The acting gender minister, Alice Johnson Howard, has called for acts of trafficking in persons to be treated as a serious crime alongside rape and other unbailable offenses.
U.S. Envoy Discusses Fight Against Human Trafficking with Liberian Stakeholders
The United Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking-in-Persons, John Cotton Richmond, has met with a diverse group of Liberian stakeholders to discuss the fight against the crime.
Liberian Delegation in Geneva for International Labor Conference
A Liberian delegation is currently in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 108th session of the International Labor Conference.
Firestone Workers Conditionally End Strike
Firestone workers have agreed to end their protest for higher wages following an intervention from the Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Margibi County Legislative Caucus.
Ministry of Labor Kicks Off Joint Nationwide Inspection
The Ministry of Labor has announced the start of a joint-nationwide labor inspection.
New Labor Minister Commits to Implementing Labor Laws
The new minister of labor, Moses Kollie, has committed his leadership to vigorously enforcing the 2015 Decent Work Act and other policies governing the sector.
Landslide at Gold Mining Camp in River Cess Kills a Miner
A 35-year-old man known as Moses Kollie died while excavating gravel on Abidjan, one of Sand Beach’s gold fields.
Liberia Revenue Authority Investigates Logging Companies for US$25 million in Unpaid Taxes
The Liberia Revenue Authority says it is investigating a Global Witness’ report that logging companies in the country owe US$$25 million in unpaid taxes.
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