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GAC Okays NASSCORP’s Financial Records
GAC Boss, Mr. P. Garswa Jackson
NASSCORP Boss, Mr. Vambalmoos
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson’s October 4, 2026 letter to the Director General of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has thrown significant light on the fairness and significant errors-free status of the entity’s Financial Statement Audit.
The GAC boss letter informed Director General Dewitt Vonbalmoos about the audit of the financial statements of NASSCORP for the year ended December 31, 2022, comprising Statements of Financial Position, Income Statements, Statements of Cash Flow and Notes to the financial statement including summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
The letter further read: “In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of financial performance, Cash flow statement, Statement of the budget and Actual Amounts and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes for the year ended in according with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP).” See letter attached for details.
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Troubling Side Of Liberia, HPX Deal
-Risks And Concerns Mount
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: What is said to be a very disturbing side of the proposed agreement between the Liberian government and High-Power Exploration (HPX) to grant rail and port access for exporting Guinean iron ore has come to light, as it continues to spark intense debate and raised significant concerns about the country’s sovereignty, economic stability, and diplomatic relations.
While the Liberian government appears so satisfied to push the deal through at all cost, there appears no rush from the government of Guinea which is yet to indicate its formal consent to the effect.
What also seems troubling is the alleged failure of HPX to provide proof of Guinea’s approval, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the deal, despite repeated requests from Liberian officials.
Reports say Guinea’s ongoing $18 billion infrastructure project, including a railway and deep-water port, suggests that Conakry intends to maintain control over its mineral exports.
Experts are however sensing risks and serious consequences if the agreement is ratified by Liberia without Guinea’s written consent.
According to experts, this could result into diplomatic strain in Liberia’s relations with Guinea, potentially leading to retaliation or downgrades in security and economic cooperation. They also argued there could be what they term “stranded or under-utilized rail capacity” if Guinea goes ahead to block exports or revoke SMFG’s license, a situation that they claim could leave Liberia’s rail infrastructure idle, resulting in substantial economic losses.
Another issue highlighted is litigation and reputational harm, which means that the deal may lead to legal disputes with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and damage Liberia’s reputation as a reliable investment destination, as well as community backlash where local communities may protest the agreement, citing concerns about the deal’s impact on their livelihoods and the environment.
In light of these risks, many are urging the Liberian government to exercise caution and prioritize transparency, and that the agreement should be deferred or conditioned until a written Guinean consent is furnished.
According to them, Government of Guinea’s formal approval should be obtained to avoid potential disputes and diplomatic fallout, while also calling for comprehensive assessment of the deal’s potential risks and benefits to inform decision-making, and that multi-user, national-interest protections are legally embedded.
“The agreement should include safeguards to protect Liberia’s national interests and ensure that the deal benefits the country and its people,” experts contended.
As the Liberian government considers the HPX deal, Liberians stressed that it is crucial to prioritize transparency, accountability, and the country’s long-term interests.
With these development, it is seen that the fate of this $5 billion agreement hangs in the balance, and its outcome will have far-reaching implications for Liberia’s economic future.
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New Party Emerges
-With A Pledge To Restore Country’s Economy and Integrity
Mr. G. Wesseh Blamo, LAPP Political Leader
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: A new political party has emerged on the country’s already blotted political landscape with a clear and united mandate for new leadership, focused on honesty, inclusive growth, and institutional integrity.
The Liberian Alternative People’s Party (LAPP) has already hit the grounds running with a successful convention, which is seen as a testament of its preparedness to change the governance and political dynamics of the country.
LAPP at its convention held Saturday in Cooper Farm, Paynesville elected Mr. G. Wesseh Blamo, a venerated public servant as its political leader, signaling a broad determination to put the country’s interest first and ensure that round poles are put in round squares.
In a passionate acceptance speech, the LAPP political leader outlined a vision for a better Liberia and pledging to work tirelessly to restore the country’s economy and integrity, emphasizing that the time for “politics as usual” is over, and that the people of Liberia are calling for change.
“I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a profound sense of duty. Thank you for the hard work,” he said in an appealing statement, saying the convention was more than just a vote, rather a testament to the vibrancy of “our democracy and the unity of our party.”
The LAPP Political Leader informed the gathering of party loyalists and stalwarts that “The people of Liberia are asking for economic dignity, improved infrastructure and social services, and an end to corruption,” the LAPP leader said. “We will implement practical plans to lift our people out of poverty and give them the dignity they need to live proudly as Liberians.”
He said the people of Liberia are calling for change and that the LAPP is the “genuine alternative for the Liberian people and a people-centered movement founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, inclusive growth, and justice.”
The Political Leader emboldened his partisans with assurance that they have emerged from this convention stronger, more focused, and ready to lead.
“Let me emphasize that the time for politics as usual is over,” he stressed. “The people of LIBERIA are calling for CHANGE; a CHANGE that is built on HONESTY and TRUST.”
He laid out the LAPP’s policy initiatives as economic dignity through jobs creation and a strong middle class through private sector investment, and ensuring that the nation’s wealth benefits all citizens.
“Our people want the wealth of this Nation to be managed well; they deserve to live with dignity. How can Liberia be so blessed with natural resources, but its people are living in poverty?” he asked.
According to him, LAPP will implement practical plans to LIFT our people out of poverty and give them the dignity they need to live proudly as Liberians, stressing that the party will create jobs and a strong middle class through private sector investment.
He emphasized “We will ensure that our nation’s wealth benefits all citizens, not just a few.”
Mr. Blamo declared that the LAPP is committed to strengthening institutions that prevent misuse of public resources.
On national healing, he disclosed the Liberia’s strength lies in its diversity, recalling that recent actions have raised concerns about fairness and respect for institutional protections.
The LAPP boss informed partisans that laws that established tenured positions must be upheld, and the justice system must remain impartial and trusted by all citizens.
“Permit me to say this. For too long, our country has suffered setbacks when government decisions did not fully respond to the needs of the people,” he disclosed.
Aware of the excesses of politics, Mr. Blamo made it clear that he expects criticism from opponents and skepticism from some quarters as part of political life, but stressed “The important point is that we address concerns constructively and focus on building consensus.”
He weighed in on the country’s checkered history, recalling the 1979 Rice Riot caused by a proposed increase in the price of a 100 pound bag of rice from USD22.00 to USD26.00.
“Also, on April 12, 1980, there was a coup d’état driven by deep ethnic tensions and an imbalance in political inclusion,” he historicized, and retrospected the civil war that resulted from divisions, marginalization and discrimination.
“Efforts over recent years strengthened anti-corruption institutions and protections for tenured positions to build trust in governance. Since the transition of government in January 2024, there have been actions that raise concern about the protection of those institutions,” the LAPP Political leader noted.
He said these developments risk returning us to painful episodes of our past and undermining progress made to strengthen institutions. We must avoid repeating those mistakes.
“We must respect the Constitution, bridge divides, respect differing views, and work together as one nation, under God,” he called.
Mr. Blamo called on national leaders to govern inclusively, ensuring every view is respected irrespective of party affiliation or county of origin.
“Liberia belongs to all, and its governance and resources must be fair and transparent,” he noted.
He also told partisans of the LAPP that the road ahead will be challenging, he is optimistic about the future, saying “With your support, we will take our message of RESTORATION to every town, village and community. We must work hard to RESTORE Liberia.”
“There will be skepticism, criticism, and moments of doubt. But always remember the WHY. Be proud of this achievement. You are the pioneers, the architects, and the foundational pillars of what will become a MOVEMENT in the not distant future. BE BOLD. BE RESILIENT. Above all, BE UNITED,” he rallied his partisans.
He said the party will place emphasis on improved Infrastructure and social services by investing in education, healthcare, and a reliable road network across the country.
The LAPP, Mr. Blamo said will wage war on corruption by establishing clear accountability mechanisms and ensuring that public funds are used for the public good, while also uniting and healing the nation by promoting national unity and respect for constitutional protections, and ensuring that every view is respected regardless of party affiliation or county of origin.
The LAPP political leader called on national leaders to govern inclusively and respect the Constitution, and urged Liberians to put aside individual ambitions and work together to restore the country.
“This is our time,” the leader said. “This is the moment for us to put Liberia first.”
Mr. Blamo called the birth of the LAPP a new beginning for the country, noting that the party is poised to make a significant impact on Liberian politics with a clear vision and a united leadership.
Mr. Blamo assured partisans that “We will take our message of restoration to every town, village, and community. We must work hard to restore Liberia.”
He said the convention delivered a clear, united mandate for new leadership focused on honesty, inclusive growth, and institutional integrity. The party commits to practical policies for economic dignity, improved services, and anti-corruption measures while calling for national unity and respect for constitutional protections. “The speech frames the moment as the start of a movement to restore trust, rebuild institutions, and put Liberia first,” he noted.
The LAPP political leader served as Minister of State in the administration of former President George Weah, then a member of the Liberian People Democratic Party (LPDP) of Senator Alex Tyler of Bomi County.
The party as one of several parties that aligned with the CDC during the 2017 elections that brought it power. It has since severed ties with the CDC.
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Bowing To Trump’s Pressure?
–As Liberia Accepts Taking In Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: Liberians are said to be struggling for better understanding, let alone accepting the government of Liberia’s decision to take in Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on what it called “temporary basis.”
The Government last Friday announced that it would accept Mr. Garcia on its soil on temporary basis, tacitly confirming what was earlier denied.
The decision which comes about three months after the issue was reported and subsequently rebuffed by the government is seen as potential outcome of US President Donald Trump pressure on President Joseph Boakai.
Recall that President Trump early July hosted five African leaders including President Boakai to a three-day summit at the White House.
The guests also included the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Senegal – all countries with small populations and economies.
The meetings were said to be centered around Trump’s “trade, not aid” policy, and it came at the time the concerned nations were facing 10% tariffs on goods exported to the US, they may be hoping to do deals to negotiate this rate down.
It is at the summit President Trump heaped praises on President Boakai for his good English speaking ability.
Besides the trade and other issues discussed, the meeting was said to have considered issues surrounding Washington’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants in line with the new President’s hostile immigration policy.
It was reported that President Trump and his guests discussed the possibility where some African nations could take in citizens of other nations being deported for various reasons, including visas overstays, lack of proper documents and crimes.
The BBC reported then that Liberia may also be considering a US proposal to accept people deported by the US, including criminals. The country, which has close historical links to America, was reportedly included on a proposed list of countries that the US had approached.
The country, which was brought to its knees by a 14-year civil war and then the devastating Ebola epidemic of a decade ago, is in desperate need of cash as it has been severely affected by US aid cuts.
In particular the impact has been felt by its fragile health system, which had relied on US funding for 48% of its budget.
Upon return to the country, President Boakai indicated that Washington was not imposing its authorities on anybody to take in deportees. He said “The Americans are not forcing anybody, but they want for us to know that this is a concern that they have, and they are asking how… can we help.”
Notwithstanding the clear writings on the wall, the Government denied reports that it has agreed to a U.S. request to receive deported migrants from the United States. The denial followed a Reuters report that President Donald Trump had pressed the five African nations, including Liberia, to serve as destinations for undocumented immigrants.
The Reuters article, published on July 10, cited unnamed sources suggesting that the Trump administration was exploring migration agreements with a handful of African countries as part of its efforts to curb undocumented immigration. The report triggered immediate public concern in Liberia, with questions raised about whether the country, still recovering from economic hardship and a fragile security sector, is equipped to absorb a wave of migrants—particularly those expelled on grounds of criminal behavior in the U.S.
The Executive Mansion said that no formal request has been made by the U.S. government to Liberia on this matter. The Observer quoted press Secretary Kula V. Fofana as saying “The White House has made no such request to the Government of Liberia.
In an interview with FrontPage Africa in Washington, President Boakai opined: “I didn’t get the impression that the Americans were pointing [a] gun at anybody’s head to sign anything. What the Americans are saying is that they have asylum seekers that have been here for years, and they’d like to—those that have been causing problems—they want to send them out of the country to elsewhere.”
He added that “They are not forcing anybody, but they want for us to know that this is a concern that they have, and they are asking how we can contribute; how can we help. And we have to show them that, for the relationship, it’s an equal concern, but it’s something that we have to think about. If and when they begin to ask us, we will know how to respond to it.”
Government’s announcement
“The Government of the Republic of Liberia has announced its decision to receive Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on a strictly humanitarian and temporary basis, following a formal request from the Government of the United States of America,” the statement said.
It further said this decision was reached after extensive consultations with relevant national and international stakeholders, reflecting Liberia’s enduring commitment to upholding the principles of human dignity, international solidarity, and compassion in times of distress.
Liberia’s actions are guided by both international humanitarian norms and its own longstanding tradition of offering refuge to those in need. As one of Africa’s oldest republics, Liberia has historically extended protection and goodwill to individuals and communities needing assistance, including African freedom fighters and democracy advocates who once found safety on Liberian soil.
In this instance, Liberia’s decision reaffirms its role as a responsible member of the international community and a country that remains committed to humanitarian cooperation anchored in law, due process, and mutual respect among nations.
The Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will continue to engage closely with the U.S. Department of State to ensure that all assurances and arrangements between the two countries are fully observed. The process will be undertaken in strict coordination with competent Liberian security, immigration, and justice authorities, as well as with international partners, to guarantee the highest standards of safety, transparency, and humane treatment.
The implementation of this decision will adhere to the following safeguards: Comprehensive security screening and vetting by the relevant Liberian authorities prior to and upon arrival. Respect for due process and human rights, including access to appropriate legal and procedural protections in keeping with international obligations.
Non-refoulement assurance, ensuring that Mr. Abrego Garcia will not be returned to any country where he may face a substantial risk of persecution, torture, or other serious harm. Coordination with the United Nations and other partners to explore durable and lawful solutions consistent with international law, including potential resettlement or lawful transfer where appropriate.
The Government of Liberia welcomes the United States’ acknowledgment of this humanitarian act and notes that this action was undertaken voluntarily, in good faith, and solely on humanitarian grounds.
This decision underscores the longstanding friendship between Liberia and the United States, built upon shared values of humanity, freedom, and justice. Liberia remains committed to strengthening international partnerships that promote lawful, humane, and sustainable approaches to global protection and humanitarian cooperation. It concluded.
Who is Garcia?
Garcia, Salvadoran national, has been held by ICE since being released from a federal prison in Tennessee for pending human smuggling charges. The departure date is slated for October 31,2025.
According to Reuters, Garcia’s defense team said their client was offered deportation to Costa Rica, where the country agreed to provide amnesty, but the U.S. said they would only allow that if he pleaded guilty to the federal charges in Tennessee.
According to other international news agencies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been seeking to deport him following allegations of criminal gang association, a claim his lawyers and family have long denied. Originally deported to El Salvador in March, despite a 2019 court order blocking that removal, Abrego Garcia was reportedly sent to the notorious CECOT mega-prison before being returned to the United States in June to face separate human smuggling charges in Tennessee. He has pleaded not guilty.
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STAND Opposes Oranto Oil Deal
-Urges Legislatures Not To Endorse It
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: In a release issued at the weekend, Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) expressed stern opposition to what it calls ‘reckless’ Production Sharing Contract recently signed between Atlas/Oranto Petroleum and the Boakai administration, through the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA).
STAND is teaming with WE THE PEOPLE Movement, organizers of the December 17 for the “Lead or Leave’ protest.
The deal covers offshore oil blocks LB-15, LB-16, LB-22, and LB-24.
STAND calls the deal a brazen attack on Liberia’s sovereignty and a blatant abuse of public trust, as well as deliberate handover of the nation’s natural wealth to a private few, fearing that it threatens the country’s economic future and undermining the rights of all Liberians.
According to STAND, its investigation has uncovered that the deal valued at over one billion United States dollars was executed in secrecy, without competitive bidding, transparency, or public accountability.
The advocacy group argues that such deal represents a dangerous reversal in Liberia’s governance and natural resource management, and a blatant violation of both national and international law.
“STAND condemns this as a ruthless betrayal of the Liberian people, a shameless plunder by a cabal of corrupt political elites who continue to enrich themselves on the nation’s wealth while the masses languish in poverty,” the release signed Chairman Mulbah Morlu reads.
“The Atlas/Oranto agreement, secretly negotiated and reportedly signed in Paris, France, flagrantly violates multiple Liberian laws and international transparency standards,” it noted.
STAND also indicated that the Deal tramples on the principles of openness, accountability, and fair competition enshrined in the following frameworks, including Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act of 2019, which mandates open, competitive bidding and public disclosure of contracts, Public Procurement and Concessions Act of 2010, which requires transparent and competitive procurement processes, Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) Act of 2009, which demands publication of all natural resource contracts.
Other frameworks the Deal trample upon, according to STAND, are the Environmental Protection and Management Law of 2003, which obligates environmental and social impact assessments prior to any extractive operation, and Article 7 of the 1986 Constitution, which mandates that national resources be managed for the maximum benefit of the Liberian people.
“Beyond domestic violations, the deal also contravenes Liberia’s obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Standard, both of which require transparency, competitive licensing, and public accountability in natural resource contracts,” STAND contends.
It accused the Boakai administration of compromising the rule of law, mortgaging the country’s future, and mocking Liberia’s commitment to good governance by “willfully ignoring these legal frameworks.”
It further argued that “This is not investment, but exploitation.”
The group expressed dismay over the fact that the government entered into this agreement despite Oranto Petroleum’s tainted history in Liberia.
It recalled how “Between 2004 and 2007, Oranto acquired oil blocks LB-11, LB-12, and LB-14 through bribery and opaque negotiations, later selling them to Chevron for more than US$200 million—without drilling a single well or delivering a single benefit to Liberia.”
It also alleged that this deal follows “the same path of corruption, deceit, and elite profiteering, designed to enrich a few well-connected individuals while robbing the Liberian people of their rightful inheritance.”
It said its research uncovers that Oranto Petroleum has no demonstrated financial or technical capacity to conduct deepwater exploration, which typically costs US$80–200 million per well.
Against these concerns, STAND calls on the National Legislature to immediately reject and cancel this illegitimate and unlawful contract in the interest of national sovereignty, transparency, and justice.
it also wants full publication of all existing and pending Production Sharing Contracts under the LEITI framework, open and competitive bidding process for all future oil blocks, in strict compliance with the Petroleum Act of 2019, and an independent investigation into all officials and entities involved in negotiating and approving this illegal deal, with full legal accountability.
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‘Wrongful Death’- Court Holds Arcellor Mittal Contractor WBHOSC Liable For Over $2 Million In Damages
SANNIQUELLIE, NIMBA COUNTY -OCTOBER 27, 2025: The 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County has ruled holding a major contractor to Arcellor Mittal Liberia -WBHOSC liable for more than two million United States Dollars in damages for the wrongful death of a young Liberian.
In a final ruling handed down on the 23rd Day of October AD 2025, Resident Circuit Judge Presiding over the 8th Judicial Circuit Court, His Honor Pape Suah ruled awarding an amount of One Million five hundred thousand in general damages, One hundred and ninety five thousand Liberian dollars in special damages and five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in consequential damages to the family of the late Prince Gbeangan who was killed by a vehicle belonging to WBHOSC in Ganta, Nimba County.
The case grew out of a complaint filed by the Intestate Estate of the late Prince Gbeangan by and thru its Administratrix Mrs. Joretha Kehzie Quoi who on September 13, 2014 through her legal counsel Cllr. Lawrence Sua and Atty. Samwar S. Fallah filed a seventeen (17) count action of damages for wrongful death, emotional distress and other associated pain and agony from the death of Gbeangan against Ayres Dahn, the rider of a motorbike and WBHOSC.
In the complaint, the Plaintiff stated that on August 11, 2024 the late Prince Gbeangan was hit by a motorbike and as the motorbike stopped to take Prince to the hospital for medical attention, a WBHOSC vehicle that was hauling another vehicle ran into Prince, dragged him to a distance and caused his death. Eyewitnesses’ accounts and also a CCTV stationed at the God’s Willing Gas Station nearby captured the moment the WBHOSC hit and dragged Prince Gbeangan resulting to his death.
In the complaint the Plaintiff indicated that WBHOSC officials visited the family after the indecent and promised to return after the burial to sit with the family and discuss some form of support for the deceased to help his children with education and other livelihoods but the company failed to live up to the promised despite numerous efforts by the deceased’s family to reach out to the Company for attention.
When the Writ of Summons from the Court was taken to WBHOSC local office in Yekepa, Nimba County, the Sheriff returns indicated that workers on site were instructed by a senior official of the company not to receive any paper from the Court.
The Court issued a Writ of Resummons which was not again served on WBHOSC based on refusal of employees of the company to receive the Court paper.
The Plaintiff lawyers requested Court for permission to carry out service by Publications and mailing in keeping with relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Law of Liberia and the Court granted the request. The Wits of Summons and the Plaintiff’s Complaint were all published in two Liberian Newspapers –the New Republic and the Oracle Newspapers four times each for four consecutive weeks making it a total of eight publications and mailed through the Post Office to the known address of WBHOSC which by law brought WBHOSC under the jurisdiction of the Court.
A Notice of assignment was also issued by the Court and as well published in the Newspaper where only first Defendant Ayres Dahn appeared in Court through his lawyer and conceded to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. First Defendant Dahn told Court that he had no issue to join with the Plaintiff because the incident actually occurred and he too was lucky to have not been hit and killed by the WBHOSC vehicle.
Plaintiff’s lawyer prayed Court for Default judgment which was granted and to make the default judgment perfect Plaintiff produced three witnesses who all testified to the incident and the Plaintiff also produced the CCTV video footage clearing showing how the WBHOSC hit and dragged the deceased until his death.
His Honor Suah in his final ruling on the matter stated that the Plaintiff met the legal standard of burden of proof and proved its case with preponderance of evidence.
Stated the ruling “The Plaintiff having demonstrated the burden of proof based on preponderance of evidence which include the Writ of Summons, resummons, newspapers publication, documentary evidence as Plaintiff’s Exhibits P/1 and P/2 in bulk which were testified to, identified, marked confirmed and reconfirmed as well as the general testimonies of the witnesses is a clear indication that Plaintiff has established its case based on the preponderance of evidence and that the damages prayed for will properly lie”.
His Honor Jude Suah also declared that based on previous Supreme Court Opinions, there is no legal and valid reason to not grant the Plaintiff’s request for relief.
“The Honorable Supreme Court has opined in the case: A. Hejazi Corporation v. Zoe and The Liberian American Insurance Company, 38 LLR, Page 61, Syl. 12 and 13, heard April 17, 1995, decided July 27, 1995 that : Every man is entitled to take full advantage of the law in defense of his right; but if he fails to do so, the law gives no protection to him for abusing his own right, Syl. 13, he who is silent when he should speak, assents”, the Judge stated in his final ruling.
The Judge declared that the failure of the 2nd Defendant WBHOSC to file its responsive pleading in order to traverse the averments contained in the Plaintiff’s Complaint as well as the 2nd Defendant’s failure to appear in open court and testify in its own defense, is construed by the Court that the averments contained in the Plaintiff’s Complaint is truth in keeping with 1LCLR Chapter 9 subchapter 9.8 paragraph 3 which provides “Effect of failure to deny. Averments in a pleading to which responsive pleading is required are deemed admitted when not denied in the responsive pleading”.
The final ruling of the court stated “Wherefore and in view of the foregoing, facts, circumstances and the laws cited herein above, it is the holding of this honorable Court that the Plaintiff having proven its case by preponderance of evidence, the 2nd Defendant/Management is hereby adjudged liable to Plaintiff to the amount of One Million Five Hundred United States Dollars (1,500,000 USD) general damages, One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Liberia Dollars ($195,000 LRD) special damages and Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($500,000 USD) consequential damages as prayed for by Plaintiff. The costs of these proceedings are hereby ruled against the 2nd Defendant”.
In keeping with legal procedure the Court appointed Cllr. Gborie Saysay who took the ruling on behalf of the WBHOSC and announced an appeal to the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia Sitting in its March term AD 2026.
CDC-USA Chapter Gets New Leadership
-Chairman Sheriff Vows to Hold Boakai’s Government Accountable
By Julius Konton
USA-October 27, 2025: The USA-DMV Chapter of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has elected and inducted a new corps of officers during its 2025 Convention, held in Maryland, United States.
The event graced by key members and supporters is seen as a testament of the partisans’ determination to put the 2023 elections fractures behind and chart a new course ahead of the crucial 2029 general elections.
Newly sworn-in Chairman Prince Sheriff pledged to lead a “robust and people-centered” administration focused on impact, accountability, and unity among CDC members at home and abroad.
Sheriff vowed that his leadership would actively engage the Boakai administration in constructive criticism and advocacy for Liberia’s underrepresented citizens.
“This leadership will go beyond the DMV,” Sheriff declared. “We will ensure that we hold President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s government’s feet to the fire to deliver on its promises to the Liberian people.”
He also emphasized unity within the party’s diaspora chapters, assuring members that his team would reach out across communities to rebuild solidarity and strengthen support for former President George Weah’s potential 2029 re-election bid.
“We will reach every community possible and change the dynamics for the re-election of George Weah in 2029,” he added.
Delivering one of the convention’s most stirring speeches, Success Dennis, a prominent member of the CDC-USA DMV Chapter, urged party members to remain true to the CDC’s founding values of service, humility, and transformation.
“The CDC has come to serve, not to be served; to build, not to destroy; and to give hope, not to take it away,” reemphasizing further that “Liberia is at a crossroads, the people are watching, and history is listening.”
Dennis called for renewed unity and purpose within the opposition, reminding delegates that the CDC’s foundation rests on principles, not personalities.
“Our task is not only to defend our legacy but to renew it with fresh vision, deep humility, and unwavering courage.
The CDC is the people’s party, a party of hope, empowerment, and transformation,” he said.
Dennis further challenged the CDC’s youth to remain steadfast in their ideals, describing them as “the heartbeat of the movement.”
“Do not let disappointment rob you of hope. The story of the CDC is your story, one of resilience, redemption, and renewal. Stand tall, stay disciplined, and believe in your future,” he urged.
He acknowledged the party’s past challenges, including internal divisions and public criticism, but said such trials only strengthened the CDC’s resolve.
“The CDC has faced storms of criticism and waves of betrayal. Yet we remain strong, not because the path was smooth, but because our purpose is clear,” Dennis asserted.
The 2025 CDC-USA DMV Chapter Convention concluded with the formal induction of newly elected officials that include Prince Sheriff; Chairman, William Jarkloh; Vice Chairman for Administration, Dorothy Moore Dadzie; Vice Chair for Operations, Phillip Totaye- Secretary General, Otaka Neewary- Head Of Finance/ Treasury, Mercy Suah; Chairlady; Women Wing and Prophetess Princess Johnson; Chaplain
As the CDC-USA DMV Chapter moves forward, the new leadership has pledged to expand its grassroots engagement, strengthen transatlantic unity, and position the party as a formidable political force ahead of Liberia’s next presidential elections.
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Was She Poisoned?
-Mystery Hangs Over Social Media Star Siah Bayoh’s Death
By Jamesetta D. Williams
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: Questions continue to abound days after Liberian entertainment and social media star Siah Bayor died in mysterious circumstances.
The Liberian community is reeling in shock and sorrow following the mysterious death of the popular social media personality, shortly after celebrating her birthday in Monrovia, leaving many to wonder if her death is as result of poison or natural cause.
According to initial reports, Siah’s joyful birthday celebration turned tragic when she suddenly fell ill as a result of an alleged poisoning.
The exact and official cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but the incident has stirred widespread grief, outrage, and speculation across social media platforms.
Siah Bayoh had recently captured public admiration after joining a viral online trend that celebrated life through humor, creativity, and positivity. Just weeks ago, her video participation in the challenge brought smiles to thousands of Liberians online making her sudden passing even more heartbreaking.
“She was a light graceful, humble, and full of positive energy. It’s hard to believe she’s gone,” one close friend posted tearfully on Facebook.
The tragedy has also reignited conversations about the spiritual and cultural implications of certain social media trends. Many are questioning whether participation in content that symbolically imitates death or burial rituals may have unintended consequences.
“Life and death lie in the power of the tongue,” one commenter wrote, cautioning young people to be mindful of the trends they follow online. “Not every tradition or act is meant to be imitated, especially when it’s not part of our culture.”
Authorities have reportedly launched an investigation to establish the cause of Siah’s death. Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in from across Liberia’s entertainment industry and online community, remembering her for her beauty, talent, and vibrant personality that touched so many hearts.
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CDC Can’t Be Erased By Unity Party
-Nagbe, Kalasco Contend
By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: Two senior figures of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Sekou Kalasco Damaro and Eugene Lenn Nagbe, have come out in strong defense of former President George Manneh Weah, dismissing speculations about his health and asserting that the CDC remains a formidable political force that cannot be erased by the ruling Unity Party (UP).
Speaking to a crowd of supporters at the weekend in Monrovia, Presidential Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro declared that former President Weah is “well and strong,” rejecting claims that the CDC leader is unwell.
“President Weah is well and he’s keeping strong. If the Unity Party is looking for a sick person, they know who is sick. But George Weah is well,” Kalasco said.
“We know who regularly goes for face-beat, who regularly takes injections, and moves with a doctor,” he added, in an apparent jab at a top Unity Party official.
Kalasco’s statement was met with applause from party loyalists who continue to rally behind their leader since leaving power earlier this year.
Also speaking at the event, Eugene Lenn Nagbe, a former Unity Party executive who has now joined the CDC, claimed that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai once told his cabinet that their agenda was “to erase the CDC.”
Nagbe countered that the CDC is far too entrenched in Liberia’s political landscape to be eliminated.
“CDC is not erasable,” Nagbe stressed. “In fact, I told former President Weah that instead of waiting for UP to erase us, why can’t we erase them?”
Their remarks come amid rising political tensions between the CDC and the ruling Unity Party, as both groups continue to trade accusations ahead of future political campaigns.
Political observers say the recent outpouring of confidence from CDC officials signals the opposition’s intent to reassert its influence and mobilize grassroots support nationwide.
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River Gee Lawmaker Breaks Ground for 110km Road Project
By: Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah
RIVER GEE COUNTY-OCTOBER 27, 2025: In a moment of joy and renewed hope, residents of District #3 in River Gee County have hailed the official groundbreaking of a long-awaited road rehabilitation project, the first of its kind since the end of Liberia’s civil war.
The ceremony, held in Knowloken, Webbo City, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, brought together hundreds of jubilant citizens, including youth, women, elders, and local government officials.
The initiative is being spearheaded and fully funded by the district’s Representative Johnson S. N. Williams, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works.
According to Rep. Williams, the project covers 110 kilometers of major feeder roads at an estimated cost of US$180,000, making it one of the most ambitious infrastructure efforts in the county’s recent history.
The road rehabilitation will span nine major corridors linking communities across the district from Tuobo Gbaweleken to Deabo Youworken (9.92 km), Deabo Youworken to Klibo Yoploken Waterside (6.92 km), Deabo Youworken to Saykliken Border (9.97 km), and Webbo Wlegboken to Gyetu Yeplaken Border (14.35 km)Webbo Yeborken to Nyenebo Karbuken (8 km), among others.
Rep. Williams, addressing journalists at the ceremony, said the project reflects his unwavering commitment to improve the lives of the people of District #3.
“Our people have suffered for too long due to poor road conditions. This project is about connecting families, boosting agriculture, and bringing development to every corner of this district,” — Hon. Johnson S. N. Williams, Representative of River Gee District #3.
The lawmaker extended gratitude to President Joseph N. Boakai for prioritizing road connectivity and for providing heavy-duty equipment from the Ministry of Public Works to support the district’s efforts.
Speaking at the ceremony, Joseph Dickson, Head of Equipment Mobilization at the Ministry of Public Works, lauded Rep. Williams’ commitment to development.
“This project is a perfect example of partnership between lawmakers and government ministries. While the equipment comes from the ministry, the funding and vision are fully that of Hon. Williams,” Joseph Dickson, Ministry of Public Works.
Local residents have expressed overwhelming appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a “dream come true and timely development.
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MoJ Denies Suspension and Reassignment of Employee
By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: The Ministry of Justice has publicly addressed what it calls a “persistent smear campaign” being waged against it by one of its employee, Mr. Ballah Yargbo, who was suspended earlier this year for alleged financial irregularities and later referred to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for investigation.
In a statement issued Friday, the Ministry expressed deep concern over what it described as “a relentless wave of derogatory Facebook posts” from Mr. Yargbo, who operates under the social media name “Mai Son.”
The Ministry said the posts are intended to “woo and buy undue public sympathy” and “pressure the Ministry into abandoning a good faith effort to probe suspected economic sabotage.”
According to the statement, the matter dates back to an internal audit conducted by the Ministry’s Internal Audit Unit on the Bureau of Correction and Rehabilitation (BCR). The audit allegedly uncovered discrepancies amounting to US$29,000 in the procurement, delivery, and distribution of medical supplies to prison facilities across the country.
Following the audit findings, three employees, including Mr. Yargbo, were suspended in accordance with the Civil Service Agency (CSA) Standing Orders, Section 4.2.6, and referred to the LACC for independent criminal investigation.
The Ministry noted that while the LACC’s investigation took more than six months due to “limited human and financial resources,” the suspended staff continued to receive their full salaries throughout the period even though CSA rules only require half-pay after the first month of suspension.
However, before the LACC could officially communicate its findings, Mr. Yargbo took to Facebook on August 29, 2025, claiming he had been cleared of wrongdoing and accusing the Minister of Justice, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, of bias. He alleged that the Minister’s past legal work for his stepfather, Mr. J. Henric Pearson, influenced his suspension — an accusation the Ministry called “delusional and baseless.”
The Ministry explained that while Minister Tweh previously worked at a law firm that represented Mr. Pearson in a property dispute involving Mr. Yargbo, that relationship has “no bearing” on his current duties. The statement clarified that the Minister had, in fact, helped Mr. Yargbo recover more than US$46,000 and L$3 million from his late mother’s estate evidence, the Ministry said, of the Minister’s goodwill rather than hostility.
On October 6, 2025, the Ministry received the LACC’s official report, which found no criminal wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Yargbo and his colleagues. However, the LACC did cite “procedural failures and administrative lapses” that warranted internal disciplinary actions. Based on the findings, the Ministry lifted the suspension of all three employees and reassigned them to positions comparable in rank and pay to their previous roles.
Mr. Yargbo, formerly the Assistant Director of Prisons, was transferred to the Gbarnga Regional Hub as Outreach Coordinator, a position the Ministry said “is comparable in class and benefits.” The Ministry rejected his claim that the move amounted to a demotion, emphasizing that the transfer complied with Section 3.4.9(b) of the CSA Standing Orders.
“The alarming rate at which Mr. Yargbo has resorted to tarnishing the image of the Ministry through social media tantrums, simply to appear as a victim, is absurd,” the statement added.
Concluding, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and due process, stating:
“The Ministry of Justice, under the administration of Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, will never engage in actions that infringe upon the rights of its staff or the public. Every action of this Ministry is guided by law, best practice, and expediency.”
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Transport Ministry, Road Safety Secretariat Empower Pleebo Riders with Life-Saving Skills
By Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah
Pleebo Sodoken District-October 27, 2025: Over 200 commercial motorcyclists in Pleebo Sodoken District have benefited from a one-day intensive road safety training organized by the Ministry of Transport (MoT) in collaboration with the Road Safety Secretariat of Liberia.
The training, held on October 24, 2025, at the Pleebo City Hall, aimed at reducing the increasing rate of road accidents across Liberia and strengthening riders’ understanding of traffic regulations.
According to facilitators, the session focused on key safety principles such as when to overtake, how to overtake, and where to overtake — areas identified as major contributors to fatal road accidents in the southeastern region.
Speaking at the opening of the event, a representative of the Ministry of Transport emphasized the government’s commitment to building safer roads and ensuring that every commercial rider becomes a responsible road user. “Our goal is not to punish motorcyclists, but to educate them to save lives — theirs and those of their passengers,” the representative stated.
Participants were also educated on basic traffic signs, helmet use, and defensive riding techniques, as part of broader efforts to enhance road discipline among commercial riders, who serve as a major means of transport in the district.
One of the participants, Mr. Morris Toe, lauded the initiative, describing it as “timely and life-saving.” He urged the Ministry of Transport to extend similar training to other districts, noting that many riders lack formal education on traffic laws.
The event concluded with the distribution of road safety materials and the establishment of a local riders’ safety monitoring team to ensure continuous adherence to traffic rules.
Officials from the Road Safety Secretariat expressed optimism that such capacity-building exercises will significantly reduce accidents in Maryland County and other parts of Liberia, as the government continues to implement its National Road Safety Action Plan.
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Prince bin Salman Appoints Wantoe T. Wantoe To Prestigious Global Youth Advisory Committee
Reports gathered revealed that a Liberian young youth advocate, Wantoe T. Wantoe has been appointed to the Misk Global Forum 2025 Youth Advisory Committee by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s esteemed Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation, commonly referred to as the Misk Foundation.
His appointment is seen as a landmark development that resonates not only across Liberia but throughout the African continent, and also a testament to Wantoe’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and his significant contributions to global education.
As the global landscape shifts towards innovation and forward-thinking leadership, Wantoe’s selection reflects a recognition of his longstanding advocacy for amplifying African voices in international dialogues.
Hailing from Liberia, his leadership journey embodies the aspirations and potential of young Africans striving for impactful change on the world stage.
The Misk Global Forum stands as one of the largest international convenings dedicated to discussing the future of work, entrepreneurial innovation, and leadership development. By creating a platform where youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and key global decision-makers converge, the Forum aims to foster innovative solutions and collaborative ideas for a sustainable future.
Online platform, SAPA TV reports that Wantoe will next month embark on his journey to Saudi Arabia, where he will commence his responsibilities within the committee, participating in critical discussions that promise to shape not just local, but global narratives surrounding youth engagement and innovation.
“This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for Liberia, highlighting the country’s potential and the vital role of its youth in driving advancements in global leadership and fostering innovation,” the report captured.
It added “As Wantoe steps into this prominent role, it symbolizes a collective aspiration for progress, showcasing Liberia’s emerging influence on the international stage.”
Note To The President
Your Excellency:
Thank you for the opportunity once more for the opportunity to be in your company via this medium which we consider mutually beneficial to the collective national interest all of us pursue through different methods, channels and programs. Though a shared task, it is more than true that you carry the elephantine burden of the various approaches because your position, President of the Republic, is strategically demanding.
Excellency, this speaks to the reality that we recognize the enormity of the task on your shoulders, which is realizable through the collectiveness of purpose and seamless altruism. Looking at the immensity of Liberia’s problems, at times becomes difficult to drag you under the bus, putting all the blames on you for the abounding excesses. Equally so, you put yourself forward because you believe you have the wherewithal and the razzle-dazzle of experience to solve them. In the same vein, leadership is an act of readiness, commitment to a cause and willingness to confront the gazing challenges. In other words, those who come to leadership do so with glaring agendas shrouded in their determination to elevate their countries and citizens from near-unfailing and unfading difficulties. At times, the opposite is obvious – and that is to elevate oneself and associates. Hope that is not your mission!
For now, we can’t run into judgment in terms of where you stand between the two contending reasons people are thrust to leadership for. But sooner than later, the writings will be as crystal as white-lining, and that will be followed by public determinations. It is against the backdrop this platform was birthed to serve as external bridge, advisor or reminder of what you are already knowledgeable of or not, so that you are put in the better position to act as appropriately as possible.
Excellency, this brings us to the issue of the government’s decision to grant ‘temporary status’ to Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador who resided in the United States for years before the Trump Administration’s crackdown on ‘illegal and undocumented’ immigrants, of which he is victim based on some factors. Taking a deportee like Mr. Garcia on a temporary basis may align with Liberia’s checkered history of being home of freed slaves from the United States (though he is not one), and it could be that your government is reminiscing the true meaning of Liberia – the reason why this nation was established centuries ago. It is a good move to take in strangers, those whose freedoms and rights are challenged under different jurisdictions.
However, it has come to attention what you and your officials did – the unfair treatment, the information injustice – when the information came out during and after President Trump’s meetings with you and four African leaders. Mr. President, you are record denying or telling Liberians that this issue was did not surface during the interactions with President Trump, at which time he praised your “good English” and even pressed you to tell him how and where you schooled.
A venerated public servant you are do not need to be told the asymmetrical side of you and your officials rebuff of the report when it came out immediately after the meeting. Why the secrecy theory of leadership is real, not everything necessarily advisable everything is hidden from your people. This is because you are only given the opportunity to lead them but not to impose on them – an action which the decision to accept Mr. Garcia certainly portends. The reality is that you and your officials misled the country on the issue of accepting Garcia. The damage would have been minimal had you people come clear and informed the nation that the issue was truly discussed during the meeting with President Trump and that your government is reviewing it technically. But to blatantly denied it, only to come back crawling is a sign of bad leadership – a sharp and stark contrast of the open leadership you spoke of.
Judging from the way you and your officials approached the issue – not being truthful initially – it may not be wrong to say that the “temporary basis” spoken of is a cover-up of the government’s real intentions as it relates to his status. This is why your administration needs to provide detailed paper work – the agreement reached with the US government – that are the basis of your acceptance of the deportee, who his home country could not accept.
Excellency, in as much the decision is reproachable, so it is important to remind you of what you said which is repeatedly played on ELBC that “I am not here pleased anyone.” If that is truly your avowal, why would you want to please another country against the greater national interest? If we may ask, what does Liberia stand to accrue as benefit from the arrangement that is landing Garcia here? It is about your legacy when you do what is right compared to doing what will obviously subtract from that legacy, and this issue might have a lasting negative effect on you. He is not the Nelson Mandela type of character; he is not a freedom fighter in the US prior to his deportation. In our wider excogitation, accepting him in Liberia on ‘temporary basis’ does not add good layers to US-Liberia relations if that is your government’s subterranean goal because of the circumstances surrounding his situation.
Be as it may, we want to thank you for the strides you are making in other areas to keep the country sail smoothly. Thank you so much for your time, Excellency.
Until then, be blessed
BEA MOUNTAIN MINING COMPANY: WORKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) is an irrefutable post-war national economic trailblazer – a demeanor shown in its modus operandi since its inception.
Of course, after a devastating civil war that underpinned every national fabric, Liberia became nonexistent, and literally comatose. It required the necessary oxygen to revive it to its antebellum status of a thriving economy comparable to Japan, and an appealing investment environment and other necessities befitting of an independent nation.
Realizing this feat required proactive approaches, adjustments and practical actions in order to anchor possibilities that would engender sustainable socio-economic and a flourishing future for its people after it became an explicable reality that comprehensive deliverance of the country and its citizens from the setbacks that besotted them was an undeniable task. There were diverse options that gazed from different directions, of which wooing foreign investments was welcomed as a reasonable recipe. It was based on the consideration that there is no nation on earth that celebrates or enjoys economic vitality on its own without foreign investment opportunities
Nothing comparable to the fact that investments are backbones nations rely on to thrive economically. And in an already advanced age of technology and improved human existence, competitions for investment opportunities remain high amongst nations.
For example, the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, continue to be at loggerheads in pursue of different foreign investment interests in their domestic economies to boost growth, employment opportunities for their citizens, amongst others. This investment scramble and struggle validate realities that foreign investments are complete economic vertebrates and fulcrums of every nation, of which Liberia is no exception, and anyone who still harbors the cogitation that landing foreign companies in Liberia is an awful undertaking, might just be a resident of utopia.
Regardless of how others saw it and maybe still see it, opening to foreign concessions was just one of several sagacious moves made by the country to address the harsh economic realities citizens faced, and the need to restructure the entire governance process in support of democratic values that align with the wishes of Liberians and the international community.
And being fully aware of the monumental task of restructuring the country through institutional reforms, foreign policy amendments, responsible and requisite legal frameworks that encourage investment opportunities, job creations for Liberians and reengaging with the international community at all levels, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration had no other choice, but to declare Liberia open for business. That clarion call obliquely resonated far and near and dozens of foreign companies rushed to the shores of Liberia with investments totaling billions of dollars into in a dysfunctional country.
Of course, that was a risky venture. The fact that most of these companies stood inveterately and challenged the odds in order to help build a prosperous future that war had robbed Liberians of and their cherished country should be a commendable overture.
This is exactly the paramount reason why Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) investment in Liberia should be welcomed as an undisputed post-war success story – a postwar economic recovery mechanism that aligns with the country’s ultimately hankered goals and desire to revitalize and reposition its once totally collapsed economy and physical infrastructures.
Lest it is ignored that welcoming such million dollars investment underscores the expression “it is better to have something tangible, like a small amount of food or a physical tool, than having nothing at all.” The investment supports Liberia’s supreme interest, coming out of a cataclysmic war, to secure more foreign investments that would help boost and nurture economic activities, rather than simply admiring, boasting of and beholding its vast natural endowments of gold, diamond, timber, iron ore and many others, and still wallop in poverty.
BMMC is among dozens of companies that made the audacious choice, dared the harshly existed realities to put millions of dollars upfront in investment – a move purely intended to rekindle the hopes and aspirations of Liberians who found unemployment a serious post-war obstacle to the meeting their needs.
Many years after its advent, and in spite of the litany of problems in a nearly investment-virgin environment, BMMC has buoyantly positioned itself as a reliable partner in progress – an undisputedly steadfast Concession committed to investing in Liberia’s future and giving hopes to communities in which it operates and beyond.
The political rigmaroles and shenanigans aside, evidences of BMMC’s devotion and unwavering determination to uphold commitment to its social corporate responsibility shrouded in the MDA abound beyond measures, as the impacts of its uplifting projects across the length and breadth of operational areas and beyond have been felt by all and sundry.
Elated by the life-changing overtures of the company – be it scholarship programs, infrastructure transformations, erection of education facilities, health initiatives and others – beneficiary Frank Kiadii equated the way BMMC is viewed in some quarter of society to the sad story of Jesus who was doing good, but yet hated by the Pharisee elites. “Where would Liberia be, where would we (people of Grand Mount County) be economically, educationally and infrastructure-wise had BMMC not taken advantage of the opportunity presented it to invest here,” he quipped, underscoring he and others’ appreciation of the Company’s incredible contributions to their communities and children.
Levelling praises on BMMC for keeping true to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Liberian government as well as its social corporate responsibility, Mr. Kiadii tried to highlight how politics have caused setbacks to citizens on one hand and the entire country on the other hand, and when asked what he meant by that, he said “this is exactly the situation BMMC is going through. People are seeing the reality of the company’s support, adhering to its responsibilities but they have chosen to downplay it.”
These activities are not just proof of BMMC commitment to changing the investment paradigm in the supreme interest of citizens and communities of its operation areas, but how it intends to build the future for this generation and generations unborn.
Against the backdrop that no investments globally are beyond reproach, it would be foolhardy if any Liberian thinks BMMC would be as immaculate as polished diamond. Of course, not, but when juxtaposed BMMC’s contributions and achievements in line with the dictates of the MDA to the many other conditions, much is celebrated than abhorred.
Not bothered by the unceasing contentions about its operations here and there, BMMC is firm on fulfilling its obligations of positively responding to the needs of communities, setting transformative platforms for its employees and aligning with government’s development agenda – lifting Liberians from poverty and building a future so sustainably guaranteed.
For reasons known to the naysayers of BMMC’s tremendously outstanding support, the reality glaringly stands out that as a foreign investment, BMMC is dedicated to helping the domestic economy by fostering economic growth through capital, technology, and job creation. By building a more prosperous future, the Company is boosting productivity and innovation through knowledge and technology transfer, while also improving the country’s balance of payments and help fund infrastructure projects.
As Foreign direct investment (FDI), BMMC brings much-needed capital to the country, used for new infrastructure, business expansion, and other productive assets, while directly creating jobs by building new infrastructures such as factories and other facilities, and indirectly through supply chains and related businesses.
This is why protecting its interests is crucial for the nation, particularly in industries like extractive resources (mining, oil, and gas), infrastructure (roads, ports, and utilities), and tourism.
The company is building Liberia’s future by bringing this significant investment, technology, and expertise, creating jobs, generating revenue, and stimulating local economies, while also investing in infrastructure development, such as roads, ports, and utilities, which can benefit the local community and enhance economic growth.
It is incumbent upon the government of Liberia, to support BMMC’s long-term future-building goal by protecting its interests so as to attract foreign investment, thus signaling a stable and business-friendly environment. This is because under long-term partnership arrangements, concession agreements can foster long-term partnerships between governments and private companies, promoting cooperation and mutual benefit.
However, it’s essential for the government to balance the interests of concessionaires with those of local communities and the environment, ensuring that agreements are fair, transparent, and sustainable. This is the hallmark of BMMC’s operational objectives. Squarely put, by protecting the interests of concessionaires like BMMC, while ensuring responsible business practices, the government of Liberia can create a favorable investment climate, drive economic growth, and promote sustainable development.
BMMC is inarguably here to stay, helping Liberians build the future so desired and deserved, but it depends on the creation of a conducive atmosphere free of coercions, intimidations and scapegoating. Let’s give concessionaires required space to operate and expand their investments for a brightened and fortified future.