Author: Rural Reporters News Network
Monrovia, Liberia-May 24, 2025–In a significant development for the agricultural and forestry sectors, the Liberia Federation of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (LFFFPOs) have elected its inaugural leadership. The election was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, during a gathering at the Conference Hall of Viewpoint in Paynesville, Montserrado County. The election is part of LFFFPO’s effort to form a united front to empower farmers and enhance sustainable forest management in Liberia. “This historic formation marks a pivotal moment for small-scale producers in Liberia, who have long faced challenges in accessing resources, markets, and policy support. The LFFFPOs aims to…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Correspondent Monrovia, May 24, 2025- Liberian authorities have deported more than 62 Burkinabe nationals who were found living and farming illegally in a forest concession area in Konobo District, Grand Gedeh County. The operation was carried out jointly by the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). The individuals were discovered deep within a forest zone designated to a European logging company, where they were reportedly cultivating cocoa without proper authorization or immigration documentations. According to the head of the FDA’s Deportation Unit, the group’s presence violated immigration laws and posed a…
By: Ben TC Brooks| Correspondent Grand Gedeh County – May 24, 2025 – In its ongoing campaign against illegal mining across the country, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has halted the activities of an unauthorized mining operation of Bounteous Mining Company in Konobo Sayoubo Town, Grand Gedeh County. The Ministry’s Compliance Enforcement Team, which includes mining engineers, geologists, and environmentalists, discovered that Bounteous Mining Company was conducting mining activities without the necessary permits from the Ministry of Mines and Energy or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Investigations indicated that the operations of the illegal company were inflicting significant harm…
Lisbon, Portugal- Friday, 23 May 2025- At 10:30am Portuguese time, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr. today met with Madam Fernanda Coelho, Deputy Secretary-General at the Portuguese Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and presented a clean copy of my letters of credence to her. Ambassador Yorlay used the occasion to outline Liberia’s current urgent priorities under our policy wrapped in Economic and Development Diplomacy. Following said presentation, Ambassador Yorlay also met with Mr. Francisco Vaz Patto, Chief of State Protocol, who outlined the protocols surrounding the ceremonies marking the presentation of one’s letters of credence to the President…
By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County Correspond Zwedru, Gedeh County – Friday, May 23, 2025- The Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas (GGAA) has successfully delivered a 40-foot container packed with essential medical supplies and educational resources to multiple organizations in Grand Gedeh County. The handover was done by Hon. James Youboty, the Liaison Officer for the Association, who disclosed that the value of the donated items was over USD$175,000.00. Youboty emphasized that this contribution reflects the organization’s dedication to improving local institutions’ capabilities, thereby facilitating better access to crucial services throughout the county. During the event, Grand Gedeh…
By: Bryan Dioh|Maryland County Correspondent Harper, Maryland County –Friday, May 23, 2025- The Maryland Youth Association is calling for increased support to enhance rice production in the county. The group cited the need for farming equipment to scale up their operations and contribute meaningfully to food security in Liberia. Speaking to reporters in the area, the president of the group, Melvin Weah, emphasized the group’s commitment to complementing the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture in boosting local food production. He warned that without timely intervention and access to the needed tools, their vision and goal for fighting food security…
By: Ben T. C. Brooks|Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County – Friday, May 23, 2025-Citizens of Grand Gedeh County at home and abroad are mourning the deaths of two prominent women of the county. The women are former Liberian first lady, Nancy Bohn Doe and Cllr. Zeor Daylue Bernard both of whom joined the Heavenly hosts after prolonged illnesses. Sons and daughters of Grand Gedeh and Liberians in general early Thursday morning (May 22,2025) woke up to the death news of Madam Doe, the wife of slain former Liberian President, Samuel K. Doe. Throughout her public service, she was recognized for…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia-Thursday, May 22, 2025 –The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP), and the Liberia Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening collaboration to raise public awareness on the recovery and management of stolen public assets and combat the culture of impunity in Liberia. The MOU, signed 0n Monday May 19, 2025 in Monrovia, formally establishes the framework under which CEMESP and AREPT will work together to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement around asset recovery efforts. Mr. Malcolm Joseph, Executive Director of CEMESP,…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia-Thursday, May 22, 2025- In a significant move toward environmental preservation, Sinoe County Superintendent Peter Wleh Nyensuah, Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Country Director Dr. Annika Hillers on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 met President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., to discuss possible means in addressing Potential Threats facing the Sarpo National Park. The high-level meeting according to a statement from the Sinoe’s Superintendent office centered on the growing threats of illegal mining and unauthorized human occupation within the park’s boundaries, a major issue that continue to jeopardize the ecological integrity of the country’s most critical biodiversity hotspots.…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Correspondent Monrovia, Thursday, May 22, 2025- The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) with funding from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) through the Liberia Decentralization Support is conducting a three-day onboarding training for development technicians from four counties aimed at establishing County Development Planning Units. The Onboarding training is being held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County with development technicians from Grand Cape Mount, Margibi, RiverCess and Montserrado Counties in attendance. Assistant Minister for Research and Development Planning at MIA, D. Emmanuel Wheinyue at the opening of the training exercise said the establishment of the County Development…
