Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Ben T.C. Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – May 14, 2025 – Latest report from River Gee County says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has identified the identities of illicit miners in that part of the country. According to report, the illegal miners were identified by the EPA as Ghanaians aided by Liberian. Their operations in the affected areas had prompted serious environmental and regulatory concerns, prompting the visitation of delegation from the EPA. The visit was part of the ongoing tour of the sector agency and environmental regulator. During the visit, Dr. Emmanuel…

Zorzor, Lofa County – Tuesday, May 13, 2025-The Mayor of Zorzor City, Yanquoi Dolo, is calling on the Government of Liberia to provide machinery and support to help improve several major road corridors in the city, including the critical Curran Hospital Road. In an interview with journalists in Zorzor, Mayor Dolo emphasized that improving the road leading to Curran Hospital has been a top priority for his administration. He explained that poor road conditions, especially during the rainy season, pose serious threats to residents and emergency medical services. “The Curran Hospital Road retains too much water, and when ambulances are…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Amidst reports of escalating illegal mining activities in South East and Central Liberia, a local NGO is calling on President Joseph Boakai to immediately intervene. According to the Executive Director of Restoring Hope Foundation International, Maxson Kpakio, said illegal mining activities have raised serious concern among local leaders and communities. Recent reports show that these operations are mostly being carried out by individuals believed to be Burkinabès which has increased tensions and raised questions about its impact on local resources and livelihoods. Kpakio wants swift and decisive action from the government to address this pressing…

By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent FISSEBU TOWN, Lofa County — May 13, 2025- Authorities in Fissebu Town have officially accepted a proposal to launch the Fissebu Annual Development Festival in a landmark move which signals a fresh wave of community empowerment and cultural revival. The initiative, spearheaded by the Fissebu Youth Development Association (FYDA), aims to promote unity, preservation of local heritage, and the funding of annual development projects. Last week, a five-member delegation of FYDA from Monrovia led by its head, Isaac F. Mulbah, visited Fissebu Town to secure the town’s support for the festival. Isaac Mulbah was…

By: Emmanuel Koffa|Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia – Monday, May 12, 2025-The newly inducted President at the Grand Kru Technical College, Prof. Sarwee Joe Wia Faeflen, has outlined a robust vision aimed at transforming the institution into a beacon of learning and innovation, emphasized that student success, an enabling environment, research and innovation, and the betterment of local communities are the cornerstones of his leadership agenda. Professor Sarwee Joe Wia Faeflen, PhD., was appointed as the first President of the Grand Kru Technical College in Barclayville, Grand Kru County by Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai in April,…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Monday, May 12, 2025-QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness focused direct selling company, has warned the general public to be wary of individuals who use its name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public using travel visas and foreign employment opportunities as baits. Speaking at a special QNET Product Workshop for the Media at the Boulevard Palace Hotel on Friday, May 09, 2025, Deputy General Manager for QNET in the sub-Saharan Africa region, Cheriff Abdoulaye said without mincing words: “QNET is not a travel or investment scheme. QNET does not promise employment opportunities abroad…

By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Dwehken, River Gee County –Monday, May 12, 2025 – The River Gee Chapter of the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) observed World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, 2025, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing humanity. Each year on May 08, the global community comes together to commemorate this day in honor of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, whose legacy in humanitarian efforts remains significant and was a vigorous advocate for the principles of the Red Cross. The celebration took place at the Dwehken Town Hall…

By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County— Sunday, May 11, 2025-The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Grand Kru Technical College, Prof. Weade Kobbah-Boley, has stressed the importance of academic excellence and discipline as pivotal elements for the institution’s growth and reputation. Speaking briefly following the induction ceremony of the college new President, Prof. Kobbah-Boley called upon the female students to view her as a role model and encouraged them to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by the college. “It is imperative that you strive for excellence and diligence…

Dear Fellow Lofaians and Liberians, “A good leader is one that knows the way; shows the way and goes the way” “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem”. These differences have been revealed to Lofaians and Liberians by Dr. Isaac Podah. It is not a novelty to all Lofaians and fellow Liberians that the Lofa County University; then Lofa County Community College has narrowly endured more than 12 years of massive corruption, underdevelopment, primitive learning environment, tribalism, mismanagement and misappropriation of both private and government…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent Fish-Town, River Gee County – May 10, 2025 – A troubling situation has emerged within the River Gee County sports community concerning the Sports Steering Committee, led by Madam Maild Sugar Kollie. The committee, appointed for the 2024/25 National County Sports Meet, is now under financial examination following a request from the County Superintendent. In an unexpected action, Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe has instructed the committee to submit a comprehensive financial report within seven days. This request raises doubts about the committee’s transparency and accountability in managing sports governance in the county.…