Author: Rural Reporters News Network

Strasbourg, France-May 22, 2025- Representing the Republic of Liberia at the 34th Executive Committee Meeting of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., delivered a powerful statement on behalf of Her Excellency Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Government of Liberia. In his address, Ambassador Yorlay expressed Liberia’s deep appreciation for its accession to the Centre and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to promoting peace, democracy, cooperation, and human rights on the global stage. “Liberia relishes its membership in global bodies committed to the promotion…

By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Capitol Hill – Thursday, May 22, 2025 – River Gee County Electoral district 1, Representative, Alexander Pour, has proposed a bill to create a community college in the county, with the goal of improving educational opportunities and fostering development in southeastern Liberia. The proposed legislation, named “An Act to Establish the River Gee County Community College,” has been presented to the 55th National Legislature and assigned to the joint committees on Education, Judiciary, and Ways, Means, and Finance for examination. The committees are anticipated to provide their findings within two weeks. “The…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Thursday, May 22, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) conducted a search and seizure operation targeting drugs in Tienpo Nyonken, River Gee County. The search led to the arrests of three ladies. This took place on May 19, 2025, during a routine patrol by the LDEA in the Tienpo Statutory district, an area heavily populated due to mining activities. During the operation, officers found a significant amount of illegal drugs at the residence of three female suspects, which included half a plate of compressed marijuana, six…

By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County-Wednesday, May 21, 2025- the Lofa County Health Team officially launched the Mpox vaccine in Voinjama city, and Lofa at large on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. According to the Lofa County Health Team officer Dr. Moses Weidehga, the vaccines arrived in county and will primarily focused in two different which are bordering Sierra Leone and Guinea, that’s the district of Foya and Vahun districts. During the official launch of the Mpox vaccine in the County, Superintendent J. Lavela Massaquoi took the first dose with several other local officers including two…

By: Bryan Dioh |Maryland County Correspondent Harper, Maryland-Wednesday, May 21, 2025-In an effort to improve Health supervision and enhance rural health service delivery in Maryland County; Plan International Liberia has donated 20 brand new Yamaha motorbikes to the Maryland County Health Team. During the turning-over ceremony which was attended by scores of Government Officials, Olastford S. Wiah, Director of the Community Health Services Division at the Ministry of Health, thanked Plan Liberia for the initiative, while underscoring long-time support from Plan Liberia over the years in boosting and contributing to the Health sector exactly with a specific focus in rural…

Ben TC Brooks |Correspondent River Gee County –Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – In a proactive effort to boost agricultural productivity and assist local farmers in River Gee, the County Agricultural Officer Jasper Sheriff Tweh has launched a monitoring initiative aimed at evaluating and enhancing farming practices in River Gee County. The initiative, which commenced in early April 2025, focuses on both cooperative and individual farmers across the six agricultural districts of River Gee, including; Gbeapo, Tienpo, Chedepo, Webbo, Potupo, and Sarbo respectively. In an interview with our reporter, the Agriculture Coordinator explained that the initiative is intended to offer essential…

By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Correspondent Monrovia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025- The Ministry of Health, through its Family Health Division, has commended the Management of Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE), for its steadfast commitment in advocating for increase budgetary support to boost family planning program and awareness nationwide. The special recognition was witnessed Monday, May 19, 2025 in Monrovia at a daylong budget-tracking workshop organized by IWYE, aimed at Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations on Budget Preparation, Allotment Process, and Tracking for Effective Advocacy with the Government of Liberia for an Increase in SRHR Funding. Making remark,…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Correspondent Monrovia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025- In a significant step towards improving local governance and community infrastructure, Juarzon City Hall in Bilobocree, Juarzon Statutory District Sinoe County is poise for dedication after been renovated by Sinoe’s District Three Representative Alex Noah following nearly two decades. The dedication event according to Representative Alex Noah is set to take place on July 26, 2025, marking the end of years of neglect and deplorable conditions that have long plagued the facility. The renovation of Juarzon City Hall has been a long-awaited project for the residents of the area. For…

By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Liberia—Tuesday, May 20,2025-The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health, has commenced an urgent health initiative aimed at treating inmates at the Barclayville withholding cell, following the receipt of a substantial consignment of medical supplies, which has been welcomed by prison officials. Superintendent Moses Allison expressed his gratitude to national government and partners through the Ministry of Health for their timely provision of medical supplies. He noted that these resources are vital in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of inmates; many of whom have faced challenges in accessing adequate medical attention.…

(May 19, 2025): Smile FM in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County has resumed broadcast services following two days of mediation by the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Association of Liberia Community Radio Station (ALICOR). The mediation from 18-19 May 2025 led to the amicable and successful resolution of the disputes over the Board of Advisors and the position of Station Manager of Smile FM, a community radio station. The station was shutdown on May 5, 2025 after violent confrontations involving a group of Grand Gedeh citizens for and against the two competing Boards and two Station Managers, each in…