In a concerted effort to empower and uplift the local population, ArcelorMittal Liberia has strategically prioritized the awarding of contracts to talented and capable Liberian men and women. This transparent and inclusive approach allows individuals and businesses to actively participate in the economic opportunities generated by the company’s operations. By actively engaging with local vendors, ArcelorMittal Liberia is not only catalyzing economic growth but also creating a pathway for SMEs to thrive. As local vendors register and become active participants in the bidding process, they become integral contributors to the supply chain, supplying goods and services essential to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s operations. As ArcelorMittal Liberia continues to champion local content initiatives, the economic implications on SMEs and poverty alleviation are significant.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 11, 2024 18:21 UTC
By The Associated Press |GARDINOVCI, Serbia—Serbian authorities on Tuesday started evacuating nearly 200 animals that have been stranded on a river island for weeks and were facing hunger and cold as temperatures dropped. The cows, calves, and horses got stuck on the Krcedinska Ada island in the middle of the Danube river after water levels rose sharply last month, blocking their way back to the shore. Krcedinska Ada island is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of the capital, Belgrade. This week, warm weather gave way to a spate of snowy and freezing weather that swept the Balkan region. The Serbian government’s Ministry of Agriculture has said that a total of 97 cows, 40 calves, and 70 horses were stranded on Krcedinska Ada.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 11, 2024 09:09 UTC
Partners in Health (PIH) Liberia has donated medical supplies worth over US$14,000 to the Ministry of Health and the Incident Management Team in response to the fuel tanker explosion disaster in Totota, Bong County. Dr. Maxo Luma, Partners in Health Liberia Executive Director, expressed condolences to the families affected by the fuel tanker explosion. “PIH Liberia would like to support the remediation and aftermath of the event in any way we can,” Luma said. Minister Jallah expressed gratitude for PIH's continued support and highlighted the importance of medical supplies in addressing the needs of patients in various hospitals. She said that the medical supplies donated by PIH will be used to support the ongoing care and treatment of the victims.
Source:Daily Observer
January 10, 2024 19:47 UTC
Criminal Court 'A has sentenced former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members to life in prison for the murder of Charloe Musu on February 22, 2023. Judge Roosevelt Willie delivered the sentencing after considering the pre-sentencing investigative report provided by probation officers. The report recommended that Judge Willie show mercy, as none of the convicts had any prior criminal records. Scott, Rebecca Youdeh Alice Johnson and Gertrude Newton were also convicted on charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, and raising false alarms to law enforcement officers. Scott implicated Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee in orchestrating the attack and murder of Charloe Musu at her residence.
Source:Daily Observer
January 10, 2024 19:11 UTC
There is a degree of uncertainty surrounding the confirmation hearing of President George Weah’s nominee for the Office of Associate Justice, Cllr. The UP argued that President Weah’s nomination of Cllr. Dean as Associate Justice to replace Justice Nagbe raises questions because of the circumstances and timing. “Retirement of the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and Judges is clearly defined by the Constitution of Liberia (1986). Ultimately, the disagreement between the Unity Party and President Weah’s administration highlights the constitutional and procedural issues at play in the confirmation process.
Source:Daily Observer
January 09, 2024 23:08 UTC
Post-harvest losses still remain a critical challenge, affecting the productivity of many smallholder farmers in Liberia. Though the government is making some efforts to establish infrastructure in order to address post harvest losses, smallholder farmers still struggle with the issue. This is partly due to the lack of a comprehensive strategy or policy in place to address the challenge of post harvest losses. Edward Perry, the Director for Extension Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the importance of having a comprehensive strategy in place to manage post-harvest losses. "Getting a comprehensive strategy in place to manage post-harvest losses for the agricultural sector is important to improving the lives of smallholder farmers.
Source:Daily Observer
January 09, 2024 16:42 UTC
Associated Press |French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over a new immigration law, paving the way for President Emmanuel Macron to seek fresh momentum by appointing a new government in coming days. The shakeup was widely seen as an attempt by the 46-year-old centrist Macron to head off a looming lame-duck status. Macron’s term is to end in 2027, and he won’t be able to run again for president in line with the French Constitution. Borne, 62, had been appointed in May 2022 after Macron’s reelection for a second term. She was France’s second female prime minister.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 09, 2024 09:02 UTC
This article explores the intricate relationship between politics and mining, with a focus on High Power Exploration (HPX) and ArcelorMittal Liberia, the country’s private sector leader. This rail system, however, remains under the contractual purview of ArcelorMittal Liberia, which still holds approximately seven years under its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). ArcelorMittal Liberia had argued for operational control of the rail, citing their substantial investment of over $500 million to make it functional. In response, the Minister of Justice, Frank Musa Dean, emphasized Liberia’s sovereignty, asserting the government’s right to make decisions without intimidation from ArcelorMittal Liberia. The unfolding saga involving HPX, ArcelorMittal Liberia, and the Liberian government continues to raise questions about the intersection of business interests and political maneuvering in the mining sector.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 09, 2024 08:36 UTC
The certificates serve as evidence of their victory and membership in the 55th Legislature, as mandated by Section 2.9(q) of Liberia’s New Election Law. The 54th Legislature will formally dissolve, and outgoing Representatives will leave while members of the 55th Legislature remain seated. After the oath of office, announcements will be made regarding vacancies for Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and President Pro Tempore. A motion will be entertained for the election rules or timeline, and subsequent elections will be held for positions such as Deputy Speaker, Chief Clerk, Deputy Chief Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms. Koffa, as the consensus candidate for the CDC, is emerging as the favored candidate for Speaker of the 55th Legislature.
Source:Daily Observer
January 09, 2024 07:15 UTC
A senior Hezbollah commander has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese security official. Security sources told the Reuters news agency the victim was the deputy head of a unit within Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. They identified him as Wissam al Tawil and said he was killed along with another fighter. Sources told the agency the fatalities came when a car was hit in a strike on the Lebanese village of Majdal Selm. Visited 23 times, 23 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
January 08, 2024 14:10 UTC
The rejoinder highlighted critical concerns of your party pertaining to the promises identified and documented by Naymote during the presidential election which President-elect Boakai won. Both political commitments and the agenda in your party platform are interconnected elements forming a cohesive governance framework. Regarding pathways and strategies, we are currently using them to develop indicators for carefully monitoring and evaluating the implementation of your party’s commitments. The victory speech made by the President-elect was also a reliable source of documented campaign promises. Naymote did not add any promises to this report; everything was identified and documented from the party’s manifesto, campaign rallies and public statement.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 08, 2024 14:10 UTC
Indian Navy commandos have boarded a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea and are now carrying out “sanitisation” operations, the navy says. The warship INS Chennai was diverted and deployed to assist the vessel, the navy said earlier in the day, adding that a naval aircraft flew over the hijacked vessel on Friday and had established contact with it. The Indian navy has increased its surveillance of the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. Experts believe this is because naval forces led by the US have diverted their attention to the Red Sea to thwart Houthi attacks. India is not part of the US-led Red Sea task force.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 07, 2024 16:28 UTC
US federal regulators have temporarily grounded some Boeing 737 Max planes in American airspace after a section of an Alaska Airlines jet blew out in mid-air. The emergency directive from the US Federal Aviation Administration affects about 171 jets worldwide. Carriers will need to inspect aircraft before further flight, a process that takes four to eight hours per plane, according to the directive. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. It continues to experience the fallout from a 20-month worldwide grounding imposed by regulators after a pair of deadly crashes five months apart.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 07, 2024 16:22 UTC
They are among the hundreds of people who have been convicted in the massive prosecution of the January 6, 2021, riot in the three years since the stunned nation watched the U.S. Capitol attack unfold on live TV. Washington’s federal courthouse remains flooded with trials, guilty plea hearings and sentencings stemming from what has become the largest criminal investigation in American history. “We cannot replace votes and deliberation with violence and intimidation,” Matthew Graves, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told reporters on Thursday. Authorities are still working to identify more than 80 people wanted for acts of violence at the Capitol and to find out who placed pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national committees’ offices the day before the Capitol attack. And they continue to regularly make new arrests, even as some January 6 defendants are being released from prison after completing their sentences.
Source:GNN Liberia
January 06, 2024 13:44 UTC
ISTANBUL – At least 15 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight Friday across the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian news agency, WAFA. Israeli planes attacked two houses in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza and the Al-Manara neighborhood in the southern city of Khan Younis, it saidAt dead, mostly children, were killed and others injured in the attacks. Israel has launched relentless air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip since a cross-border attack by the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, on Oct. 7. At least 22,600 Palestinians have since been killed and 57,910 injured, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Read more of this reportVisited 13 times, 13 visit(s) today
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January 06, 2024 07:26 UTC