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.
ArcelorMittal Suspects Human Error Responsible for Head-on Collision in Nimba
ArcelorMittal has expressed regrets over the Friday morning head-on collision involving two of the company’s locomotives near Ganta, Nimba that left 14 persons injured.
Fire Destroys Millions of Dollars of Goods at Vamuco Market Shopping Center
An early morning fire gutted the Vamuco Market Shopping Center warehouse in Vai Town on March 15. Although a significant amount of properties were damaged, there were no deaths.
With Hopscotch, MTN Aims to Digitize Financial Transactions in Liberia’s Transport Sector
In an attempt to increase the number of financial transactions conducted by mobile money, Lonestar Cell MTN has launched a program to allow drivers in the transport sector to collect fares from passengers without fees using the digital platform.
Nine Liberians Promoted to Low-Level Managerial Posts at Golden Veroleum
Oil palm plantation company Golden Veroleum Liberia Inc. has promoted nine Liberian staff to low-level managerial positions in Sinoe and Grand Kru as part of the company’s efforts to ensure that operations are managed by as many Liberians as possible.