Hot Pepper

31/01/2025

For years, High Power Exploration (HPX) has maneuvered aggressively to secure rail access through Liberia to export iron ore from Guinea. The company, led by billionaire mining investor Robert Friedland, has employed various tactics to manipulate the government officials into signing an agreement that lacks critical assurances from the Guinean government. But as the facts stand today, HPX has failed to provide any documented proof that the new Guinean authorities will allow its ore to be transported through Liberia.
https://hotpepperliberia.com/time-for-hpx-to-show-proof-or-step-aside-mining-pundits-say/

31/01/2025

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has appointed a distinguished group of individuals as Ambassadors-at-Large to the Policy Advisory Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, preferring the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, B. Elias Shoniyin, to head the council as Chairman.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has appointed a distinguished group of individuals as Ambassadors-at-Large to the Policy Advisory Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, preferring the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, B. Elias Shoniy

31/01/2025

The Liberian Senate has endorsed a request from the People of Nimba for the chair used by the late Senator Prince Johnson to be placed in a museum in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, as a mark of respect.
https://hotpepperliberia.com/prince-johnsons-senate-seat-to-be-placed-in-a-museum/

31/01/2025

A legal storm is brewing in Liberia, as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has openly contradicted a Supreme Court’s ruling prohibiting interference in a binding contract between the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC) and the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

A legal storm is brewing in Liberia, as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has openly contradicted a Supreme Court’s ruling prohibiting interference in a binding contract between the Modern Development and Management Corporation (MDMC) and the Ministry of

31/01/2025

At long last, the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has worked all formalities leading to the introduction of visa upon arrival in Liberia. According to information, His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai is expected to grace the launching ceremony at the headquarters of the LIS in Monrovia.

At long last, the Government of Liberia (GOL), through the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has worked all formalities leading to the introduction of visa upon arrival in Liberia. According to information, His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai

31/01/2025

In a significant effort to advance the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) objectives, journalists and media practitioners from across Liberia will convene in Monrovia on Friday, January 31, 2025.

In a significant effort to advance the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) objectives, journalists and media practitioners from across Liberia will convene in Monrovia on Friday, January 31, 2025.This gathering, organized by the Press Union's leadership, wi

31/01/2025

The Corruption Watch, a newspaper owned and operated by Roland Worwee, has honored the Forestry Development Authority (FDA)’s Deputy Managing Director for Administration and Finance, Victor W. Kpaiseh, for his diligent and remarkable services to the nation at the country’s forest sector. The honor of “Best Administrator of the Year 2024” was bestowed on Kpaiseh last Friday at his FDA office in Whein Town. The Corruption Watch also honored J. Rudolph Merab as the “Best Managing Director of the Year 2024”.

The Corruption Watch, a newspaper owned and operated by Roland Worwee, has honored the Forestry Development Authority (FDA)’s Deputy Managing Director for Administration and Finance, Victor W. Kpaiseh, for his diligent and remarkable services to the

30/01/2025

The National Chairman of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL), Dominic Nimely, has urged the government to implement the Liberianization Policy to empower Liberian businesses in the country.

The National Chairman of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL), Dominic Nimely, has urged the government to implement the Liberianization Policy to empower Liberian businesses in the country.Chairman Nimely noted that the lack of implementat

30/01/2025

Against the background that the country stands to benefit immensely from massive development when the citizens identify with the government, a prominent citizen of Grand Gedeh County and a top official in this dispensation has made a passionate call on his compatriots to put aside their differences by rallying their support around the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the overall best of the county and its people, underscoring that there is an urgent need to change the development landscape of the county.

Against the background that the country stands to benefit immensely from massive development when the citizens identify with the government, a prominent citizen of Grand Gedeh County and a top official in this dispensation has made a passionate call

30/01/2025

A GLARING INCONSISTENCY in HPX’s strategy is its failure to acknowledge the logical alternative: connecting its Nimba mine to the Trans-Guinean Railway, just 130 km away. Instead, HPX has pushed for the construction of a 240 km rail line and deepwater port in Liberia, a project it initially announced in 2024 with an estimated cost of US$3.5–5.0 billion—without conducting a comprehensive feasibility study.

A Guest EditorialFOR OVER 60 years, Guinean authorities have remained firm in their stance that their vast iron ore deposits should be developed with domestic infrastructure investment, rather than relying on foreign routes. This policy has led to th

29/01/2025

Kleber Silva, ArcelorMittal’s Global Executive Vice President and CEO of Mining, has declared 2025 as “the year of Liberia” as the company accelerates its expansion efforts.

29/01/2025

In his speech, the President invoked what he termed a moment of truth in the supreme interest of the country. He asserted that, beyond his assessment of the challenges facing the nation, certain intangibles have impelled his actions, which included an action plan to address the state of national unity, a review of the Constitution to address shortcomings in the laws, a comprehensive electoral reform to strengthen electoral process and democratic credentials, and plans for the proper burial of former presidents William R. Tolbert and Samuel K. Doe.

His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has vowed to initiate plans for the proper burial of former presidents William R. Tolbert and Samuel K. Doe.On Monday, January 27, 2025, while fulfilling his Constitutional duty to report to the National L

29/01/2025

28/01/2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 edition of the Hot Pepper Newspaper.

28/01/2025

A Liberian family has taken issues with the John F. Kennedy Medical Center for the wrongful death of their relative who was admitted for premature labor at the facility.

--As Family Takes Dr. Nuahn’s Complaint To LMDC For Alleged Wrongful Death Of Lovette TambaA Liberian family has taken issues with the John F. Kennedy Medical Center for the wrongful death of their relative who was admitted for premature labor at the

28/01/2025

The plenary of the House of Representatives has established an ad hoc committee to investigate persistent telecommunications network issues in parts of Liberia, particularly in the southeastern region.

The plenary of the House of Representatives has established an ad hoc committee to investigate persistent telecommunications network issues in parts of Liberia, particularly in the southeastern region. The committee has been tasked with probing GSM p

28/01/2025

Report reaching the Hot Pepper says Education Minister, Dr. Jarso Jallah, is engaged in the unilateral appointment of county education officers (CEOs).

Report reaching the Hot Pepper says Education Minister, Dr. Jarso Jallah, is engaged in the unilateral appointment of county education officers (CEOs).Minister Jallah’s action appointing CEOs clearly violates the Educational Reform Act of 2011, which

28/01/2025

Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, says the government remains steadfast in ensuring that Liberians get the best under President Boakai’s leadership.

Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, says the government remains steadfast in ensuring that Liberians get the best under President Boakai’s leadership.Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s regular p