Western Region Journalists Association

21/11/2025

WReJA Supports SGBV Awareness Campaign

The Western Region Journalists Association applauds Grand Cape Mount Women Network for launching the "Increasing Participation & Awareness to End SGBV" project, funded by the Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund through UN Women at $125,000 USD.

This 20-month initiative kicked off in October 2025.

Kudos to Jenneh Kemokai Organization Executive Director and Radio Cape Mount manager, for spearheading this effort!

The project aims to raise grassroots awareness on SGBV impact, promote community engagement, and empower local groups to act.

Stakeholders from Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties joined the launch in Sinje Town, Grand Cape Mount County on November 21, 2025.

Meanwhile, WReJA pledges its full support and media coverage to amplify the message, joining forces to create a safer Liberia!

Photos from the event below 👇

Stay tuned for updates on this project!

11/11/2025

𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗢, 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗢𝗨 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

November 11, 2025:

In a ceremony held in Dagweh Town, China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) and local government officials from Bomi County formalized a ten-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) approving rock quarrying operations in Bona Town, Dewien District.

The agreement establishes an annual financial package and a broad slate of community-benefit initiatives as the project moves forward.

The signing brought together CHICO’s Project Manager Zhang Sen, district representatives, and leaders from affected communities.

Zhang Sen signed on behalf of CHICO, while the Bomi County superintendent, the district commissioner, and heads of affected communities signed on behalf of the county and communities.

The District Representative Sam P. Jallah witnessed the proceedings and read the final agreement aloud prior to signing.

Key financial terms outlined in the MOU include CHICO’s provision of 7,920 USD monthly to the affected towns as compensation and 27,080 USD monthly to the district for development purposes, in addition to a stated annual envelope of 35,000 USD.

In total, the document specifies a robust flow of funds intended to benefit local residents and support district development efforts over the ten-year period.

Among the commitments under the ten-year framework are policies to prioritize local employment with on-the-job training for district residents, and the hiring of Human Resources and Community Liaison Officers from the district.

CHICO also plans to deploy flag bearers at major road junctions along routes used to transport quarry materials.

Social obligations laid out in the agreement include rehabilitating the Sass Town to Bona Road, constructing all-season hand pumps and latrines in affected communities, and installing solar-powered lights at every junction within the operation area.

The MOU also calls for providing rice to support local holidays, with 100 bags annually allocated for two major holidays—50 bags at Christmas and 50 during Ramadan—designated for persons with disabilities, among others.

On safety and environmental grounds, CHICO pledges to conduct all rock extraction and transportation with full regard for safety, environmental sustainability, and legal compliance, implementing precautionary measures during blasting and coordinating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and relevant authorities to align with the Environmental Impact and Social Assessment (EISA) requirements.

A monitoring and evaluation space will be established, allowing both CHICO and local authorities to review activities every five years.
The MOU also emphasizes local employment and proximity-based opportunities to ensure benefits reach neighboring residents.

The host district is obligated to provide a conducive environment and protect the investment while ensuring unhindered access to locations of all quarried rocks to enable the company to fulfill its duties.

The district will support grievance-resolution mechanisms and assist in identifying and recruiting local labor and service providers, with active participation in monitoring, evaluation, and periodic review meetings.

As part of broader project ties, CHICO disclosed that it was subcontracted by Bio-Chico to construct a mini-port in Rossville, with rocks quarried from Bona Town to be used in the port construction project.

Attendees publicly commended Representative Jallah for advocating what they described as a fair and beneficial arrangement for the district and county at large.

Zhang Sen underscored CHICO’s commitment to responsible development and community engagement as the project progresses, while officials signaled that oversight mechanisms would ensure transparency and accountability throughout the decade-long period.

The signing marks a significant milestone for CHICO’s mining activities in the region and for the district’s broader development goals, officials said, noting that the MOUs’ implementation would be closely watched to deliver tangible community benefits while safeguarding safety and the environment.

Courtesy of Pumah FM TV

31/10/2025

Republished
.. Grand Cape Mount Women's Network
is seeking for a Facility and National Consultant for 1-year project in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. Deadline: Nov. 5, 2025

Email applications to [email protected].

21/10/2025

‎October 20, 2025
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‎PRESS RELEASE
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‎LIBERIA WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECT BEGINS MID-TERM REVIEW
‎Monrovia, Liberia - The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), with funding support from the World Bank, has officially commenced the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP).
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‎The review runs from October 20 to 30, 2025, and is being held at the World Bank Office in Monrovia with field visits across project counties.
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‎The review will assess progress, achievements, and lessons learned under all five components of the project including; promoting positive social norms and preventing gender-based violence; strengthening community engagement and citizen participation; expanding access to health and education services for women and girls, promoting resilient livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment; and enhancing institutional capacity, accountability, and knowledge management to ensure sustainable and inclusive development across Liberia.
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‎Participants include the MGCSP Project Implementation Unit, World Bank Team, Plan International Liberia as Lead Service Provider, and consortium partners ActionAid Liberia, CRS, Medica Liberia, Defence for Children Initiatives (DCI), Foundation for Community Initiatives (FCI), Kids Education Engagement Project (KEEP) Liberia, and VIAMO.
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‎The MTR will identify lessons learned, share experiences, and propose adjustments to improve delivery and impact over the remaining project period. Discussions will culminate in a wrap-up meeting between the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the World Bank Team, and implementing partners to agree on key actions moving forward.
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‎The Liberia Women Empowerment Project, funded by the World Bank through a US$44.6 million grant, is being implemented in six counties; Montserrado, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Gedeh, and River Cess.
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‎The project seeks to empower women and girls through improved access to education, health, livelihood opportunities, and inclusive participation in decision-making processes.
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‎The Ministry remains committed to creating an enabling environment for collaboration, and to ensuring that Liberia delivers on its national and global commitments to gender equality and women’s rights.
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‎Follow updates on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558043057377
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‎For more information contact:
‎Adbulai Sherrif-Lead Service Provider Manager
‎Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP)
‎Plan International Liberia

‎Email: [email protected]
‎Phone: +231 77 000 9137
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LWEP is a 5year WorldBank Funded Project Implemented by Gender Ministry to support women Empowerment

17/10/2025

Breaking News: Fire Guts 25-30 Houses in Kru Town Community

A devastating fire disaster has struck the Kru Town Community, Kiawu Clan, Tewor District in Grand Cape Mount County, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The incident occurred on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m.

According to reports from Radio Cape Mount's Mark Rogers, the fire razed 25-30 houses, consuming personal belongings of the occupants.

Fortunately, no human casualties have been reported so far.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Further details are awaited as the situation unfolds.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

07/10/2025

Located in the remote forests of Gbarpolu County, Gola National Park is home to a range of endangered species and complex ecosystems. But it is also under siege from the forces of deforestation, charcoal burning, shifting agriculture, and illegal mining. Read detial of this story 👇 done through the Collaboration with Western Region Journalists Association and the Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW

By Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) & Western Region Journalists Association (WReJA) Reports of the rampant abuse of critical national reserves prompted the reporting collaboration between LFMW and[...]

30/09/2025

By the Chairperson of the Western Region Journalists Association ~ Meloshe Roberts

As the Press Union of Liberia marks its 61st Anniversary, the Western Region Journalists Association extends best felicitation and happiest Anniversary to all its Members in the region and elsewhere.

As the Theme: "Commemorating our past and constructing our future", WReJA as the fastest growing Media organization has made significant gains since its establishment through Unity.
As we look back today under our National Theme, the Association in its successes, has been involved in capacity building, advocacy, giving voice to the voiceless, empowerment of Member institutions and individuals, the promotion of peace and development, a champion for Human Rights and a catalyst against illicit drugs and a Campaigner against Gender Based Violence.

Our achievements over the years, couldn't have been possible if we had not recognized the sense of belongingness and a strength through Unity that the Media is an umbrella that everyone needs to gather under for protection. We have come this far through Unity and we are urging all of our members to continue to look back on our legacy and focus on our future.

As we celebrate the legacy of the PUL today through its many contributions to humanity, peace, democracy, development, Human Rights, the rule of law, Social Justice, fight against Corruption and Champion for accountability, these and many more are the collective efforts of individual Journalists and Institutions.

Were Liberia to write a book of her achievements, the PUL will definitely be the AUTHOR of such a Book.

Happy Anniversary to all.

28/09/2025

Malaria Vaccine to be launched on Friday, October 3, 2025 and will always be available at the clinics and hospitals in Liberia according to the UN Women Liberia

27/09/2025

Tima Town, Gbarpolu County- Friday, September 25, 2025-Residents of Tima Town in Kongbah District, Gbarpolu County are raising concerns over what they describe as government neglect and worsening economic hardship, citing the plight of chiefs and traditional leaders who receive appointment letters but are not placed on the government payroll.

By Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr. | PUMAH 106.3 FM read detial 👇 👇

By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Tima Town, Gbarpolu County- Friday, September 25, 2025-Residents of Tima Town in Kongbah District, Gbarpolu County are raising concerns over[...]

26/09/2025

GBELETA, Gbarpolu County — Residents of the Korninga A Authorized Community Forest are demanding that Coveiyalah Investment Enterprises Inc. pay US$4 million in compensation for unfulfilled promises before talks begin on renewing a 15-year logging contract.

By Henry B Gboluma Jr | Voice of Gbarpolu

Korniga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest in Gbarpolu County is demanding $4 million from Coveiyalah Investment Enterprises for unfulfilled promises before renewing a 15-year logging contract. Community leaders say the company failed to build promised hand pumps, schools, bridges, and a health cen...

24/09/2025

‎BMMC Reportedly Demolishes Homes in Je-Kandor Town in Grand Cape Mount

By Jenneh Kemokai | Radio Cape Mount
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‎Je-Kandor Town, September 23, 2025 ~
‎Residents of Je-Kandor Town in Grand Cape Mount County are facing a housing crisis after Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) reportedly demolished 32 out of 40 dwelling units in the town.
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‎The demolition, observed on September 22, 2025, has left many families displaced.
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‎According to Assistant Town Chief, Mr Stanley Pabai, the demolition was part of an agreement signed between the citizens and BMMC.
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‎Due to delays in constructing new homes for the residents and the risks associated with staying in the area, BMMC agreed to provide USD $450 every three months to each family head for renting alternative accommodations.
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‎The residents have already received their first payment, and BMMC has made a vehicle available to transport their belongings.
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‎However, not all residents are satisfied with the arrangement. Chairlady Jumah Pabai expressed concerns that the company did not compensate them for their crops.
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‎She urged BMMC to allow them to access their farms and accelerate the construction of new homes to provide a safe and proper place for them to stay.
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‎This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between BMMC and the communities in Grand Cape Mount County.
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‎ Before this stage, residents had previously raised concerns about pollution, displacement, and the lack of benefits from mining activities.

21/09/2025

The Western Region Journalists Association and Liberia Forest Media Watch-LFMW collabo:

By Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr.

"The journey into the heart of the Gola Forest and National Park, cannot be complete without first passing through the historic town of Jennemana in Grand Cape Mount County.

The terrain is rugged, the path demanding; but our mission remains firm and unshaken.

This expedition is made possible through a joint collaboration between the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) and the Western Region Journalists Association (WReJA).

For two days, we are engaging in a conservation focused mission across Western Liberia, conducting in-depth media investigations into the state of the Gola National Park.

Our goal is clear: to uncover abuses threatening this vital ecosystem, highlight challenges raised by community members, and map a way forward in partnership with key stakeholders. It is a task worth every effort.

Today marks Day Two of our mission, and we are digging even deeper, separating assumptions from reality, and bringing the facts to light.

The story of this mission will not just be told; it will be told with clarity, precision, and authority, guided by the ABC method: Accuracy, Balance, and Credibility.

Big brother Mark Mack Rogers Mack Rogers Richard Williams and Myself", Enerst Moriba Kpehe.