Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent The Lead: A Boost for Higher Education in the Southeast Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025|In a significant move for regional education, the Speaker of the 54th National Legislature, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, has committed to addressing the critical infrastructure and financial needs of Grand Gedeh University. The pledge came during the Speaker’s official tour of Southeastern Liberia on Wednesday, December 17, where he was met with urgent appeals from both the university’s administration and the student body. Urgent Needs Highlighted During an indoor program held at the…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.| Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025|In a strategic move to bolster national stability ahead of upcoming electoral cycles, a high-level three-day regional conference opened in Zwedru yesterday, December 18, 2025. The summit brings together the nation’s “watchdogs” and “protectors”—journalists and law enforcement officers—to bridge historical divides and forge a unified front for democratic transparency. Organized under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) and managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the conference serves as a critical intervention to prevent friction between the press and security forces, which…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent First-Ever Nursing Assistant Graduation in Konobo District Ziah Town |Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 | History was made Wednesday as the Konobo Comprehensive Health Center celebrated its inaugural Nursing Assistant Program Commencement. In a vibrant ceremony that brought together community leaders, families, and health officials, twelve dedicated graduates were honored for completing a rigorous journey into the medical field. The program originally launched with 50 students, but after months of intensive clinical and classroom training, 12 emerged to receive their credentials. Among them was Florence Gaye, who received special recognition for her…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi Correspondent Tubmanburg City, | Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 |Bomi County Bomi County Health Services Certifies Outstanding Staff, Unveils New 14-Bed Emergency Room at Liberia Government Hospital. Bomi County Health Services has taken a major step toward strengthening emergency healthcare delivery with the official certification of outstanding hospital staff and the ribbon-cutting of a newly renovated, refurbished, and remodeled 14-bed Emergency Room at the Liberia Government Hospital (LGH) in Tubmanburg. The dual ceremony held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 which blended recognition with renewal, celebrated five LGH staff members for their exceptional dedication, compassion, and…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 | The Liberia Telecommunications Authority’s (LTA) Anti-Fraud Section has launched a two-day Anti-Fraud Sensitization and Awareness Campaign in Kakata, Margibi County, aiming to educate citizens about the risks of falling victim to fraudsters during the festive season. The team, led by Anti-Fraud Enforcement Officer Shadrick G. Tougbay, visited schools, marketplaces, entertainment centers, and communities, warning people about common tactics used by fraudsters, such as scams, identity theft, and online phishing. “Fraudsters often target vulnerable individuals, especially during this time of year when people are more focused on…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia| Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 | Two female journalists from the Grand Kru Journalists Association (GKJA), Comfort T. Doe and Hannah T. Mah, are currently participating in a Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) Retreat that brings together potential and practicing female journalists from across Liberia. The retreat focuses on addressing key issues affecting female journalists nationwide, including safety and protection, digital transformation, gender equality in media leadership, professional development, and organizational sustainability. During the retreat, the Grand Kru County female journalists presented a Strategic Plan highlighting priority concerns and actionable recommendations aimed…
By: Ben T.C Brooks |River Gee Correspondent Harper, Maryland County | Dec. 18, 2025 | River Gee County has emphatically announced its arrival at the 2025/26 National County Sports Meet, delivering commanding performances in both kickball and football to clinch early qualification to the quarterfinal stage from Group A. Playing at the historic Martha Tubman Sports Stadium in Harper, River Gee County overwhelmed River Cess and host Maryland County in successive fixtures, underlining their status as one of the tournament’s most formidable contenders. River Gee County’s kickball team launched their campaign in spectacular fashion, overpowering River Cess with four resounding…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks |River-Gee Correspondent River Gee County | Dec. 18, 2025 | Despite persistent power supply challenges, LibEnergy, operating through the Liberia Electricity Corporation – LEC, has begun the installation of prepaid electricity meters for customers in River Gee County. Speaking to our reporter in Fish-Town, during the week, LibEnergy Regional Manager Henry Hoge disclosed that over 600 prepaid meters have been delivered to the county, with installation activities already underway across various communities. According to Hoge, the meter deployment forms part of LibEnergy’s broader strategy to strengthen power accountability, promote transparent billing, and enhance customer service, even…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County| Dec. 17, 2025 |The Lofa County Health team is expected to begin a Gynecology and Surgical outreach across Lofa County. According to Lofa County Health Officer Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar, the outreach will begin from December 22, to January 2, 2026 and in partnership with the Outreach Unit from the Ministry of Health, will go across the entire County. Dr. Weidhgar said, the surgical outreach will bring a key attention with citizens in urgent attention of addressing various gynecological and surgical challenges. “This program is about bringing healing closer to…
By: J. Boimah Johnson| Bong Correspondent Kpoe Town, Bong County |Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025| As the Dry Season begins, citizens of Kpoe Town, In Electoral District #2, Bong County have alarmed over the lack of safe drinking water. Kpoe Town is located in Bong Electoral District #2, which has over 500 residents currently depending on a single hand pump that normally goes dry during the dry season. In an interview with Mr. Cooper Kermue, a resident of the town on December 12, 2025, he indicated that the only hand pump which is currently serving citizens of the town malfunctioned few…
