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No National ID, No Transaction

2 weeks 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?

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Kesseh Foundation Wants Duty-Free On Its Equipment

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Judoemue Kollie

When Kesseh Foundation, an organization aiming to mechanize, was established a few years ago in Liberia, many farmers of the organization in Bosien district, Electoral District Number One in Bong County, were very happy. However, the story is somewhat changing.
GSA Road Community Chairman Alarms Over Insecurity

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Judoemue Kollie

The chairman of the GSA Road Community in Paynesville, Montserrado County, Dave N. Fokonyulu, said an insecurity situation is currently facing his community, where people he is suspecting as criminals are constantly harassing residents. Chairman Fokonyulu, speaking to this reporter, said as a result of the criminal activities, the residents are living in constant fear in certain areas of the community.
The Liberian People's Party Internal Discord

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | William Q. Harmon

The Liberian People’s Party (LPP) is currently facing internal disagreements over its choice of candidate in the pending senatorial by-election in Nimba County. While the party decided against fielding a candidate on its ticket in the election, a section of the party preferred to support the candidacy of independent candidate, Edith Gongloe-Weh, sister of Cllr.
Speaker Koon Dragged to Court by His Wife

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

As if the legal battle hanging over his head as a result of the Speakership of the House of Representatives is not enough, the self-proclaimed ruling party Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is embroiled in another legal tussle–this time against his wife of 25 years. Just a day after the Supreme Court reserved ruling over the legitimacy of his speakership, Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon filed a lawsuit at the Commercial Court. Mrs. Koon’s lawsuit, however, has nothing to do with her husband’s speakership.
Liberia Launches Fin-Ed, PAPSS to Boost Economy

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | David Yates

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) marked a historic milestone on Thursday with the official launch of the National Financial Education Program (Fin-Ed) and the rollout of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), initiatives set to transform Liberia’s financial landscape and foster economic growth.
Supreme Court Justices Slam Majority Bloc over Parallel Session

1 month ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

In a tense and revealing hearing before the full bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia on March 26, the ongoing leadership battle in the House of Representatives took a dramatic legal turn as justices grilled lawyers on both sides of the crisis — casting sharp criticism at the so-called “majority bloc” of lawmakers while also probing the legal foundation of the embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s Bill of Information.
Relief for Residents of Zekepa, Zoweinta In Sight

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

— As Rep. Bility breaks ground to construct a bridge over St. John RiverNimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the St. John River Bridge, connecting lower Nimba County to Bong County, particularly benefiting Zekepa and Zoweinta communities. The bridge is expected to enhance travel efficiency for residents, providing a direct route between the regions without the need to pass through Ganta.