Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Henry B Gboluma Jr. |Gbarpolu Correspondent Sappimah Town, Gbarpolu County |March 5, 2026|In an effort to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute between Belle Administrative District and Bopolu Administrative District, Gbarpolu Electoral District #1 Representative Zinnah Norman convened a meeting on February 22, 2026, in Sappimah Town, Bopolu District. The gathering drew Chiefs and Elders, including Paramount Chief Women’s leaders, as well as members of the Korninga ‘A’ Authorized Community Forest Management Body. During the meeting, the Lawmaker stated that his purpose was to listen to his people regarding developments between Bopolu and Belle districts. Paramount Chief George Sumo, Chairman…
By: Solomon Tayblah |Gbarpolu Contributing Reporter Guyanta Town, Gbarpolu County |March 5, 2026| A tragic incident has shaken the community of Guyanta in Bopolu District of Gbarpolu County, where a man in his late 60s, Pa Sumoru Kamara, was killed by an elephant on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. According to reports, Kamara had gone to check his traps in the forest, about 4 hours walking distance from the town, and encountered a mother elephant. His lifeless body was found with several bruises and visible marks of elephant attack, including waste and feces. A coroner jury concluded that there was no…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 5, 2026| The Engineering Department of Grand Kru Technical College has joined the global community in celebrating World Engineering Day, using the occasion to encourage innovation, sustainability, and broader participation in the engineering profession. The event, held under the theme “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization,” brought together students, faculty members, administrators, and invited stakeholders to reflect on the critical role engineering plays in driving national and community development. Delivering the keynote address, engineer John Wain Natt described 2026 as a defining moment for engineers and…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia |March 5, 2026|Officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru Detachment have undergone compulsory drug testing as part of a nationwide integrity initiative, with Ernest T. Tarpeh, the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the detachment, stressing strict discipline, accountability, and zero tolerance for misconduct. The exercise is part of a broader LDEA reform program mandating drug testing for officers nationwide to restore public confidence and ensure law enforcement personnel remain above reproach. Tarpeh, who also serves as Deputy Officer-in-Charge for Administration and Investigations at the national office, described the initiative…
By Abraham Cooper ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh County—What was initially envisioned as an opportunity to enhance livelihoods is now being viewed by many landowners as a source of uncertainty. Farmers in Grand Gedeh who once dismissed concerns raised by land and forest advocates are now describing their engagements with Burkinabe farmers as both a blessing and a curse. On February 12, 2026, the Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) visited several cocoa farms across the county and interviewed farmers, most of whom expressed dissatisfaction over what they described as the “unchecked” influx of laborers from Burkina Faso and the rapid depletion of…
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…
