Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Boawalahun Town, Lukameh Administrative district |Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| In an effort to provide easy access to financial transaction in lower Lofa, particularly the Gbandi Chiefdom, a new microfinance banking institution is expected to be officially opened in Boawalahun Town, Lukameh Administrative district, Lofa County. According to the Management of the Boawalahun Community Microfinance Bank Incorporated, headed by Madam Garmai Bunipele,the the official opening of the bank is scheduled to take place on December 28, 2025, but activities leading to the December 28, will commence on December 26, 2025. “The establishment of Boawolahun Community…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Gungbata, Gbarpolu County | Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| Gungbata, Gbarpolu District #2 Representative Luther Collins has fulfilled a major campaign promise by presenting an ambulance to the Bokomu District Health Team. During the presentation event, the Representative said that the ambulance will serve five health facilities in the district, including four government-run clinics, and will be stationed at Forkpata Clinic, near Belle Yellah town. Meanwhile, Assata Barrie, Chairlady of Gungbata, thanked Representative Collins on behalf of the women in the district. ”We appreciate this ambulance, and we want you to help…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia| Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| In a renewed demonstration of government support for inclusive social welfare, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has distributed food and relief items to persons living with physical challenges in Grand Kru County as part of its nationwide Christmas assistance program. The donation, which targeted members of the disabled community, included 30 bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, and cartons of Vita milk, intended to provide temporary relief during the Christmas season. Presenting the items, NLA Director for Marketing Kia Gee said the exercise underscores…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County |Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| Several single Mothers, widows and struggling unskilled men residing in Voinjama District are presently involved in crushing of hard rocks manually in order to make ends meet due to the lack of employment opportunities. According to some of the struggling women and elders who are currently into crushing rocks, they are doing the work to provide food for the family and equally sponsor the education of their children and wards. “We are plenty on this Rock Crushing activities in Lofa County, some of our friends are…
By: Titus Tokpah, Sr. |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Dec. 21, 2025 | A local Non-Governmental Organization, Friends of Liberia Food and Water Incorporated, has provided safe drinking water to thousands of citizens in rural communities in Liberia across the 15 counties. The Administrator of the NGO, Lee Mayson, disclosed that from July 2021 to October 2025, the organization has reached a milestone of building 300 hand pumps across Liberia. Mr. Mayson attributed their success to the financial support from partners, particularly, Mr. and Mrs. Good Water and J. Dafin as well as Jingle-Jims. He further explained that Mr. Good…
By: Samuel Borlay |Contributing Reporter Kpandewowai Town, Kolahun District| Dec. 21, 2025 |In a tragic incident in the town of Kpandewowai in Kolahun District, a man identified as Patrick Korhena, 45, lost his life while cutting down trees in his cocoa garden. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025 has left the community in utter shock and complete bewilderment. Eyewitnesses to the incident, revealed that Korhena had ventured into his cocoa garden to cut down some trees that were obstructing the growth of his crops. Despite allegations that he was felling palm trees, it was clarified that he…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | Dec. 21, 2025 |Police in Grand Kru County have launched an investigation into an alleged rape incident reported in Sorrowken, Trembo Administrative District, involving a 42-year-old farmer and a 19-year-old female resident of the community. Information gathered indicates that on December 18, 2025, at about 1845 hours, the Behwan Police Depot received a mobile phone call from Community Watch Forum officer Lawrence Nyemah, alerting police to an alleged sexual assault that had reportedly occurred earlier in the day. The suspect, identified as Peter Weah, Grebo by tribe, a…
By: J Boimah Johnson |Bong Correspondent Gbarnga City,Bong County | Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | Ahead of the Christmas celebration, a son of Panta District in Bong County, has identified with the Rainbow Orphanage home in Gbarnga City. The donation which took place on December 20, 2025, was witnessed by scores of citizens, especially orphans and administration of the Rainbow Orphanage Home. Speaking during the presentation of the materials, Mr. Benjamin Nyekpeh narrated that it was his own way of giving back to the community, especially children who are truly in need during this festive season. Rainbow Orphanage Home is…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County| Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | With just few more days left for the Christmas celebration worldwide, the Rural Reporters news network RRNN has completed what it terms as a sort of market survey in Lofa County. The survey covered key market places within the County including the populated Foya Central Market, the Massabolahun Market, The Kolahun Central Market, The Konia Central Market and the Voinjama Central Market among others. It is meant to gauge the selling and buying situation across the county as Christmas draws closer with its usually…
Keith Morrison| National Correspondent Paris, France | Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 | His Excellency Dr. Teeko T. Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia to the French Republic, on Friday, 19 December 2025, welcomed Mr. Cheikh Sylla, President of Bourges Football Club, on a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Liberia near Paris. Bourges Football Club is owned by Sadio Mané, the Senegalese footballer currently playing for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration between Bourges Football Club and the Republic of Liberia, particularly in sports development. Discussions highlighted opportunities…
