Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah| Bomi County Correspondent Sackie Town, Bomi County -August 7, 2025-A long running land dispute between Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties is intensifying, with local leaders and residents warning of potential violent clashes if the Liberian government fails to step in with a decisive resolution. The latest alarm was raised by Chief Aaron Johnson, town chief of Sackie Town, who said continuous land encroachment from neighboring Gbarpolu has left his community feeling abandoned and defenseless. “For too long we have been complaining about this constant forest land encroachment,” Chief Johnson lamented. “It has been over three years since…
By: Jenneh S. Kemokai| Grand Cape Mount County Correspondent Bo Waterside, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — Authorities in Grand Cape Mount County have made a significant breakthrough in a theft case reported to the Bo Waterside Police Station on August 4, 2025, with the arrest of 19-year-old suspect Varney Fahnbulleh. The case was formally forwarded to the court by Region 2 Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Angeline W. Gibson, following a thorough investigation by officers of the Bo Waterside Police Station. According to reports, the victim, 62-year-old Annie Banto, stated that on the evening of August 4 at approximately…
By: Jenneh S. Kemokai| Grand Cape Mount County Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — Liberia’s fight against drug trafficking recorded a major success at the Bo Waterside port of entry when authorities intercepted a shipment of heroin concealed within a vehicle arriving from neighboring Sierra Leone. The bust, involving four suspects, reflects the country’s heightened vigilance in tackling the illegal drug trade and safeguarding public health. The vehicle, a blue Nissan Premier with license plate A-12021, was searched upon entry, revealing approximately 841 grams of heroin, estimated to be worth over $37,845.00 USD. The suspects have…
Calls for Renegotiation, Greater Equity, and Community Protections in Controversial MDA By Matthias F. Larbeindee | Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia- Wednesday, August 6, 2025-In a scathing press statement released today, former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Hon. Armah Zolu Jallah, has condemned the recently amended Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining Company, calling it a “gross betrayal of national sovereignty, economic justice, and the rights of the people of Grand Cape Mount County.” The agreement, which was recently passed by the Legislature, has sparked public outcry and widespread criticism among civil…
Liberia: As Rural Healthcare Struggles, One Lofa Entrepreneur Steps Up to Bridge the Gap By: James Papy Kwabo Jr. and Peter Kollie with Alternate Youth Radio and New Narratives| Contributing Writers Zorzor, Lofa County –August 6, 2025- In a region where access to essential medicine can determine whether someone lives or dies, one young nurse is quietly building a health movement from the ground up. Despite the lack of support for entrepreneurs in rural areas, Henry Pewee Nyandebo is finding new ways to deliver the essential medication and healthcare that grateful residents in this rural part of the country are…
By Peter Kollie Voinjama, Lofa County – The battle for school sports supremacy in Lofa County is set to ignite this Friday, August 8, as the 2025 National High School Championship enters its thrilling semi-final and grand final stages in both kickball and football –all in one unforgettable day at the Voinjama sports grounds. The kickball division will open the day’s excitement at 10:00 AM with a fierce contest between Voinjama Multilateral High School and Zorzor Central High School. At 11:00 AM, Bolahun Public High School will take on Foya Free Pentecostal Mission High School for a spot in the…
By: Ben TC Brooks| Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – The absence of an intellectual forum in River Gee’s Capital, Fish-Town, hampers the meaningful discussions from public intellectuals, social activists and government officials and the sharing of ideas as well as societal issues affecting the daily livelihood of citizens near and afar. The reduction cum absence of public discourse raises alarms about the city’s capacity to address pressing issues and inhibits the nurturing of local talents as far as future advocates and grooming of national leaders are concerned. Establishing an intellectual platform is vital, as…
By: Ben TC Brooks| Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Wednesday, August 5, 2025 – At the fifth induction ceremony of the newly elected leadership of the Association of River Gee Youth (ARGY), River Gee County Administrator Alex Dennis has called for unity and constructive communication among the county’s young residents. Dennis pointed out that negative social media posts and remarks targeting the county leadership damage the reputations and hinder developmental progress. He cautioned that irresponsible online behavior could create rifts among local leaders. “In today’s digital era, our words hold significant power,” he stated. “We should use that influence…
Monrovia, Liberia – August 5, 2025-The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), has successfully held the first 2025 National Kimberley Process (KP) Meeting, through its Office of Precious Minerals (OPM).According to a Mines and Energy official release, the gathering convened on August 1, 2025 at its Head office. The Director of Office of Precious Minerals – Rebecca Kumba Fallah, said as the implementing agency of the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in the country, Mines and Energy Ministry holds this important roundtable twice a year after the International KP meetings which are the Intercessional and the Plenary of the global…
