After hundreds of redundant workers of mining giant ArcelorMittal began protesting in Nimba and Bong regarding unsettled arrears or re-employment promises, Nimba’s Senator Prince Yormie Johnson has expressed support for the striking workers. He blames the company for the protests, claiming that the company has disrespected Liberian laws.
For ‘Gross Disrespect’ to Gov’t, Rep. Matthew Joe Wants APM Terminals Summoned
Rep. Matthew Joe of Grand Bassa’s third district has accused the management of APM Terminals of gross disrespect to the government and people of Liberia over its recent handling of the gasoline crisis in the country.
Sinoe Township Signs Five-Year Agreement With Asian Mining Company
Following nearly six months of feasibility studies and negotiations, the township of Murrayville, located in Butaw Administrative District and Sinoe’s first electoral district, has signed a five-year agreement with the Asia Development and Investment Company. The agreement allows the firm to explore for black sand and other minerals.
Government Admits to Acute Shortage of Gasoline Following Weeks of Denial and Blame-Shifting
For the first time since the crisis began, the Liberian government has officially acknowledged that there is an acute shortage of gasoline in the country following weeks of denial and shifting blames. Across the country, fillings stations have run dry, and long queues of motorists have formed everywhere petroleum products used to be sold.
River Cess Community Bank May Trim Staff After Losing Public School Teachers
The management of MC2 Branch of Afriland First Bank in Cestos City, River Cess, is considering significant cuts in its staff after it became known that the bank has lost the savings accounts of public school teachers in the county.
Commerce Ministry Confiscates US$5,000 worth of Expired Goods in Sinoe
Agents of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stationed in Sinoe have confiscated over US$5,000 worth of consumable goods due to long passed expiration dates.
SAPEC Begins Constructing Market Building in Grand Kru
The Smallholder Agriculture Productivities and Commercialization project, SAPEC, has begun constructing a market building in Buah Statutory District in Grand Kru.
The Hype is Real! Pinkberry Has Arrived in Liberia
Learn how the American-based Pinkberry frozen yogurt brand came to Liberia.