Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: Keith Morrison |Staff WriterMontserrado, Capitol Hill-Friday, March 14,2025-The House Joint Committee on Investment and Concession today continued its public hearing with China Union Company Ltd, requesting the company to submit a comprehensive report detailing the progress and implementation status of the recommendations adopted by the Plenary of the House of Representatives.Appearing before the committee, China Union Investment (Liberia), Bong Mine Co. Ltd, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Bai Peng thanked the House Committee for its consistent support and cooperation regarding the Bong Mine iron ore project. He submitted a report outlining the latest development measures and subsequent plans as follows:I.…

By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County CorrespondentLofa County, Voinjama City-March 14, 2025-A new Initiative from the Liberia Ministry of Health, Dr. Raphael Shamavu head of the team has disclosed in Voinjama City, Lofa County.”This was previously called, Drugs Revolving Fund I started at the Kolahun Hospital when I was here, but under the Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia; now called the Community pharmacy” Dr. Raphael Shamavu said in an interview.According to him, this new program will be in all of Liberia’s (15) counties, and therefore they are doing community engagements to get more recommendations from community members…

By: Ben TC Brooks |RiverGee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County, Fish Town -March 14, 2025 – Former Representative of River Gee County electoral district 2, has stressed the need for citizens both home and away to be united in order to foster development in the county.Christian Chea stated that unity will pave the way to enhance major development projects intended to transform the living standard of the people.According to him, River Gee citizens everywhere should work in unity for the transformation of the county through projects that will make most impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.The first Former Superintendent of…

By: Ben TC Brooks |RiverGee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County, Fish Town – March 13, 2025 – Deputy Education Minister for instructions, Amos Fully, has stressed the need for unity and collaborations within the Webbo Rural Teacher Training Institute in order to achieve its positive outcome.Minister Fully emphasized that without unity and collaboration of any given institution or even family members, nothing can be achieved any positive outcomes.He added that whenever issues arise, administrators or heads of institution should use amicable and conflict resolution approaches as well as peace education methods to solve said problem.The Deputy Education Minister for Instruction has…

By Emmanuel KoffaBarclayville, Grand Kru County-A team from the Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), led by Project Manager, Redeemer Wonsiah, concluded a daylong consultation engagement with local stakeholders in Grand Kru County.The meeting is part of the government of Liberia financing agreement with the European Union to provide electricity in the rural areas and other parts of Liberia.According to the project manager, the European Union dedication has already provided sufficient funding for the implementation of the project to electrify personal homes within the City of Barclayville.The meeting which is aimed at promoting renewable energy initiatives and fostering collaboration, brought together…

By Emmanuel KoffaThe Dean of Academic Affairs at the Grand Kru Technical College (GKTC), Pius Doe, has called on the national government to prioritize the establishment of a main campus for the institution. Dean Deo said he wants a campus that will uplift the educational landscape and empower future generations in Grand Kru County.The plea, made during a recent interview with our Grand Kru County Correspondent, underscores the pressing need for enhanced infrastructure that accommodates the growing student population in need of quality technical education.The Dean for Academic Affairs emphasized that a well-equipped main campus is vital for improving the…

Greenville, Sinoe County–March 13, 2025–A devastating fire outbreak has been reported in Greenville City, Sinoe County, affecting a boat that had just arrived from Grand Bassa County last evening.Eyewitnesses said the vessel, carrying an unspecified number of passengers and goods worth over LD$14.13 million, was engulfed in flames under unclear circumstances. The cause of the fire remains unknown up to this time.Local authorities and residents are currently working to contain the blaze and assess the extent of the damage. There are no immediate reports of casualties, but concerns remain high over possible losses.Efforts to gather more details about the incident…

By: Keith Morrison| Staff WriterThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, today led his Ghanaian counterpart, the Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, along with his delegation, on a courtesy visit to His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. at the Executive Mansion.The Ghanaian delegation is in Liberia to participate in a peer review legislative knowledge-sharing engagement focused on fostering collaboration and exchanging best practices between the legislative chambers of both nations. The Legislative Engagement Retreat is scheduled to commence on Thursday, with official sessions set…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Montserrado County CorrespondentSinoe County, Greenville City, Thursday, March 12, 2025 –In a powerful speech delivered in Sinoe County during the second convocation of the Sinoe Community College, Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah, former Director of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia and former Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health, underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of Liberia’s healthcare training system.Dr. Nyenswah emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and local institutions in strengthening the country’s medical workforce while reducing reliance on foreign healthcare workers.Speaking at a graduation…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Montserrado County CorrespondentMontserrado County, Monrovia-Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – The Executive Director of the Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE), Madam Musu Weenor Davis is calling on the Government of Liberia and the Liberia National Legislature to prioritize family planning as a matter of urgency.She said it is essential to significantly bolster the budget allocation for family planning within the Ministry of Health budget, as family planning is key to preventing unwanted pregnancies.Given the disturbing rise in the rate of teenage pregnancy in rural and semi-rural communities across Liberia, Madam Davis said there is a…