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10/11/2025

Agriculturist Urges Government to Support Karfiah’s Orange Project for Farmers’ Empowerment

(Gbarnga-B**g County, October 11, 2025): An agriculturist, Mr. Alfred Spencer, has stressed the need for the Government of Liberia (GoL), through the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), to support and embrace the Orange Project introduced by former Representative Edward W. Karfiah in B**g County.

According to Mr. Spencer, the project has long-term benefits for B**g County and Liberia at large, especially for local farmers, if it receives full government support.

He explained that the hybrid orange seedlings distributed by Hon. Karfiah produce fruits twice a year, making them non-seasonal.

Mr. Spencer emphasized that the initiative has the potential to lift Liberians out of poverty and economically empower rural communities.

He further noted that such a project goes beyond the usual short-term handouts politicians often give to citizens, as it has the potential to make a lasting impact on livelihoods.

Mr. Spencer also appealed to Hon. Karfiah to import more seedlings into the country to benefit additional farmers, dismissing claims by some individuals that the seedlings distributed in 2023 failed to germinate.

He described those spreading such misinformation as people who do not value agriculture and are bent on discouraging progress.

It can be recalled that during his 2023 senatorial campaign, former District Five Representative Karfiah launched the “Triple R” initiative; Rescue, Rebuild, and Restore, under which he distributed thousands of orange seedlings across B**g County.

Despite heavy criticism and allegations labeling the project as “unnecessary and fake,” Hon. Karfiah has reaffirmed his commitment to continue empowering citizens of B**g County through agriculture.

10/08/2025

Police Sh@ots, K!lls Suspect!

The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Colonel Gregory O. W Coleman, has informed the public that an LNP officer has shot and k!lled a suspect who allegedly attacked and wounded three police officers with a cutlass and a knife in Congo Town.

10/08/2025

Deplorable Condition of the Gbartala–Fenutoli Road Poses Challenge to Commuters

Written by: Melvin Paylee Zico Siakor /[email protected]

Motorcyclists and vehicle operators commuting along the Gbartala–Fenutoli Road in B**g County District #5 are finding it extremely difficult to travel due to the deplorable condition of the route.

Those most affected by the poor road condition include passengers, seriously ill patients, and local marketers.

Many are forced to pay high transportation fares, while others have no choice but to carry their sick relatives in hammocks to nearby clinics or hospitals, as most commercial vehicles, such as taxis, can no longer ply the route.

Currently, only trucks and occasionally pick-up vehicles with strong tires can muster the courage to travel on the road.

According to several residents of the district, the situation is imposing severe economic hardship on them.

They are calling on District Representative Hon. Eugene Kollie and the Government of Liberia to intervene before the condition worsens further.

Many motorcyclists have become reluctant to use the road for fear of damaging their bikes.

One of them, Mr. Sam Sumo, who was transporting a passenger from Gbartala to Fenutoli, got stuck in the mud, leaving his only source of income, a motorbike, immobilized.

With more than an hour’s journey still ahead, Mr. Sumo was compelled to push his motorbike through the thick mud to reach the nearest town.

The urgent rehabilitation of the Gbartala–Fenutoli Road cannot be overlooked.

Improving this critical route would greatly ease the economic hardship currently being endured by residents of District #5.

10/07/2025

Lelekpayea Public School Principal Commends VAN-L for Supporting Students

Written by: Melvin Paylee Zico Siakor /[email protected]

The Principal of Lelekpayea Public School in Gbarnga, Mrs. Alice B. S Garmo has extended heartfelt appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer of Valarie's Angel Network Liberia , Mrs. Valarie Snowe Nimely , for sponsoring fourteen students of the institution.

According to Mrs. Garmo, the gesture has brought smiles to the faces of the beneficiaries, many of whom had previously struggled to stay in school due to their parents’ inability to pay the government-stipulated public school fees as a result of financial hardship.

She explained that since the intervention of the organization during the 2024/2025 academic year, the sponsored students have been happily pursuing their education without worrying about fees or the purchase of essential school materials such as copybooks and pens.

Mrs. Garmo noted that the opportunity provided by Mrs. Nimely and her organization will have a lasting impact on the lives of the beneficiaries.

She also used the occasion to call on other goodwill individuals and organizations to emulate the example of Mrs. Nimely, emphasizing that many students at Lelekpayea Public School continue to face financial challenges and are in need of similar support.

Valarie’s Angel Network Liberia recently made a cash payment of LRD 26,900 to cover the full tuition of the fourteen students for the 2025/2026 academic year, in addition to distributing copybooks, pens, and pencils to aid their learning.

10/06/2025

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CDC Headquarters Project Chairman Reveals Ruling Party Members Among ContributorsThe Chairman of the Congress for Democr...
10/06/2025

CDC Headquarters Project Chairman Reveals Ruling Party Members Among Contributors

The Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Headquarters Construction Project, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has made a startling revelation that eighteen percent of the contributors to the project are members of the ruling Unity Party.

Representative Koffa encouraged members of the public who wish to know the identities of the contributors to visit him in Room 1026.

“Eighteen percent of contributors to our Party Headquarters Project are members of the ruling Unity Party. If you want to know their names, meet me in Room 1026,” Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Chairman, CDC Headquarters Construction Committee

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GoL Launches Nationwide FY 2025 Budget Outreach and FY 2026 Pre-Budget Consultation to Promote Citizen ParticipationWrit...
10/06/2025

GoL Launches Nationwide FY 2025 Budget Outreach and FY 2026 Pre-Budget Consultation to Promote Citizen Participation

Written by: Melvin Paylee Zico Siakor /[email protected]

(Gbarnga -B**g)-The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has launched a nationwide Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Outreach and FY 2026 Pre-Budget Consultation across the country.

The exercise is being held under the theme, “Empower Citizens, Strengthen Accountability: Building Liberia’s Future Through Inclusive Budgeting.”

Speaking at one of the gatherings in Gbarnga on Sunday, October 6, 2025, Deputy Minister for Administration at the MFDP, Hon. Bill McGill Jones, said the event is part of efforts to promote the government’s Open Budget Initiative.

Minister Jones noted that in the past, citizens had limited involvement in the formulation of the national budget, something he described as contrary to democratic principles, since the power of the state rests with the people.

“I know for long people haven’t been able to participate in the development of the national budget, but President Boakai said, ‘My people who gave me the power need to be part of the decision-making process,’” Minister Jones stated.

He emphasized that when citizens are actively engaged in the budget development process, they develop a sense of ownership and can contribute valuable recommendations to ensure equitable distribution of national resources for the collective good.

Minister Jones further explained that the ongoing nationwide consultation also seeks to inform citizens about the implementation plan of the FY 2025 National Budget and highlight county-level development priorities funded through the budget.

He underscored that the voices of ordinary Liberians are vital in crafting a more responsible and citizen-driven budget that aligns with international best practices.

As preparations for the FY 2026 Budget continue, Minister Jones said the ministry is also gathering citizens’ input to ensure their priorities are reflected.

He urged participants to express their views openly instead of leaving all decisions to the ministry, reminding them that they play a key role in supporting the budget through tax payments.

The recruitment of participants was facilitated by civil society organizations through Integrity Watch Liberia.

The event in Gbarnga brought together people with disabilities, youth groups, women's and men’s organizations, and local officials, among others.

The nationwide consultation, which commenced on October 3, 2025, is expected to conclude on October 18, 2025.

10/05/2025

UMC District Superintendent Commends Hon. Karfiah for Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in B**g County

The Superintendent of the Gbarnga District Conference of the United Methodist Church, Liberia Annual Conference, has joined several churches and individuals across B**g County in commending Hon. Edward W. Karfiah, Chief Executive Officer of Green Guard ECO Solutions Incorporated, for his efforts in economically empowering churches, organizations, and individuals in the county.

According to Rev. Peter Flomo Kaykpah, the donation of orange seedlings was a clear demonstration of Hon. Karfiah’s commitment to supporting local churches, organizations, and individuals in promoting sustainable agriculture.

Speaking to a team of reporters recently on his farm in Kokorma Town, Electoral District #5, Rev. Kaykpah noted that Hon. Karfiah’s gesture goes beyond the usual short-term handouts often given by politicians.

He emphasized that this initiative has the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and their communities.

It can be recalled that during the 2023 senatorial election in B**g County, which he contested, Hon. Karfiah, under his “Triple R” vision, Rescue, Rebuild, and Restore, distributed thousands of orange seedlings to residents as part of his agricultural empowerment program.

While some critics at the time alleged that the seedlings were not germinating, Rev. Kaykpah described the project as a long-term, income-generating opportunity.

He dismissed the criticisms as unfounded and praised the initiative for its potential to promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

Watch the attached video as Rev. Peter Flomo Kaykpah tours his orange farm, now boasting fifty trees, which he says will provide long-term employment opportunities for his family and community members.

10/05/2025

GBARNGA: THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
HOLDS NATIONWIDE FY2025 BUDGET OUTREACH & FY2026 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION.
THEME: “EMPOWERING CITIZENS, STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY: BUILDING LIBERIA’S FUTURE THROUGH INCLUSIVE BUDGETING”

Kakata: The Alternative National Congress Political Leader Hon Alexander Benedict Cummings just won the ANC Political L...
10/04/2025

Kakata: The Alternative National Congress Political Leader Hon Alexander Benedict Cummings just won the ANC Political Leadership Position On White Ballot at the Party 4th National Convention held in Kakata.

By Amb Brooks Morris

Kakata: Unity Party National Chairman Luther Tarpeh Attend ANC Convention held in KakataUnder the theme Real Alternative...
10/04/2025

Kakata: Unity Party National Chairman Luther Tarpeh Attend ANC Convention held in Kakata
Under the theme Real Alternative For Liberia.

10/04/2025

The Debate is on at the ANC National Convention held in kakata Atty. Gould Vs Dr. Sheriff

By Amb Brooks Morris

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