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Nimba Corn Farmers Urge Gov’t for Processing Plant, Storage to Boost Agriculture

3 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.
Liberia’s Tax Chief Calls for Ease of Tax Payments to Empower SMEs

1 week ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked its 50th anniversary, Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, used the platform to sound a clarion call for urgent reforms aimed at easing tax compliance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). His message emphasized that empowering this critical sector is key to Liberia’s—and Africa’s—economic growth and integration.
US$7B to Fix Liberia’s Roads?

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | J. Carter

The Senate Committee on Public Works has reported that a minimum of US$7 billion is required for asphalt or concrete pavement of 11,788 kilometers of road throughout the country. The Committee drew this claim from its first quarterly report on infrastructure development for 2025, targeting road infrastructure projects across Liberia, and presented it to the Plenary on Thursday, May 15.
“This Is Home, the Future Is Here”

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

Orange Liberia is set to officially dedicate its newly built, state-of-the-art headquarters on Thursday, May 15, 2025 — an architectural and technological landmark situated on 16th Street in Sinkor, Monrovia.
U.S. Embassy Welcomes ICE Arrest of Liberian Fugitive

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has officially endorsed the recent action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involving the arrest and removal of Eric Sumo, a Liberian believed to be a fugitive and is reportedly wanted in Liberia for producing and distributing fraudulent documents.
UL Dismisses Accomplices of “Fraudster” Dorr Cooper

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

The University of Liberia (UL) has dismissed eight employees who helped Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper to obtain a degree through fraudulent means at the institution. The UL administration reached the dismissal decision on Tuesday, April 29, after a final report from its Special Committee to Investigate Academic Fraud was revealed. One employee was also suspended. The committee found Cooper complicit in coordinated acts of academic fraud involving multiple university staff and departments.
No National ID, No Transaction

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

In a move aimed at combating fraud and improving the delivery of public and private services, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has issued Executive Order No. 147, making it mandatory for all Liberian citizens and foreign residents to enroll in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS) and obtain a national identification card.
Majority Bloc Members on U.S. Gov’t’s Radar?

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

The self-styled Majority Bloc, by every indication, has chosen to disregard the US government's warning not to do business with sanctioned Liberian lawyer, Cllr. Varney Sherman. The Bloc, led by Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon has reportedly been placed under the radar of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States government for doing business with a man who was hooked by economic and political manipulations, a credible U.S source has confirmed.
Kogar Takes Commanding Leads in Nimba By-Election

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

The candidate of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) has taken a commanding lead in the Nimba County senatorial by-election, unofficial results that came in late Tuesday evening have indicated. While the NEC is yet to formally announce the winner, unofficial tallies reported by journalists and observers across Nimba County place Kogar ahead of his closest rival, Edith Gongloe-Weh, an Independent Candidate.
Tiens Health Facility Launches Wellness Center in Liberia | News | liberianobserver.com

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Simeon S. Wiakanty

Summary: TIENS, a new health facility in Monrovia, offers natural solutions for non-communicable diseases. It emphasizes stroke rehabilitation, diabetes care, and preventive wellness services, aiming to improve healthcare in Liberia.