Author: Rural Reporters News Network
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…
By: Henry Gboluma Gbarpolu County, Bopolu City -Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – In an effort to boost public health in Western Liberia, the Liberia Medical Mission, in collaboration with the Gbarpolu County health team, has commenced a week-long initiative providing free eye care services. The program, led by Dr. Unity Fahn, kicked off on Monday at Emirates Hospital in Bopolu City, following a successful awareness campaign. Local residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for eye screenings, with the team set to extend its reach to Bokomu on February 19, and Gbarma and Kongba Districts on February 20…
By: Taisiah K. Merfee |staff writer Montserrado County, Monrovia-The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee, established to probe GSM companies and regulatory oversight in the telecommunications sector, conducted a successful public hearing on Monday, 17 February 2025. The hearing focused on the issue of poor network connectivity in Maryland County and other affected parts of Liberia. In attendance were the CEO of Lonestar MTN, Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), and the Minister of Post and Telecommunications. The discussions which were centered on the quality of network services provided to subscribers across the Country and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight.…
By: Taisiah K. Merfee| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia-February 17, 2025- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, with support from Novasphere, has commenced one-week geospatial training for forest monitors. The training, which is being held at the University of Liberia’s main campus in Monrovia, aims to enhance the technical capacity of participants in forest mapping and monitoring using advanced digital tools. The training is part of the Transformative Pilot Project on Forest and Mangrove Monitoring, supported by the Government and people of Canada through Novasphere. The workshop has brought together over 50 participants from the EPA, the Forestry Development…
By: Taisiah K. Merfee Montserrado County, Monrovia, February 15, 2025-Making the presentation of the books at the JNB foundation in Paynesville, on Friday, February 14, 2025, the chief executive officer of the RHFI, Ambassador Maxson Kpakio said it was his organization way of buttressing government effort in the area of education. He added that as a charitable organization, they are there to help the national government in meeting some of it needs through the area of education. Kpakio said the books in question were made possible through the kind gesture of Better World Books organization based in the United Kingdom…
By: Clarke Ezekiel Geeplay Monrovia, February 14, 2025- For some time now, domestic violence such as sexual and gender-based violence has been rising in Liberia, with reports of good number of such incidents turning fatal. The latest of such incidents occurred by 11:00PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in the Zazay Community, Paynesville involving a 35- year-old lady identified as Alice Clemens Willie, who was reportedly beaten and stabbed multiple times on her right hand and back allegedly by her husband. According to the story, the alleged suspect identified as Oral G. Willie, also Bassa by tribe and an employee…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 13, 2025): On the occasion of World Radio Day today, Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has called on all media, public and private actors, to use radio for the public good. The PUL believes that when used productively, radio can be a powerful, transformative medium for quality information dissemination focused on the public interest. In remarks at the official celebrations of World Radio Day, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized that radio remains one of the most dependable and widely utilized forms of media, serving as a beacon of hope for many…
