Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Peter Kollie| Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County –Thursday, May 01, 2025-Ninth-grade students across Zorzor District have successfully completed the 2025 Liberia Junior High School Certificate Examination (LJHSCE), a significant step toward their academic journey. The exams, administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia, officially began the 2025 national testing cycle on April 28, 2025. The LJHSCE serves as a major milestone for junior high students transitioning to senior secondary education. Several students who sat the exams expressed mixed feelings following the completion of their tests, particularly regarding the science paper. Kebeh Goovi, a student of Zorzor Christian Academy,…
Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Thursday, May 01, 2025-The Liberia Land Authority (LLA), in collaboration with representatives from key institutions, convened a one-day high-level meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Land Administration and Enforcement at its office; on Ashmun Street, Monrovia on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Guided by Her Honor Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh, Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia, the Ministry of Justice, and Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners LLA, the TWG brings together key institutions such as the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the Supreme Court of Liberia, the LLA, the Liberia National Police, Trial Judges,…
Monrovia, Liberia- May 01, 2025-Stakeholders in the transitional justice sector have renewed their commitment to continue working with the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia (OWECC-L). The sector, comprising national and international partners, made the commitment on Wednesday, April 30, during the second National Transitional Justice Coordination Committee Meeting held at the OWECC-L offices in Monrovia. The gathering, co-chaired by OWECC-L and the Executive Director of the Women’s NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), also brought together victims and massacre survivors. During the meeting, OWECC-L Executive Director Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu reaffirmed his commitment…
Monrovia, Liberia-Wednesday, April 30, 2025-In adherence to the Authority’s statutory functions, Article 8.1(c) of LLA Act of 2016, and Section 2(a) of the Act Against Criminal Conveyance of Land of 2014, the Liberia Land Authority in collaboration with Liberia National Police have apprehended and forwarded to the Smell-No-Taste Magisterial Court suspect Saturday Gbar David for criminal conveyance (illegally conveying a parcel of land) and forgery. The Liberia Land Authority’s action is based on four months investigation conducted by its Land Disputes Resolution Section in a case involving Papin Daniels, representing the Lord’s Pentecostal Church International vs Kadiatu Kaba, a private…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia,Liberia-Wednesday,April 30, 2025-The 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) will be hosted in Liberia for the first time; “I am thrilled to announce this significant milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and logistics capabilities across West Africa,” said Brigadier General George “Dutch” Dietrich. The 2025 WALC will focus on enhancing interoperability, developing aligned logistics strategies, and resourcing readiness to ensure our collective ability to respond swiftly and effectively to regional challenges. Building on the success of the 2024 WALC in Cameroon, this upcoming conference will serve as a vital platform for military and…
Monrovia, Liberia-Wednesday, April 30, 2025-The Chief Executive Officer of Restoring HOPE Foundation International, Amb. Maxson S. Kpakio is calling on the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., to renew the Executive Order that established the office of the war crimes court for Liberia. Just days ago, Human Rights Watch and other local and international rights groups made similar call. Mr. Kpakio is one of the leading advocates calling for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court for Liberia, something that he started since 2009. The head of the Restoring HOPE Foundation International Maxson Kpakio, who is also the founder…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County-Tuesday, April 29, 2025-At least 90 women representing Mother Clubs from nine elected communities recently participated in four-day capacity building training organized by the Liberia National Red Cross Society’s Grand Kru Chapter, an empowering initiative aimed at improving public health and sanitation practices in Grand Kru County. The training, which focused on the roles and responsibilities of community leaders in promoting awareness on personal hygiene and sanitation, directly impacts 15 communities across three districts: Sasstown District, Barclayville District, and Trehn District; encompassed a variety of topics, including best practices…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Monday, April 28, 2025 – A significant milestone was witnessed in River Gee County as the ceremonial groundbreaking for Gbeapo Kanweaken first-ever modern city hall was held. The project is expected to improve administrative operations and offer residents a centralized point for accessing local city government services. Located in the bustling commercial area of Gbeapo Kanweaken, the new city hall when completed will modernize local governance and provide enhanced facilities for administrative tasks. The ceremony saw participation from River Gee local government, community elders, youth and women’s groups,…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Monday, April 28, 2025-With days to the expiration of Executive Order No. 131, creating the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia, United States Ambassador to Liberia His Excellency Mark Toner has expressed hope for its renewal. Ambassador Toner acknowledged the inadequate funding allotted for the implementation of OWECC-L mandates, in addition to expressing hope for the renewal of the Executive Order. Speaking last Thursday when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to Executive Director Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu, the US Ambassador said President Joseph Nyumah…
By: Ben Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Monday, April 28, 2025 – In an effort to enhance understanding among taxpayers and business owners about the tax appeal process, taxpayer rights, and the functions of the Board of Tax Appeals in Liberia, a one-day workshop was successfully held in River Gee County. The event took place at the Fish Town City Hall and was centered on the theme: “Taxpayers Bill of Rights.” During opening remarks, Liberia Board of Tax Appeal Commissioner, Cllr. David M. Kolleh Jr., encouraged attendees to take full advantage of the Taxpayers’ Bill of…
