Liberia: High-Level Absenteeism' - Over 100 Judiciary Staff Face Dismissal, Suspension, and Pay Cuts for Negligence

Monrovia The Civil Service Agency of Liberia has released what stands out to be an infamous report captured on employees of the Judicial Branch of government within Montserrado… Read more »

Liberia: Health Workers Elect New Leadership, Vow Tough Fight for Better Pay, Conditions

The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has elected and inducted a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of the union, with Francis B. Kerkula taking over as… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Launches National Roadmap On Decent Work for Persons With Disabilities - - Minister Kruah Pledges Disability Desk At Labour Ministry

Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah Sr. has assured members of the disabled community that his administration will establish a Disability Desk within the Ministry of Labour. Read more »

Liberia: Firestone Liberia Rejects Tax Justice Network Africa's Claims

Firestone Liberia has strongly refuted allegations made by a representative of the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), describing the claims as "false, misleading, and entirely… Read more »

Liberia: Labour Ministry Honors Eleven Retirees

Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah Sr. has praised retirees of the Ministry for the years services and going out peacefully while several other employees fell along the way for… Read more »

Liberia: Audit Shows Government Circumventing Salary Cap - Paying Wages Under Grants Code in National Budget

An audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning may be circumventing the approved salary structure by… Read more »

Liberia: UL Faculty Votes to Boycott Academic Activities Over Unresolved Welfare Issues

The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA), Inc. has announced an indefinite boycott of all academic activities at the state-run university following an emergency general… Read more »

Liberia: Labour Ministry Launches Regulation No. 19 On Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace

The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with partners, has officially launched Regulation No. 19 on Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace, in line with Chapter… Read more »

Liberia: Mano Oil Palm Plantation Found Liable for Wage Theft, Files Appeal

The voices of over 1,400 aggrieved plantation workers have been echoed in a judgement handed down by the Labour Commissioner of Bomi County, against Mano Oil Palm Plantation,… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Legislature Slammed for 'Huge' Salaries, 'Endless' Breaks

The Liberian Legislature has once again come under sharp criticism from citizens and civil society groups for what many describe as "eating free money" while ordinary Liberians… Read more »

Liberia: Economy Deeply Hit By Aid Cuts As Jobs Are Lost and Local Businesses See Huge Drop in Income

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Liberia: LFA President Raji Unveils Record Prize Increases for Men's and Women's Leagues

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has announced sweeping increases in prize money and club subventions across its top-tier competitions, marking one of the most significant… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers Threaten to Halt Reporting Over Unpaid Arrears, Payroll Exclusion

Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers (SOs) have issued a hard-hitting ultimatum to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), threatening to suspend all… Read more »

Liberia: LTA Chair Massaquoi Dismisses Viral $10k Salary, Fuel Cash Allegations

The Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Clarence Massaquoi, has dismissed as false and misleading widespread claims that commissioners at the institution… Read more »

Liberia: No More Business As Usual - Liberia Musicians Union New Certified Leadership Takes Full Control

In a major step toward restoring credibility and unity in Liberia's creative sector, the Musicians Union of Liberia (MULIB) has officially confirmed the induction of a new… Read more »

Liberia: Labour Ministry Empowers Disabled Youths On Vacation Job Program

Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah Sr. has officially induced several disabled Youths and students into the ongoing National Vacation Job Program from the Ministry's National… Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Clarifies in-House Recruitment Process, Vows Fair Vetting and Future Opportunities for Volunteers

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has issued a formal statement to clarify the ongoing in-house recruitment process amid growing public concern. The agency affirmed its… Read more »

Liberia: CSA, Internal Affairs Ministry Launch Nationwide Staff Verification Exercise

The Civil Service Agency (CSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), has officially launched a nationwide personnel credentials and verification exercise for… Read more »

Liberia: Government Moves to Strengthen Prosecution As Quarterly Training for County Attorneys Kicks Off in Ganta

The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the prosecutorial arm of the justice system by pledging timely financial support to County Attorneys across… Read more »

Liberia: Concerns Raised in Maryland Countyover Budget Gap in Rep. Taylor's Salary Redirection Program

Concerns have emerged over a reported LRD 51,000 monthly budget gap in the salary redirection program initiated by Maryland County District #3 Representative Austin Taylor, a key… Read more »

Liberia: Ministry of Labour Orders PWC to Pay Over U.S.$38k for Wrongful Dismissal of Three Long-Serving Employees, Company Appeals

The Ministry of Labour has ruled that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Liberia wrongfully dismissed three of its former employees and has ordered the company to either reinstate them… Read more »

Liberia: 'Liberia Is Rising,' - Says CSA Boss Joekai At Launch of First Postgraduate Pharmacy Program

The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., has declared that Liberia is on the rise, emerging from its painful past and stepping boldly onto… Read more »

Liberia: NCCRM Opts Engagement On Labor Issues As Acting ED Bestman Urges More Consultations

The National Center for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM) has embarked on stakeholders, coordination and engagement gathering to address the rising labor issues across… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba Lawmakers Hold Meeting With Communities Affected By Arcelormittal Operations

Lawmakers representing Nimba County Districts Two and Three have concluded a day-long consultative meeting with residents of communities most affected by ArcelorMittal Liberia's… Read more »

Liberia: Civil Society Group Commends Labor Minister for Revoking Over 21 Foreign Work Permits

The Independent Societal Watch Advocates (ISWA), a prominent civil society organization, has commended the Minister of Labor, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, for revoking the work permits of… Read more »