Local ratings articles

  • LOCAL RICE, NOT LOCAL RIOT

    The government of Liberia has increased the price of rice. Liberia continues to import at least two thirds of the locally consumed rice, meaning that rice price is influenced by the price of the imported rice. Most of the 5% broken rice in Liberia is imported from India, a country that exports at least 40% []
  • Local care home receives 5 Star rating in food hygiene inspection

    The Food Standards Agency visited the home unannounced on the 14th May 2024, and the home, run by Barchester Healthcare, was rated 5 Stars with nothing to improve upon. The report stated ‘Excellent standards at time of visit, detailed and up to date records. The report continued by stating ‘No advisories, a perfect score’. Jacob Bindura, General Manager at Claremont Parkway said: “We are delighted that our home was rated 5 Stars following the Food Standard Agency’s most recent inspection. The...
  • Fitch Ratings Upgrades Saudi Electricity Company’s Credit Rating to A+

    Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) said in a press release that Fitch Ratings has upgraded its ratings to “A+” from “A”, on par with the national sovereign rating. SEC CEO Eng. Khaled Al-Gnoon said in the release: “We are pleased with this positive upgrade of SEC’s credit ratings, which stands as a testament to the efforts and investments we continue to make to bolster the reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. This improved rating is reflective of our best-in-class governance, our...