Author: Rural Reporters News Network
Beijing, China – Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Mines, Carlos Edison Tingban, has hailed the just-ended Training Course on Mine Rescue for Belt and Road Countries as a transformative milestone for Liberia’s mine safety standards.The intensive 14-day program organized by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), brought together Liberian and international participants for hands-on training focused on mine workers’ safety.Addressing participants during the closing ceremony, Assistant Minister Tingban expressed deep gratitude on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, and the Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, commending China’s extraordinary hospitality and commitment to knowledge exchange. “This journey ignited far more than…
The Webbo Rural Teacher Training Institute (WRTTI), in Konowroken, Webbo Statutory District, River Gee County, recently graduated 49 teachers, who obtained ‘C’ Certificate each.The new graduates, drawn from Grand Gedeh, Sinoe, Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee Counties, are expected to strengthen the educational workforce across Liberia’s southeastern region.The graduation ceremony was graced by officials of the Ministry of Education, educational stakeholders, local leaders, faculty, and family members, and friends of the graduates.In his welcoming address, Mr. Antonio F. Zayzay, Director of WRTTI, expressed appreciation to the Government of Liberia (GoL), the Ministry of Education, and international partners, for their…
The newly assigned County Health Officer of River Gee County, Dr. Pauline Weah-Mehdeh, was today warmly welcomed at a ceremony graced by health practitioners, and stakeholders, in Fish Town.During the occasion characterized by the traditional presentation of kola nuts, symbolizing unity, peace, and mutual respect, Dr. Weah-Mehdeh expressed heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception and called on health professionals to strengthen collaboration and harmony within the sector in that part of the country.Dr. Weah-Mehdeh emphasized the importance of unity in advancing healthcare delivery, urging residents and health workers to avoid division and embrace a shared commitment for the wellbeing of…
Several trained traditional midwives at the Kingsville Public Clinic, Rural Montserrado County, are appealing for urgent assistance, indicating that the unavailability of adequate utilities and needed medical resources is hindering their ability to provide essential maternity care for members of the public.In a recent interview with journalists at the main compound of the Clinic, Madame Annie Pewee, a certified T.T.M. outlined the lack of electricity, unreliable water supply, deplorable condition of the clinic’s staff quarter, lack of Maternal Home, and insufficient medical drugs, as major challenges that continue to impede their job at the clinic constructed since 1972.She emphasized that…
A week-long training for fish farmers has commenced under the auspices of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and partners through the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project.The comprehensive aquaculture training program targeting fish farmers across four key counties including Margibi, Bong, Lofa, and Nimba, got underway Monday, in Kakata City, Margibi County, with 50 fish farmers participating in the six days intensive training exercises.During the official opening session Monday, the Chief of Office Staff to the offices of NaFAA’s Acting Director-General, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Ezekiel Allen, emphasized Liberian government’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for fish production,…
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee – The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has climaxed a week-long monitoring visit to its local offices and various project sites including River Gee County, in Liberia’s southeastern region.The week-long exercise, according to the leadership of the LNRCS, was organized to engage and enhance operations and projects of Liberia National Red Cross Society’s local offices in southeastern Liberia.During the visit, team members provided targeted coaching and hands-on support as means of empowering local staff to increase effectiveness and responsiveness in fulfilling their roles.“Being present in the field goes beyond mere oversight. It’s about…
Ben TC BrooksA Liberian Journalist, Alex Yormie, who works for Radio Lar-wehyi in Tapita, Nimba County, has reportedly been abducted and forcibly detained against his will by Lower Nimba County’s General Cultural Coordinator identified as Melvin Gbeilah Duo, Rural Reporters Network (RRNN) has reliably learned.Multiple sources divulged to RRNN that some members of the Poro society acting upon the orders of Duo, allegedly kidnapped Journalist Yormie during the early evening hours of yesterday, for supposedly breaching sacred traditional customs and practices by airing what they termed as sensitive information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Our sources disclosed that the journalist…
Ben TC BrooksA major health facility, the Gbeapo Comprehensive Health Center in River Gee County is currently being refurbished, as part of plans by the Health Team, to address growing health needs in that part of the country.The infrastructural development project of the health facility, which is a pivotal move to improve healthcare services in the Gbeapo Statutory District, is targeting the upgrading of the facility’s overall condition.The refurbishment effort is part of the River Gee County Health Team’s continued commitment to effectively address the health needs of citizens and residents of the District.The Gbeapo Comprehensive Health Center, located in…
By Emmanuel KoffaGrand Kru County – Police in Grand Kru County have announced the implementation of enhanced security measures, particularly at the Dorbor River crossing point in response to a concerning increase in drowning incidents in the area.The Dorbor River crossing point is a vital passageway that connects Bolloh New Town in Grand Kru County to Greenville, the capital of Sinoe County, which serves as a crucial route for residents, but recent events have raised safety concerns.Police Commander Clement Barlatt has reported that the increase in drowning cases appears to be associated with the rising water levels due to seasonal…
By Emmanuel Koffa/Grand Kru CountyGrand Kru County, Liberia-The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru County Detachment, has destroyed illicit drugs valued at over US43,000 United States Dollars. The disposal exercise took place during the celebration of World Drugs Day, which was held on June 26, 2025 in Barclayville, Grand Kru County.The illegal substances which were confiscated during various operations include, Marijuana (164kilograms,) value at US$16,450, Kush (309.4, grams) value at $6,188, Heroin (291.3grams) US$13,108.5, Cocaine (127.3grams) value US$6874.2 and precursor amounting (262grams) value US$786. County officials said the disposal exercise underscores the LDEA’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and…
