The Network for Empowerment and Progressive Initiative, (NEPI), a leading advocate for the transformation of at-risk youth in Liberia, has donated essential maternal and neonatal healthcare review forms to its esteemed partner in a concerted effort to enhance monitoring and outcomes. The donation includes comprehensive tools such as the Maternal Death Review Form, Neonatal Death…
ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has made a resolute commitment to advancing women’s and girls’ empowerment throughout Liberia. The iron ore mining company said it was working to achieve a profound example of inclusivity and equality, extending from the depths of its mines to the intricacies of logistics and corporate offices in Buchanan and Monrovia. This commitment…
The NEWS has gathered that a money laundering investigation initiated by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) now Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) was reportedly compromised under the watch of former Director General, Edwin W. Harris, Jr. However, Harris has rejected the claim indicating that no money laundering investigation took place by him. Mr. Harris, now Director…
The newly formed civil rights advocacy group, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, also known as The Movement-STAND, which is under the leadership of Mr. Mulbah Morlu has taken full initiative on behalf of residents and workers of Bea Mountain Mining Company operating in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. Over the weekend, STAND dispatched…
The Minister of Public Works, Roland Layfette Giddings says his administration will be awarding government contracts strictly on the basis of performance. Speaking recently, he indicated that previous contacts awarded were either not performing well due to certain level of technical incapacitation, or that the past administration defaulted on contractors’ payments. According to him, the…
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…
