Rumors of threats to management and an ongoing worker go-slow has prompted the government to constitute a ministerial committee to probe the situation at the China Union Investment Company at Bong Mines.
Transparency Vital to Combat Corruption and Promote Business
Although this Liberian government is one of the most open the nation has ever seen, its support of transparency is severely lacking. This is despite the fact that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has voiced support for transparency and even supported Liberia joining the Open Government Partnership.
African Insurance Company Launches Clients’ Record Update
The African Insurance Corporation of Liberia has launched an initiative to update records of it clients in Firestone.
Ebola Orphan Survives Through Public Toilet Business
The last time James Sackie saw his father was on August 19, 2014. On that day, Sackie’s father, John Sackie, had fallen sick, vomiting and experiencing severe pains in his joints. No one except James would interact with his father, due to fear of contracting the deadly ebola virus that hit Liberia last year.
CBL Announces Support for a Community Bank in Tappita
The Central Bank of Liberia, in collaboration with Afriland First Bank, have announced their support for a new community bank in Tappita, Nimba County.
Lawmakers Want Central Bank Audited
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 29, endorsed a comprehensive audit of the Central Bank of Liberia.
From Refugee to Entrepreneur: a 22-year-old Starts a Snail Farm
A 22-year-old Liberian has started a snail farm in Toeh town, Nimba County. The proprietor of Weedor’s Farm, Dave Weedor said, even though a snail farm might be an unfamiliar concept in Liberia, it will mark the beginning of a larger agricultural investment that he is undertaking.
Businesses Affected by UL’s Partial Opening
After six months of closure due to the Ebola outbreak, the University of Liberia has partially reopened its doors. However, many businesses that depend on the students’ patronage are disappointed at the low level of sales.