Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia —Saturday, June 14, 2025 — In a bold and inspiring announcement, Sinoe County Senator Crayton Oldman Duncan has officially launched “Our Movement”, a grassroots initiative focused on mobilizing citizens toward economic transformation and wealth creation in Liberia. Appearing on Kear Radio on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and in previous engagements on several local stations, Senator Duncan outlined a vision of a prosperous Liberia fueled by citizens’ empowerment and local resource control. “The vast natural wealth of Liberia must benefit Liberians first,” Duncan declared. “It is time for us to take charge of…
By: Bryan Dioh |Maryland County Correspondent Harper, Maryland County –Saturday, June 14, 2025- More than 837 students at the Harper Demonstration Junior and Senior High School are currently learning under dangerous and deteriorating conditions due to the dilapidated state of the school’s building. The structure, which has reportedly been de-roofed by storms and strong winds over the years, now resembles a makeshift shelter. Students and staff are currently exposed to the open air, particularly during the ongoing rainy season, making the pursuit of quality education an unwelcome sight and daily struggle. Speaking to reporters, Principal Emmanuel Dennis expressed deep concern…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent Southeast, Liberia – Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Moses Gbanyan, Deputy Minister for Research and Extension at the Ministry of Agriculture, has wrapped up a monitoring tour in Region 5 of Southeast Liberia. The purpose of the visit was to enhance agricultural productivity and address challenges farmers are encountering in the region’s agricultural sector. Region 5 includes counties of River Gee, Maryland, and Grand Kru, with coordination led by Jay Doe Welah Jr. Minister Gbanyan said the primary goal of his visit were to assess ongoing agricultural programs and gather direct input…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent Tappita, Lower Nimba – Friday, June 13, 2025 – The Jackson F. Doe Memorial, Regional and Referral Hospital has achieved a notable milestone in the health sector of Nimba by receiving two prestigious 2024 Performance Excellence Awards that recognize its outstanding contributions to public service and organizational effectiveness. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., presented these awards during a formal ceremony at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs – Cabinet Office. The accolades are part of the government’s 2024 Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) initiative aimed at fostering excellence, transparency, and…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Friday, June 13, 2025 – Superintendent Mike Swengbe of River Gee County has expressed deep sympathy to those affected by the recent flooding in Gbeapo Kaweaken. Located, approximately 20 kilometers from the county seat, Fish-Town, Gbeapo Kanweaken serves as the commercial center of River Gee County. Swengbe acknowledged the significant destruction caused by the floods and pledged that the local government would take swift action to address the aftermath of the disaster and implement strategies to reduce the risk of future flooding. He stressed that the safety and…
Harper, Maryland County –Friday, June 13, 2025- The Maryland County Education Office has launched an audit targeting all schools operating across the county. According to County Education Officer (CEO) Larry Nimely, the audit will cover all 179 functional schools in the county. The initiative aims to ensure that school principals, administrators, and the local education offices are held accountable for funds generated at the school level. CEO Nimely revealed that the audit will be conducted by a professional auditor recently assigned to the county by the Ministry of Education a first for Maryland County. “We are happy to announce the…
‘The Arrogance of Power’: PUL Acknowledges Receipt of Influential Article (June 12, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has officially acknowledged the receipt of an open letter from distinguished Liberian lawyer and statesman, Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe. In his correspondence, Cllr. Gongloe has made available a significant and highly regarded article concerning the pervasive issue of power dynamics within the Liberian government. Titled The Day Monrovia Stood Still, this notable article was penned in May 1979 by Albert Porte, a prominent Liberian political journalist and social critic. Cllr. Gongloe underscores the critical importance of this work, asserting that “the…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County-Friday, June 13, 2025-An agriculturalist cum Watermelon farmer in Voinjama district has made a public appeal for means of transportation to enable him convey his produce to market in urban Liberia, probably Monrovia. The focused-looking agriculturist who hailed from Kolliemai Town, Voinjama district is calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and other local officials to help transport his produce from the farm to the markets in Monrovia. Mr. Zayzay K. Zayzay said in an exclusive interview from his farm in Kolliemai, said to reporters that he produced huge quantity of…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Reporter Monrovia-Friday, June 13, 2025- In a significant move to bolster support for refugees and vulnerable populations in Liberia, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), in collaboration with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has commenced a biometrical process to issue Resident Permits to 269 integrated former Ivorian refugees. This initiative is in fulfillment of Executive Order 144, issued by His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on February 24, 2025. The exercise began on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with Hon. Joseph Boye Cooper, LRRRC Deputy Executive Director for…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Reporter Monrovia-Thursday, June 12, 2025- Oil Palm Company Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) has launched phase two of its Livelihood Support Program as part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), for the MOU host communities in Sinoe. The GVL livelihood program aims to build the capacity and capability of communities to improve their agricultural practices for both income generation and food security sustainability. It initially focuses on existing farm crops like cassava, plantain, corn and vegetables including pepper, water million, eggplants and cucumber. GVL provides technical, advisory and some material supports to the selected communities…
