Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Keith Morrison |Staff Writer The Civil Law Court of Montserrado County has denied and dismissed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment filed by four aggrieved members of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL). In a six-page ruling, the Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court said the Court cannot entertain the petition for Declaratory Judgment because it lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties. The petition for Declaratory Judgment was filed by aggrieved PUL members Mae Azango, Alloysius Makor, Charles Coffey, and Musa Kenneh. The four PUL aggrieved members filed the Petition for Declaratory Judgment, challenging…
By Henry Gboluma KPAYEAKWELLEH TOWN, Gbarpolu-In the remote Guo Nwolaila District of Gbarpolu County, a striking reality unfolds for pregnant women, marked by resilience amid overwhelming challenges. It is a situation of accepting what is available in the face of daunting healthcare barriers. With a population nearing 30,000, and only one clinic to serve them, accessing essential healthcare services is a daily struggle. In February 2025 alone, the clinic saw 245 female patients, many of whom were pregnant or new mothers. In contrast, male patient intake for the same month recorded just 73, according to the clinic’s attendance records. Yet,…
By the Liberia Forest Media Watch Two Forestry Development Authority’s agents, a Zone Warden, Selma Kolako, and a Ranger, Oliver Jelleh, are said to be in trouble for doing their work in the Grebo-Krahn National Partk, where they have been assigned. On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Zone Warden Selma Kolako, assigned to the north of the Grebo-Krahn National Park in Grand Gedeh County, had to flee for his life after being tipped about an imminent arbitrary arrest by traditionalists. Kolako is accused of defying the traditional order that prohibits the FDA from engaging in activities around a specific area…
By: Keith Morrison |Staff Writer Monrovia, Capitol Hill-Friday, March 7, 2025-The Honorable House of Representatives on Thursday, March 6, held a special program in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025. Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s global theme is “ACCELERATE ACTION,” while Liberia’s national theme is “ACCELERATING ACTION: END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) AND ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY IN LIBERIA.” The House celebrated under its own legislative theme: “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, EQUAL POWER FOR WOMEN AT THE LEGISLATURE.” The program successfully took place on the…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer (Monrovia, Liberia, March 7, 2025)– The President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan has concluded a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Richelieu Faulkner College of Science and Technology and the School of Environmental Studies and Climate Change at the University of Liberia. The purpose of the tour was to assess the ongoing climate change program at the university and explore ways on how it can be sustained beyond its current funding. Initial funding to the school is expected to end this March 2025. Speaking during the tour, Dr. Layli Maparyan lauded the EPA…
By Paul M. Kanneh & Emmanuel Koffa A fact-finding visit by the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has observed a surge in illicit mining practices in Grand Kru County. The act of illegal mining shifts from hard forests to lowland/swamps, raising significant concerns about environmental degradation and community safety. None of the actor presented document, authorizing them to conduct mining when asked by LFMW. Located near Barclayville City, Grand Kru County, along the Pleebo-Maryland road, the artisanal mining is happening in Dougbo Community, specifically in the swamp/lowland that connects smaller streams of waters/creeks to big rivers or the Atlantic…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Capitol Hill-Thursday, March 6, 2025- On the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard Koon, met with the leadership of the National Old Folks of Liberia (NOFOL) at his Capitol Building office. During the meeting, NOFOL’s leadership, led by its Founder, Momo Alison Bainda, raised several key issues, including the passage of the Elderly Bill at the Legislature, participation in the 58th Session on the Human Rights of Older People in Geneva, Switzerland (February 24 – April 4, 2025), and the upcoming UN Convention on the…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia–Liberia, Thursday, March 6,2025- President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Maparyan has strongly warned students’ political movements to desist from violating and disrupting normal classes in demand for change at the institution. She asserted that university is a place where students go to learn, engage with political groups, and refine their political points of view rather than harming peaceful students, damaging properties, and disrupting classes. She described the actions of some students who are involved in violence as a lack of self-discipline and maturity. Dr. Layli Maparyan made these comments during a press…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City- March 6, 2025-The Lofa County University suspended Three (3) Senior Administrators for time indefinite following an audit conducted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Those suspended are the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Morlu Korsor, Financial Comptroller Peter CP. Taylor II, and Human Resources Officer Beyan M. Kamara due to alleged acts of corruption. According to the President of the University Dr. Isaac Podah, this decision comes as an ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) about an alleged financial scandal within the institution ranging from past…
By: Ben TC Brooks River Gee County, Fish Town- March 6, 2025 – A resident of Fish-Town, identified as Joe Tweh has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for grievous harm and having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 12-year-old girl name withheld. Judge Wesseh said “You have pleaded guilty to two serious offences, grievous harm and forcing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. These offences have caused significant trauma to the victim and her family. I have considered the term of plea and sentence agreement which demonstrate acceptance of responsibility.” Judge Wesseh further held that the sentenced…
