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Liberia Risks U.S. Travel Ban

1 week ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

Liberia is among 36 countries that could soon face sweeping travel restrictions to the United States, as the Trump administration moves to enforce tougher immigration and vetting policies. An internal memo from the U.S. State Department — signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by The Washington Post — outlines a 60-day ultimatum for affected nations, including 25 in Africa, to meet new American benchmarks on civil documentation, governance, and cooperation on deportation matters.
Capitol Arson Case: Bonds Betrayed?

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

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House Reviews Privacy, Data Protection Bill

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

The House of Representatives has directed the Committee on Post and Telecommunication to review a proposed legislation aimed at protecting individual privacy and promoting responsible data management. This decision was made during the 9th day sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature on Tuesday, June 10.
Kolahun Rural Community Bank Receives Its First Bullion Van

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Judoemue Kollie

The Smallholder Agriculture Transformation Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) has provided the Kolahun Rural Community Financial Institute (KRFCI) in Lofa County with a new bullion van. The donation aims to ensure the smooth transport of cash to address financial constraints facing rural communities.
How Lawyers’ Blunder Kept Koffa, Others Behind Bars

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

An embarrassing legal blunder occurred on Saturday, June 7, in the Monrovia City Court, when lawyers representing former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers, who are suspects in a fire that gutted parts of the Capitol, last December. Charged with arson, the suspects appeared in the courtroom without a bond for the case, described as an attack on the country's democracy.
Tweah’s US$6M ‘Corruption’ Case in Limbo?

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

The US$6 million corruption case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah remains in limbo, as the Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling on their alleged criminal immunity. He stands accused alongside other former members of the National Security Council (NSC) who served under former President George Weah's administration. Presiding Chamber Justice Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson had declared a temporary halt to the trial, three months ago.
Capitol Fire Probe Reaches New Heights

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

In a dramatic twist in the ongoing investigation into the December 2024 fire that ravaged the third floor of Liberia’s Capitol Building, the Liberia National Police (LNP) has summoned former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and six other lawmakers as “persons of interest.”The move marks a major escalation in a case that has hovered over the Legislature for months and is yet again drawing national attention for its deep political implications.
Nimba Corn Farmers Urge Gov’t for Processing Plant, Storage to Boost Agriculture

3 weeks 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.
Two UL Students to Represent Liberia in Global Chinese Bridge Finals

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Simeon S. Wiakanty

The Campus of the University of Liberia on Capitol Hill was adorned color, culture and zest when pride of China’s Foreign Language Teaching and Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, the 24th Edition came to an end. Organized the Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia (CIUL) in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Liberia, the annual competition highlighted the increasing interests and skills of Liberian students.
Gov’t Tightens Grip on Rubber Market with Enforced Pricing Order

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

In a decisive move to regulate Liberia’s rubber sector and ensure fair returns for producers, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Liberia National Rubber Pricing Committee (LNRPC), has announced a new national buying price for rubber, effective June 1, 2025. The new benchmark sets the buying price at $574.06 per ton of coagulum (cup lumps or slabs) delivered at the factory gate. After statutory deductions, rubber farmers will receive a guaranteed net price of $545.00 per ton.