http://www.liberianobserver.com/ Liberia's First Independent Daily en Wed, 08 May 2024 22:26:07 +0000 Tue, 19 Jan 2038 03:14:07 +0000 http://www.liberianobserver.com/prosecutor-pleads-senators-suspend-secretary-singbeh Published August 12, 2021 Months after the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) could not get the support from Senate Pro Tempore Albert Chie to have Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh temporarily suspended from his position to go through a case in which he is involved, in court; the… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 45d48323-c8ec-4edb-88e6-7ee05d64843a Tue, 19 Jan 2038 03:14:07 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/sierra-leone-visits-liberia-peer-exchange-learning-mission-0 A ten-man Sierra Leonean delegation arrived in the Country on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for a five-day peer learning and exchange between Liberia and Sierra Leone, two EITI-implementing West African Countries. The exchange and peer learning program between the two countries will take place… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 1c4b4879-b9fb-4542-bb24-41cec17644bf Wed, 08 May 2024 09:45:51 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/stealing-developments-greatest-enemy ….. Says CDA Register General, Kandakai as she presents audit report to Conservation International (CI) The Register General of the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), Lwopu G. Kandakai, emphasized the detrimental impact of stealing on national development. Kandakai, during a meeting with… c8673337-81cd-4307-987e-39dc2a5d5ce8 Wed, 08 May 2024 09:41:57 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/un-h6-lawmaker-commit-tackling-maternal-mortality A high-powered delegation from the United Nations H6 Partnership and the Liberian Legislature Health Committee committed themselves to addressing the high rate of maternal mortality in the country. The rate of maternal mortality stands at 1,100 women in Liberia due to childbirth and… swiakanty902@gmail.com (Simeon Wiakanty) f1ee312b-8b6a-43c4-8b50-37d3093d79b2 Wed, 08 May 2024 09:31:26 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/boakai-delegation-us-africa-business-summit-texas President Joseph N. Boakai is leading an official Liberian delegation to the US-Africa Business Summit scheduled to take place in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, from May 6-9, 2024.  The Summit, which is an annual event, brings together key business and government leaders from across… 89ed7f7c-3128-4651-aa96-aa768804c6ae Wed, 08 May 2024 09:14:10 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/margibi-rescue-mission-campaigners-disappointed By Tophic Degleh Unity Party Rescue Mission Stakeholders in Margibi County have expressed serious disappointment in the manner and form they have been treated in getting appointed positions in Government. According to them after making extreme sacrifices to bring the Government to… f2cec42e-5066-4ae1-9bd3-34e4c378f399 Wed, 08 May 2024 07:27:53 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/wecc-should-focus-liberias-future - U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ) urges Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC).… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 66de5c5f-b054-409f-adab-8b26905972cd Wed, 08 May 2024 07:23:58 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/sdi-lauds-boakai-brutal-stance-against-western-cluster -Wants him to exercise political will in ensuring compliance review of social agreements, MOUs of all MDAs in Liberia liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) afa955f9-f680-4c5a-b0f9-fc83970df7bc Wed, 08 May 2024 07:17:44 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/nimbaians-want-aml-out -As “Country Devils” shut down the company’s operations; citizens Reject AML’s MDA Extension Request Residents of local communities in Arcelor Mittal Liberia (AML) concessional areas in Nimba County have expressed their dissatisfaction with the company and its operations. Residents from Zor… harmonwilliam89@gmail.com (William Q. Harmon) b39857f8-7ec3-40da-8400-5b3120b72268 Wed, 08 May 2024 07:07:28 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/sierra-leone-visits-liberia-peer-exchange-learning-mission A ten-man Sierra Leonean delegation arrived in the Country on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for a five-day peer learning and exchange between Liberia and Sierra Leone, two EITI-implementing West African Countries. The exchange and peer learning program between the two countries will take place… a96ef2be-2c98-4efb-b6b8-e65a89924d0b Tue, 07 May 2024 10:28:55 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/mme-receives-modern-geochemical-analysis-equipment The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has received modern X-ray fluorescent (XRF) analyzing equipment from the Quetz Mining Company and Glorious Mining, providing geologists with enhanced capabilities for on-site research and analysis of black mineral sand. This donation, costing… 8a81cff9-a526-4723-82f4-e921e8e87893 Tue, 07 May 2024 10:24:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/gvtc-inaugurates-gigantic-state-art-facility-bentol-city The Gateway Vocational Training Center (GVTC) has celebrated the grand opening of a gigantic state-of-the-art training facility in Bentol City, rural Montserrado County. Supported by the "TVET by the private sector in Liberia" initiative, facilitated by GIZ, and co-funded by the European… ea45fde5-0cf2-4dd5-81b5-2d6494cd7a6c Tue, 07 May 2024 10:11:19 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/migration-crisis-looms — As nine in ten farmers say they plan to migrate By Jerome Saye with New Narratives SANNIQUELLIE MAH, Nimba County -They are a big group of Liberians. Three in every four farmers here in the country’s second most populous county are considering migrating because their farming career is… 33446acf-49ce-4b64-b3cf-8d139d7ffc7c Tue, 07 May 2024 07:53:23 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/lot-awaits-lawmakers -As they return from Recess The 55th Legislature is out on recess now. The House of Representatives and the Senate left for their first break last week Tuesday with a lot of interesting things that were decided on, some even historical. The ratification of the adoption of Value Added Tax (… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 44f759c2-8df2-44cf-8f7b-4973b5038da6 Tue, 07 May 2024 07:33:07 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/amb-sulunteh-applauds-boakai-establishing-wecc-office Former Liberian Ambassador to the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Jeremiah Congbeh Sulunteh, has commended President Joseph Nyumah Boakai for establishing the office of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) in Liberia. Boakai brought the nation closer to a long-awaited reckoning for its… db709412-b56e-417c-bf02-825516a8348c Tue, 07 May 2024 07:22:42 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/social-media-influencing-justice-liberia -Chief Justice thinks so, blames various platforms for denting public confidence in the justice system While many believe that judicial actors' inability to dispense justice fairly and the reported sale of justice to the highest bidder is the major reason why many Liberians, and foreigners… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 4395290b-126c-4839-b0c0-331c972a7183 Tue, 07 May 2024 07:17:32 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/fp2030-annual-measurement-report-links-family-plaining-and-gender-equality The 2023 data report reveals that more women and girls than ever have access to family planning Washington, Wednesday, April 2024: FP2030 today launched its 2023 measurement report. Meeting the Moment: Family Planning and Gender Equality. The 2023 report shows significant achievements in… afac0763-b67f-4ccb-b939-c46f961ac81b Mon, 06 May 2024 11:17:05 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/agriculture-ministry-receives-additional-us34m-national-budget The Liberian Legislature has allocated an additional US$ 3.4 million in the 2024 National budget for the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance productivity in the country’s agricultural sector. The Liberian Senate recently passed the budget, highlighting increments for a few sectors,… judoemuekollie@gmail.com (Judoemue M. Kollie) 4d6f3ecc-e366-43f5-95d2-c6f071674ec0 Mon, 06 May 2024 10:24:02 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/lutheran-church-concludes-20th-biennial-convention-164-birth-anniversary The Lutheran Church in Liberia (LCL) has concluded its 20th Biennial Convention and 164 birth anniversary celebration in Monrovia, under the theme Transforming to Sustain the LCL in the Spirit of Reconciliation. The convention ran from April 24-28, 2024, attended by the clergy and laity… judoemuekollie@gmail.com (Judoemue M. Kollie) aa98a68d-1b88-44ca-9b73-7ab55760e6f9 Mon, 06 May 2024 10:04:17 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/noble-second-floor-concludes-5th-annual-retreat-grand-bassa-county Members of the Noble Second Floor, an organization comprising of lawyers and law students, held its 5th annual retreat in the port city of Buchanan, renewing members’ vigor and commitment to advance legal scholarship, support charity programs and contribute to the development of the Louis… kokoianthony@gmail.com (Anthony Kokoi) cb213a94-4350-48cc-8944-7690d695e7c7 Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:30 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/inchr-releases-situation-report-liberias-human-rights — Outline rape and gender-based violence as a difficult situation The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INHCR) has revealed its findings and recommendations on the status of Liberia’s human rights — highlighting several rights violations, with specific references to rape and… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 0608cce3-a807-4229-899c-ff2565cb558d Mon, 06 May 2024 09:36:13 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/careless-leadership-plunges-bassoians-abject-poverty — Leaves the County Underdeveloped, Eminent son says BUCHANAN – An eminent son of Grand Bassa County, Rev. Wynston Dixon, says careless leaders are continuously landing citizens of Grand Bassa County into abject poverty and keeping the County undeveloped. Grand Bassa County, a jewel of… 3f14c67a-683f-45c6-b3cf-a000b9f20c84 Mon, 06 May 2024 09:31:21 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/injuries-plague-bao-chicos-unsafe-working-environment By Esau J. Farr, with The DayLight  COMPOUND-SU JUNCTION, Gbarpolu County— Last August, Augustine David, a driver for Bao Chico, was ordered to separate culverts for bridge construction in the area without protective gear. A steel rod he was using slipped and crushed his right index… af76812f-d280-4668-ad26-e7c4f566382b Mon, 06 May 2024 07:51:48 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/lawless-lawyers — Police Restore Calm as “Disgruntled Lawyers” Disrupt Law Day’s Ceremony in Paynesville The indoor program meant to climax celebration of the Law Day on the afternoon of Friday, May 3, at the Paynesville City Hall, was marred by disorder as tensions escalated among lawyers of the Liberian… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 755a5e1e-6b61-47f7-947a-7cd68a475785 Mon, 06 May 2024 07:45:48 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/gol-eu-break-ground-eu42m-electrification-projects GoL, EU Break Ground for €42M Electrificati— As Buchanan, Greenville, and Barclayville Cities poised to get lights The Government of Liberia, and the European Union (EU), have officially broken ground for the construction of two 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections in… dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) 8b1c06fe-94a2-441c-b0db-34cd8fd5219c Mon, 06 May 2024 07:39:34 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/roman-catholic-archdiocese-monrovia-gets-new-archbishop — Chief consecrator urges Archbishop Jubwe to look after the poor and needy The Roman Catholic Church in Liberia hosted a vibrant event on Saturday, May 4, to witness the Episcopal Ordination of Very Rev. Monsignor Dr. Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of… harmonwilliam89@gmail.com (William Q. Harmon) 82249214-0d4a-4fe1-a962-896ac7310c6e Mon, 06 May 2024 07:30:15 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/us-embassy-reiterates-support-liberian-journalists The United States Embassy near Monrovia has reassured Liberia journalists of its support to help them function effectively. The embassy said freedom of the press empowers societal transparency, accountability, and dialogue. In a release in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, the… 91389d6a-d3cc-4684-8999-3e9dab1fffe7 Fri, 03 May 2024 10:56:37 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/no-civilization-inferior-china-africa-civilizations-conference-highlights Civilization, Oxford Dictionary defines, is ‘the stage of human and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.” Thus, China has established a platform to celebrate and promote, not only from its own domestic view-point but also African civilization based on… f96e3a15-99b1-43ab-9bbf-a7b53af6fd52 Fri, 03 May 2024 10:49:23 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-crossroads-cemesp-issues-call-action-world-press-freedom-day On World Press Freedom Day, the Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) released a poignant statement, echoing the sentiments of a nation grappling with the complexities of its media landscape. At the CEMESP office in Monrovia on Thursday, Program Assistant Wremongar Blojay… 77aae0f6-dce8-4270-b631-e844f2496754 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:39:13 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily http://www.liberianobserver.com/aml-clarifies-sewage-disposal-controversy-yekepa — As angry residents seized a sewage tanker from Bassa ArcelorMittal-Liberia has addressed concerns surrounding the disposal of sewage in Yekepa following an incident where residents seized a sewage tanker reportedly conveying a huge quantity of sewer products from Grand Bassa. The… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) eec8091c-93fc-459a-a1cd-ed1a7a479359 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:32:16 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily