Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Both students and administration of the Bomi Junior High School have called on Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe to prioritize the renovation of their school. They made the plead on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 during program marking the official presentation of the senator’s 2025 Annual Legislative Report held at the C. H. Dweh High School in Tubmanburg. Representatives of the Bomi Junior High School reported the shortage of classrooms and teaching staff they believe are responsible for some of the challenges the school is facing The school administration appealed to Senator Snowe…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Godoma Town, Bopolu District | January 23, 2026| Citizens of Godoma Town, with support from the Local County Administration, applauded BAO CHICO Iron Ore Mining Company for rehabilitating Godoma Town’s road as part of the company’s annual Corporate Social Responsibilities program. The road was officially turned over to the community on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Godoma Town. Deddeh Sirleaf, Assistant Town Official of Bomboma Town, welcomed attendees and thanked the local authorities for delivering a road that now reaches Godoma Town. “This road reaching Godoma Town is good for our people.”…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent “More than 128,000 patient visits, sharp reductions in maternal and newborn deaths, and near-universal childhood immunization marked 2025 as one of the strongest years in healthcare delivery in Bomi County, authorities of the County Health Team have disclosed. Bomi County Health Officer, Dr. Annett Brima-Davis disclosed that 128,270 people accessed health services across the county in 2025, representing an eight percent increase compared to the previous year. Speaking to the Rural Reporters News Network on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Dr. Brima-Davis reported a 60 percent decline in maternal deaths, while newborn deaths…
By Victor Quitee HARPER CITY, Maryland County–Several beneficiaries (students) of the Kids Tutorial Program at the Grace Puate & Bor Willie Tubman Foundation Tutorial Program, have reported significant improvement in their academic activities, saying the tutorial program is helping to strengthen their performance in key subjects. The students spoke with RRNN today, January 23, 2026. Both the “old” and “new” cohorts of the program stated that prior to the tutorial program, they struggled in various subjects. But for now, the program has turned their academic weaknesses into strengths. Romeo Y. Dennis, a fifth-grade student who has been with the program…
By: J. Boimah Johnson | Bong Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County | January 22, 2026|Variety Sonkarlay, a proud daughter of Maryland, has donated medical supplies to CB Dunbar Hospital in Bong County. The donated items include Softcare pampers, ‘Meditol’ soap, Clorox, tissue, gloves, hand sanitizer, and surgical shoe covers, amongst several others. Speaking to Rural Reporter News Network, Madam Sonkarlay said that the donation was her way of identifying with the hospital following the excellent treatment she received from the hospital’s personnel years’ back when she was sick then. She added that the experience left her impressed and the need…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Jan. 21, 2026 | The Chairperson of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Clearance K. Massaquoi, has identified key investment opportunities in Liberia’s digital transformation space and efforts. Speaking at the country post-war infrastructure conference, Massaquoi emphasized initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth. Massaquoi highlighted investment opportunities in Public 5G network development, Tower infrastructure, Value Added Services (VAS) aggregators, Terrestrial backbone expansion, Amílcar Cabral undersea cable, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rollout, Country-specific digital top-level domain establishment He noted opportunities for public-private partnerships and incentives for additional mobile network operators to…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Lowoma Town, Gbarpolu County | January 22, 2026| In Lowoma Town, 65-year-old J. Burgess Pewee stands at the crossroads of tradition and climate reality. A father of seven, he turns a daily necessity into a dangerous business; producing charcoal to support his family, keep his children in school, and fuel their gasoline venture. He said that the process, however, comes with a steep price. Both for the forest that feeds it and the global climate that bears the burden of such livelihoods. The Chain of a Charcoal trade The work begins with…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 22, 2026| The Governance Commission (GC) and National Identification Registry (NIR) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance civic education efforts, following a working visit by GC to NIR on January 20, 2026. Led by Commissioner Cytirus K. Kerby, the GC delegation expressed appreciation for NIR’s transformations under Executive Director Andrew Peters’ leadership. The visit aimed to understand the National ID Card’s value and explore ways GC can support NIR’s civic education. Executive Director Andrew Peters welcomed the partnership, emphasizing NIR’s openness to collaborations with…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 22, 2026| The Ministry of National Defense (MoD) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to national security, institutional reform, and inclusive development. The plan, themed “Securing Peace, Building Resilience, Advancing Inclusive Development,” outlines key priorities, including improved defense readiness, disaster response, peacekeeping, and civil-military relations. Speaking at the launch, Minister of National Defense, Hon. Geraldine J. George, emphasized the plan’s alignment with national development priorities and regional and international security frameworks. The five-year framework focuses on institutional governance, operational readiness, human capital development, civil-military relations, and…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Jan. 21, 2026 | The Liberian government has renamed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the Ministry of Local Government, marking a significant step towards decentralization and local governance. This change follows President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s commitment to implement the Local Government Act of 2018 and promote inclusive development. The renaming according to Minister Francis Nyumalin is part of efforts to operationalize the National Policy on Decentralization and Local Governance, devolving powers from central government to county and sub-county authorities. The Ministry will lead the implementation of decentralization, peacebuilding, and…
