Compagnie Sahelienne d’Entreprises, a Senegalese construction firm contracted to build the 67-kilometers Ganta-Yekepa Highway in Nimba, is planning to pave 16.5 kilometers of the project before the start of the next rainy season, Nimba’s resident engineer has disclosed.
Illegally’ Dismissed Workers of ArcelorMittal Reject Company’s Offer, Threatening More Protests
Former workers of steel giant ArcelorMittal have rejected an offer by the company to have a limited number of them return to work as contractors instead of as full employees.
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Johnson Rages Against ArcelorMittal’s Failure to Address Disgruntled Workers
After hundreds of redundant workers of mining giant ArcelorMittal began protesting in Nimba and Bong regarding unsettled arrears or re-employment promises, Nimba’s Senator Prince Yormie Johnson has expressed support for the striking workers. He blames the company for the protests, claiming that the company has disrespected Liberian laws.
Rep. Dorwohn Gleekia Discloses Plans to Rehabilitate Tappeh Memorial High School in Nimba
Rep. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of Nimba’s sixth electoral district has disclosed plans for a renovation of Tappita’s Tappeh Memorial High School. The lawmaker said he had lobbied to get US$25,000 appropriated in the 2019/2020 national budget for the renovation.
Head of National Disabled Group Says Politicians Only Prioritize Them During Holidays
An official of the National Union of Organizations for the Disabled, NUOD, says government officials need to stop treating people with disabilities as objects of charity.
No Suspects Arrested Yet in Case of 9-Year-Old Victim of Ritualistic Murder
Despite efforts being exerted by police in Nimba to identify the murderer of Lee Arthur, a nine-year-old boy who was likely a victim of a ritualistic killing in late January this year, no suspect has yet been arrested.
Boy Discovered Dead in Nimba’s Sixth District; Cause of Death Linked to Ritualistic Rites
A 9-year-old boy has been found dead in a hideout in Nimba’s sixth district, with his body partially dismembered and missing key body parts. The body of Lee Arthur was found on Thursday, Jan. 23 in Sahn Village.
ArcelorMittal’s Geology and Quality Control Superintendent Underscores Importance of Technical and Vocational Education
The superintendent for geology and quality control at the iron ore mining company ArcelorMittal has underscored the importance of technical and vocational education in post-war Liberia.