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Daily Archives: September 5, 2024

EPA Grants Temporary Permit to China Union After Partial Fine Payment

Written By Jeremiah Mulbah Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a three-month temporary permit to resume its iron ore mining operations after the company made an initial payment of US$20,000 toward a US$120,000 fine for multiple environmental violations. The permit allows China Union to bring its operations into full compliance with Liberia’s Environmental …

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Purukpeh Agriculture Farm Establishes Business Footprint in the United States

By Thomas West, Senior Reporter Purukpeh Agriculture Farm, an emerging   Liberian agricultural enterprise, has made a significant stride by establishing a business footprint in the United States.  This milestone marks a significant achievement for the farm as a new player in Liberia’s agricultural value chain sector and promoter of sustainable farming practices to empower smallholder farmers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur …

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Local Group in Popalahun Town, Lofa County Seeks Assistance for Agricultural Project

By Samuel Borlay, Kolahun, Lofa County  The Kulasuluma Agriculture Cooperative based in Popalahun Town, Wanhassa District, Lofa County has called on the government and development partners for urgent support to scale up their agricultural project. The group, primarily composed of local smallholder farmers, has been striving to boost food production in the region through sustainable farming practices. Still, they are …

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20 MSMEs win Grants from UNDP Growth Accelerator 4th Cohort

UNDP Liberia  Press Publication The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme hosted its 4th cohort pitching and selection event for 28 MSMEs contesting the entrepreneurship and agriculture categories on August 29th and 30th at the Bella Casa Hotel. The event brought together thoughtful entrepreneurs, agriculturists, government, and development partners from across Liberia who share a common interest …

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𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝

Originally Published by the Liberia News Agency The World Food Program (WFP) has disclosed plans to provide food assistance to nearly 5,000 individuals affected by caterpillar infestation, floods, and the high food prices due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis. WFP Country Director, Madam Mary Njoroge, announced the initiative on August 28, 2024, at the St. Paul Bridge Town Hall in Monrovia, …

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