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…
Amidst uncertainty in the country about the downsizing of staffers from the Ministry Of State for Presidential Affairs, Presidential Press Secretary Kula V. Fofana has clarified that it is not the case. Speaking with reporters Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Madam Fofana explained, “On the issue of the 40,000 civil…
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,…
