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.
As Firestone Trims Staff, Management and Workers’ Union Deny a Mass Layoff
The management of Firestone Liberia and its workers’ union have both denied radio reports of an ongoing mass layoff of employees. They acknowledge that only a few employees been laid off to adjust to business needs.
Businesses Protest Paynesville Municipal Taxes
Early morning shoppers in Paynesville were frustrated on Wednesday when business owners shut down their stores for several hours and staged a peaceful protest at the National Legislature on Capitol Hill.
Young Entrepreneur to Liberians: Stop Waiting on Gov’t
This past weekend, seven young Liberian entrepreneurs traveled to Ghana for a technology conference that brought together 100 young entrepreneurs from across West Africa. The Bush Chicken spoke with James Mulbah at the end of the conference to get his feedback and advice for Liberian entrepreneurs.
The Reemergence of Credit Unions
In the past few years, credit unions have been making a resurgence in Liberia, and there is a strong need for their services. The existence of credit unions as viable financial services providers was certainly not the case a few years ago.