Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County – Friday, June 6, 2025 – Jasper Sheriff Tweh, the County Agriculture Coordinator in River Gee, is promoting local gardening with the creation of an office garden that emphasizes sustainable practices and encourages community involvement in agriculture.The garden not only improves the workplace atmosphere but also acts as a practical example of effective gardening methods for those in the agricultural sector.Tweh shared that the office garden, established four months ago, includes an assortment of vegetables such as cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes, as well as plantains and pineapples sourced from River…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County CorrespondentDougbo Community, Grand Kru County-June 6,2025-Report says, authorities at the J. J. Dossen Hospital in Harper Maryland County have identified two victims of a recent fire incident in Maryland County, with devastating results.According to a family source, the victims, Ma- Nancy Martin, aged 68, and her husband, Urey Flomo, aged 48, both passed away between Tuesday June 3, and Wednesday June 4, 2025 respectively, following the incident.It can be recalled that the fire reportedly broke out late Wednesday night, May 28, 2025 engulfing the two victims’ home; which reportedly led to a frantic rescue…
Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County-Thursday, June 5, 2025 – River Gee County senator, Jonathan Boycharles Sogbie has introduced a bill in the Liberian Senate calling for the establishment of the Liberia National Sports Fund Authority.The bill is aimed at providing consistent financial support for the development of sports across Liberia.When passed, the proposed legislation would create an agency responsible for overseeing the funds designated for promoting various sports, including football in the country.According to Sogbie, the fund will be funded through a mixture of levies, government support, grants, and private donations.To generate revenue for the authority,…
By: Ben T. C. Brooks| River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County Thursday, June 5, 2025– Residents of Fish Town in River Gee County are expressing serious concerns regarding the condition of the county’s sport pitch there.After a recent playoff match in the 3rd Division League held in Fish-Town, it has become evident that the playing area is unsuitable for use during the rainy season due to over flooding of the pitch.According to our correspondent in the area, players usually struggle to control the ball amid heavy mud and flooding, stalling the free flow of the game.Local residents are urging sporting…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee Correspondent & Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing WriterNew York – Wednesday, June 3, 2025 – Liberia has reached a pivotal achievement by securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council under the leadership of the Joseph Nyumah Boakai Unity Party.This came after Liberia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with 181 votes following a historic and landmark electoral process held Tuesday June 3, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. The term for this position will commence on January 1, 2026, and conclude at…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County CorrespondentSalayea District, Lofa County –Wednesday, June 4, 2025- The newly assigned District Education Officer (DEO) of Salayea, Mr. Henry Lloyd, has outlined a series of ongoing initiatives aimed at improving education standards and administrative efficiency across the district.Speaking recently on the Alternative Breakfast Show, Mr. Lloyd disclosed that he officially received his letter of assignment in October 2024 and took over duties in December. He said he has since been actively working to correct past lapses and align his efforts with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education.“This is my first time working in Lofa…
Paris, France-Wednesday, June 4,2025-Professor Khaled Ahmed EL-ENANY ALI EZZ of Egypt who is one of the three candidates for the position of Director-General of UNESCO paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO on Tuesday, June 3,2025.The visit was part of Professor Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz’s outreach for support for his candidacy.It is important to mention that Professor Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz (Egypt), Firmin Edouard MATOKO (Congo), and Ms Gabriela Ilian RAMOS PATIÑO (Mexico) are contesting for the position with the hope to…
By: Bryan Dioh| Maryland County CorrespondentManolu Big Town, Maryland County-Wednesday, June 4,2025- Residents of Manolu Big Town in Karluway District, Maryland County, were struck with shock and sorrow following the discovery of a 64-year-old man, identified as Daniel D. Charlie, hanging from a tree behind his residence.According to eyewitnesses, the lifeless body of Mr. Charlie was discovered on Saturday, June 1, by locals who were passing behind his house for unrelated reasons. The incident has left the community in a state of panic.Family members described Mr. Charlie as a healthy and peaceful elderly man who regularly sat outside his home.…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County CorrespondentDakar, Senegal – June 4, 2025 – In a significant move towards fostering regional cooperation in climate action, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, the Executive Director of Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ambassador to the West African Carbon Alliance and Climate Finance, addressed participants at the West Africa Carbon Market Hub Workshop in Dakar.The event, held at the RIU BAOBAB Hotel, marks the second workshop of its kind, following the inaugural session in Ivory Coast.The workshop gathered a diverse assembly of ministers, diplomats, and environmental dignitaries from West Africa. It aimed to…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.Bopolu City, Gbarpolu–Gbarpolu County has confirmed three cases of Mpox, health authorities have disclosed. The health authorities also reported that one of the confirmed case, a motorbike rider from Bokomu District said to be on the run, causing panic among community members.The confirmed cases are linked to 4-year-old girl, and 23 & 24-years old men. The cases were confirmed on May 28, 2025 following scrutiny by medical practitioners. The individuals are said to be in isolation facility receiving medication. The cases are from Gbarma and Bopolu Districts. As of June 2, 2025, health officials have identified 51…
