The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has discharged four of its personnel for contravening good service and exhibiting conduct contrary to army standards. According to a statement dated June 25, 2024, the action was effected against the soldiers for bridging the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia in accordance with Section…
The Ministry of Labor says it has uncovered the employment of 310 foreign workers by AFCONS in Yekepa, Nimba County without the required work permits. AFCONS is a company that has being subcontracted by ArcelorMittal Liberia to carry out operation for the multinational company. The Deputy Inspector General of Labor at the Ministry of Labor,…
The World Bank Group has announced the approval of a second disbursement of US$45 million for Liberia’s Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). A press release from the office of Vice President Jeremiah Koung revealed that this significant investment marks a major step forward in Liberia’s renewable energy efforts. The RESPITE project aims to…
Many observers are wondering as to who is really telling the truth over the disbursement of US$685,000 which according to a recent World Bank report, was misapplied by the Management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA. Though the management of NaFAA has admitted using the money to purchase vehicles, motorbikes and other items,…
A veteran Liberian lawyer who once served as the Law Clerk of the Supreme Court of Liberia for over eight years, has sharply reacted to recent calls by some critics of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi who are calling for the withdrawal of his appointment. In his reaction, Cllr. Elisha T. J. Forkeyoh called on civil society…
The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal Liberia, says they are working to address and resolve community grievances that would ensure industrial harmony at the company’s mining operations in Nimba County. The initiative follows recent disruptions at ArcelorMittal’s sites due to protests by residents some of whom are in the mine-affected communities. At a…
President Joseph N. Boakai has called on the three branches of government to coordinate in finding solution to problems confronting Liberia and its people. President Boakai made the call on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at a dinner held at EJS Ministerial Complex with the leadership and members of the Legislature and Judiciary. The gathering was…
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung departed Liberia on Monday, June 24, 2024, to attend the 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), scheduled for June 25-28, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Vice President Koung will deliver an opening statement at the session on Advancing Renewable Energy Projects for Sustainable Value Chains. He will join…
ArcelorMittal Liberia has announced the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ArcelorMittal Liberia, who will begin his tenure on July 1, 2024. A statement said Michiel will report to Kleber Silva, Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal and Chief Executive Officer ArcelorMittal Mining, as outgoing CEO Jozephus (Joep)…
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) with funding from the World Bank, has begun an eight-day aquaculture training in Margibi and Bong Counties. The training is under the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project. According to a NaFAA release, the training will be followed by a one-day “Aquaculture Development Day” on Wednesday, July 3,…
