Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia– Friday, May 09, 2025-The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel Urey Yarkpawolo has issued a firm warning to unlicensed mining operators, particularly those employing dragline excavators, in a move poised to reinforce environmental regulations and uphold sustainability within the country’s mining sector. Dr. Yarkpawolo has since met with stakeholders of Grand Kru including officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Public Works, the Liberia Land Authority, and staff of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) to discuss environmental and social issues confronting the region as…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Friday, May 09, 2025 -The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has launched a crackdown on the illegal sale and invasion of wetlands in Montserrado County. The exercise which commenced on May 08, 2025, is expected to go across the entire country beginning with Montserrado and its Environs. According to the LLA Chairman, the move is to ensure all those occupying wetlands in the country are verified for appropriate legal action. He said the environment must be preserved to reduce environmental risks. The LLA boss and his team of technicians, including journalists from different media…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Vatican City – Thursday, May 08, 2025 – In a historic event for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the United States of America has been chosen as the 267th pope, adopting the name Pope Leo XIV. His election by the College of Cardinals signifies a major milestone, as he becomes part of a limited group of U.S.-born popes. This choice is perceived as a reflection of the Church’s growing commitment to embracing diversity and enhancing global representation in its leadership. Pope Leo XIV is expected to adopt a…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County- May 8, 2025-Police have arrested and charged three persons for robbing a businessman, Kadafee David. The arrest was made on May 5, 2025 at Behwen Checkpoint while escaping from the county following a tipoff. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2025 between Buah Geeken and Bolloh-Poe highway. Suspects Abraham Tweh, 24, Johnny Brown, 35 and Eric Toe, 39, were arrested with two single barrel guns. They told the police that one of the suspects, Eric Toe had hinted that the victim, Kadafee David was traveling with huge sum…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Montserrado Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia –Thursday, May 08, 2025- In a bold and politically resonant statement, former Sinoe County Senator Milton Teahjay has reignited a national conversation on leadership accountability and youth empowerment, emphasizing that true leadership is measured not only by rhetoric but by tangible efforts to create opportunities for citizens—especially the youth. Speaking in a tone both reflective and forward-looking, Teahjay described the act of helping a fellow man secure employment as an “unparalleled” trait of leadership. He criticized leaders who fail to recognize the importance of job creation, branding such neglect as “selfish.” His…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County-Thursday, May 08, 2025-Business and shop owners in Lofa Countyhave accused that the Liberia National Fire service(LNFS); Lofa branch is collecting money from them in separate manner outside the official collection by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). Speaking in separate interviews, the marketers complained that the Fire Service collects USD $20.00 for fire extinguisher and the payment is done via the LRA section, while the other payment is done to the Liberia National Fire service agents deployed on the field with the amount said to be USD$30.00 for “Fire Clearance”.…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Fissebu Town, Lofa County –Wednesday, May 07,2025- The Chief Executive Officer of the CAN-LEADERSHIP Academy school system in Liberia, Mr. Eric W. Wowoh, has brought joy and encouragement to students during a recent visit to the CAN-LEADERSHIP School in Fissebu Town, Lofa County. During his visit, Mr. Wowoh distributed gifts to the students and delivered motivating words to inspire them toward academic excellence. He commended the progress of the school and shared the organization’s long-term vision of expanding access to quality and affordable education in Liberia. According to Mr. Wowoh, CAN-LEADERSHIP has successfully established…
By: Emmanuel Koffa|Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County-Wednesday, May 07, 2025 – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL), has successfully concluded a significant County Coordination Meeting aimed at addressing pressing issues of climate change in Liberia. Its primary objectives are to enhance collaboration among participating CSOs, monitor the implementation of project activities, and facilitate knowledge sharing to maximize the impact of environmental interventions. The partnership is between the NCSCL and Conservation International. Conservation International, known for its global efforts to protect nature and biodiversity, served as a key partner in this initiative. The initiative aligns with Liberia’s broader…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County -May 7, 2025 – Fresh report from River Gee County says the lifeless body of a man believed to be a motorcyclist has been found at the Kanweaken parking lot. It is reported that residents of River Gee commercial city Kanweaken woke up to the shocking news of the death of the unidentified man on Monday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the man was found lying on a wooden table with his head propped up, leading passersby to initially believe he was simply resting after a long journey. It wasn’t until…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff writer Monrovia, Liberia -May 07, 2025 – In an effort to modernize port services in Liberia’s two major ports, the government of Liberia has taken a step forward to boost it’s maritime and economic development. It followed the official signing of a transformative port modernization deal with Tanger Med Engineering, a subsidiary of Morocco’s world class Tanger Med Port Authority. The landmark agreement which was signed yesterday in Tangier sets in motion the full implementation of a long-anticipated Master Plan for the Freeport of Monrovia and Buchanan Port. It is aimed at bringing Liberia’s port infrastructure to international standards and increase…
