Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County – Friday, June 13, 2025 – Superintendent Mike Swengbe of River Gee County has expressed deep sympathy to those affected by the recent flooding in Gbeapo Kaweaken.Located, approximately 20 kilometers from the county seat, Fish-Town, Gbeapo Kanweaken serves as the commercial center of River Gee County.Swengbe acknowledged the significant destruction caused by the floods and pledged that the local government would take swift action to address the aftermath of the disaster and implement strategies to reduce the risk of future flooding.He stressed that the safety and welfare of the community’s…
Harper, Maryland County –Friday, June 13, 2025- The Maryland County Education Office has launched an audit targeting all schools operating across the county.According to County Education Officer (CEO) Larry Nimely, the audit will cover all 179 functional schools in the county. The initiative aims to ensure that school principals, administrators, and the local education offices are held accountable for funds generated at the school level.CEO Nimely revealed that the audit will be conducted by a professional auditor recently assigned to the county by the Ministry of Education a first for Maryland County.“We are happy to announce the arrival of an…
‘The Arrogance of Power’: PUL Acknowledges Receipt of Influential Article(June 12, 2025): The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has officially acknowledged the receipt of an open letter from distinguished Liberian lawyer and statesman, Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe.In his correspondence, Cllr. Gongloe has made available a significant and highly regarded article concerning the pervasive issue of power dynamics within the Liberian government.Titled The Day Monrovia Stood Still, this notable article was penned in May 1979 by Albert Porte, a prominent Liberian political journalist and social critic.Cllr. Gongloe underscores the critical importance of this work, asserting that “the existence of the arrogance…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County CorrespondentVoinjama City, Lofa County-Friday, June 13, 2025-An agriculturalist cum Watermelon farmer in Voinjama district has made a public appeal for means of transportation to enable him convey his produce to market in urban Liberia, probably Monrovia.The focused-looking agriculturist who hailed from Kolliemai Town, Voinjama district is calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and other local officials to help transport his produce from the farm to the markets in Monrovia.Mr. Zayzay K. Zayzay said in an exclusive interview from his farm in Kolliemai, said to reporters that he produced huge quantity of watermelon on his…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing ReporterMonrovia-Friday, June 13, 2025- In a significant move to bolster support for refugees and vulnerable populations in Liberia, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), in collaboration with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has commenced a biometrical process to issue Resident Permits to 269 integrated former Ivorian refugees.This initiative is in fulfillment of Executive Order 144, issued by His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on February 24, 2025.The exercise began on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with Hon. Joseph Boye Cooper, LRRRC Deputy Executive Director for Operations and Hon.…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing ReporterMonrovia-Thursday, June 12, 2025- Oil Palm Company Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) has launched phase two of its Livelihood Support Program as part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), for the MOU host communities in Sinoe.The GVL livelihood program aims to build the capacity and capability of communities to improve their agricultural practices for both income generation and food security sustainability. It initially focuses on existing farm crops like cassava, plantain, corn and vegetables including pepper, water million, eggplants and cucumber. GVL provides technical, advisory and some material supports to the selected communities in each MOU…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County CorrespondentBawala, Lofa County –Thursday, June 12, 2025 – The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has announced that it is on the brink of completing a significant energy project in Lower Lofa County, aimed at transforming electricity access for more than 10,000 homes.According to RREA Executive Director Samuel Nagbe, the agency is now 99% done with the installation of a 1.8-megawatt (MW) diesel-powered generation system in Bawala Village, located on the outskirts of Voinjama. The installation includes accompanying transformers and fuel storage systems, forming a key part of the hybrid mini-grid network that will soon…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing ReporterMonrovia-Thursday, June 12, 2025 –A team of biomedical experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commenced the installation of six state-of-the-art digital X-ray machines at key health facilities across Liberia.The installation, in a Wednesday statement by the MOH aims to strengthen the country’s diagnostic capacity and improve access to quality healthcare services.Installation activities are currently underway at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) in Monrovia and the Liberia Government Hospital (LGH) in Tubmanburg, Bomi County.Additional health facilities benefiting from this intervention include the Emirates Hospital in Bopolu, Gbarpolu County; the Jackson F. Doe…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County CorrespondentGrand Kru County, Liberia–Monday, June 10,2025- Residents and school administrators in Grand Kru County have expressed their gratitude to President Joseph Boakai, Education Minister, and partners for the ongoing modern construction of three senior high school facilities within the County.The ongoing construction schools facilities are taking place in three of Grand Kru eight educational districts, including Wedabo Gbanken, Fenito of Dorbor and Nifu of Jloh as part of the government of Liberia “Arrest Agenda Decentralization Programs,” which emphasizes on equitable access to quality education across the country.Initially, the project was awarded to a different…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County – Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) River Gee detachment, has successfully concluded a rigorous week-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the investigative and analytical skills of its officers in combating drug-related crimes.The training took place at the LDEA’s local office in Fish-Town, River Gee County and brought together about 36 participants including new recruits as well as experienced officers in the county.Led by the Chief Trainer and Head of the Crime Lab, the workshop covered advanced investigative techniques, forensic analysis, intelligence gathering, and collaboration…
