Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County – Dec. 19, 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture has made significant strides in advancing agricultural productivity through its smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) project. In the midst of an $8.2 million budget funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, the initiative is focused on enhancing smallholder farmers’ productivity, improving market access, and reducing poverty in several counties. Such initiative is extended to Southeast, River Gee County for 400 Farmers who have benefited from the project, receiving much needed farming equipment to improve production. Farming equipment distributed…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay Monrovia-December 19, 2024- The Office of the National Peace Ambassador categorically condemns all forms of physical violence experienced on December 17, 2024 involving protesters and the Liberia National Police, resulting into scores of injured protestors and officers of the Liberia National Police on Capitol Hill. The office, through its acting Ambassador Barbara Jacques-Menyongai, said violence in any form have no space, noting that Liberians have decided to champion the path of sustainable peace, stability, and security. The acting Ambassador in reference to the1986 Constitution quoting Article 17 states “The rights to peaceful assembly and association,” protestors…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-Dec. 19, 2024-President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected this Saturday, December 21,2024 in Lofa, Superintendent J. Lavela Massaquoi has disclosed. While in the county, the Liberian leader is expected to attend and grace the County’s 60th Anniversary celebration. Superintendent Massaquoi made the disclosure today, Thursday December 19, 2024 during a press conference. According to him, the President Boakai will arrive in the county via the Foya Airstrip and spend the night. Then on Sunday, December 22, 2024 the President and entourage will fly to Voinjama City along with Vice President Jeremiah Koung to…
By: Keith Morrison — Pays ₦84bn and $54m to Cover 2023 to July 2024 Nigeria, Abuja-December 15, 2024-For the first time in nearly two decades, Nigeria has fully met its financial obligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), paying 100 percent of its community levy. The payment, totaling ₦84 billion and $54 million, covers Nigeria’s contributions for 2023 and extends through July 2024. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, during the 66th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held on Sunday at the…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-December 17,2024-The Tenth 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Lofa County sentenced a drugs enforcement Agency officer plus one person for violating the Drugs Law. The Tenth 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Lofa County on Tuesday December 17, 2024 sentenced a 19 year old LDEA officer in the county. Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency agent, Joshua Ndorbor aged 19, was arrested a month ago for collaborating with some drugs dealers in the county. After investigation by authority at the court, he has been sentenced for a year for violating section 14.89 and section 14.93 of…
-As Government launches two Economic Advancement Initiatives… By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay Monrovia, Liberia, December 17, 2024- As part of the just ended Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Conference and Trade Fair in Monrovia, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the office of the H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai, has launched two groundbreaking programs namely, Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship and Investment initiative, funded by the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB), and the SME Technical Assistance Program under the Liberian Investment, Finance, and Trade Project (LIFT-P), funded by the World Bank. These initiatives are designed to empower Liberian entrepreneurs, particularly the…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay MONROVIA, Dec 17, 2024 – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority said it has since authorized Mobile Network providers to restore data Packages and voice with immediate effect. LTA statement is in reaction to public outcry that GSM companies operating in Liberia are yet reverse their decisions to stabilize data and voice calls. In an interview Monday, December 16, 2024, LTA Director of Public Affairs Jarsea Burphy urged GSM service providers to adhere to the new regulations. Madam Burphy however called on the public to report GSM companies that will undermine the directive from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority…
By Joy Mardea Moore The National Union of Community Forestry Development Committee (NUCFDCs) has elected its most gender balanced leadership to date. The election serves as a historic move toward gender equality and women’s empowerment in forest community leadership which took place in Gbarnga, Bong County on 11th December 2024. Out of eight newly elected officers, five are women, marking a significant milestone for the organization and underscoring its commitment to gender inclusivity and progress. The historic milestone came during the NUCFDC’s 15th anniversary celebration which was characterized by activities such as 7th General Assembly and 5th democratic elections.…
By Emmanuel Koffa Barclayville, Grand Kru County –As the festive season approaches, marketers in Grand Kru County, Barclayville, have alarmed over what they called an astronomical increase in the prices of local commodities. The soaring prices have left many local business people worried about profit making, adding that their capitals are at risk. “We have been seeing significant price increases on everything from rice, pepper cup, to cooking oil,” lamented Ester Toe, a local trader. “As a marketer, it is disheartening because we want our customers to be able to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank, but we also…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-December 16, 2024-The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency in Lofa County over the weekend arrested a Sierra Leonean with a Kush and other harmful substances in FOYA statutory district. According to LDEA Lofa County Commander, Special Agent Kpehe Lomax, the suspect Mohammed F. James was arrested at the Sardu check point between Liberia and Sierra Leone in FOYA district. Commander Kpehe Lomax narrated that the suspect Mohammed F. James was traveling with the harmful substances from Sierra Leone to Liberia when he was arrested. The 30 year old suspect is a high school student.…
