Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia City-Thursday, February 20, 2025-The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a significant ruling in favor of Consolidated Group Inc., the owner of DSTV in Liberia, against Satcon Communication Services and K3 Telecommunications. The ruling, which was handed down on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, stems from an ongoing legal battle concerning the unauthorized broadcasting of exclusive sports content. The case began when Consolidated Group, led by General Manager Semeon Freeman, accused Satcon and K3 Telecom of violating content rights granted by MultiChoice Africa and SuperSport. The content in question includes live broadcasts of…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia City –Thursday, February 20, 2025 – In a significant moment for the Liberia United Methodist Development Service (LUMDS), a new Chapter has begun with the appointment of Adolphus W. Dupley as its executive Director. This development marks crucial turning point for the organization, which has been a cornerstone of community development in Liberia for nearly two decades. Mr. Dupley was announced by the Resident Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr. of The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, during the climax of the church 192nd convention in Gbarnga, Bong County on…
By: Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia-Thursday, February 20, 2025-The Specialized Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by Hon. Clarence G. Gahr, Wednesday, 19 February conducted a public hearing to investigate allegations of alterations in the concession agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI). The hearing, attended by the Acting Ministers of Justice Cllr. Emmanuel Tulay and Transport Archibald S. Abban, along with the Management of LTMI, focused on issues surrounding the issuance of driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. In his opening remarks, Hon. Gahr set the stage for the hearing, emphasizing the importance of…
As Representative Writes Plenary to Summon IGP and Justice Minister By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-Thursday, February 20,2025-Citizens of Lofa County are currently living in fear for their lives in the wake of uninvestigated alleged ritualistic killing. The present situation has created a sort of panic to the extent that, Electoral District #5 Representative Hon. Augustine Chiwolo has written plenary to summon the Police IG and Justice Minister. Several citizens in Voinjama City and surrounding towns as well as villages are said to be living in fear as a result of continuous uninvestigated alleged ritualistic killing in communities.…
By: Keith Morrison|Staff Writer Montserrado County,Monrovia-Wednesday,February 19, 2025-The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Committees on Concession and Investment, Land and Mines, as well as Judiciary to investigate claims that Liberian Owed-businesses are being disenfranchised by Concession companies in the Country. Plenary decision was triggered by a communication submitted during the 9th day sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe seeking the indulgence of the Senate to probe the matter. Senator Snowe detailed in his communication that despite been legislated and duly ratified in Concession Agreements, there is a growing…
By: Henry Gboluma Gbarpolu County, Bopolu City,–Wednesday, February 18, 2025- Mary’s Meals is keeping its promise to provide daily meals to schoolchildren. More than 3,000 children are now receiving hot meals at 22 new schools in Gbarma and Bopolu Districts. This new school feeding program started on February 17, 2025 to help more children who need food to focus in school. With these additions, Gbarpolu County now currently has 25 schools in the Mary’s Meals program, including 3 that have been providing meals for over 10 years. To celebrate the first day of meals, the Mary’s Meals team was joined…
By: Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia-Wednesday, February 19, 2025-The Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned the Ministers of Finance Development Planning, Justice, Public Works, Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC) and the National Road Fund (NRF) to appear before the full body to provide updates and clarity on a $ 100 Million Investment Loan implemented by East International Road Construction Company. Plenary reached the decision Tuesday, 18 February during its 9th Day Sitting (1st quarter) of the second Session after a communication from Rep. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia, requesting his colleagues to invite relevant authority to give comprehensive information on…
By: Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia- Wednesday, February 18, 2025-The House of Representatives has summoned the Ministry of Mines & Energy (MME) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to appear before Plenary next Thursday to address concerns regarding mining licenses, environmental degradation, and harmful mining practices by several mining companies and class “C” alluvial miners. The decision followed a communication from Hon. Austin Taylor, Representative of Maryland County, Electoral District 3, who raised serious concerns about ongoing illegal mining activities that are polluting water bodies, destroying ecosystems, and endangering local communities. Hon. Taylor highlighted that mining operations, particularly along the…
By: Taisiah K. Merfee| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia –Wednesday, February 19,2025-The Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Hon. Samuel F. Kpakio, has called on all employees and staff to improve their work ethic and become more efficient and effective, grounded in best practices, and embrace the new way of doing business in the land sector. He revealed that under his leadership, the LLA will operate differently this time. As an assurance to partners and the public, the Chairman stated that his work will be grounded in the core values of the LLA, emphasizing Quality Service Delivery, Transparency, Fairness,…
By: Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County, Barclayville City-Tuesday, February 18, 2025-Authorities of the Liberia National Police, Grand Kru Detachment have begun the construction of a female cell. The initiative comes in response to a growing concern regarding the lack of appropriate holding spaces for female inmates in Grand Kru County, which has long been a challenge for local law enforcement. The decision to build a female cell followed a recent meeting attended by local police officials, who are committed to improving the justice system in the County. ACP. Clement Barllat, the Commander of the Grand Kru Police Detachment said that…
