The Grand Bassa Labor Commissioner, Jackson Quoigbian, has imposed a $24,000 fine on steel giant Arcelor Mittal Liberia (AML) for illegally hiring foreign nationals without work permits. The fine was levied after eight Ghanaians were found working at the company’s concession area without the necessary authorization. Accordingly, AML is to pay US$3,000 each for those…
Vice President of Liberia Jeremiah Kpan Koung says the mineral sector of the country plays a vital role in strengthening the economy. “With mineral resources contributing an impressive 52 percent to Liberia’s GDP and accounting for 93 percent of its exports,” the Vice President highlighted the nation’s abundant reserves, including gold, diamonds, and iron ore….
Africa Union Trading Company (AUTC) is making major headways in the fight against narcotic substances in Liberia. Since the ascendancy of the Joseph Nyuma Boakai led government, AUTC has provided the necessary support to the Government of Liberia in the fight against illegal substances. Recently, AUTC, in partnership with the Liberia National Police (LNP), Arm…
Liberian energy expert Christopher Zeohn Neyor has cautioned against the misinterpretation of the Oranto-Chevron deal and the fabrication of lies and negative propaganda intended to scare away potential investors from the oil and gas sector of the country. Mr. Neyor was a former Energy Advisor and President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Oil Company…
Earlier this week, the Liberia National Police (LNP) charged and forwarded to court three officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for allegedly stealing government’s money in the tone of US$961,777.15. The defendants are charged based on multiple offenses ranging from Theft of Property, Economic Sabotage and Criminal Conspiracy. Defendants Yome W. Titus, Alfreda…
As the struggle to remove House of Representatives Speaker J. Fonati Koffa continues, the embattled speaker has told the Majority Bloc lawmakers seeking to oust him that he won’t give them a dime. Speaking on Spoon Network on late Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Speaker Koffa said a dime will not be given to anybody to…
A 102 year-old woman, Mary Kpan, has expressed gratitude to the World of Life Ageing Project through its Director Dr. Sam Ndorleh and partners for their continued support towards over 37 old folks within six communities in Montserrado County, while expressing disappointment in the government for its alleged failure to institute and implement policies for…
President Joseph N. Boakai has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting and investing in higher education infrastructure, research funding, scholarships and partnerships with international institutions. Speaking Wednesday, October 23, 2024 during the lunch of the University of Liberia Doctoral Program, Boakai said the endeavors of supporting and investing in higher education infrastructure, research funding and…
The Rubber Development Fund Inc. (RDFI) is said to have taken charge to regulate the rubber industry of Liberia. The purpose of the Fund is to ensure the development and modernization of the Liberia rubber industry in all aspects of capacity building and manufacturing of rubber-based products to improve the performance and competitiveness of Liberia…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has taken a decision to reinforce a resolution emanating from the 54th Legislature, regarding compensation to families of victims involved in the sinking of the Niko Invanka vessel. The Senate’s action was triggered by a communication written to Plenary by Senator Johnathan Sogbie of River Gee County, seeking clarification on…
