Liberia okays $1.6 bln palm oil investment

Liberia's parliament on Thursday ratified a 1.6 billion US dollar (1.2 billion euro) concession granted to Indonesian palm oil giant Golden Veroleum to develop plantations in the west African nation.

Liberia suspend 3 players ahead of Warriors clash

LIBERIA’S national football team has been rocked by the expulsion of three players from camp, just days before they play Zimbabwe in an opening African Cup of Nations group qualifier.

Liberia: President Sirleaf Signs Proclamation to Extend Fifth Regular Session of National Legislature

Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has signed a proclamation extending by fifteen (15) days the Fifth Regular Session of the 52nd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia.

Liberia, Golden VerOleum Plan to Invest $1.6 Billion in Oil Palm Complex

Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. , part of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group, said the government of Liberia and Golden VerOleum (Liberia) Inc. plan to invest $1.6 billion in oil palm plantations in the African nation.

Liberia, VerOleum to invest $2.15b in oil palm

Golden Agri-Resources, part of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group, said the government of Liberia and Golden VerOleum (Liberia) Inc. plan to invest US$1.6 billion ($2.15 billion) in oil palm plantations in the African nation. Read more...

Liberia: Oil Maneuvers - Hopes, Woes, Worries in Wait

Liberia via the seat of Government, for the first time in its 163 years of existence as an independent nation and even including the colonial days, announced an agreement with a transnational company to carry out an exploration for the possible mining of crude oil in Liberian waters.

Liberia: US Embassy Welcomes Chevron Oil Exploration Agreement

The United States Embassy in Liberia congratulates the Government of Liberia on signing an agreement with Chevron Corporation on August 27, 2010 for exploration of three oil blocks in Liberian waters.

Liberia’s Top Guns Arrive For Zimbabwe Duel

Liberia is all set for this weekend’s game against Zimbabwe as 10 of the 14 players arrive. More professionals touched base on Monday.

Liberia: Lawyers Denounce Rape Laws As Unjust

Lawyers of the Liberia Bar Association (LBA) have described the "rape law as killing and wicked against defendants" and are seeking its removal from the practice of law in the country.

Liberia's Sirleaf to seek legal advice on war sanctions

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is seeking legal advice on a truth and reconciliation commission report which recommends she be banned from occupying public office for 30 years.