Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie|Correspondent Salayea, Lofa County –Tuesday, April 1, 2025- Several sections of the road between Salayea and Telemu Town in Salayea Administrative District are rapidly deteriorating due to persistent heavy rainfall, creating major concerns for travelers, vehicle operators, and residents. Reports from commuters and local inhabitants indicate that the road conditions have worsened significantly, posing serious transportation difficulties. The affected road, a crucial link for communities in the region, is gradually becoming impassable as erosion and mudslides continue to damage its structure. Car drivers and motorcycle riders have expressed frustration over the worsening situation, emphasizing that the road’s deteriorating…
By: Ezekiel Geeplay Ezekiel| Correspondent Liberia, Monrovia-Monday, March 31, 2025-Authority of the Ministry of Mines and Energy says that following a day-long engagement with residents of Ben-Ben Town and its environs that have been locked down in a longstanding mining dispute, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reports that resolving the conflict now hinges on the use of cloud technology through UTM-Coordinates. Chairing the fact-finding meeting held in Ben-Ben Town on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Deputy Minister for Operations of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, William Hines, told the gathering that scientific information indicated on two Licenses submitted…
By Abednego Tamba Allue Kolahun District, Lofa County-A heavy storm on Thursday, March 27, 2025 struck the Kpandahawa Public School, consequently unroofing one of the buildings and leaving another completely destroyed to the dismay of the community and school authorities. The school principal, Prince Konneh has appealed for immediate assistance to address the critical situation. Speaking to our lower Lofa County Correspondent, Principal Konneh revealed that the storm has caused significant infrastructural damage to the school. “We have lost one school building entirely, and the other is left exposed to the elements,” he explained. He noted that the school is…
By Solomon Tayblah Bopolu City, March 29, 2025 – In a landmark event for community media in Western Liberia, the Gbarpolu Broadcasting Network, also known as the Voice of Gbarpolu (VOG), has successfully inaugurated its new Governing Board Members following a comprehensive inception training and election process. This momentous event marks a turning point in the station’s ongoing mission to amplify the voices and concerns of local residents while enhancing its operational capabilities for 2025 and beyond. The elections, overseen by the local National Elections Commission (NEC) office in Bopolu City and conducted in accordance with the station’s constitution and…
By Keith Morrison| staff writer Monrovia,Liberia-Saturday,March 28, 2025-The present environment for Liberian businesses in the country is marked by significant challenges, as highlighted by the recent comments from the President of the Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia, Dominic Nimely who has voiced deep concern’s over the continued marginalization of Liberian owned businesses. He is calling on the current Boakai administration to carve and implement decisive policy reforms to protect local entrepreneurs and ensure their full participation in the national economy. According to Mr.Nimely the situation has prompted calls for urgent policy reforms to alleviate some of the burdens faced by entrepreneurs…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Correspondent Monrovia,Liberia-Saturday,March 29, 2025 –The Government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFFA), on Friday, March 28, 2925 handed over the Center of Excellence and the College of Fisheries at the University of Liberia Fendall campus to authorities of the University of Liberia at an elaborate program. In a speech marking the occasion, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), emphasized the importance of sustainable fisheries management for Liberia’s future. The new facilities, funded through a partnership between the Government of Liberia and the World Bank,…
By Abednego Tamba Alliue Kolahun District, Wombohowai Town, March 28, 2025-Kolahun District, A violent storm has destroyed over 11 homes in Wombohowai Town in Kolahun District, leaving more than 50 residents homeless. The storm caused significant damage to the small community, leaving families in desperate need of assistance. In an emotional interview with Harleyngee Community Radio, youth chairman Stephen Karpu spoke about the heartbreaking situation, lamenting the impact of the heavy rain on the town’s residents. “Over 50 individuals have lost their homes to this storm,” The situation is dire, especially since our community is small and the majority of…
By: Peter Kollie| Correspondent Lofa County, Voinjama City–Friday, March 28,2025- Students of Voinjama Public Schools are now benefiting from a newly established state-of-the-art Digital Lab, sponsored by the Swedish Education Fund for Liberia. The initiative aims to improve access to modern technology and enhance learning opportunities for students in the region. The Digital Lab is equipped with computers, high-speed internet, and various educational software(s), allowing students to engage in interactive and effective learning. The facility is expected to help students develop essential digital skills necessary for academic and professional success in today’s technology-driven world. “This investment in education is not…
By the Liberia Forest Media Watch In August 2017, when the Grebo-Krahn National Park was ‘gazetted’, or created through enactment into law, the framers hoped this ecologically significant landscape would serve as a home for Liberia’s unique biodiversity. During the launch of the park in 2018, communities within the surrounding area of the Park expressed their support for its creation, envisioning a new opportunity that would help improve their livelihoods. At the launching ceremony, former Grand Gedeh County Superintendent, Kai Farley emphasized the need for alternative livelihoods to alleviate pressure on forest resources, noting that many of the surrounding communities…
By: Keith Morrison|Staff writer The Chief Executive Officer of the Restoring Hope Foundation, has extended heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the esteemed Members of the House of Representatives for their support in addressing the critical issue of Shisha availability on the Liberian market. In a recent development, the Foundation submitted a petition advocating for the ban on shesha, a substance that has raised significant health and safety concerns. The Foundation’s mission is centered on promoting community welfare and ensuring the well-being of citizens. The decision by lawmakers to endorse the petition reflect their commitment to prioritizing public health and…
