Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah| Bomi County CorrespondentBomi County-Thursday, August 28, 2025-In a bold appeal highlighting long standing concerns of marginalization, Sub-Chief Varney Thomas of Weawolo Clan, Tehr District, has called on the Liberian government to place local leaders on the national payroll and strengthen security in rural communities.Speaking in an exclusive interview with the RRNN at his Gonda Town residence, Chief Thomas argued that the strength of national governance begins with the local authorities who maintain peace and order at the grassroots level.He urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to formally recognize and compensate local chiefs, stressing that many have…
Paris, France – Thursday, August 28, 2025, His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the French Republic today, hosted a high-level meeting with Madam Sophie Zurquiyah, Chief Executive Officer of Viridien (formerly CGG); a global leader in geoscience, digital technologies, and earth-data solutions. The meeting took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Paris.Pertinent discussions centered on potential strategic cooperation and investment opportunities in Liberia, with a particular focus on the energy sector—a key pillar of the Liberian Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).“This engagement forms part of ongoing efforts…
Bopolu City Gbarpolu County —Thursday, August 28, 2025- Police in Bopolu City are investigating the maltreatment of Korto Vargbana in Belle Baloma town.Korto was tied with a bush rope after being accused of violating local traditions.Authorities described tasks such as clearing the town square and maintaining access to the town’s creek or drinking water as “traditional work.”David Forkpa, who ordered the act, claimed that Vargbana’s female friends abandoned her and handed her over to a traditional policing mechanism for disciplinary action after she refused to comply with their request.The investigation indicates that other individuals have undergone similar disciplinary measures for…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County CorrespondentBarclayville, Grand Kru County–Tuesday, August 26, 2025-The Liberia National Police (LNP) Grand Kru County Detachment has arrested three individuals in connection with smuggling illegal arms and narcotics.The crackdown followed intelligence received from local citizens regarding suspicious activities in the area.On August 18, 2025, the LNP’s intelligence officer was alerted by concerned residents of Barclayville who claimed that some members of the community were involved in the illicit trade of contraband, including single barrel guns, cartridges, and dangerous drugs such as marijuana, tobacco products banned for sale in Liberia.According to sources closed to the Police, following…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County CorrespondentBopolu City, Gbarpolu County- Monday, August 25, 2025 — Gbarpolu County Council has redirected 150,000 toward the initial phase of constructing the Gbarpolu County Stadium as part of preparations for the National County Sports Meet.Council Chairperson Lucia Massaquoi noted that the funds were originally approved in the 2023 Development Sitting for the Bambu Town bridge project on the Bopolu–Monrovia highway but were not used because the bridge is on a primary road. The Ministry of Public Works has since rehabilitated the Bambu Town Bridge with iron reinforcements in preparation for paving toward Bopolu City.The…
By: Rocheford T. Gardiner| Contributing ReporterHarper, Maryland County –Monday, August 25, 2025- A decision by the Maryland County Superintendent to halt a privately funded renovation of the dilapidated Harper Demonstration High School has ignited a fierce public debate, largely playing out on social media. The work, undertaken by the Dorbor Foundation, was stopped pending adherence to official county procedures.The controversy began on August 20, 2025, when a post on the official Facebook page of County Superintendent Hon. Henry Cole announced the immediate stop order. The notice expressed disapproval of the ongoing work, which was initiated by private citizen Mr. Dorbor…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah| Bomi County CorrespondentTubmanburg, Bomi County-Sunday, August 24, 2025 As the 2025/2026 academic year draws closer, hope and relief have swept through dozens of households in Bomi County, thanks to an In-School Vacation Job program that empowered 375 students with financial support totaling over L$2 million.Over the weekend, the short term initiative climaxed with each student receiving L$5,000, bringing the total student payout to L$1,875,000. In addition, 30 supervisors were each compensated L$5,000, amounting to L$150,000. Altogether, the program cost reached L$2,025,000, reflecting Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe’s sustained commitment to education and youth empowerment.Students Express Gratitude, Call…
While the launch of Liberia’s new Community Anti-Drug Action Team (CADAT) has been welcomed as a bold grassroots step in the fight against illicit drugs, the non-inclusion of the media, a significant voice in the campaign, has left many wondering about the true intent of the nationwide campaign.The Multi-Sectoral Steering Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse, in partnership with local authorities, unveiled CADAT as a 15-member community team to educate, monitor, and collaborate with law enforcement in curbing drugs. Members include youth, women’s groups, civil society, health practitioners, religious leaders, and security agencies.Yet, community radios and media professionals; the very…
Press releaseMonrovia, August 24, 2025-Liberian Civic Society Organizations, led by Social Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development (SESDev) will on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, launch the country’s chapter of The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA). The launch comes following a month-long planning.AICA is a Pan-African umbrella organization formed to amplify the collective voice, agency, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Local Communities (LCs) in conservation efforts across Africa.The launch will focus on effort to mobilizing stakeholders, build awareness, and initiate a process to formalize Liberia’s role in this transformative movement.Among others, the objectives include,…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County CorrespondentBopolu City, Gbarpolu County-August 24, 2025 — The Gbarpolu County Council has approved the 2025 Development Budget totaling $706,000 USD.This amount is sourced from the approved 2025 national budget, which includes allocations for county and social development funds.The plan, prepared by the County Administration and presented to the Council on July 30, 2025, was refined through a robust public hearing and adopted by the County Council on August 22, 2025, in full compliance with Liberia’s Local Government Act.In April, each of the six districts engaged in meaningful consultations, identifying three priority projects per…
