Ishmael F. Menkor

3 days ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

With the harvest season in full swing across Nimba County, some of the region's largest corn producers are sounding the alarm over the lack of government support in post-harvest handling--particularly the absence of modern storage and processing facilities. Leading the call is Mr. Frederick Gonkartee, a prominent corn farmer in Nimba, who is urging the Ministry of Agriculture to prioritize the establishment of a corn processing plant and adequate storage infrastructure.

4 days ago | liberianobserver.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

With the harvest season in full swing across Nimba County, some of the region’s largest corn producers are sounding the alarm over the lack of government support in post-harvest handling—particularly the absence of modern storage and processing facilities. Leading the call is Mr. Frederick Gonkartee, a prominent corn farmer in Nimba, who is urging the Ministry of Agriculture to prioritize the establishment of a corn processing plant and adequate storage infrastructure.

5 days ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The management of the Esther and Jereline (E&J) Medical Center in Ganta has finally broken its silence following the shocking revocation of Dr. Peter M. George's medical license over allegations that he used fake credentials to practice medicine in Liberia. Dr. George, who once served as Chief Medical Officer of the E&J Medical Center, was at the center of several successful community health campaigns, including free hernia surgeries in collaboration with international medical teams.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The Global Methodist Church celebrated a significant victory in Nimba County as the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie dismissed a lawsuit filed by the United Methodist Church over ownership of church property in Ganta. The row is yet another consequence of the UMC's decision to adopt policies promoting gay rights.

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

Nimba County District #2 Representative, Nyan G. Flomo, has expressed strong discontent with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for failing to release the 20% Social Development Fund that is crucial for the development of mines-affected communities in his district. In his recent annual report to his constituents, Rep. Flomo stated that multiple projects that were planned for communities impacted by mining operations have been delayed due to AML's failure to disburse the funds.