Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Ben T.C. Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee/Grand Gedeh Counties- Oct. 14, 2025-The once-bright vision that cocoa farming could have driven economic growth and infrastructure development in Liberia’s southeastern region is rapidly fading and overshadowed by a troubling economic trend of growing dominance of CFA franc transactions in the local cocoa trade sector. The shift, fueled largely by Burkinabé migrant farmers operating in River Gee and Grand Gedeh Counties, is draining local markets of Liberian dollars and destabilizing an already fragile rural economy. According to statistics from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), more than 45,000 Burkinabé nationals…

(October 14, 2025): In a significant step towards establishing its National Headquarters, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is today announcing that the unveiling of its comprehensive headquarters construction plan is scheduled for November 28, 2025. This landmark event will include a fundraising dinner, aimed at engaging a diverse array of dignitaries from government, political parties, the private and business sectors, international diplomatic circles, civil society, and both eminent and ordinary citizens. To facilitate the coordination and execution of activities leading up to this pivotal fundraising dinner, the PUL has appointed an esteemed group of members to the Programs and…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – The Ministry of Health convened a two-day cross-border meeting with health counterparts from Sierra Leone and Guinea to strengthen regional efforts against Neglected Tropical Diseases. The meeting brought together NTD program directors, regional health officials, World Health Organization representatives, and implementing partners to discuss harmonized strategies for disease surveillance, treatment coverage, and data sharing across borders. A Joint Action Plan was adopted, outlining specific measures to strengthen cross-border collaboration, including enhanced surveillance and case detection in border communities, development of a shared digital platform for coordination, establishment…

By: Mack Rogers |Contributing Writer Grand Cape Mount County Sinje, Grand Cape Mounty County-Tuesday, October 14, 2025-Green Advocates International an environmental rights group has concluded two- today research and training focused on the work of land and environmental defenders in the context of climate change. The participants consisted of land and environmental defenders who work as farmers, miners and fishermen and were drawn from 17 communities in Grand Cape Mount County; namely, Fanti town, Uptown, Kru Town all in Robertsport. In addition, Tosor, Sembehun, Taiylor, Sowee, Sawelor, Kru Beach in Tewor District as well as Nagbena, Wangekor, Gogoima, Masakpa, Bangorma,…

By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh County Correspondent The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is intensifying efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector, focusing on bolstering food security and protecting farmers in Grand Gedeh and Lofa counties. LACRA’s Director General, Dan Saryee, announced this strategic push, emphasizing that it directly supports President Joseph Boakai’s vision for agriculture-led national growth. Speaking at a gathering here in Grand Gedeh, Director General Saryee confirmed that LACRA is actively addressing critical issues hindering agricultural progress. These include: Deforestation in farming areas; the problem of illegal migration in farming and instances of un-procedural tax…

By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County – Tuesday, October 14,2025-The National Road Fund (NRF) on Saturday October 11,2025 donated several road maintenance tools and equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in support of the Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) Program, which focuses on routine road maintenance and roadside brushing activities across Lofa and yea Liberia. The donation was done at the Lofa County Administrative Compound in Voinjama City where scores of local government officials were present including the County’s Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi. Making the presentation on behalf of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mr.…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Monday,October 13, 2025- The Director-General of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), Dewitt vonBallmoos, has been elected Chairman of the Technical Commission on Contribution Collection and Compliance of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The election took place on October 3, 2025, during the ISSA World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a three-year term running from 2026 to 2028. As Chairman, Mr. VonBallmoos will oversee global standards on social security financing, including collection efficiency, fraud prevention, compliance, and fund sustainability. He will also advise member institutions on innovative…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Monday, October 13, 2025 – In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in Liberia’s rural areas, Commissioner Patrick Honnah of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority has donated Starlink kits to the Vahun Health Center and local youth and students in Vahun District, Lofa County. This initiative posted on the LTA Facebook page Monday, October 13, 2025 aims to provide faster and more reliable internet access to remote communities, enhancing opportunities for learning, healthcare, and economic development. According to the statement, the donation of Starlink kits will enable residents to access vital…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-October 13, 2025- The National Road Fund (NRF) of Liberia is gearing up to host the 22nd Annual General Assembly of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Ministerial Complex. The event in a statement issued on the Facebook page of the National Road Fund of Liberia, Monday dated October 13, 2025 has already started to draw significant attention from regional leaders, with confirmations of participation pouring in from various countries. Among the dignitaries who have confirmed their attendance are Hon. Mohamed Kallon, Chief…

By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru, Liberia-Monday, October 13, 2025-The Director General Theodore Momo of the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC) is calling on concession companies, particularly Golden Veroleum Liberia, to align their operations with legal standards and fulfill their commitments to addressing workers’ grievances. Momo emphasized that rather than facilitating concession agreements, the Bureau finds itself increasingly engaged in resolving conflicts, which undermines the primary objectives of the concessions themselves. Speaking at a recent stakeholder’s dialogue in Barclayville, Momo pointed out the critical need for Golden Veroleum Liberia to be proactive in addressing welfare issues…