Author: Rural Reporters News Network
… Plan meant to reposition the Ministry By: Richard Manuba | Ministry of Mines &Energy PR Section Monrovia, Liberia |Jan. 2, 2026 | The Government of Liberia says it is positioning the mining and energy sector to generate more than US$3 billion in revenue, following the rollout of the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s (MME) Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, a policy document aimed at modernizing the sector and transforming it into a major pillar of national economic growth. The strategic plan was officially launched at a high-level ceremony attended by senior government officials, Members of the National Legislature, development…
By: Henry Gboluma | Gbarpolu Correspondent Bonokai Town, Gbarpolu County |Jan. 2, 2026 | A 27-year-old woman, Lango Johnson, was brutally killed by her boyfriend, Ansu, a Sierra Leonean working on a local palm farm, on New Year’s night in Bonokai town, Gungbaya Chiefdom, Bopolu District. According to Chief Johnson Blamah, Ansu accused Johnson of loving to another man and choked her to death after denying her permission to attend watch night. The suspect has been arrested and detained in Bopolu City. Chief Blamah is calling on the government to increase security in the community and invest in community policing;…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County |Jan. 1, 2026 | In a historic New Year’s Eve celebration, the Grand Gedeh County local authorities, in partnership with LibEnergy, officially commissioned electricity projects in Pouh Town and Gboleken on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The turning on of the lights marks the end of what residents described as “Decades of darkness” for the communities located in Gbarzon Electoral District #3. A Milestone for District #3 The commissioning ceremony drew a massive crowd, including county officials, LibEnergy management, youth groups, and the council of chiefs. During the…
By: Rational Joe SK Fineboy | Sinoe Contributing Reporter Greenville City, Sinoe County |Jan. 1, 2026 |A Lawmaker from Sinoe County has donated two school buses to ease transportation for school going children; noting that it’s to reaffirm his commitment, serving his people and to buttress national government efforts as far as its ARREST Agenda was concerned. Representative Alex S. Noah, of District #3 Sinoe County said the donation of buses is to help students attending public schools within the area who have to walk several miles before they reach on their various campuses. According to Representative Noah, the two…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County |Jan. 1, 2026 | A prominent citizen of Grand Kru County, John Chie has donated 32 bundles of zinc sheets and LD$180,000 to communities in Wedabo Chiefdom in an effort to support seasonal celebrations and community development initiatives. The donation was formally presented to the six General Town Chiefs of Wedabo Chiefdom, including the current Paramount Chief (PC), former Paramount Chief Seyon, and the Clan Chiefs of Zoloken and Juduken clans. Speaking during the presentation, Chie, a former County Coordinator of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection’s Social…
TUBMANBURG, BOMI COUNTY…Rural Reporter News Network’s Bomi County Correspondent, Ernest Kpehe Moibah, has been named staff of the year 2025 byPumah FM. The award, which marks a major milestone in local media is in recognition of Journalist Moibah’s hard work and commitment in responsible journalism in rural Liberia. The announcement was made live on air on Monday, December 22, 2025, by Pumah FM General Manager Meloshe Roberts, who lauded Moibah’s exceptional dedication to news reporting and his outstanding contributions to the station’s growth. “Ernest has demonstrated tireless commitment to quality journalism, steadfast work ethic, and an unwavering pursuit of truth-qualities…
By Rocheford T. Gardiner HARPER, MARYLAND COUNTY – The Liberia National Police (LNP) have launched a targeted traffic enforcement operation at the intersection of Mechlin Street and Maryland Avenue following a surge in pedestrian complaints and several “near-miss” accidents. For weeks, residents in Harper have expressed growing alarm over motorists performing illegal U-turns at the busy crossroad. The shift in driver behavior is largely attributed to the recent “explosion” of commercial vehicles traveling between the capital, Harper, and the commercial hub of Pleebo—a result of significantly improved road connectivity between Monrovia and the southeastern region. While the LNP has historically…
By Rocheford T. Gardiner HARPER, MARYLAND COUNTY –The long-awaited authorization to begin the renovation of the dilapidated John Hilary Tubman High School in Harper has finally been granted by Liberia’s Ministry of Education. The official “blessing” for the project was delivered on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, through Larry D. Nimely Jr., the Maryland County Education Officer (CEO). The news marks a turning point for the institution, which has suffered from severe neglect and structural decline for over a decade. “On behalf of the Ministry of Education in Maryland County, I wish to sincerely thank you for your expressed interest in…
By: Matthias F. Larbeindee | Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia |Dec. 31, 2025 | Liberian agribusiness executive Cytirus K. Kerbay, Chief Executive Officer of WONYEA AGRO INC, has been named among the 100 Influential African Women, in recognition of her leadership in sustainable agriculture, women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth across the continent. Reacting to the honor, Kerbay described the recognition as both humbling and motivating. “I am deeply honored by this recognition. It strengthens my commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and expanding opportunities for women and youth to thrive and lead Africa’s development,” she said. Kerbay becomes the second Liberian…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Kolahun, Kolba City, Lofa County |Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025| Lofa County District #3 Representative Momo S. Kpoto on Tuesday December 30, 2025, formally delivered his legislative report covering the year 2025 to the people of Electoral District #3. The event, held in Kolahun Kolba City, also included a special session at which time, on. Kpoto awarded 10 brand new TVS motorbikes to some youths whom he praised for their commitment and contribution towards his electoral success. Accordingly, his gesture was met with enthusiasm from the audience; highlighting the strong bonds formed during his campaign…
