Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Bawala, Lofa County –Thursday, June 12, 2025 – The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has announced that it is on the brink of completing a significant energy project in Lower Lofa County, aimed at transforming electricity access for more than 10,000 homes. According to RREA Executive Director Samuel Nagbe, the agency is now 99% done with the installation of a 1.8-megawatt (MW) diesel-powered generation system in Bawala Village, located on the outskirts of Voinjama. The installation includes accompanying transformers and fuel storage systems, forming a key part of the hybrid mini-grid network that…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Reporter Monrovia-Thursday, June 12, 2025 –A team of biomedical experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commenced the installation of six state-of-the-art digital X-ray machines at key health facilities across Liberia. The installation, in a Wednesday statement by the MOH aims to strengthen the country’s diagnostic capacity and improve access to quality healthcare services. Installation activities are currently underway at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) in Monrovia and the Liberia Government Hospital (LGH) in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. Additional health facilities benefiting from this intervention include the Emirates Hospital in Bopolu, Gbarpolu County;…

By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia–Monday, June 10,2025- Residents and school administrators in Grand Kru County have expressed their gratitude to President Joseph Boakai, Education Minister, and partners for the ongoing modern construction of three senior high school facilities within the County. The ongoing construction schools facilities are taking place in three of Grand Kru eight educational districts, including Wedabo Gbanken, Fenito of Dorbor and Nifu of Jloh as part of the government of Liberia “Arrest Agenda Decentralization Programs,” which emphasizes on equitable access to quality education across the country. Initially, the project was awarded…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) River Gee detachment, has successfully concluded a rigorous week-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the investigative and analytical skills of its officers in combating drug-related crimes. The training took place at the LDEA’s local office in Fish-Town, River Gee County and brought together about 36 participants including new recruits as well as experienced officers in the county. Led by the Chief Trainer and Head of the Crime Lab, the workshop covered advanced investigative techniques, forensic analysis, intelligence…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent Nimba County – Tuesday, June 10, 2025- In a noteworthy development for the infrastructure of Nimba County, Rev. John Baryoga, the Overseer of Harvest Intercontinental Ministry Unlimited, Nimba County has expressed gratitude to the national government for its recent efforts to gone far in pavement of the Ganta-Tappita road. Rev. Baryoga said the upgrade is important for improving connectivity, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall quality of life for the residents of the Nimba area. He noted that the Ganta-Tappita road is an essential route linking various communities associated with his…

By: Henry B Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu —Tuesday, June 10, 2025- On Monday, June 9, 2025, Gbarpolu County saw an important event where Senator Botoe Kanneh, Chairperson of the County Legislative Caucus, spoke strongly at a one-day meeting about the Policy on Girls’ Education. The event was held at Bopolu City Hall and was organized by Paramount Young Women Initiatives in partnership with HOPE, with help from Educate Her. The main goal was to encourage the community to support girls’ education under the theme, “Bringing the Policy Home: Supporting Girls’ Education Through Community Efforts.” Senator Kanneh…

Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Reporter Tuesday, June 10, 2025-Liberia has officially ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, becoming a regional leader in the global push to protect the world’s high seas. The decision follows nearly a year of national engagement, including a strong early call by Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who represented Liberia at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Segment in New York on September 24, 2024. At the time, Dr. Yarkpawolo described the treaty as a “lifeline” for Liberia, whose economy and food security are closely…

By Paul M. Kanneh Citizens of the Gbandi Land have galvanized to rebuild their community radio. The citizens’ initiative is in response to the request of the Management of the Harleyngee Community Radio to have an ideal and spacious office for the community radio. Through a rallying call, the community has so far raised $702,535 Liberian Dollars. The contributions were made through individuals, institutions and towns. Below is the breakdown of contributions by 112 towns within the Gbandi Land, which are listed by clans: Wanwoma Clan, $148,430, Hassala Clan, $74,705 LD, Lukasu Clan, $90,500, Hembeh Clan, $22,420, Tahamba Clan, $266,990,…

By: Henry B Gboluma Jr. |Gbarpolu County Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu — Monday, June 9,2025-As Gbarpolu County works tirelessly to combat a recent Mpox outbreak, officials acknowledge they are facing significant challenges in their efforts. Bennie Clarke, Director of the Community Health Department, explained that limited resources are hampering their response. “Our team is doing everything they can, but shortages of fuel, transportation, and staff motivation are making the fight harder,” he said. Despite these hurdles, the health team remains committed to protecting their community. Since the outbreak was first reported on May 28, 2025, three confirmed cases have been…

By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh-Monday, June 9, 2025-The ministry of Justice is conducting a 5- day training on gender mainstreaming and policy action plan for personnel of the ministry of Justice in the south-east. The training started on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at the Zwedru City Hall and ended on last Saturday June 7, 2025. The training was held under the objective: Gender mainstreaming and a gender perspective must be mainstreamed into all development policies and programs to achieve true equality. The training derived from MOJ policy and five years action plan for Gender…