Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County-Saturday, April 26, 2025- Several women from the Communities of Grand Cess, Sasstown, and Picnicess amongst other coastal towns recently participated in a comprehensive financial training program organized by Conservation International, a significant move to empower local women and enhance the fisheries sector in Grand Kru County. Sabawu Yennego, Project Manager at Conservation International Liberia told journalists that the training aims to boost financial skills among fishmongers in the area, promoting sustainable fishing practices and improving economic livelihoods. She noted that the initiative comes as a response to the challenges…
By: Ezekiel Geeplay Ezekiel| Montserrado County Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia-Friday, April 25, 2025 –Through the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) – a World Bank funded project, Liberia has selected the Bushrod Island fishing community located at Banjor as a home to the country’s first-ever fiberglass fishing vessel production site. The project is implemented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) in partnership with an Indian-based international firm, said a NaFAA release dated Monday, April 21, 2025. According to the statement, the initiative is an essential step toward modernizing Liberia’s artisanal fisheries and enhancing sustainability through innovative, non-wooden vessels that…
By: Clarke Ezekiel Geeplay | Montserrado County Correspondent Monrovia, April 25, 2025– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially launched the Anti-Mob Violence Campaign in Liberia – an undertaking which is being initiated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in collaboration with the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Development Program. According to a release issued by the Justice Ministry, dated Sunday April 22, 2025, the program is aimed at eradicating the increased wave of mob justice in the Country thereby restoring confidence in the rule of law. President Boakai admonished Liberians to uphold the rule of law and…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent Grand Gedeh County – April 25, 2025 – David Tarr, a pastor at the Open Bible Assembly of God church in Konobo Ziah Town, is currently eluding law enforcement following allegations that he was involved in the death of Rev. Kala Tarley through witchcraft. Members of the Ziah Town AG church congregation and the deceased’s family have accused Tarr of being linked to Tarley’s death due to his purported involvement in witchcraft activities. In a telephone interview with our reporter on April 24, 2025, Rev. Daniel G. Waylee, the senior pastor of…
By: Matshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor |Connecting Africa Accra, Ghana –Friday, April 25,2025-Ghana’s minister of communication, digital technology and innovations has set a firm deadline of June 2025 for the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC) to launch 5G services in the country. Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George. Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George.(Source: Ghana Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations) Sam George, Ghana’s minister of communication, digital technology and innovations, has set a firm deadline of June 2025 for the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC) to launch 5G services in the West…
By: Peter Kollie| Correspondent, Lofa County Zorzor, Lofa County – Thursday, April 24, 2025- A local garage owner in Zorzor City is calling on young people to take up vocational skills as a pathway to self-reliance and productivity. Speaking to reporters at his garage, John Flomo, a Guinean national who now resides in Lofa County, stressed the importance of learning trades such as mechanics and carpentry, especially for youth who are unemployed or out of school. Mr. Flomo shared his personal story of transformation, recounting a troubled past in Guinea where he was involved in drug abuse and theft. “Back…
By: Ben TC Brooks| RiverGee County Correspondent Potupo Jaytoken, River Gee County – Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – Following a catastrophic storm that struck Saiyah Elementary School in Potupo Jaytoken on April 9, 2025, Principal Morris Jarwin has made an urgent and passionate appeal to both the local community, school district officials and not-for-profit organizations for swift action to rebuild the severely compromised school facilities. The storm, which occurred around 4:00 PM, brought with it strong winds and torrential rainfall, resulting in significant damage to numerous structures in the region. Saiyah Elementary, which plays a pivotal role in local education…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Jlohdeh Town, Grand Kru County -Tuesday, April 22, 2025-In a tragic turn of events, local Police authorities in Grand Kru County have charged 19-year-old Prince Gadden with murder following an altercation that resulted in the death of a man in his 30s, Peter Nebo. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at about 1530hrs, in Jlohdeh town, a Gold mining camp where victim Peter Nebo and the alleged suspect Prince Gadden, a 19-year-old and a resident of Garraway Wilsonville got into a tense argument. According to eyewitnesses, the argument follows after…
By: Keith Morrison| staffer writer Monrovia, Liberia-Monday, April 21, 2025-In an effort to combat drug abuse among young people, Restoration HOPE Foundation International successfully concluded a day-long “Say No to Drugs” football tournament on Sunday, April 20, 2025 in the Old Road Community. This event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal substance use and promote healthier lifestyle choices among the youth. The tournament, organized in collaboration with the Liberia National Police and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, brought together teams from various local communities. Participants engaged in friendly competition while gaining valuable insights into the importance of…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia —Monday, April 20, 2025-A 7-year-old boy identified as Amos Teah has managed to escape what authorities are calling a near-fatal abduction attempt in Grand Kru County. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, April 19, 2025 between 3am and 4am in a room where at least five juveniles normally sleep, raising alarms within the Kayken Community of Barclayville regarding child safety and security. According to family sources, the young boy was among four other children of the same family inside the room in Kayken Community when an unidentified individual surprisingly…
