Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Samuel Borlay Kolba City, Lofa County-Kolahun District, like all other districts in Lofa, on April 10, 2025, celebrated the arrival of the Lofa County’s Trophy in an elaborate but disappointing ceremony. The event marked presentations of traditional gifts, including kola nuts and chickens in appreciation of the team’s victory. The warm reception also included cultural dance and singing as community members gathered to celebrate the achievement of the Lofa County Team. During an indoor program, the Mayor of Kolahun District, Caroline M. Momo, expressed gratitude to the delegation and team for their accomplishments. In a fascinating but sentimental…
By Paul M. Kanneh Several rural journalists have urged President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to think, love and build the media beyond Monrovia, saying his Annual Media Dinner was not an inclusive one. Some of the rural journalists took to their individual social media pages to express their frustrations for being excluded from the President’s Media Dinner held today in Monrovia. “The Annual Presidential Media Dinner was limited to Monrovia-based journalists, excluding representatives from the other 14 counties, which undermines local storytelling and inclusive development. The imbalance of more government officials than media attendees was also concerning. The “By Invitation…
By Peter Kollie ZORZOR, LOFA COUNTY – In a bold step toward city transformation, authorities of the Zorzor City Government, headed by Mayor Yanquoi Dolo has ordered the removal of overhanging structures and encroachments along the city streets. The directive, aimed at improving road safety and city ordinance, is part of a broader effort to enhance infrastructure and ease movement of both pedestrians and vehicles. Mayor Dolo said the initiative is crucial for public safety and smooth flow of traffic. He highlighted the longstanding challenges that have hindered daily commuting, saying, clearing these obstructions will not only mitigate road hazards…
By: Mason Kollie| Correspondent Quessemba Town, Kolahun District-Thursday, April 10, 2025-The Quessemba Community Clinic located in the Wulukoha Clan, Kolahun District was built by community members both in country and the United States of America. According to one of the Sons from Quessemba Town, Peter Jallah citizens of the town decided to embark on the construction of a clinic due to the urgent need for a health facility in the town and nearby villages. This is not the first time in Quessemba Town for citizens to support self-help initiative of this kind. “We are doing it in education and now…
By: Peter Kollie| Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County–Wednesday, April 09, 2025–Jubilation swept across Zorzor and Salayea Districts when the team carrying the trophy arrived at the border between Bong and Lofa Counties. The euphoria was ‘Lofaly” fantastic as residents trooped in mass to welcome the delegation. The celebration which began in Beyan Town, Salayea District highlighted the county’s double championship in both football and basketball. Part of the activities was the unveiling of a monument in Beyan Town, built in honor of the players and officials who contributed to the county’s historic win. The monument, which bears the names of all…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia, Liberia-April 09, 2025-Representative Clarence Banks of District 2, Grand Bassa County, has made a donation to enhance healthcare services in the County. He provided delivery beds, birthing chairs, sterilization equipment, and lab furniture, valued at approximately 12,000 United States dollars, to several clinics including Sinyah Clinic, St. John Clinic, Tubmanville Clinic, District#2 clinic, and the Liberian Government Hospital. According to Hon. Banks, the gesture aims to alleviate the challenges faced by local hospitals and ensure residents receive adequate medical treatment. During the donation, Representative Banks emphasized his commitment to improving the lives of his…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Executive Mansion, Monrovia- Wednesday, April 09, 2025 -President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. welcomed Mr. Joshua Carter, grandson of the late former U.S. President Jimmy Earl Carter, along with a distinguished delegation from The Carter Center, during a courtesy visit at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The visit highlighted Carter Center’s decades-long partnership with Liberia, especially in the areas of democracy, peacebuilding, health, and human rights. President Boakai extended his warm appreciation to the Carter family and lauded the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, whose commitment to global humanitarian work continues to positively…
Capitol Hill, Liberia -Wednesday, April 09, 2025-The House of Representatives Committee on Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday convened a public hearing with all Commissioners of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA). The session aimed to address the growing concerns surrounding land disputes across the country. The hearing marked the Committee’s inaugural engagement with the LLA, focusing on updates regarding land rights, dispute resolution, and decentralization efforts. Committee Chairperson, Hon. Jeremiah Garwo Sokan, stressed the importance of the meeting, stating, “This hearing allows us to listen to the LLA’s progress in addressing land issues—ranging from customary land rights and…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Monrovia-Liberia-Wednesday, April 9,2025- Mrs. Celue Doe-Addo, the daughter of the late former President Samuel K. Doe, has called for a united front among Liberians, especially emphasizing the need for reconciliation between the peoples of Nimba County and Grand Gedeh County respectively. Her remarks, filled with emotion and a spirit of forgiveness, sought to heal the wounds that have long plagued the nation following years of civil unrest. During a special interview with Okay FM Talkshow hosts Julius Jeh, Mrs. Doe-Addo issued a powerful apology to all victims of the civil crisis in Liberia, acknowledging the…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – April 8, 2025 – The River Gee Chapter of the National Association of Liberia School Principals has elected its new leadership with a promise to collaborate in fulfilling the agenda of the association. The election which was held last weekend brought together over 20 school principals across River Gee and was described free, fair and transparent by the participants. Those elected are: Amos Chea – President, Principal of the Gbeapo Multilateral High School, Mariah Walker – Secretary General, Principal of the Webbo High School, Paul Wallace – Financial…
