Author: Rural Reporters News Network
Paynesville, Montserrado County-In an exciting development for the media landscape in Liberia, Global Dream TV/FM Radio has appointed its Lofa County Correspondent, Junior Salay as the Head of IT Correspondence across all 15 counties. This promotion recognizes Salay’s unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the media field. Salay works for Radio Harligee in Kolahun, and is a presenter of the Gbandi language program on Voice of Lofa in Voinjama. As a passionate radio presenter, Salay is also striving to become a print media journalist. Hence, he has dedicated his time writing for the Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN), an online…
By Samuel M. King Bopolu City, Gbarpolu-The Liberia Water and Sewer Cooperation (LWSC), on December 5, 2024, announced the establishment and supply of pipe borne water to residents of Bopolu City, marking a significant milestone since the city’s inception. In a recent disclosure on local radio in the County, Mr. Mo Ali, Managing Director of the LWSC, outlined that this initiative aims to enhance access to clean water, noting that the project serves as a vital resource for the community’s livelihood. According to Mr. Ali, the project, which is included in the 2024 national budget, has a total cost of…
By Emmanuel Koffa GRAND KRU COUNTY-Health authorities in Grand Kru County have reported that at least 16,665 children have been successfully vaccinated following the recent launch of a measles vaccination campaign in the county. This initiative followed the launch of a nationwide measles vaccine campaign across the country, affecting children under the age range of nine months to under three years old children. Emmanuel K. T. Davies, Child Survivor Focus Person of the Grand Kru County Health Team said, the measles vaccine campaign aims to combat the rising cases in measles outbreaks and ensure the protection of vulnerable populations, particularly…
By Emmanuel Koffa GRANDCESS, GRAND KRU COUNTY-The building hosting Grandcess Magisterial Court is seen standing in ruins, causing frustration among residents over the absence of a functioning Magisterial Court. The Grandcess Magisterial Court, which handles various civil and criminal matters at a local level, has been non-operational for an extended period, prompting fears about a decline in law and order in that part of Grand Kru County. Rural Reporters News Network Correspondent who visited the area quotes local leaders and citizens as saying the lack of judicial services has hindered their ability to resolve disputes, access legal recourse, and ensure…
By Bendu Dennis with the Liberia Forest Media Watch Residents of the Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest in Gbarpolu County are demanding a renegotiation of their logging agreement with Coveiyallah Investment Enterprises. Despite accusing the company of failing to fulfill development obligations—including building latrines, bridges, and health facilities—during the first five years of its operation, the community prefers renegotiation to outright termination. They believe a revised deal could compel the company to honor its commitments. The Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest, located in Electoral District One of Gbarpolu County and Coveiyallah entered into a 14-year agreement in 2019. The contract…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay Monrovia, Dec. 5, 2024 – The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, has called on Liberians to support local farmers by attending the upcoming National Agriculture Fair (NAF). The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) campus in Kakata, Margibi County, aims to showcase the achievements of Liberian farmers and promote food security in the country. Speaking at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) regular press conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Dr. Nuetah highlighted the significance of the fair in addressing food insecurity and encouraging self-reliance…
By :J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-December 5, 2024- Liberia Internal Affairs Minister Hon.Francis S. Nyumalin has appointed several chiefs and inducted them into offices in Lofa County. According to the Local Government Act of 2018, the following positions should be elected in the various local government units: Paramount Chief, Clan Chief, and General Town Chief. Superintendent, County Administrative Officer, County Finance Officer, County Development Officer, City Mayor, and Commissioner (Townships and Boroughs) shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. However, due to funding consideration and other embedded challenges, national government to-date is yet…
By: J. Mason Kollie Lofa County, Voinjama City-December 5,2024- Early Wednesday morning, a six (6) bedroom House in the Korwulene Community, Voinjama City got completely burned down as a result of a fire outbreak. The building, which was home to some 22 occupants; apparently caught fire due to reasons or factors that, is yet to be explained. According to some of those who once resided in the now destroyed building, the fire broke at 9:00 am when majority of them had gone out especially to the market. Moreover, the occupants were not able to take a single item from the…
Press Release Executive Mansion, Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, today, chaired the National Steering Committee to officially endorse the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) as the new Liberia National Development Plan signaling a new chapter in Liberia’s development journey. Addressing a diverse gathering of government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, and civil society leaders, President Boakai outlined his Administration’s bold vision to tackle Liberia’s most pressing challenges through inclusive, transformative strategies. In his remarks, President Boakai emphasized the importance of the AAID and the accompanying County Development Agendas (CDAs) as instruments to combat multidimensional poverty, improve livelihoods, and foster…
By Peter Kollie The newly elected President of Salayea District in Lofa County, Edwin Lavelah has called for total unity and progress among the youth of the district. Edwin Lavelah was recently elected as Head of the Salayea District Youth following a highly contested election featuring four candidates of the Salayea District Youth Transformation Party, Reformation Youth of Salayea District, the Salayea District Youth Unification Party, and the One Salayea District Youth Movement. Edwin Lavelah, representing the Salayea District Youth Reformation Party, emerged victorious with a total of 452 votes. During his post victory media appearance on the Critical Talk…
