After some workers of the Salala Rubber Corporation staged a violent protest at the company’s office in Weala, the company shut down operations immediately.
Vice President Calls on ArcelorMittal to Recruit Unskilled Laborers from its Concession Areas
Following recent protests by residents of communities near ArcelorMittal’s mining sites in Nimba, Vice President Jeremiah Koung is calling on the company to prioritize hiring residents of affected communities for unskilled jobs that he claims foreign nationals are currently doing.
LIBINC Oil Palm Readies to Remit 1% of Sales to Grand Bassa Communities
LIBINC Oil Palm Incorporated’s management has presented a symbolic cheque for one percent of its annual gross sale to communities directly affected by its operations in Grand Bassa.
Bomi Lawmaker Says Western Cluster is Neglecting Its Legal Obligations
Rep. Obediah Varney has accused the Western Cluster mining company of failing to fulfill its social corporate responsibilities.
Insurance Companies Unprepared for Police Mandate on Motorcyclist Insurance
The Liberia National Police has issued new rules mandating all commercial motorcyclists to carry a third-party insurance policy. However, insurance companies may not yet be ready to insure commercial motorcyclists, whom they consider too risky a bet.
River Cess the Latest Flashpoint in Clashing Laws over Land
Conflicting laws around land rights and logging have made it difficult to find a solution to disputes in many parts of the country.
Poor Sanitary Conditions at Harper General Market Poses Public Health Crisis
Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, traders at the Harper General Market are calling for better sanitation to ensure the market is kept clean and safe.
Gov’t Closed Stryker Funeral Home for Violating Health Protocols
A joint security team shut down the Samuel Stryker Funeral Home for violating COVID-19 health protocols when it held an event that exceeded the maximum limit for attendees.