Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By Staff Writer Montserrado County, January 23, 2025-The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has handed over essential start-up materials to the College of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Liberia (UL). The hand-over ceremony took place at the University’s Fendall campus in Louisiana, Montserrado County, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The start-up materials are intended for the Para-veterinary Diploma Program at the University of Liberia. “This event not only represents our collective commitment to expand veterinary education in Liberia, it also highlights the critical relationship that exists between FAO, USAID, the University of Liberia, MOA, …

Press Release (January 23, 2025): The leadership of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is citing all institutional members of the Union for a meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at the PUL Headquarters on Clay Street, Monrovia. The called meeting is accordance with Article 13 Section 1 of the union’s constitution, says the PUL’s leadership. This meeting marks the first since the Julius Kanubah administration assumed leadership of the PUL in October 2024. The agenda will focus on the release of findings and recommendations from the Report submitted by the Technical Working Group on the…

By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-January 22, 2025 – Several towns and villages in lower and upper Lofa County are currently struggling for safe drinking water as their hand pumps have all gone completely dried. Some community members from Boawohun, Gbenkpelahun, Kimbalahun, Helahun, and Gbelahun towns, all in the Gbandi Chiefdom in Wanhassa and Lukambeh district in separate interviews expressed disappointment over the manner in which they are struggling to get safe drinking water at their respective homes. Mr. Boakai Kanneh , Clan Chief in Upper Lukasu Clan in the Gbandi Chiefdom said in a sad tone “My…

By: Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County, Barclayville –January 22,2025- The Authority of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Grand Kru Detachment has made significant strides in upholding the law and protecting citizens by arresting a 29-year-old man, Eric Davis for allegedly impersonating and tricking peaceful citizens into that he was an employee of GiveDirect, a renowned humanitarian organization. According to Police Crime Services Unit investigator, Maxwell Tarwily, the arrest took place Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in the heart of the city after doing business with the Zion Assembly of God Mission Church in Barclayville, where the Church members through their pastor…

By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay Montserrado County, Monrovia-January 21, 2025 – Alumnus of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) are expressing grave concern over the institution’s rapid decline, as graduate Ebenezer Borbor emphasized the urgent need for intervention during a news conference on Monday. Borbor, a passionate advocate for his alma mater, described the situation at AMEZU as a “nightmare” that necessitates immediate and collective action from the university’s administration, the church, and alumni worldwide. He urged those in leadership roles to address what he characterized as a crisis stemming from administrative inefficiency and poor management, factors that have led…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay Montserrado County, Monrovia- January 21, 2025 – Vice President Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung has officially launched the mobile application “OKADAMOTTO,” encouraging motorcyclists across the country to view motorbike riding not as a permanent occupation, but as a stepping stone toward achieving their goals. During the launch event held at Paynesville City Hall on Tuesday, Vice President Koung urged motorcyclists to invest wisely in their riding activities. He emphasized the importance of focus as it relates to achieving one’s goal is business; sharing insights from his experiences having engaged in various business ventures, including money exchange and…

Press Release (January 3, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) is saddened to announce the passing of James C. Dennis, Sr., a distinguished founding father and the last surviving member of the Union’s founding cohort. Passing away at the age of 95 on January 14, 2025, at the ELWA Hospital in Paynesville, Dennis was an exemplary figure in the realms of journalism, media, and activism, dedicating nearly fifty years to championing freedoms and journalistic integrity in Liberia. The PUL extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dennis for his instrumental role in the establishment of the Union, where he served as…

By Emmanuel Koffa Grand Kru County-January 21, 2025, Rally-Time Hospital Administrator in Grandcess is undergoing major renovation with support from the government of Liberia though the Health Ministry and Hungerhilfe. The renovation work is part of national’s effort to revamp the country’s health sector amid challenges. The administrator of the hospital, Saywlo Jlateh, has expressed gratitude to Liberia’s Health Minister, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, Welt Hungerhilfe, and the Government of Liberia for what he termed as their unwavering support and commitment to improving healthcare system in the county. His statement follows the extensive renovation works at the County referral hospital,…

By Samule Borlay As a community once regarded for calmness and agriculture activities, the Gbandi Land is now among rural communities where trading of illicit drugs is prevalence. The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency has arrested many people, mainly male youth and has taken them to court for trial. Despite the crackdown, the illicit trade still continues with the recent arrest of a 32-year-old man identified as Lahai Kamara, following the discovery of a substantial quantity of illicit drugs, including Tramadol and Kuch at his residence. The arrest took place on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025 when LDEA operatives conducted a…

By Gbotolu Wisdom Mawolo Tow remote villages, Kpaku-ta and Massamai towns in Voinjama District, are expected to benefit from the construction of four-classroom school buildings. The initiative is led by Versatile Professional Services (VPS) in collaboration with the Swedish Education Fund for Liberia. As a remote community, students in Kpaku-ta and Massamai face significant challenges in accessing quality education. Many of them are compelled to travel several kilometers to attend the William V. S. Tubman Public School in Vezala. This has posed considerable burdens on students, especially for younger children, causing residents to resort to using town halls, churches, and…