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By: Akoi M.  Baysah,  Jr.As the forest canopy thins and tensions rise across southeastern Liberia,Justice Advocates Law Group (JALG) is pointing fingers at government inaction,warning that Grand Gedeh County is becoming a hotspot for unregulatedmigration, land conflicts, and institutional neglect.In a scathing critique released this week, JALG said thousands ofundocumented Burkinabe migrants have, for years, crossed into Grand Gedeh andsurrounding counties unchecked—clearing community, private, and reservedforests with impunity. The group says the migrants, primarily involved in cocoa farming, nowoutnumber locals in several areas, and are occupying land without legalframeworks or benefit-sharing arrangements.“Entire communities are being uprooted by avoidable land conflicts,…

The Grand Bassa County Administration gathered at the Administrative Building tocelebrate a notable achievement: the presentation of the Bassa SportsAssociation (BSA) kickball trophy to the county’s leadership in recognition ofthe team’s victory during the 2024/2025 season of the National County SportsMeet.The event also marked a significant leadership change within the BSA, as ChairmanGabriel Y. Montgomery announced his resignation, citing the need for new ideasand a fresh approach to sustain county sports development.During the ceremony, Mr. Montgomery reflected on the team’s success, acknowledging thechallenges faced amid county leadership transitions and financial constraints. He explained that the delay in trophy presentation was…

By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection onThursday hosted a one-day orientation workshop in Monrovia to engagestakeholders in Montserrado County on the Liberia Women Empowerment Project(LWEP).The $44.6 million World Bank-supported initiative fundedthrough a blend of grants and loans targets 70% women and 30% men across sixcounties and aims to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence, andexpand access to education and economic opportunities.The event brought together around 40 participants fromvarious ministries and community leadership structures. Speaking at theworkshop, Madam Lisa Diasay of the LWEP Project Management Unit emphasized theproject’s accountability framework, highlighting that it is not a…

By: Elijah Easter KaykayGrand Bassa County has taken a major step in Liberia’s fight against drugabuse with the launch of a new outpatient screening hub, targeting at-riskyouth and supporting national rehabilitation efforts. The facility is located near the Red Cross County Office, behind the LiberiaLand Authority building on Robert Street in Buchanan.The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Grand Bassa County SuperintendentKaryou Johnson, who reaffirmed the county’s commitment to battling substanceabuse. In his remarks, Superintendent Johnson emphasized the devastating impactof narcotics on Liberia’s young people and called for stronger community andparental involvement.“We cannot fight this battle alone,” Superintendent Johnson said. “We…

By: Elijah Easter KaykayIn a major stride toward sustainable development, Deenam Biomass Company hassigned a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leadership ofGrand Bassa County to operate in Liberia’s renewable energy sector.The agreement, signed on May 15, sets the stage for the company to convertrubber tree waste into biomass fuel a move aimed at boosting the local economyand supporting Liberia’s green energy goals. The initiative is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, with the first phasealone providing employment for 500 residents, mostly from Grand Bassa County.Speaking at a press briefing following the signing, Deenam Biomass Media& Communication Consultant Maxwell…

By: Elijah Easter Kaykay The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia has receivedcommendation for a seamless and credible start to this year’s national exams inGrand Bassa County. Samuel  Zoegar, principal of BuchananOpen Bible Standard High School and head of the county’s principals, expressedsatisfaction with the smooth rollout, highlighting the absence of malpracticereports since the exams began Thursday morning.Mr. Zoegar noted that all eight examination centers six in Buchanan City andtwo in District #3 A (Gorblee High School and LAC St. Joseph High School), haveoperated without incident.He attributed this success to increased transparency and professionalism,especially in contrast to previous years where…

By: Albert Fania Liberia is being represented at the 75th FIFA Congress currently takingplace in Asunción, Paraguay. A three-member delegation from the LiberiaFootball Association (LFA), including LFA President Mustapha I. Raji, GeneralSecretary Emmett Crayton, and Executive Committee Member Tickly D. Monkoney, areattending the global football summit.The congress, which has drawn over 2,500 delegates from FIFA’s 211 memberassociations, serves as a vital forum for discussing football governance,development strategies, and the sport’s global impact.According to the LFA, Liberia’s participation reaffirms its commitment tointernational football cooperation and to strengthening the country’s football infrastructure. 

By Elijah Easter Kaykay Tensions flared in Grand Bassa County on Thursday asaggrieved former employees of Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) staged a protestthat escalated into a hostage situation.900000The workers, demanding long-overdue severance andbenefits, held the company’s Human Resource Officer hostage for several hoursinside a vehicle at the Grand Bassa Administrative Building.Eyewitnesses described the protest as highly charged, withdemonstrators expressing frustration over what they say are broken promises andprolonged silence from the company. The incident attracted a large crowd andmedia coverage, bringing renewed attention to labor grievances within thecounty.“We’ve waited for too long. They laid us off, and now theyrefuse…

By Esther Natelia ScottThe Grand Gedeh County Health Team (GGCHT) is appealing to citizens,businesses, and development partners to support the long-term operation of thecounty’s newly inaugurated oxygen plant a critical addition to the region’shealthcare infrastructure.The call was made during a community engagement and fundraising event heldon the grounds of Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Zwedru. The event broughttogether local leaders, health professionals, and residents, all unified by acommon goal: to ensure the continuous operation of the life-saving facility.Constructed by Playing Liberia with funding from the Global Fund andtechnical facilitation by Partners In Health (PIH), the oxygen plant isdesigned to produce…

By: Laymah KollieLiberia has fully settled its outstanding financialobligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),according to Senator Edwin Snowe, head of Liberia’s delegation to the ECOWASParliament. Speaking before the Liberian Senate on Thursday, Senator Snowepraised the government’s commitment to honoring a previously signed agreementwith the regional body to clear arrears accumulated under past administrations.“Liberia is now up to date with its monthly payments toECOWAS,” Snowe told the plenary. “There were arrears from the past, and Liberiahad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ECOWAS to gradually settlethose debts. We thank the government for rescuing Liberia’s image at…