Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Zorzor District |January 18, 2025 | A serious motor accident was reported earlier today on the main road between Zorzor and Sucromu Town in Lofa County. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was traveling toward Monrovia when the driver reportedly lost control of the car. The vehicle subsequently veered off the road and plunged into a valley near Sucromu Town. Eyewitnesses at the scene said several workers were onboard the vehicle at the time of the accident. They disclosed that all occupants sustained serious injuries and were in critical condition following the crash. Community members…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Grand Gedeh at Risk of Losing ‘Forest Giant’ Status Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |January 18, 2025 | Grand Gedeh County, long recognized as Liberia’s third-largest forest reserve, is on the verge of losing its standing due to rapid depletion and illegal activities. In an exclusive interview, Mr. B.M. Weah, Director of Region #4 for the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), warned that the county’s once-rich biodiversity is “sliding away” due to unauthorized settlements and illicit resource extraction. Burkinabés influx and illegal farming A primary driver of this environmental crisis is the…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia |January 18, 2025 | Government of Liberia through the LTA is set to revamp its Country Code Top Level Domain (CCTLD), in a bid to enhance its digital economy. Currently, the .lr domain is used by only 22 government ministries and websites, lacking the technical features and security needed to support a robust digital economy. The process of redelating the .lr domain is underway, with consultants guiding the process and involving input from various government agencies. The expected nine-month process according to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority aims to establish an infrastructural…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 18, 2026 | The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is gearing up for the First National Infrastructure Conference, scheduled to take place in Ganta City, Nimba County. Ahead of the conference, LTA said, it’s rolling out a series of infrastructure offerings for investors interested in the country’s telecommunications sector. In a statement issue Thursday on its official Facebook page, the LTA announced that it will be releasing a series of investment opportunities in the telecommunications sector, inviting potential investors to explore the possibilities in Liberia’s growing digital landscape. “All roads…
Monrovia, Liberia – The Board of the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has endorsed a series of strategic reforms and sustainability measures following a comprehensive meeting that focused on project updates, gender inclusion, capacity building, institutional strengthening, and editorial direction. The meeting, held on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, reviewed progress under the EU-funded FLEGT VPA project, assessed organizational performance, and charted a forward-looking agenda aimed at safeguarding LFMW’s niche in forest governance, accountability, and environmental journalism. Non-Cost Extension and Sustainability Plans Management informed the Board that the current EU-FLEGT VPA project is officially scheduled to end in April 2026. However,…
Nice, France | 17 January 2026 | The Republic of Liberia was represented today by Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, at a high-level ceremonial event held under the patronage of the United Nations in Nice, marking the official entry into force of the International Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The ceremony, hosted at the historic Quai Infernet—site of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)—celebrated one of the most significant milestones in global ocean governance. The BBNJ Treaty establishes, for the first time, a comprehensive…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Chengbetee, Grand Kru County| January 16, 2026 | A serious mining accident in Chengbetee Bolloh Statutory District has sparked renewed concerns over worker safety and equipment handling at informal mining sites in Grand Kru County. The incident occurred at about 1:30pm on Thursday along the Dorbor River in the Chengbetee bush, where mining activities are reportedly ongoing. The case was reported to police by Promise Amanoi, a 25-year-old Ghanaian national of the Gahn tribe and a resident of Chengbetee. According to a police situation report, a worker identified as Alphonso Grugbaye, 51, a…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia| January 15, 2026 | A high-level delegation from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has arrived in Liberia to advance work on the country’s second MCC compact, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral development partnership between Liberia and the United States. Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan welcomed the team, highlighting the challenging but ultimately successful path to eligibility. “These earlier missions, including the growth analysis in September and follow-ups in Washington, D.C., helped build the strong partnership that resulted in reaffirmation for a second compact,” Ngafuan said ¹. The MCC team, led…
By: Henry B Gboluma Jr |Gbarpolu Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia | January 15, 2026 | The Liberia Association of Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) has announced the suspension of anesthesia services nationwide, effective January 15, 2026, at 8:00am, citing under compensation and lack of response from the government. The Association, which represents 91 members, claims that despite their crucial role in 99% of successful surgeries, they continue to face significant hurdles, including low pay and poor working conditions. According to LANA President Mehnpaine S. Dolo, the association submitted a petition on December 13, 2025, seeking recognition and redress, but has yet to receive…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Paynesville, Liberia | January 15, 2026 | Grand Kru County has booked its place in the Grand Final of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet following a stunning 3–0 victory over tournament favorites Grand Cape Mount County at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville. Captain Varney B. Varney delivered a commanding performance, scoring twice in the second half of the encounter. Varney opened the scoring in the 74th minute and doubled the lead in the 83rd minute, sending Grand Kru supporters into jubilation. The victory was sealed deep into stoppage time when A.…
