Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Bryan Dioh In an effort to strengthen healthcare delivery in Maryland County, the Pleebo Health Center has officially dedicated a newly constructed Outpatient Department (OPD) facility. The initiative, Health authorities say is aimed at expanding access to quality health services in Pleebo, the most populated and busiest city in Maryland County. The ceremony which took place Thursday, August 7, 2025, drew an array of attendees, including health workers, local government officials, representatives from various ministries, development agencies and community members. During the occasion, Pleebo Health Center Resident’s Doctor, Dr. Shadrick Gono, expressed gratitude to donors and the Government of…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia –Friday, August 8, 2025 – In a pivotal move to address drug-related challenges in Liberia, Superintendent Mike Swengbeh of River Gee County has officially aligned himself with a national campaign dedicated to curbing the spread of illicit drugs nationwide. Launched on August 7, 2025, the campaign aims to tackle the escalating issue of drug abuse and its harmful effects on communities, especially among young people. Superintendent Swengbeh, recognized for his dedication to community improvement and public health, stressed the necessity of collaboration among various entities, including government bodies, local organizations,…
Keith Morrison| Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia – August 8, 2025 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has responded strongly to recent claims published in the August 8 edition of FrontPage Africa under the headline: “Liberia Risks Losing Millions in Climate Finance Without Carbon Market Authority.” Contrary to the report, the EPA says Liberia is not missing out on climate finance, but is instead making steady progress toward carbon market readiness through a structured and inclusive approach. In a press statement issued Friday, the EPA clarified that the establishment of a Carbon Market Governance Framework which the article referred…
(August 7, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised significant concerns about the ongoing fight against corruption in Liberia, especially in light of recent acknowledgments by the government regarding the pervasive nature of corruption within the country. The Union suggests that the frequent use of strong descriptors—such as “public enemy number one,” “vampire,” “cancer,” and “king kong”—indicates that efforts to combat corruption have not produced the expected outcomes for the public. In his address during the opening session of a two-day training workshop focused on investigative journalism and anti-corruption efforts, PUL President Julius Kanubah emphasized the need for…
Matthias F. Larbeindee Tappita, Nimba County – August 8, 2025 – In a landmark development for education and workforce empowerment in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Tappita Vocational Training Institute. The new institution, located in Tappita City, Lower Nimba County, is expected to provide critical technical and vocational education to thousands of young Liberians. The announcement was made by Hon. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia, Representative of Electoral District #6, who hailed the decision as a transformative milestone for his constituency and the broader Nimba region. “With immense gratitude and joy, I bring…
By Jenneh S. Kemokai Grand Cape Mount, August 7, 2025-Authorities in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, have arrested an elderly man identified only as Dougbah for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Gbarnga Town. The incident, which occurred on March 30, 2025, was reported to the Bamballah Police Station shortly after it happened. According to police investigations, the young girl was selling peppers when Dougbah called her to his residence under the pretense of making a purchase. Upon arrival, she discovered his wife was not home. Dougbah allegedly dragged her into a room, forcibly removed her clothing, and…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County — The Chief Executive Officer of the Laso Kamara Auto Parts Garage is urging young people in the district to pursue vocational skills and learn a trade that can empower them for life. Speaking recently at his garage in Zorzor, Lofa County, Laso Kamara shared his personal journey into the mechanic profession. He explained that his career began in 2006 in Voinjama, and later took him to Macenta, in the Republic of Guinea, where he mastered the trade. According to Mr. Kamara, it was the goodwill and support of friends…
Fresh TV and VIBES FM radio Bomi, Liberia-A tragic accident occurred earlier today on the Bomi Highway after a speeding vehicle plunged into the Po-River, claiming the lives of two individuals: David Sherman and his namesake, David Nyumah. According to eyewitnesses, the driver, David Sherman, was reportedly seen leaving Vincent Town in a rush. He attempted to make a U-turn, but instead accelerated at high speed, causing the car to fly off the road and straight into the river. Family members have confirmed that David Sherman was not a licensed driver. They expressed shock upon learning that he had taken…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia,Liberia-Thursday,August 7, 2025- The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 hosted at its headquarters in Monrovia, a high-level delegation from the National Land Commission of Sierra Leone. Provided overnight and purpose of the visit, Sierra Leone National Land Commission General Abu Bakarr Sappay Foray- Musa, his delegation’s visit to the LLA is a testament to the growing importance of land governance in the region. According to the Sierra Leone National Land Commission, Commissioner General, since the establishment of the Commission, they have been thinking about regional experience sharing and his administration…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor City-Thursday, August 7, 2025-The Zorzor General Market has taken the first small step towards solving its long-standing roof crisis, after receiving one bundle of zinc sheets and a supply of roofing nails. The donation marks the beginning of an effort to repair the badly leaking roof of the market’s second building — a problem that has plagued vendors for years, especially during the rainy season. Market Superintendent Madam Varbah Johnson said the situation has been a major worry for sellers who are often forced to trade in wet and unsafe conditions. “We decided…
