Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By D Abraham Cooper Sr.“They came, cut down our trees, and give us no benefit. Then they quietly returned to take their machines leaving our forest damaged and over 550 logs behind”, Chief Gbayou lamented in an interview with LFMW on July 13, 2024.Adding onto the community frustration, a logging company they had hoped on to change their lives suddenly disappeared, leaving behind unfulfilled promises at the perils of community members.Community members described their contract with Horizon Logging Limited as a “Logging Scam”. “The company is a 419 company; they only came to hustle on our forest and leave us…
By Jenneh S. KemokaiA high-level UN Women delegation headed by its Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Maxine Houinato, over the weekend visited Grand Cape Mount County to celebrate and boost efforts aimed at women’s empowerment and leadership across Liberia’s western region.The delegation, accompanied by Grand Cape Mount County Senator, Dabbah Varpilah includes UN Women Country Representative, Comfort Lamptey, Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, Karl Backeus, and representatives from the ministries of Gender and Internal Affairs respectively.The visit took the delegation to Robertsports, the capital of Cape Mount, and the Liberia-Sierra Leone border at Bo Waterside.On the first leg…
By D. Abraham CooperAuthorities of the Grand Gedeh Community College (GGCC) and members of the school’s Alumni Association met over the weekend, in a meeting aimed at fostering institutional growth at the (GGCC).The high-level meeting took place between the leadership of the Grand Gedeh Community College Alumni Association and the GGCC President, Dr. Eric Z.M. Gbotoe, with the Alumni leadership making follow-up on previous engagements aimed at supporting the issues relating to the development of the institution.The GGCC Alumni Association leadership used the occasion to reinforce cardinal proposals from them including the advocacy for university status, faculty support, and improved…
By Emmanuel KoffaBarclayville – The male football team of Sass-Town High School and the kick-ball team of the P.G. Wolloh High School, have emerged winners respectively in the National High School Sports-organized nationwide tournament, Grand Kru County version held 16 and 17 July 2025.Four high schools including the P.G. Wolloh High School, Buah Central High School, Sass-Town High School, and Barclayville Central High School, participated in the two days sporting events.Sass-Town High School finished as champs in the National High School Sports 2025 High School Championship in Grand Kru, following a nail-biting one zero encounter against the soccer team of…
PRESS RELEASELiberia through itsOffice for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWECC-L) is today poised to launch a nationwide outreach campaign aimed at fostering public understanding of the Courts’ mandates and the country’s transitional justice roadmap.The launch, which is also intended to promote inclusive dialogue among citizens, survivors, and stakeholders, and encourage community participation in justice reform and civic education, is being held in collaboration with actors of Transitional Justice.Under the theme: “Justice for All,” the campaign, which is to cover Liberia’s 15 political sub-divisions, as well as Liberians in the Diaspora subsequently, is a transformative event…
By Ben TC BrooksGovernment, through the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), is poised to inaugurate a regional cash hub fully completed in the country’s central southeastern region of River Gee County, the project’s contracting supervisor has disclosed.Following the cancelation of the first date set for the dedication of the facility last year, authorities in River Gee County have confirmed from higherups at the CBL in Monrovia that it will be held soon, but could not however disclose the specific date the dedicatory ceremony is scheduled to be held this year.When the regional cash hub in Fish Town, River Gee County…
PRESS RELEASEIn a move to strengthen and institutionalize journalism and media governance across Liberia, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has released its first batch of appointments of the Sub-chapter leadership in nine out Liberia’s 15 political sub-divisions.In a statement released to the press Tuesday, the Union indicated that the appointments, covering Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Maryland, and Nimba, reflect inclusive leadership in each county, spanning competence, qualifications, experience, gender, age, and good moral standing.In appointing the PUL County Sub-chapter leadership, the Union’s President, Julius Kanubah, urged those appointed to serve with distinction, integrity,…
By Emmanuel KoffaTrehn District – A tragic incident has taken place along the banks of the Kulordeh River, Grand Kru County, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving another seriously injured during an illegal gold-mining operation recently.The deceased, identified as 28-year-old T. Wish Sloh Thomas and Tom C. Weah Jr., 30, were reportedly mining for gold when a large stick fell on them, leading to their demise.A third individual, Mark Kayoun, 22, who was later transported to a nearby health facility for urgent medical care, is currently receiving medical attention for serious injuries sustained as a result of…
By Emmanuel KoffaAmid reported growing concerns over illegal mining activities and a disturbing rise in drowning incidents linked to over-flooded rivers, the Liberia National Police (LNP) Grand Kru detachment has officially announced the establishment of a specialized taskforce along with a metro patrol unit in the county.This initiative aims to enhance security and enforce regulations against boat operators engaging in unlicensed mining operations, according to police authorities in Grand Kru.Police Commander Clement Barllat recently told a local radio station about the establishment of the two police units, indicating that there is an urgent need for action regarding recent reports of…
By Rocheford T. GardinerHarper – “I don’t know what kind of bad luck this is,” said Naomi Neufville, with her eyes welling up with tears as she began to describe the moment her two-month-old son, Abu Jalloh, was struck in the head with a stone by a man known to be mentally ill.The incident occurred Tuesday, 15 July, at the Neufville’s residence on Revy Street, in Harper.She recounted that on that fateful day, a man commonly known as “Diamond” entered their yard brandishing a knife and attempted to stab her younger brother.Naomi however, repelled the attack, and the assailant retreated…
