Author: Rural Reporters News Network

The Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated a Joint Committee comprising Contracts & Monopoly, Investment & Concession, Labor, Mines & Energy, Natural Resources & Environment, and Judiciary to conduct a comprehensive review of all concessions across Liberia and report its findings to Plenary. A statement from the Press Bureau is quoted as saying the decision follows a communication from Bong County Electoral District #6 Representative, Moima Briggs-Mensah, presented during the Thursday, February 27, 2025, session. In her communication, Representative Briggs-Mensah called for an in-depth assessment of existing concession agreements, particularly evaluating their performance and compliance with the terms…

The House of Representatives has summoned the management of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), including Managing Director Mr. Rudolph Merab, along with company managers, to explain their failure to ensure that companies comply with their social agreements. Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication from Grand Bassa County Electoral District 2 Representative Clarence Banks. He stated that since March 2024, the FDA Managing Director had brought his complaint to the House regarding the actions of West Africa Forestry Development Inc. (WAFDI) and L& S Resource Inc., which had resulted in a halt to government revenue. “Hon. Speaker, Hon. Deputy Speaker,…

By Jenneh Kemokai BO Waterside, Cape Mount County-On February 27, 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its partners launched the GOLA and Resilience, Empowerment Access, and Peacebuilding (REAP) project at Bo Waterside. This significant initiative, funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, aims to bolster social cohesion and economic resilience among communities along the border of Liberia and Sierra Leone, while also addressing conflict risks in the region. Michael E. Taire, Program Manager of the Society for the Conservation of Nature in Liberia (SCNL), provided an insightful background on the project. He recounted that the roots of this…

By Henry Gboluma BOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu-Residents of Bopolu City have experienced their first ever pipe-borne water system since the creation of Liberia in 1847, 178 years later. The rural water facility was dedicated by President Joseph Boakia on February 26, 2025 in Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County. The initiative has been described as a landmark development milestone for a region that once hosted Liberia’s infamous prison center, Belle Yalla-from 1910-1990. Until now, this region was considered as a repression, stigma and force labor terrain within the heart of the rainforest. But this dreadful history has now being overshadowed by the history…

By: Peter Kollie Lofa County ,Zorzor City—Thursday, February 27,2025- The Zorzor Rural Teachers Training Institute (ZRTTI) in Lofa County has been officially upgraded to offer “B” Certificate training, elevating its status as a hub for teacher education in rural Liberia. The announcement was made over the weekend by Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education, Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa, during the induction ceremony of the institute’s new Director, Abe Kortu Kerkula. Deputy Minister Forkpa speaking on behalf of Education Minister Dr. Jarso Marley Jallah described the upgrade as a significant step towards improving secondary education in public schools…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia – Wednesday, February 25, 2025-In a continued effort to strengthen bilateral relations and advance educational opportunities, the Cuban Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Indira López Argüelles, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, The visit underscored Cuba’s unwavering commitment to fostering international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building in Liberia’s education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, warmly received Ambassador Argüelles, emphasizing the profound impact of global partnerships in shaping the future of education in Liberia. Their discussions focused on teacher training, curriculum development, and best-practice exchanges, all aimed…

By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-Wednesday, February 26,2025-The Radio Wologizi Media group was established in 2022 in Voinjama City, Lofa County with the aim and objectives of serving the community with credible information, entertainment and education. On March 3rd, 2024, the radio station officially started live broadcasting in Voinjama City and parts adjacent including the sisterly Republics of Guinea and Sierra Leone respectively. The station was established by former Monrovia City mayor, Jefferson Tamba Koigee as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with support from friends and other sons and daughters from the County. Since its establishment, Radio Wologizi FM…

A Reflection On The ATAF-ATMEN Media Gathering In Burkina Faso By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh INTRODUCTION In a world where tax policies shape economies and revenue mobilization fuels national development, the role of the media in shaping public understanding of taxation has never been more crucial. Yet, for too long, “tax journalism” in Africa has remained an underexplored frontier—overshadowed by politics, sports, and general business reporting. The African Tax Media Network (ATMEN) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) are changing this narrative. Their groundbreaking collaboration, brought to life in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in February 2025, signaled a transformative shift—one that…

By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Barclayville, Wednesday, February 26, 2025-Police in Grand Kru County are investigating a 47-year-old man, Augustine Tiady for alleged Armed Robbery and Criminal Attempt to commit murder. Suspect Augustine Tiady, who is said to be a hunter and a resident of Poor-River Big Town, was arrested by the Police with a single barrel gun in Poor River Big Town following his alleged involvement into shooting of a 63-year-old Fula business man, Amadou Bah. According to the victim, while on his way to Poor-River Big-Town, he met suspect Augustine Tiady with…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia, Wednesday, February 26, 2025-The House of Representatives has summoned East International Road Construction Company and the National Road Fund (NRF) under contempt for failing to appear before the legislative body. The decision was taken on Tuesday, February 25, during the 11th Day Sitting of the 1st Quarter of the 2nd Session, following appearances by the Ministries of Public Works and Finance. It can be recalled that the House of Representatives previously summoned the Ministers of Finance, Justice, Public Works, the Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCC), and the National Road Fund (NRF) to…