Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County- Wednesday, May 28, 2025 — A team from the Liberia Chainsaw and Timber Dealers Union (LICSATDUN), led by Julius Kamara, successfully concluded a daylong dialogue with various stakeholders focused on raising awareness about the chainsaw regulations established by the Liberian government. The event, held in Barclayville, emphasized the importance of sustainable forest management and the effective implementation of regulations designed to protect Liberia’s rich forest resources. The dialogue gathered representatives from community groups, environmental organizations, government agencies, and the private sector to discuss strategies for engaging communities in sustainable…
By: Keith Morrison| Foreign Correspondent Lisbon, Portugal –Tuesday, May 27, 2025-His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Liberia’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Portuguese Republic, on Monday, May 26,2025 presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, marking the beginning of a renewed chapter in Liberia-Portugal relations. Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon, Ambassador Yorlay expressed deep gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation upon their arrival from Paris. He delivered heartfelt greetings on behalf of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Government, and…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Correspondent ezekielgeeplay.105.5@gmail.com Monrovia, Liberia- Tuesday, May 27, 2025- In a ground breaking stride towards gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Deesire Moore Grace Foundation (DMGF), has successfully launched for the first time the “Protect Women Summit”, aimed at protecting, equipping and empowering young ladies in leadership development through skills training. Held under the theme, “Liberia Woman: Voices of Resistance & Transformation,” the summit was not just a gathering, but a rallying call to action. It served as a platform for dialogue, empowerment, and strategic networking among women determined to reshape their communities, their livelihood and society…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County –Tuesday, May 27 2025 – A pivotal rice mill machine, donated for cooperative farmers in Chedepo Jarkaken and nearby regions, has ceased operations a year after installation. The breakdown is primarily attributed to a lack of spare parts and insufficient funding for repairs. This multi-purpose rice mill played a crucial role for local farmers, enabling them to process and package rice into convenient 25 kg bags for sale. Its unexpected malfunction has raised serious concerns in the county with some attributing it to perceived mishandling of the equipment. Part…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent Grand Gedeh County – Monday, May 26, 2025 – The Ministry of Health, through the Liberia Board for Nursing and Midwifery, has formally granted full accreditation to the Deanna K. Isaacson School of Midwifery in Grand Gedeh County. The Deanna K. Isaacson School of Midwifery was founded to educate midwives and in turn receive diplomas upon graduation. In a press conference held on Saturday in Zwedru, Mrs. Sawah K. Shaffa, the School’s Director, shared that obtaining full accreditation was challenging due to the insufficiency of funds. She expressed gratitude to Health Minister…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County-Monday, May 26, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) River Gee County team has arrested a notorious Nigerian illicit drug dealer with high value dangerous substances. KC Okonkwo, the 30 years old Nigerian national who has long resided in River Gee commercial hub of Gbeapo Kanweaken was arrested over the weekend in the area. It followed a crackdown initiative launched against drug trafficking by the LDEA in River Gee. On May 23, 2025, Onkonwo, a man who has been arrested several times for dealing in illegal drugs,…
By: Peter Kollie | Rural Reporter News Network Zolowo Township, Lofa County-Monday, May 26, 2025 – Reports from Zolowo Township in Zorzor, Lofa County say the Yarwor River Bridge in the area is near collapse. The bridge, believed to have been constructed more than 40 years ago links the township to Salayea District in Lofa County. According to our correspondent in the area, citizens of the township are raising the alarm about the deteriorating conditions of the bridge describing it as a complete death trap. The rapid deterioration of the infrastructure has stalled healthcare development in part of the country…
Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Grand Gedeh County – May 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Mines and Energy has halted all artisanal and small-scale mining operations in Tchien, Grand Gedeh County, following the discovery that miners were utilizing heavy machinery for Class ‘C’ mining activities. The use of equipment by small-scale miners violates the Minerals and Mining Law as well as the regulations that govern Liberia’s mining sector. The Compliance Enforcement Team from the Ministry reported that eight excavators found in the Tchien Mining District, five were being operated for Class ‘C’ mining at the Bentley, Golo,…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Correspondent Fish-Town, River Gee County – May 25, 2025 – A severe flood triggered by heavy rainfall on Friday, May 23, 2025, left several residents in central Fish Town homeless and in desperate need of help. Approximately five households have been affected, experiencing extensive property damage and loss of livelihoods. Families have been compelled to evacuate their homes and seek shelter elsewhere with relatives. “I lost everything in the flood,” expressed Esther Wilson, a 37-year-old mother of four, who is currently staying at the former headquarters of the Coalition for Democratic Change in central…
By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh – May 25, 2025 – Madam Yei P. Meagor, an officer with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) in Grand Gedeh County, has dismissed recent media reports claiming that Burkinabe nationals are being deported from the region. She characterized these allegations as false and misleading. Meagor also clarified that the FDA does not have the authority to deport individuals from Liberia. “Our role is limited to detaining Burkinabe nationals discovered working in concession areas, after which we hand them over to the Liberia National Police. We do not carry out…
