ArcelorMittal Liberia recently observed Global Health and Safety Day with events held simultaneously across four sites. The global steel company which has committed to increasing investment in Liberia by more than half held different events at its offices in Monrovia, Buchanan, Yekepa, and Tokadeh to emphasize how key it upholds safety on the job. Highlighting…
Liberia’s Police Inspector General, Gregory O. W. Coleman has warned would-be protesters against lawlessness, stressing that the police will not tolerate any form of disorder. Addressing a brief news conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 when he announced the new Police Spokesperson at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Monrovia, Coleman disclosed…
In an effort to train up to 10,000 youths as stated in his inaugural address, President Joseph N. Boakai has launched the Liberia Digital Transformation Project. Speaking Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai said the launch of the digital transformation aims to make Liberia a leader in the…
The Liberian Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives for the passage of the 2024 National Budget in the amount of US$738,859,827. The passage by the Senate during the final sitting of the special session on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 includes adjustments and discovery of additional revenue envelope of US$46,451,000. In his report…
Margibi County Senator, Nathaniel F. McGill has secured US$600,000 allocation in the 2024 National Budget for reconstruction of the CH Rennie Hospital in Kakata, Margibi County. The breakthrough for the health center followed Senator McGill’s impassioned pleas to Senate Pro-tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence on April 24, 2024 in a communication where he highlighted the urgent need…
Brigadier General (Retired), Geraldine Janet George becomes Liberia’s first-ever female Defense Minister after her confirmation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, by the Liberia Senate. Liberia’s new defense boss was enlisted into the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on July 24, 2006, as part of the first batch of soldiers of the restructured Armed Forces of…
Residents of the mining community of Gbapa and other citizens in Nimba have praised ArcelorMittal Liberia for its contributions to constructing a modern health center in the town. The citizens expressed their gratitude and excitement on April 26, 2024, during a dedicatory ceremony of the health facility. Throughout its history from the 1920s, the people…
It seems that the May 15 deadline released by the Liberia National Police (LNP) restricting motorcyclists from the main streets of Monrovia and its environs might spark tension as the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) say they will defend the rights and survival of the motorcyclists. CDC Chairman, Atty. Janga Kowo told newsmen on Monday,…
President Joseph N. Boakai has vowed to shutdown Western Cluster due to the company’s refusal to respect its concession agreement signed with the Government of Liberia. Several citizens within the western region of the Liberia have complained of the company’s failure to uphold the responsibilities of its concession operations which is immensely contributing to severe…
We unintentionally published in our Monday, April 29, 2024 edition “House Passes US$7.3 M National Budget,” which was not the case; instead the House of Representatives actually passed US$738,859,827 million. We apologize for the error. Read the corrected version below. Over US$738 M National Budget Passed The House of Representatives has approved the 2024 Fiscal…
