The commentary by Friends of the Earth (FOE) published in Mongabay on 31 October is erroneous and ignores the fact that GVL has instituted various measures and has been transparent about its efforts under challenging circumstances within Liberia. GVL had previously responded to the report, High Risk in the Rainforest, in July 2018 refuting many […]
Grand Kru County, (March 12, 2019) – Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) is disappointed and greatly disturbed by the assertions of bad labor practices made by Representative Nathaniel M. Bahway of District #1, Grand Kru County, to the House Plenary on March 7, 2019. The complaint of Representative Bahway to the House Plenary lacks basic facts […]
Sinoe County – Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) has employed five new medical staff among seven (7) new recruits to strengthen its medical and logistics departments in Sinoe County. The seven (7) employees have been placed in key positions at the company’s estates in Tarjuowon North, South and Butaw. Registered Nurse, Goretti Sayeh Smith, will take […]
On Saturday 22nd June 2019, the people of Du- Wolee Nyennue MOU community in Kpanyan Statutory District, Sinoe County smoked peace pipes with GVL as the community turned over almost 1,000 hectares of land it has withheld from development between the company for over two years. The handover of the of the land was backed […]
Monrovia, 03 May 2019 While GVL recognizes Mr. Brownell’s personal commitment to land rights and environmental concerns in Liberia, leading to him being awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize, we think it is important that the facts of the matter are accurately reported. Brownell’s assertion of being forced into exile due to his advocacy […]
Experts from Earthworm Foundation (formerly TFT) and members of GAR’s Sustainability Team conducted field assessments in September 2018. This resulted in a set of recommendations and an action plan which was agreed by GVL. The GVL team has been implementing the action plan since November 2018 including: Engagement with communities to discuss and negotiate the conversion of provisional […]
