The Liberia Revenue Authority has temporarily shut down the Australian Exploration Drilling Company and Executive Security Consultancy Inc. for over US$57 million in tax evasion.
Minister of Labour Clarifies China Union’s Work Permits
An article published by The Bush Chicken on April 19, 2016 revealed that in March 2015, 268 of the 610 workers employed by the China Union were Chinese nationals. This was according to a leaked document that the Ministry of Labour requires all employers hiring foreign workers to submit on a quarterly basis.
China Union Requests Cancellation of Dozens of Work Permits
The Bush Chicken has confirmed that China Union Investment (Liberia) Bong Mines has asked the Labour Ministry to cancel dozens of work permits for Chinese workers in the employ of the company.
Initiative to Improve Liberian Credit Union Standards Concludes
After several years working to bring Liberian credit unions up to international standards, the World Council of Credit Union’s Microlead initiative is coming to an end.
NRI Workers Receive Five Months Back Pay
After protests by workers against the management of the Nimba Rubber Inc. over salary delay, workers have now received their five months’ salary arrears.
Women Behind the Wheels Gets Assurance of More Government’s Support
Barely three months following the launch of Women Behind the Wheels, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has assured the government’s continual support to the program.
Labor Ministry Issued China Union Work Permits for Accountants, Electricians, Nurse
A document in the possession of The Bush Chicken shows that the China Union Investment Liberia Mining Company has in its employ, Chinese nationals occupying positions where qualified individuals can be found in Liberia, in opposition to Labor Ministry rules.
Nimba’s Sup’t Zuagele Intervenes in Cocopa Workers Protest
Nimba Superintendent Fong G. Zuagele has called on aggrieved workers at the Nimba Rubber Incorporated, formally known as the Cocopa Rubber Plantation Company, to exhibit restraint and look up to the central government to address their plight.