address war and economic crimes in Liberia. Acknowledging the joint efforts of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and Pro Tempore Nyomblee Karngar-Lawrence, STAND underscores that the absence of an…
In an effort to address the issue of bad road network across its concession areas, Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of several roads in Grand Cape Mount County. One of such roads is the Weajue/Mafala Road rehabilitation in Gola Konneh District, which commenced on Monday, 8 April 2024….
The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun a comprehensive five-day Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) workshop on Lassa Fever, Rabies and Anthrax employing a structured ten-step process. The results of the critical assessment will play a pivotal role in enhancing policy communication, facilitating risk mitigation efforts, and bolstering planning and preparedness measures for zoonotic diseases at…
The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has begun the process of formulating a multi-year strategic plan that will guide the institution’s operations over five years, 2024-2029. The process got underway on April 4, 2024, with a two-day strategic working retreat in Ganta, Nimba County, under the theme: “Rethinking and Setting the Agenda for a Vibrant Maritime…
ArcelorMittal Global through its Executive Chairman, Lakshmi Mittal has committed US$1.4 billion to the Government of Liberia in new investment towards building an iron ore concentrator to produce high-grade iron ore, increasing production to 15 million tons per annum. The pledge was made at a high level meeting with Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai on…
Indian businessman and philanthropist Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva (Jeety) has challenged those accusing him of boasting that the Liberian government is in his pocket to provide evidence as he launches his rubber factory. Should that evidence ever be made available by his accusers, Mr. Jeety has vowed to waive all his assets worth over a…
Several citizens in Darblo Clan, Gola Konneh District have benefitted from rice donation by Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC). The presentation was made on Friday, April 5, 2024 The gesture is part of Bea Mountain’s ongoing Ramadan Rice distribution to citizens, mainly Muslims within its host communities in Grand Cape Mount County. On behalf of…
ENERGICITY Liberia has presented a proposal to residents of Gbarpolu County and the Board of Commissioners (BoC) of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on how it will provide access to electricity in ten communities in the county. Mr. Femi A. Coker, Director for Market Development, speaking at a public hearing organized by LERC on…
The National Adaption Plans (NAP) organized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has launched a communication strategy for climate change adaptation in Liberia. The event held Monday, April 8, 2024 in Monrovia, brought together dignitaries from United Nations, civil society, environmental organizations and the media. Giving an overview, Project Officer, Arthur R. M. Becker said…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai received in audience at the Executive Mansion today Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, the Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, the second largest steelmaker in the world. The meeting is the first between Mr. Mittal and President Boakai since the inauguration. The two engaged in high-level discussions concerning ArcelorMittal’s operations in Liberia and President Boakai’s…
