Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County |January 26, 2026| The Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) in Zorzor City has received a major boost to its agricultural empowerment drive following a timely intervention from Hon. Jesse Korboi, a prominent son of Fissebu Town in Zorzor District, Lofa County. Hon. Korboi’s support comes in response to three development-oriented project proposals submitted by the YMCA, including a high school quizzing competition, an inter-school league tournament, and a cassava farming project. After careful consideration, Hon. Korboi elected to support the cassava farm initiative, citing its long-term benefits for food production,…
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County |January 25, 2026| The Zorzor District Youth Council has held its first general meeting since its inauguration, bringing together youth leaders from across the district to discuss challenges affecting their communities and to outline plans for youth development. The meeting took place on January 24, 2026, in Zorzor City, Lofa County, and was chaired by the President of the Council, G. Henry L. Flomo. A total of 23 youth leaders, representing various towns, sections, and clans within Zorzor District, attended the meeting. During the gathering, participants introduced themselves and shared…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |January 25, 2026| Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung has concluded a high-stakes two-day mission to Grand Gedeh County, delivering a bold message of “open-door” politics and a life-line for the region’s economy: the return of the Putu Mining Concession. ”Open your Arms”: A Call for Unity Speaking from the Unity Party’s local headquarters in Zwedru on his second day in the county, the Vice President addressed a crowded room of partisans with a clear mandate for inclusivity. Acknowledging the friction that often follows a hard-fought election,…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | January 24, 2026| The Ministry of Education has concluded an awareness campaign in Grand Kru County on its Digital Learning Platform initiative, Liberia Learns by Digital Radio and Television Program, aimed at expanding access to quality education, particularly for students in hard-to-reach communities. The campaign brought together key education stakeholders, including school principals and Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs), to deepen understanding of the program and its benefits. Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Salomey Tardy Hackman, Lead on Strategy and Impact at the Ministry of Education, said the initiative…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | January 24, 2026| Efforts to improve security across Grand Kru County have received a major boost following the delivery of three additional police motorbikes to the Grand Kru County Police Detachment. Detachment Commander Clement Barllat said the newly assigned motorbikes, together with a recently provided patrol vehicle, will greatly improve police presence and response time across the county. He emphasized that limited mobility has long affected effective policing, particularly in remote communities. Commander Barllat applauded the Government of Liberia and the leadership of the Liberia National Police…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | January 24, 2026|The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has officially launched a Financial Education and Literacy Campaign in Grand Kru County, aimed at improving financial knowledge and promoting economic empowerment at the community level. Ahead of the launch, the CBL team trained more than fifteen residents to serve as Financial Literacy Ambassadors and local resource persons, who will spearhead the initiative across the county. Speaking at the opening of the training, Nathaniel B. Toe, Deputy Head of the Corporate Communications Section of the Central Bank of Liberia,…
By: D. Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County | January 24, 2026| Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung has officially launched the construction of a state-of-the-art Student Center at Grand Gedeh County University (GGCU), marking a significant milestone for the region’s academic infrastructure. In a ceremony held on the university’s main campus, the Vice President revealed that the project was born directly from a formal request made by the university’s student leadership. He noted that his office felt a “moral obligation” to turn the students’ vision into reality, providing a dedicated hub for both academic…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 23, 2026| A high-level delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Christen Schill, visited the Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The closed-door meeting with LNP Inspector General Gregory Coleman focused on addressing critical security issues, including transnational crime, financial crimes, and capacity building. The visit underscores the ongoing collaboration between Liberian and US law enforcement agencies to combat security threats. The LNP has been working to strengthen its capabilities, recently receiving donations of equipment and supplies from China to enhance…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County | January 23, 2026| In a landmark moment for healthcare delivery in Southeastern Liberia, Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has officially dedicated the Grand Gedeh County Referral Hospital on January 22, 2026. The ceremony, held on the hospital’s newly minted grounds in Zwedru, drew a massive gathering of jubilant citizens, traditional leaders, and international partners, signaling a new era of medical accessibility for the region. A Legacy of Continuity During his keynote address, Vice President Koung framed the hospital’s completion as a triumph of national unity…
By Victor Quitee MONROVIA, Liberia—The Liberian House of Representatives has formally endorsed the upcoming 2nd Rabbi Joe Gbaba Peace and Cultural Festival, organized by Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI). The endorsement took place during the 4th sitting of the 1st Quarter of the 55th Legislature. During the session, presided over by Speaker Richard Koon, DATI’s festival plans were formally presented to the plenary. Festival Schedule and Legislative Action The communication detailed the festival’s schedule, which is slated for February 21 and February 28, 2026. Following the presentation, the submission was placed on the official legislative agenda, where it was formally…
