Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie | Rural Reporter News NetworkZolowo Township, Lofa County-Monday, May 26, 2025 – Reports from Zolowo Township in Zorzor, Lofa County say the Yarwor River Bridge in the area is near collapse.The bridge, believed to have been constructed more than 40 years ago links the township to Salayea District in Lofa County.According to our correspondent in the area, citizens of the township are raising the alarm about the deteriorating conditions of the bridge describing it as a complete death trap.The rapid deterioration of the infrastructure has stalled healthcare development in part of the country t —issues they say…
Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County CorrespondentGrand Gedeh County – May 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Mines and Energy has halted all artisanal and small-scale mining operations in Tchien, Grand Gedeh County, following the discovery that miners were utilizing heavy machinery for Class ‘C’ mining activities.The use of equipment by small-scale miners violates the Minerals and Mining Law as well as the regulations that govern Liberia’s mining sector.The Compliance Enforcement Team from the Ministry reported that eight excavators found in the Tchien Mining District, five were being operated for Class ‘C’ mining at the Bentley, Golo, and Papa Hill…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee CorrespondentFish-Town, River Gee County – May 25, 2025 – A severe flood triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday, May 23, 2025, left several residents in central Fish Town homeless and in desperate need of help.Approximately five households have been affected, experiencing extensive property damage and loss of livelihoods. Families have been compelled to evacuate their homes and seek shelter elsewhere with relatives.”I lost everything in the flood,” expressed Esther Wilson, a 37-year-old mother of four, who is currently staying at the former headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change in central Fish Town. “My…
By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County CorrespondentZwedru, Grand Gedeh – May 25, 2025 – Madam Yei P. Meagor, an officer with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) in Grand Gedeh County, has dismissed recent media reports claiming that Burkinabe nationals are being deported from the region. She characterized these allegations as false and misleading.Meagor also clarified that the FDA does not have the authority to deport individuals from Liberia.”Our role is limited to detaining Burkinabe nationals discovered working in concession areas, after which we hand them over to the Liberia National Police. We do not carry out deportations; that responsibility…
Monrovia, Liberia-May 24, 2025–In a significant development for the agricultural and forestry sectors, the Liberia Federation of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (LFFFPOs) have elected its inaugural leadership.The election was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, during a gathering at the Conference Hall of Viewpoint in Paynesville, Montserrado County. The election is part of LFFFPO’s effort to form a united front to empower farmers and enhance sustainable forest management in Liberia.“This historic formation marks a pivotal moment for small-scale producers in Liberia, who have long faced challenges in accessing resources, markets, and policy support. The LFFFPOs aims to empower these…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Correspondent Monrovia, May 24, 2025- Liberian authorities have deported more than 62 Burkinabe nationals who were found living and farming illegally in a forest concession area in Konobo District, Grand Gedeh County.The operation was carried out jointly by the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS).The individuals were discovered deep within a forest zone designated to a European logging company, where they were reportedly cultivating cocoa without proper authorization or immigration documentations.According to the head of the FDA’s Deportation Unit, the group’s presence violated immigration laws and posed a serious threat to Liberia’s…
By: Ben TC Brooks| CorrespondentGrand Gedeh County – May 24, 2025 – In its ongoing campaign against illegal mining across the country, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has halted the activities of an unauthorized mining operation of Bounteous Mining Company in Konobo Sayoubo Town, Grand Gedeh County.The Ministry’s Compliance Enforcement Team, which includes mining engineers, geologists, and environmentalists, discovered that Bounteous Mining Company was conducting mining activities without the necessary permits from the Ministry of Mines and Energy or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Investigations indicated that the operations of the illegal company were inflicting significant harm on the banks…
Lisbon, Portugal- Friday, 23 May 2025- At 10:30am Portuguese time, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr. today met with Madam Fernanda Coelho, Deputy Secretary-General at the Portuguese Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and presented a clean copy of my letters of credence to her.Ambassador Yorlay used the occasion to outline Liberia’s current urgent priorities under our policy wrapped in Economic and Development Diplomacy.Following said presentation, Ambassador Yorlay also met with Mr. Francisco Vaz Patto, Chief of State Protocol, who outlined the protocols surrounding the ceremonies marking the presentation of one’s letters of credence to the President of the…
By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County CorrespondZwedru, Gedeh County – Friday, May 23, 2025- The Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas (GGAA) has successfully delivered a 40-foot container packed with essential medical supplies and educational resources to multiple organizations in Grand Gedeh County.The handover was done by Hon. James Youboty, the Liaison Officer for the Association, who disclosed that the value of the donated items was over USD$175,000.00.Youboty emphasized that this contribution reflects the organization’s dedication to improving local institutions’ capabilities, thereby facilitating better access to crucial services throughout the county.During the event, Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Alex Chersia…
By: Bryan Dioh|Maryland County CorrespondentHarper, Maryland County –Friday, May 23, 2025- The Maryland Youth Association is calling for increased support to enhance rice production in the county. The group cited the need for farming equipment to scale up their operations and contribute meaningfully to food security in Liberia.Speaking to reporters in the area, the president of the group, Melvin Weah, emphasized the group’s commitment to complementing the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture in boosting local food production.He warned that without timely intervention and access to the needed tools, their vision and goal for fighting food security will not be…
