Amid an increasing exchange rate and a resulting high inflation, President George Weah will deliver a major address to the nation on Monday on measures his government plans to take to address the state of the economy.
Rep. Koung Suggests Printing New Banknotes to Solve Economic Woes
As Liberia strives for solutions to tackle the current economic crisis within the country, Rep. Jeremiah Koung of Nimba’s first district is suggesting that the country print new banknotes.
Marketers Say Accelerating Exchange Rate Increasing Economic Hardship
Residents of Grand Bassa are appealing to the government to swiftly intervene as the accelerating depreciation of the Liberian dollar against the U.S. dollar is increasing economic hardships for rural dwellers, who mostly deal in the local currency.
65 Nimba Students to Receive Vacation Jobs
ArcelorMittal, in collaboration with the Nimba County Administration, has agreed to provide vacation jobs for 65 students from July to August.
LRA Begins Enforcing New Tariffs, No Estimate of Impact on Revenues
Even as the Liberia Revenue Authority has begun enforcing the new tariffs on imported commodities, the government has still not yet released its analysis of the estimated impact on revenues.
For Second Consecutive Year, The Bush Chicken Tops Press Excellence Awards
The Bush Chicken has received the most awards of any media institution at this year’s awards event held in Buchanan, repeating the feat that was accomplished last year.
Gregory Coleman Says Sime Darby Complying With Lawmakers’ Mandates
Gregory Coleman, chairman of the Bureau of National Concessions, has said that the Sime Darby Oil Plantation is in compliance with the recommendations of the House of Representatives.
ArcelorMittal Trains Six Additional Liberians as Locomotive Drivers
ArcelorMittal has trained six Liberians to be locomotive drivers, with the graduation ceremony taking place this past Tuesday in Buchanan.