Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Peter Kollie|Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County – Monday,April 14, 2025- A local carwash manager in Zorzor City, Lofa County has made a clearance call for a joint effort to give hope to underprivileged youths in that part of Liberia. Speaking in an interview with a local journalist in the north-western county of Liberia, Kollie Flomo used the opportunity and called on is central government and humanitarian organizations to come to their aid in adding value to youths of Zorzor and its environs. He told our reporter that as part of beginning the process, he started a local carwash business in Zorzor in 2017 to sustain…

By Jallah Crawu & Chris Darpod Guo Nwolaila District, Liberia – [April 14, 2025] – As part of helping to increase food security in Liberia, a relief organization has made an agricultural donation to women farmers in Gbarpolu County. The Liberia Development Relief Organization (LIDRO) over the weekend made the significant impact on the Kpayeakwelleh Rural Women Agricultural Organization by donating a modern cassava gridding machine. The event which was celebrated with joy by local farmers, mostly women, marked a new chapter in the organization’s efforts to support women in agriculture. Madam Rebecca Bestman Harris, the CEO of LIDRO, presented the machine on behalf of his organization. Besides…

By Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County, Liberia — [April 14, 2025] A member of the Grand Kru County Legislative Caucus has called for an immediate crackdown on illicit miners in his county. Senator Albert Tugbe Chie said reports of rampant illegal mining activities in Grand Kru County is worrisome and needs urgent attention to safe the future of the south-eastern county. “The illegal mining that is taking place, especially around River-Nur, poses a serious threat not only to our environment, but also to the future of our county’s youth who engage in such activities,” Senator Chie said. “These operations are not regulated,…

By: J. Mason Kollie |Correspondent Foya City, Lofa County –Monday, April 13, 2025-Mr. Matthias Sackilah operates a drugs store in Konduma, Foya City where he allegedly conducts surgery on patients from Foya and its surrounding including towns and villages. According to police preliminary investigation, Sackilah has been conducting surgery in secrecy for more than a decade. Some of the citizens in the area spoken to by our reporter, they admitted to his work as a nurse but also revealed that for too long he has been performing operating in the community without a proper permit. “We know Mr. Matthias Sackilah…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer &Analyst Monrovia, Liberia, April 14, 2025: The Governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, under the Mano River Union (MRU) framework, have secured financing to begin the third phase of the MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Programme aimed at enhancing regional trade, connectivity, and socio-economic development. As regards project’s member countries’ obligations, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works, recently signed the Supervision Consulting Contract with SARI Consulting Limited—forming partnership with BK Enterprise Engineering Consultancy & Construction Services, a local Liberian firm. Backed by significant financing from the African Development Fund…

Mr. President, esteemed officials and members of the Liberian United Mandingo for Development in France (LUMDF), Our respected elders Distinguished guests My fellow Liberians Perspective Prelude: It is with profound humility and earnest appreciation that I stand before you this evening to speak at this momentous occasion, marking the induction of your new leadership and your celebration of EID: the festive ceremony marking the breaking of your fast. May God Almighty Himself answer our collective prayers for the development of country and its people. This is not only a moment of celebration of progress within your organization, but also a…

His Excellency Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic Liberia Senator Darius Dillion, Chairman, Committee on Information, Broadcasting, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Hon. Jerolinmek Mathew Piah, Minister, Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Hon. Samuel A. Stevqoah, Acting Minister, Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs Our Venerable Media Elders and Leaders Media Executives and Fellow Colleagues of the Media community Ladies and Gentlemen Acknowledgement It is with profound gratitude and a deep sense of honor I stand before you as President of the Press Union of Liberia tonight at this first Presidential Media Dinner, hosted by the Administration…

By Henry Gboluma with the Liberia Forest Media Watch GBARYARSUE TOWN, Korninga Chiefdom [April 10,2025] – A community in Korninga Chiefdom, Gbarpolu County says it is uncomfortable to work with a mining company in their area. In a town hall meeting, residents of the Gbaryarsue Town voiced out their concerns based on the hasty manner the Chinese-backed mining company in their community was conducting business During the meeting, local leaders of the area informed Representative Mustapha Waritay, the Secretary of the Gbarpolu County Legislative Caucus, about their unwillingness to work with the Chinese backed company, Cosmos, because it did not…

By: Keith Morrison |staffer writer Monrovia, Liberia-Friday, April 11, 2025-Restoring HOPE Foundation International, in collaboration with the Liberia National Police and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency announced it will, under, ‘Say No To Drugs” host a day-long football tournament scheduled for April 19, 2025. The event will take place on the Chugbor Field, Old Road outside Monrovia with the aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of drugs and other related substances among the youths in the area and beyond. The tournament serves as a platform to engage young people in positive activities while promoting healthy lifestyles and the…

Subject: Addressing the Concerns of Rural Journalists Dear President Julius Kullie Kanubah, I am writing to express a deep concern regarding the “Dinner” organized by President Joseph N. Boakai, on April 10, 2025 which seemingly overlooked the vital contributions and needs of rural journalists in Liberia. Mr. President, it is disheartening to witness a continued narrative that categorizes us, journalists in rural areas, as “Bush journalists.” This term not only undermines our professionalism but also the important work we do in ensuring that the voices of our communities are heard. Mr. PUL President, remember that our role is critical in…