Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County |Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025| Lofa County Health Officer Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar was on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 honored for his support to human capacity building in Lofa County and for seeking for opportunities for employees to advance themselves in the sector. Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar and several other top officials were honored with a beautiful country clothes on December 16, 2025 while attending a graduation ceremony of Mrs. Miatta Johnson who earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Midwifery from the Phebe Esther Bacon University in Zorzor District,…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Correspondent Harper, Maryland County | Dec. 17, 2025 | In a vibrant demonstration of commitment to sports development and county pride, prominent son of River Gee County, Cllr. Kunkunyon Teh, to distribute approximately 150 free match tickets to supporters ahead of today’s crucial Group A fixture against host Maryland County at the ongoing National County Sports Meet – NCSM. The initiative is aimed at boosting fan turnout and strengthening morale for River Gee County’s football and kickball teams as they prepare to face a determined Maryland side on home ground. Beneficiaries of the ticket…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Harper, Maryland County | Dec.17, 2025 | River Gee County launched its Group A campaign in an impressive fashion at the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet, recording decisive victories in both the men’s football and women’s kickball categories against River Cess County at the Martha Tubman Sports Stadium in Harper. The matches were played under the watchful eyes of Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, who officiated activities at the opening of the highly anticipated national sporting festival. In the men’s football encounter, River Gee County displayed tactical discipline and…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | Dec. 16, 2025 | In an effort to strengthen community-driven eye health services, the Grand Kru County Health Team, through its County Eye Health Department and with support from international NGO Sightsavers, has launched a three-day District Eye Health Planning Meeting at the Barclayville City Hall. The planning meeting, which opened on Monday, places local stakeholders at the center of decision-making on eye health, bringing together government officials, district health authorities, youth and women’s organizations, and persons with disabilities to shape inclusive strategies for service delivery across…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Harper City, Maryland County| Dec. 16, 2025 |The keynote speaker at the induction ceremony of the Maryland Journalist Association (MaJA), Pastor Henry N. Thompson, has called on journalists in the County to embrace peace and unity as a pathway to sustainable development in the County. Speaking during the ceremony, Pastor Thompson emphasized that peace among journalists is critical to the county’s growth, noting that a united media can significantly influence positive change. “When journalists operate in peace and unity, development naturally follows. A divided media weakens society, but a united media strengthens democracy…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County |Dec. 16, 2025 |The Organization for Women and Children (OWC) has partnered with the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of women and girls in politics amid growing concerns over their low representation in leadership across the country. According to Denise Blessing Denise, Project Assistant at OWC, the initiative is being jointly implemented by the Organization for Women and Children in collaboration with the African Women Leaders Network. “This project is a joint effort between OWC and AWLN to ensure…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi Correspondent Sanniquellie, Nimba County |Dec. 15, 2025 |Bomi County’s hopes of advancing from Group B suffered a major setback on opening day after a bruising double defeat at the hands of Margibi County in both kickball and football at the newly dedicated Tomah Seh Floyd Stadium. The capital city of Nimba was electrified as the tournament officially kicked off, with fans filling the stands to witness the first competitive action at the modern sports facility. But for Bomi County, the occasion turned sour as missed chances and defensive lapses proved costly. Kickball: Margibi Dominates…
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County |Dec. 15, 2025 |The 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet continued in thrilling fashion as football action across the country delivered excitement, passion, and strong statements from several counties battling for pride and supremacy. Margibi County announced their intent with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Bomi County in a tightly contested encounter. Margibi showed composure and determination, capitalizing on key moments to secure all three points and keep their campaign on track. Grand Cape Mount County also recorded a narrow but important 2–1 win against Grand Gedeh County. The match lived…
By: J. Boimah Johnson |Bong Correspondent Suakoko Town, Bong County |Dec. 15, 2025 | The lifeless body of a woman by the name of MaQuita Jackson has been discovered behind the Suakoko graveyard in Suakoko City. In an interview with family members, they narrated that MaQuita Jackson got missing on Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, at about 2:00 AM. Thereafter, they searched everywhere but she was nowhere to be found. Then Friday morning, a group of community members searching for the missing woman later discovered MaQuita’s body right behind the Town’s graveyard. Meanwhile, officers of the Liberian National Police assigned…
By: J. Boimah Johnson |Bong Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County |Dec. 15, 2025 | A disable man in Bong County is appealing to well to do personalities and humanitarian organizations including the Group of 77 and individuals to come to his aide as he is determined to pursue higher quality education. In the same vein, Mr. Austin Leaylea is at the same time calling on NGOs as well as faith-based institutions not to only concentrate their interventions in urban areas but also consider people living disabilities in the rural parts of the country as well. Speaking to Rural Reporters News…
