Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Keith Morrison | Contributing Writer Monaco| March 11, 2026|Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., yesterday, March 10, 2026 held a high-level meeting with Mr. Guillaume Rose, Director of the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), to explore opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation, promote investment, and advance sustainable development between Liberia and Monaco; but also intended to fast track the full implementation of various components of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development; the Government of Liberia current flagship blueprint for holistic national development. During the discussions, Ambassador Yorlay reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable economic growth and highlighted the Government’s ongoing…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |March 11,2026|The Inter School Sports Association (ISSA) in partnership with the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Lofa sub-division on Tuesday March 10, 2026 kickoff the Inter School Sports Association Grassroots U-15 tournament for children under 15 in elementary and junior high schools in and around Voinjama City. According to the Chairman for (ISSA) Lofa County Mr. Anthony M. Krangar, the U-15 grassroots school tournament bring together about (16) Schools to participate in the competition and a single winner is expected to represent Lofa County at the next stage of the…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia |March 10, 2026| The Environmental Eyes Consultancy and Advocacy Firm Inc. (EECAF) has called on the President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, to immediately mandate the publication of several ratified extractive sector agreements involving international companies operating in Liberia. In a policy statement issued Tuesday, EECAF urged the government to direct the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) to publicly disclose the full text of the Government of Liberia’s signed Mineral Development Agreements and petroleum production contracts with TotalEnergies, Oranto Petroleum, and Ivanhoe Atlantic.…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia | March 10, 2026 | Market traders in Grand Kru County on Sunday staged a peaceful protest, calling for a reduction in newly introduced market fees which they say are placing a heavy burden on their businesses. The protest, organized by members of the Grand Kru County Marketing Association, was prompted by an increase in both the market table registration fee and daily market ticket charges. According to the marketers, the registration fee for a market table has been raised from 700 Liberian Dollars to 2,000 Liberian Dollars, while…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 10, 2026| Police in Grand Kru County have arrested a 36-year-old woman in connection with the death of a Ghanaian national following a reported misunderstanding in Bolloh Klaydeeper Town. The suspect, Oretha Gmah, a Liberian of Grebo descent and resident of Bolloh Klaydeeper, was turned over to the Liberia National Police at the Buah Geeken Police Station on Monday, March 9, 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. According to an initial police report, the suspect was brought to authorities by one Ali Konateh, 46; a Kru man and resident…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh Correspondent Ziah Town, Grand Gedeh |March 10, 2026|With the rainy season fast approaching, residents of Electoral District #2 are expressing growing anxiety over the “worsening” state of the primary road connecting Ziah Town to the rest of the county. Local citizens are calling on their Representative, Hon. Marie G. Johnson, along with private companies and humanitarian organizations, to launch an emergency rehabilitation project before the infrastructure becomes impassable. Mounting Fears of Isolation Community members fear that without immediate intervention, the district faces potential isolation. Poor road conditions during the rainy season typically lead…
By: Keith Morrison| Contributing Writer Monaco, |March 9, 2026|Ahead of the official ceremony marking the presentation of his Letters of Credence to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Ambassador Dr. Yorlay held a high-level meeting with Mr. Aleco Keusseoglou, President and Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Olivier Lavagna, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco (SEPM), Monaco’s port authority. The discussions, held at the central office of the Port of Monaco, focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in capacity building, technical exchange, port front development, and port sector development. Ambassador Yorlay commended Monaco’s…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru Correspondent Wedabo District, Grand Kru County |March 9, 2026| Several coastal communities in Grand Kru County are benefiting from a support initiative by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), which has distributed twenty-four outboard engines to fishermen who have remained compliant with the Government of Liberia’s tax regulations. The initiative targets fishermen who consistently met their tax obligations between 2024 and 2026, rewarding responsible participation in government revenue programs and encouraging sustainable fishing practices across Liberia’s coastal communities. According to Henry K. Pelenah, President of the Collaborative Management Association (CMA) for Electoral District #1,…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |March 9, 2026| The Ministry of Gender and Children Protection through its Lofa County office on Sunday, March 8, 2026, celebrated the International Women’s Day with raising awareness about critical issues affecting women and girls across the County. The International Women’s Day celebration in Lofa County started with radio talk shows where the Gender Ministry took on different radio platforms to highlight issues affecting women and girls in the community while proffering various solutions and the urgent attention needed to translate policy into action regarding gender related violence, and…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Zealakpala Town, Lofa County |March 8, 2026|The commander of the Community Watch Forum in Zealakpala Town, Lofa County, is calling for increased support and protection for members of the forum following a series of alleged attacks on volunteers operating in gold mining communities. Commander Patrick Mulbah said members of the Community Watch Forum have recently come under attack from individuals in mining areas while carrying out their duties to maintain security in the community. Speaking to reporter in Zealakpala, Mulbah explained that some miners have developed the habit of confronting community watch members, especially during…
