Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie| Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County – Monday, April 07,2025-In a major milestone for rural development and financial inclusion, the Zorlayea Rural Community Finance Institution (ZRCFI) has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art banking facility valued at over LRD 16 million (equivalent to USD 82,051.28 at an exchange rate of LRD$195.00). The colorful event held on April 4, 2025, in Zorzor, Lofa County, attracted government officials, prominent citizens, traditional leaders, and residents of Zorzor and Salayea Districts respectively. Notable attendees who graced the auspicious occasion were among others, on. Henry D. Z. Yanquoi, Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon.…
By Emmanuel Koffa/Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, April 7, 2025-Chegbatee Bridge, a bridge that connects more than 14 towns and villages in the Southeast, has collapsed, thereby hindering transportation of goods and services between communities in Grand Kru and Sinoe Counties. The Chegbatee Bridge serves as a significant route in the Southeast, facilitating movement between towns, including Buah Geeken, Barclayville, Tarbu, Jlateken, Weayean, Doesweh and Big-Suehn. Others are, Small-Suehn, Parluken, Gbanken, Wlopluken, Atlantic Camp, Warkpo, etc. Commuters, mainly business people, health workers and drivers fear that the prolonged neglect of the bridge would exacerbate poverty and hinder access…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County-Monday, April 7,2025- Several Lofa County University students are calling on the Administration of Dr. Isaac Podah, President and CEO of the University to immediately halt the ongoing compulsory sale of his books to students on campus or risk series of unspecified actions at the University. According to some of the students including and their union leadership, the President of the University increased fees for this Semester at the Institution. “Imagine to the surprise of many students at this university, the purchase of his books for the semester were placed in the…
A Review of No Land, No Vote by Dr. Amos C. Sawyer By: Abdulaye Dukule, PhD. Liberian Educator, Political Consultant, etc. 2023 Wahala Publishing House, Houston Texas ISBN 979-8-9874433-1-4 Also in paperback The 1970s in Liberia were a decade marked by promises, fear, and chaos—a time of both peril and hope. It was a period of political and social reckoning, as modern ideas of nationhood, democracy, and human rights clashed with an aging political order determined to maintain its dominance. In the early part of the decade, a new generation of foreign-educated Liberians returned home. Rather than assimilate quietly into…
J. Mason Kollie Lofa County Health authorities led by County Health Officer, Dr. Moses Wologai, on Friday April 4, 2025 crackdown on several drug stores or clinics operating illegally in the country in the wake of nationwide assessment of health facilities by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC). A Christian based medical institution, Christ Glory Foundation was among health facilities shut down by Dr. Moses and team for performing illegal medical activities in the county. “Today, we will close down the Christ Glory Foundation in Voinjama because we are not aware of their operation. You can see the type…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Correspondent henryv2030@gmail.com Zuie Town, Gbarpolu County—Saturday, April 5, 2025-Amidst poor infrastructures and lack of basic social services, Gbarpolu County is currently carrying out development consultations across the county. The county wide consultation is aimed at collecting inputs from local communities through district consultations to inform the leadership of the county about future development projects. At a consultation held in Zuie Town on April 2, 2025, Gbarpolu County Development Officer (CDO), Onangba Normanlee underscored the importance of community’s involvement in the developmental drive of every county. “This new government emphasizes that we must come to you and ask what you want,”…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff writer Monrovia, Liberia-Saturday, April 5, 2025-The office of the War and Economic Crime court had ended a four day technical working workshop with several stakeholders for the Establishment of a special War Crimes Court. “Liberia’s commitment to upholding the rule of law is something that each person must respect,” says Cllr. Jallah A. Barbue, Director of the War Crimes Court. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu highlighted the significance of this initiative as a crucial step towards accountability and justice for past atrocities and wrongs, underscoring Liberia’s dedication to restoring trust in its legal and judicial systems. He…
By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer April 4,2025 A Cameroonian court has lifted garnishee orders that were placed on MTN Cameroon’s bank account, giving MTN a victory in a strange two-and-a-half-year legal battle with Bestinver Group. MTN has seized a victory in Cameroon to do with a bizarre legal battle with Bestinver Group that has been causing the telco headaches for two-and-a-half years. The Littoral Court of Appeal in Douala has lifted garnishee orders that were placed on MTN Cameroon’s bank account by Bestinver Group, ruling that Bestinver did not hold a valid claim against MTN Cameroon. “The Court concluded unanimously…
J Mason Kollie A heavy windstorm has left many residents homeless in Voijama City, Lofa County. The storm disaster occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025 during the evening hour, leaving residents in disarray. The storm destroyed both private homes and government facilities. Victims of the disaster could be seen in search of dwelling places to pass the night until the next morning. “As I speak to you my brother, the William Vs. Tubman Junior High school in Vezelia Town was completely damaged as a result of the disaster last night, our students are out of school as we speak”, said…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Correspondent Greenville City, Sinoe County –Friday 04, 2025-The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has announced plans to restore water supply system in Greenville City, Sinoe County, after more than 30 years. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing water accessibility amid rising public health issues due to lack of safe drinking water. Mr. T. Wilson Gaye, Deputy Managing Director for Administration at LWSC, made the disclosure during an interview with journalists in Sinoe County. He highlighted the critical importance of restoring the water supply system, particularly for local marketers and household users as…
