Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa county, Voinjama City, Friday 21, 2025- Heavy Storm has destroyed several houses including the Lofa County University USAID building in Voinjama city. The storm which took the city by surprise occurred Thursday evening and left several houses damaged in its wake in and around the city. The hurricane –like heavy and forceful wind started at about 7:00pm and lasted for hours in the city and its environs. Currently, some homes and public facilities were completely damaged. That said, one of the public facilities badly affected by the storm was the Lofa University College. For instance,…

By: Keith Morrison |Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia City-Wednesday, February 19,2025-The Management of Sethi Ferro Fabrik Incorporated has expressed profound regret following an industrial incident that occurred yesterday evening at its Gardnersville facility, resulting in the tragic death of an employee at the company’s Oxygen Plant. The Company has initiated immediate engagement with the family of the deceased, identified as Saah Samukai, offering support during this difficult time. “Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this tragic loss,” stressed the management of Sethi Ferro Fabrik. While earlier media reports suggested two fatalities…

Keith Morrison |Staff Writer Montserrado County,Monrovia City-Thursday,February 20,2025-The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) today opened a book of condolence to honor the lives and contributions of three distinguished members wh significantly impacted journalism and media practice in Liberia. The ceremony which occurred at the PUL headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia, began at 10 AM. The book of condolence is dedicated to: The PUL invited all Union members, representatives from the Government of Liberia, families and friends of the fallen journalists, colleagues in the media, and the general public to this solemn occasion done in remembrance and solidarity during…

By Emmanuel Koffa A 46-year-old woman, Patricia Wesseh has reportedly lacerated the private part of her 45-year-old husband Adolphus Norres, leaving him with a major injury. The incident took place on February 16, 2025 in Doesweh, Bolloh Statutory District, Grand Kru. Patricial Wesseh is said to have used razor blade to cut her husband’s Testicles, something she has enjoyed over the years and has jealously guided Patricia Wesseh was arrested after a team of LNP officers under the command of Inspectors Darpo Karweah and Jerome Wesseh responded to the crime scene, where she admitted to committing the act. She…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia City-Thursday, February 20, 2025-The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a significant ruling in favor of Consolidated Group Inc., the owner of DSTV in Liberia, against Satcon Communication Services and K3 Telecommunications. The ruling, which was handed down on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, stems from an ongoing legal battle concerning the unauthorized broadcasting of exclusive sports content. The case began when Consolidated Group, led by General Manager Semeon Freeman, accused Satcon and K3 Telecom of violating content rights granted by MultiChoice Africa and SuperSport. The content in question includes live broadcasts of…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia City –Thursday, February 20, 2025 – In a significant moment for the Liberia United Methodist Development Service (LUMDS), a new Chapter has begun with the appointment of Adolphus W. Dupley as its executive Director. This development marks crucial turning point for the organization, which has been a cornerstone of community development in Liberia for nearly two decades. Mr. Dupley was announced by the Resident Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr. of The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, during the climax of the church 192nd convention in Gbarnga, Bong County on…

By: Staff Writer Montserrado County, Monrovia-Thursday, February 20, 2025-The Specialized Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by Hon. Clarence G. Gahr, Wednesday, 19 February conducted a public hearing to investigate allegations of alterations in the concession agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI). The hearing, attended by the Acting Ministers of Justice Cllr. Emmanuel Tulay and Transport Archibald S. Abban, along with the Management of LTMI, focused on issues surrounding the issuance of driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. In his opening remarks, Hon. Gahr set the stage for the hearing, emphasizing the importance of…

As Representative Writes Plenary to Summon IGP and Justice Minister By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-Thursday, February 20,2025-Citizens of Lofa County are currently living in fear for their lives in the wake of uninvestigated alleged ritualistic killing. The present situation has created a sort of panic to the extent that, Electoral District #5 Representative Hon. Augustine Chiwolo has written plenary to summon the Police IG and Justice Minister. Several citizens in Voinjama City and surrounding towns as well as villages are said to be living in fear as a result of continuous uninvestigated alleged ritualistic killing in communities.…

By: Keith Morrison|Staff Writer Montserrado County,Monrovia-Wednesday,February 19, 2025-The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has mandated its Committees on Concession and Investment, Land and Mines, as well as Judiciary to investigate claims that Liberian Owed-businesses are being disenfranchised by Concession companies in the Country. Plenary decision was triggered by a communication submitted during the 9th day sitting of the Senate on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 by Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe seeking the indulgence of the Senate to probe the matter. Senator Snowe detailed in his communication that despite been legislated and duly ratified in Concession Agreements, there is a growing…

By: Henry Gboluma Gbarpolu County, Bopolu City,–Wednesday, February 18, 2025- Mary’s Meals is keeping its promise to provide daily meals to schoolchildren. More than 3,000 children are now receiving hot meals at 22 new schools in Gbarma and Bopolu Districts. This new school feeding program started on February 17, 2025 to help more children who need food to focus in school. With these additions, Gbarpolu County now currently has 25 schools in the Mary’s Meals program, including 3 that have been providing meals for over 10 years. To celebrate the first day of meals, the Mary’s Meals team was joined…