Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ben TC Brooks Lower Nimba-January 18, 2025-Full electricity has been restored at the government second largest hospital in northern Liberia, after multiple fire disasters which destroyed the hospital’s transformer. The arrival of the two new transformers brings a big relief to the referral hospital, the management has said. The procurement of the transformers was made possible through the efforts of the Ministry of Health and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victor Kaizer. Nurses and administrative staffs were seen early Saturday morning of January 18, 2025 in jubilant mood, singing in the name of their CEO, Dr. Victor Kaizer…
By: J. Mason Kollie Eleven community radio stations have received brand new motorcycles to enhance their operations. The donation was made by Lofa County Senator Momoh Cyrus in fulfilment of a promise he made on January 1, 2025 during interaction with journalists across the county. The donation, among others, is intended to ease transportation burdens on journalists and enhance the general operations of media institutions in Lofa County. The Lofa Senator said he decided to assist local media institutions in order to ease the transportation challenges they usually go through in their line of work. Thus, the senator added that…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City – Friday, January 17, 2025 – Lofa County Health team recently concluded a major acquaintance and project implementation meeting at the County Health Team office in Voinjama City. The meeting brought together officers in Charge from the different Clinics, Health facilities in the county. According to Lofa County Health officer Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar, the acquaintance and project implementation meeting was intended to get success stories from (OIC), challenges and recommendations across from the county with overall aim of enhancing service delivery for the good of the population being served in the…
“This story holds profound lessons. It reminds us that those who work quietly and tirelessly, often in the shadows, maybe the foundation of our lives. They are the ones who bring light to our celebrations and strength to our endeavors, yet their contributions are rarely acknowledged until they are no longer there”. The palm wine tapper is a simple, quiet man, often overlooked in the rush of daily life. His presence is rarely noticed until the early morning or evening hours, when people search for him, longing for the lively energy his work brings to the community. He is the…
By Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County, Liberia—the newly appointed County Education Officer (CEO) of Grand Kru, Josiah Sloh Negba was among several CEOs certificated yesterday January 14, 2025 by the Ministry of Education following a two-day intensive orientation workshop organized by the ministry. The ceremony which started Monday January 13, 2025 and ended Tuesday January 14, 2025, took place at the EJS Ministerial complex in Congo Town, Monrovia. The orientation workshop aims to equip new education officers with essential skills and knowledge, said the ministry officials. It covered various topics including educational policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and effective school management…
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County –Residents of Kilepo Chiefdom in northern River Gee County in Southeastern Liberia have threatened to boycott a clinic dedication ceremony after they discovered that the donor/construction company has cheated them. On 16th June 2019, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health (MoH) signed a memorandum of understanding (a copy which is in the possession of the Rural Reporters News Network) with the people of Kelipo Kanweaken to build a comprehensive health Center. The community, as part of its obligations said they allocated 20 acres of land for the construction of the…
By Samuel Borlay Kolahun District, Lofa County—Kolahun District is about to get its first modern gas station since the end of the civil war. This worthy initiative is spearheaded by Senator Joseph K. Jallah. The development has generated excitement among residents of Lower Lofa County. The ambitious project is expected to officially open before the end of January 2025, according to Mohammed Jalloh, the designated focus person for the initiative. In an interview, Jalloh emphasized the significance of the gas station, noting that it is the only facility of its kind in Lower Lofa County. “This project is part of…
By Peter Kollie Lofa-Telemu Town, Salayea District-Citizens of Telemu Town have undertaken a community-driven initiative to complete the construction of a clinic that began before the civil war, which is now nearing completion. Speaking to the media, Flomo Kollie, the Clan Chief of Palama Clan, recounted the project’s history. He explained that the construction started prior to the war but was halted when residents fled to Guinea. Upon their return, the community resumed work on the foundation and continued to push the project forward. “This clinic project is a self-initiative by the people of Telemu,” Mr. Kollie stated. He added…
Renal Patients Association (RPA) Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Dialysis Center John F. Kennedy, Memorial Hospital Monrovia, Liberia January 12, 2025 His Excellency Hon. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. President Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Capitol Hill, Monrovia Liberia Dear President Boakai, We the renal patients taking treatment at the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Dialysis Center, John F. Kennedy, Memorial Hospital, are delighted to bring you special New Year Greetings and express our profound gratitude to you for the excellent leadership you are providing our beloved country, Liberia. We are deeply saddened, that issues that could have just been handled by the JFK Administration, we are…
By Peter Kollie Lofa County-Residents of Lower Gbarlin Clan in Salayea District, Lofa County, are calling on local authorities and the government to address multiple challenges affecting their communities, including poor road infrastructure, lack of safe drinking water, and insufficient educational resources. The newly appointed General Town Chief of Lower Gbarlin Clan, Anthony Flomo, highlighted these pressing issues in an interview with Rural Reporter News Network. He lamented that the absence of functional bridges has severely disrupted movement, especially during the rainy season. He said the Wana Bridge near Gbonyea Town is in poor condition, making access difficult. Similar conditions…
