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Arcelormittal Liberia Empowers Youths Of Fence-Line Communities With New Career As Train Assistants

At least 21 young people from fence-line communities across Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties have taken a bold step into their future, becoming the latest beneficiaries of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing investment in youth empowerment and skills development. The newly employed Train Assistants, including two females, have already completed a four-week theoretical training at the […]

Police In Bong Confirmed Tragic Loss Of Commander

The Liberia National Police Detachment in Bong County has confirmed the tragic loss of Inspector Jacob Valhmu Commander of Panta District. According to Chris Gono, the Chief of Operations and Acting Commander of the Bong County Police Detachment, Inspector Valhmu died as a result of a tragic motor accident on the night of Wednesday August […]

Suspended Bong Health Officer Gets New Appointment At MOH

The Ministry of Health has appointed suspended Bong County Health Officer Dr. Jefferson Sibley as Technical Advisor for county health teams across Liberia. Dr. Sibley was among four officials suspended for one month without pay over the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the Bong County Health Team’s account. He has since been replaced by Dr. […]

First Lady Launches Scholarship Drive

MONROVIA-Tuesday hosted an interactive forum for over 100 Liberian health practitioners to recruitcandidates for more than 75 fully-funded scholarships in critical medical specializations. The session, held at the A. M Kyne Collegiate Resource Center at the William V. S. Tubman High School in Sinkor, Monrovia, provided detailed information on the scholarship programs, including available specializations, […]

Staff Accommodation a Major Priority for ArcelorMittal: AML CEO States

Yekepa, Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia Chief Executive Officer Michiel Van Der Merwe says the company is making significant progress on its ambitious housing rehabilitation program, with dozens of units under active renovation in Yekepa’s Area R and similar work taking place in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Dozens of housing units are undergoing renovation with […]

MONROVIA-The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTERAL) has called on President Joseph N. Boakai to take decisive action against senior government officials who continue to defy Liberia’s asset declaration laws. The organization is demanding the immediate dismissal of non-compliant officials as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption regime and promote a […]

DRUGS: Gov’t Declares War On Drugs

By Jamesetta D Williams MONROVIA-The Government of Liberia has declared the fight against drug abuse a national emergency, calling on all citizens to join efforts in combating what it describes as a growing pandemic that threatens families, communities, and the nation’s future. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) press briefing […]

Liberia news: Capitol Arson Suspects Granted Bail

MONROVIA-In a crucial development in the arson case involving the fire at Liberia’s capital building, Resident Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court ‘A’ has approved a bail bond for several defendants. This decision follows an application from defense lawyers seeking to secure the release of their clients, which included filing a bond of U$500,000 […]

Arcelor Mittal: A Liberian-Focused Workforce Driving Global Excellence in Mining

MONROVIA–At the heart of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s success is a powerful national commitment to place Liberians at the center of its operations and leadership. With over 3,000 direct Liberian employees, ArcelorMittal Liberia has become a true model for homegrown empowerment in the private sector. Across every department from mine operations to corporate leadership Liberians are not […]