Fifty-two-year-old Churchemah Wesseh says her grandson died from malaria last year because she could not afford to pay the hospital bills in time. A fisherwoman for more than 30 years, the single mother of six hardly makes ends meet these days. Her catch has declined, and the little money she generates is not sufficient to feed her family.
Leading Exporter of Iron Denies Entering Investment Agreement with Liberia
The fourth leading exporter of iron ore in the World, Fortescue Metals Group Limited, has apparently denied entering into an agreement to invest in Liberia.
Sinoe’s Sen. Milton Teahjay Calls for Scrutiny of Mining Licenses
Senator Milton Teahjay of Sinoe has brought a complaint to the Senate about what he says is an unprecedented level of illegal mining activities currently taking place in many southeastern counties, including Sinoe, River Cess, and Grand Kru.
LEC Gets US$11 Million Fuel Storage Facility
The Liberia Electricity Corporation has received a new heavy fuel oil handling and storage facility valued at US$11 million.
Residents near Bea Mountain’s Operations Complain of Pollution
Amid acknowledgment by the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation that toxic waste created as a result of their activities have polluted nearby wetlands, a Bush Chicken investigation has established that residents of the town of Gekando, along the Mavor River in Grand Cape Mount, are suffering from skin rashes and a polluted water supply.
Thief Caught Between Bars
A man believed to be in his 20s was caught early Monday morning stuck between the window bars of the budget office at the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy.