Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 21, 2026| After more than six years of setbacks, the Government of Liberia has renewed confidence in its healthcare agenda with the official dedication of the Domo Nimene Maternity Hospital in Sasstown. Implemented through the Ministry of Health (Liberia) with support from the Government of Germany, the 60-bed facility signals a push by authorities to address long-standing gaps in maternal and child healthcare across southeastern Liberia. The project was executed by Welthungerhilfe in collaboration with the Ministry. While the completion of the hospital has been widely welcomed, the prolonged…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Barclayville District, Grand Kru County |March 21, 2026| (Grand Kru TV) – The Grand Kru County Detachment of the Liberia National Police is conducting an investigation into an accident that occurred at a local gold mining camp in Bolloh, Barfowean; which led to the tragic deaths of two individuals. Police authorities revealed that on March 18, 2026, Franco Togba, a 45-year-old resident of Sasstown, reported that his brother, Richard Saba, had been involved in a fatal accident at a gold mining site in Barfowean, Dorbor District. Based on the information received, the…
River Gee County |March 21, 2026| Residents of Nyantianbo Wessitoken Community in River Gee County can now breathe a sigh of relief as access to safe drinking water has been restored, following a timely intervention by the KunCares Foundation. The initiative, led by the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Cllr. Kunkunyon resulted in the successful rehabilitation of several damaged hand pumps across the community. The restoration has significantly improved the availability of clean and safe drinking water for residents who had long struggled with severe shortages. The intervention comes in the wake of a media report by Voice of River Gee,…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County I March 21, 2026|Representative Augustine B. Chiewolo has released his 2025 Annual Legislative Report, outlining a year marked by active lawmaking, strategic development projects, and targeted social interventions aimed at improving the lives of citizens in District #5. The report captures progress across the district’s two administrative areas—Salayea and Zorzor—despite a challenging political environment at the national level. The 2025 legislative year began with a prolonged six-month impasse at the House of Representatives of Liberia, during which lawmakers conducted sessions at the Sentinel Pavilion. The deadlock was resolved on May 13, 2025, following…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | March 21, 2026 | River Gee County has commemorated its 26th anniversary with a vibrant mix of celebration and reflection, marked by strong appeals for unity, transparent governance, and inclusive development. The celebrations, which officially concluded on March 16, 2026 featured a colorful street parade through Fish-Town followed by an indoor program that brought together citizens from across Liberia and the diaspora, alongside government officials, traditional leaders, youth groups, and civil society organizations. Delivering the keynote address, River Gee County former Superintendent Philip Jah called on citizens and leaders…
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Voinjama District, Lofa County | March 21, 2026 |The Commissioner of Voinjama Administrative District in Lofa County, David Marwolo, has highlighted a series of key development initiatives aimed at transforming the district’s economy and improving livelihoods. Speaking in a recent interview in Salayea, Commissioner Marwolo disclosed that the district is prioritizing agriculture, electricity, and infrastructure as part of its broader development agenda. He revealed that 56 towns across the district are each cultivating 35 acres of farmland under a coordinated initiative designed to boost food production and create employment opportunities. According to…
By Paul M. Kanneh The Liberia Agriculture Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has begun stakeholders’ engagement aimed at discouraging the smuggling of cocoa and other agriculture products outside of Liberia via Guinea and Sierra Leone borders. The move comes following a combined media tour and subsequent radio discussion on Forest Hour Radio Show on low pricing and smuggling by Harligee Community Radio and Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) on March 5, 2026. The stakeholders’ consultation, which began March 20, 2026 targets farmers and cooperative groups from Kolahun, Wanhassa, and Lukahemba Districts in Lofa County with a focus on strengthening agricultural production…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Bomi County, Liberia | March 19, 2026 |A leading agribusiness owner in Bomi County is calling on the government to urgently construct a cold storage facility, warning that farmers continue to suffer heavy post-harvest losses due to lack of preservation systems. The call comes from Blama Kollie, Chief Executive Officer of Dreamz Farm Incorporated, who says tons of vegetables go to waste during periods of low market demand; a situation he describes as a major setback for farmers across the county. “When production is high and demand drops, we lose a lot…
-Leaders under pressure as illegal excavations threaten environment and livelihoods By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 19, 2026|Local authorities and regulatory bodies are facing intense scrutiny as reports of unregulated mining operations continue to surface across Grand Kru County. Residents and activists warn that the county’s natural wealth is being exploited with minimal oversight, while environmental and social consequences mount. According to reports, over 50 excavators are operating in the county, many without proper licenses or publicly disclosed ownership. Rivers remain polluted, farmlands are degraded, and some mining pits have reached depths of 24 to…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |March 19, 2026|This is the first time in more than a decade for the Inter School Sports Association to organize a grassroots U-15 School league in Lofa and Liberia at large for students under the ages of ( U-15) in Liberia. In Lofa County, the tournament was amongst 16 private and public schools and they all were opportune to show case their respective talents cum skills on the field of play as far as the beautiful game of football was concerned. Of the 16 participating schools in the tournament, two…
