Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 5, 2026| The death of a 42-year-old miner at a river-based mining site in Grand Kru County has drawn renewed attention to safety practices within small-scale mining operations across the county. Nani Toe, a resident of Buah Geeken, reportedly drowned on Friday, February 27, 2026, while working aboard a mining boat in Kanta Village along River Noh. According to police, the incident was formally reported on Saturday, February 28, 2026, by authorities of the Barclayville Mining Agency. Officers led by Superintendent Leon Q. Acquaah of the Crime Services Division…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia |March 4, 2026| The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) recently met with Starlink, a satellite internet service engineered by SpaceX, on the sidelines of the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The meeting focused on practical collaboration to expand Starlink’s services in Liberia, with discussions centered on improving regulatory frameworks to support innovation while safeguarding national interests. LTA Chairman Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi emphasized the need for clear regulations that balance innovation with national interests. Key priorities included quality of service, regulatory compliance, and ensuring value for money for customers. The meeting…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Bolloh Statutory District, Grand Kru County |March 4, 2026|In what residents describe as a major boost to local development, citizens of Bolloh Statutory District have commended businessman and miner Hilary W. Gray for investing over US$230,000 in heavy road construction equipment to rehabilitate key farm-to-market roads. The initiative is being viewed not just as a road project, but as a catalyst for economic transformation in one of Grand Kru County’s busiest gold-mining regions. For decades, residents say poor road conditions have slowed trade, limited farmers’ market access, and discouraged private investment. During the rainy…
By: Rocheford T. Gardiner | Maryland Contributing Writer Maryland County |March 3, 2026| All major markets across Maryland County came to a standstill today as marketers—the vast majority of them women—launched a total shutdown to protest what they have termed “wickedness in high places.” The Dispute: Unilateral Fee Hikes The protest was sparked by a drastic increase in market fees. According to several women interviewed on the scene, the Maryland County Chairman of the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA), Abraham Wilson, unilaterally hiked stall fees and daily rates: Protesters have vowed to continue their strike until the current LMA leadership is…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. |Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh |March 3,2026 |In a significant move to bolster the integrity of national drug enforcement, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) conducted a mandatory drug screening for all officers assigned to its Grand Gedeh detachment on Monday. The exercise, held at the LDEA headquarters in Zwedru, marks the first time since 2020 that the agency has subjected its own personnel in the region to such rigorous vetting. Zero Tolerance Policy The initiative is part of a broader government mandate to clean up the ranks as the nation intensifies its…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Ndambu Town, Kolahun District, Lofa County |March 3, 2026|A pastor of the Evangelical Church in Kolahun district has died in a fire incident which occurred while helping one of his members burn their farm. The late Pastor Ndambu Evangelical Ndorbor Johnson died on February 28, 2026 in a town called NDAMBU, Kolahun district. According to some citizens and authorities, Pastor Johnson was assisting with seasonal farm burning when the flames reportedly spread beyond control, trapping him. A 15-man jury empaneled to investigate the incident ruled out foul play. Jury members concluded that the pastor…
By: Jenneh S Kemokai | Grand Cape Mount Correspondent Koima Weyaja Town, Tawer District |March 1, 2026 | Residents across more than six communities along the Mavor Creek in Grand Cape Mount County are confronting a severe drinking water crisis. They alleged that Bea Mountain Mining Company has polluted their water source again. The situation echoed prior incidents in 2016 and 2022 when residents of Jinkoder faced similar contamination and relocation fears. Eyewitnesses say the pollution has triggered a major fish die-off in the Mavor Creek and Mafa River, with aquatic life perishing due to alleged chemical waste, including…
By: D. Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh |March 1, 2026| For the first time since its founding decades ago, the Deanna Kay Isaacson School of Midwifery is bathed in light. The institution, which serves as a critical regional training hub for healthcare workers across the southeastern region, has officially transitioned from total darkness to a 24-hour reliable power supply. A Legacy of Challenges Since the school’s inception, the lack of electricity has been a primary hurdle in training the next generation of Liberia’s midwives. Mrs. Sawa K. Shaffa, the institution’s Director, revealed that she…
By: Keith Morrison | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | February 28, 2026 |As a technical institution of the Liberian Government, the Ministry of Mines and Energy is utilizing every available opportunity to capacitate its staff with advanced knowledge in order to properly position the Ministry (MME) to govern the mining and energy sectors of Liberia. While four staff from the Mining Cadastre, and the Office of Precious Minerals are concluding a week-long workshop in the Ghanaian Capital – Accra, Geologist Bill D.Z. Saye, from the Liberia Geological Survey (LGS) is currently in Uganda [East Africa], participating in a high-level continental…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County | February 28, 2026 | The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has officially launched the Sustainable Communities Engaged for Change (SUCEC) project in Gbarpolu County. The project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), aims to strengthen community and civil society leadership in six counties, including Gbarpolu, from 2025 to 2028. Speaking at the launch event on February 25, 2026, National Project Officer Michael B. Paye emphasized that SUCEC promotes inclusive civic space and locally-led solutions to improve health, water, sanitation, and hygiene, while…
