The “Liberian Trailblazers” series profiles exceptional Liberians and the work they do. Recently, we caught up with Mahmud Johnson, the CEO of J-Palm, which recently launched its Kernel Fresh line of natural palm kernel oil.
Despite Demand, Supermarkets Carry Few Liberian-made Goods
At the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Conference held last week; President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf challenged supermarket owners to “give people a choice†by allowing Liberian products to be placed on their shelves.
Liberian Female Entrepreneurs Thrive Amid Challenges
This year’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Conference revealed several Liberian female entrepreneurs who are thriving despite the challenges of doing business in Liberia.
Liberian Gov’t “Concerned” About ArcelorMittal’s Plan to Lay Off Hundreds
The Liberian government is concerned about mining giant ArcelorMittal’s plan to layoff 450 Liberian jobs.
United Steel Workers in Liberia to Support Firestone Workers Ahead of New CBA
A two-man delegation from the United Steel Workers, a North American workers union, is in the country to visit the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia, FAWUL.
Unification City Mayor Wants Businesses Closed on Sundays and Holidays
The Mayor of Unification City in Lower Margibi, Rosaline Davis, has announced several initiatives that the city is undertaking, including banning business activities on Sundays and holidays and requiring all households and businesses to pay for garbage collection.
50 Ganta and Saclepea Youth Receive Entrepreneurship Training
A four-day training exercise for young entrepreneurs in Saclepea and Ganta has concluded.
Several Women to Benefit from Empowerment Loans in Lower Margibi
A candidate for Margibi’s district two representative seat, Henric Marcus Speare, has launched a L$1,000,000 (US$11,363) women’s empowerment program in Lower Margibi.