Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 6, 2026 | Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) assigned to River Gee County have apprehended a 39-year-old woman for allegedly being in possession of a large quantity of illegal drugs. The suspect, identified as Beatrice Toe, a resident of Gbeapo Tartuken, was arrested on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Killepo Kanweaken checkpoint during a routine security operation. The arrest was carried out by LDEA personnel operating under the command of Detachment Commander, Special Agent Bill M. Cooper Jr. According to authorities, Toe was traveling…

By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah, Jr | Bomi Correspondent Suehn Mecca District, Bomi County |April 5, 2026|A growing education crisis is unfolding in Suehn Mecca District, where Mae Davis Public Elementary School is battling severe infrastructure challenges that are threatening the future of its students. With an enrollment of 176 pupils for the current academic year, the school is facing a critical shortage of seating and a dangerously dilapidated building, leaving students to learn under extremely difficult conditions. Inside the classrooms, the situation is alarming. Two students are forced to squeeze onto a single chair, while many others sit on the…

By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr. | Bomi Correspondent Grand Cape Mount County, Kongba District |April 5, 2026|The road to Gola National Park is in a deplorable condition, making effective monitoring difficult and raising serious concerns about conservation efforts in one of Liberia’s most important protected areas. But beyond conservation, the deteriorating road network is fueling a wider crisis across Kongba District, where residents say years of neglect have left communities stranded and struggling. At the center of the growing outcry is prominent citizen Jallah Samma, who is sounding the alarm over what he describes as worsening infrastructure conditions affecting everyday…

By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah Jr. | Bomi Correspondent Tubmanburg, Bomi County |April 5, 2026|A one-day training aimed at strengthening the legal awareness and agricultural capacity of women farmers, including women living with disabilities, has concluded in Tubmanburg, with participants expressing increased confidence in understanding and asserting their rights. The session, held under the theme “Enhancing the Capacity of Women Farmers by Providing Knowledge on the Legal Rights of Women with Disabilities,” brought together 18 women from across Bomi County. Discussions centered on critical issues such as land ownership, access to justice, and practical strategies to improve agricultural productivity. Providing an…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 3, 2026 | Youth organizations across River Gee County are intensifying preparations ahead of a historic visit of Liberia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah and delegation. The visit forms part of her ongoing nationwide engagement tour aimed at strengthening youth development initiatives. Operating under the collective banner “One River Gee Youth,” several prominent groups, including the Association of River Gee Youth, the Federation of Liberian Youth, the Mano River Union Youth Parliament, and the Liberia National Students Union – River Gee Chapter, are coordinating efforts…

By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County |April 3, 2026 | The Bartuogbeh Farmers Association in electoral district 3, River Gee County, has launched its second phase of lowland site clearing following a highly productive first harvest under the Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project – STAR-P. The cooperative, whose name “Bartuogbeh” translates to “Let’s Put Strong” in the Grebo dialect, was formed to strengthen farmer collaboration and increase food production across the Tuobo Administrative District. Members of the association describe their initial harvest as a major breakthrough, underscoring the impact of collective farming in…

Zorzor City, Lofa County |April 3, 2026| The Superintendent of the Zorzor Market, Madam Varbah Johnson, is calling on marketers to remain calm amid growing tensions surrounding the market’s new leadership. Speaking in an interview at her office, Madam Johnson said her administration remains fully committed to improving conditions at the market, the acceptable welfare of its members and above all, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. She explained that some of the recent misunderstandings and concerns raised by marketers are largely connected to ongoing developments in the area, particularly the current road construction works, which she said have…

By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | April 02, 2026 | Vegetable farming is experiencing a greater surge in River Gee County, as local farmers begin to see real and measurable benefits from sustained agricultural support combined with their own dedication and hard work. The progress is largely driven by the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security – SADFONS, project, a nationally led initiative supported by international partners. Through the program, farmers in rural communities are gaining access to improved tools, modern farming techniques, and practical training designed to increase productivity and strengthen…

By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent Greenville, Sinoe County | April 1, 2026 | The Third Judicial Circuit Court in Sinoe County has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Prince Deyowon, to 30 years’ imprisonment for the rape of a four-year-old child. The ruling was handed down on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by Resident Circuit Judge Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh following a bench trial that lasted approximately three weeks. The crime occurred on the evening of August 23, 2025, in Dortroken, Jaedae district, Sinoe County. According to court records, the defendant was indicted during the August 2025 term of court for sexually…

By: Jallah Crawu |Gbarpolu Contributing Reporter Gbaryama town, Bopolu district, Gbarpolu County |April 02, 2026| A meeting was held recently in Gbaryama town to address a traditional issue; where twelve (12) women of various ages, have been captured to establish a Sande Bush School, defying the government order that no one should establish Bush school until further announcement from national government. The gathering brought together traditional leaders from nearby towns, the culture inspector for Gbarpolu County, and also the native Superintendent, Chief Yarkpawolo Clan. In a welcoming message, Mr. Moses Thompson, speaking for the elders, youths, and women of Gbaryama,…