Author: Rural Reporters News Network

Monrovia, Liberia – Saturday, November 8,2025-The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has with immediate effect put on hold the conduct of the impending leadership elections in the Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), previously scheduled to take place on this Saturday, 08 November 2025. In release issued here late on Friday, November 7, 2025, the apex journalist body said its decision is based on findings from the Independent Investigative Panel of Journalists and Media Professionals, which has been looking into certain practices in the RAL, including misappropriation of financial resources and constitutional violations. The Independent Investigative Panel, chaired by journalist Augustus…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- November 8, 2025- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is taking bold steps to modernize its operations and enhance revenue collection through digital transformation. At the ongoing Strategic IT Retreat in Margibi, Deputy Commissioner General for Administrative Affairs, Samuel Bennett, Jr., emphasized that the LRA is committed to fully automating and digitizing its tax and revenue system. Bennett, an IT professional himself, assured that the upcoming budget will prioritize IT investment, ensuring that the Management Information Systems Division (MISD) receives the necessary equipment and infrastructure to drive this transformation. “We will ensure…

By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa county-Friday, November 7, 2025-Citizens of Sekemai Town, Voinjama District are calling on the local authority to immediately stop mining activities in their area. According to the chairlady of the town Ma-Sonnie Vayanba, there are Chinese and Ghanaian nationals engaged mining gold and diamond in the nearby town of Daysayba without any benefit coming directly to them or their towns. Chairlady Sonnie says the town people only saw Chinese and Ghanaians entering their town with yellow machines without a formal arrangement cum agreement between they and we the town’s people.…

By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi Correspondent Tubmanburg, Bomi County-The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM) has adopted the National Education, Indexing, and Clinical Policies following three days of intense deliberations, validation, and collaboration. The adoption was made at the national conference held in Tubmanburn, Bomi County early this week. The three days event brought together key stakeholders from nursing and midwifery training institutions, regulatory agencies, and health sector partners, under the theme: “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice for Quality Healthcare Delivery.” Officials described the polices as a landmark step toward strengthening the country’s nursing and midwifery…

By Emmanuel Koffa Sasstown, Grand Kru County—At long last, residents of Sasstown and surrounding communities are expected to benefit from a modern health facility with support from the German Government through Welthungerhilfe KfW program under theme: “Health System Strengthening Project. The construction of the new health facility began during the past Government of Liberia. Residents have praised the German Government for the massive progress made at the Dono Nimene Memorial Health Facility in Sasstown Down-Beach following delays for reasons not fully disclosed. However, the project has now gained significant momentum, marking a major transformation in healthcare infrastructure in Grand Kru…

By Rocheford T. Gardiner Harper, Maryland County-Harper Demonstration High School, grappling with years of dilapidation that has forced the abandonment of its main campus, recently received a much-needed donation from its diaspora community. The National Maryland County Association of Liberia (NAMCAL) North Carolina Chapter, November 5, 2025, delivered an assortment of essential school materials and stationery to the school’s main campus on Maryland Avenue. Making the presentation, Rocheford T. Gardiner, a prominent son of Maryland County, conveyed greetings from the chapter. Gardiner noted the school’s persistent challenges, stating, “This is just a start. We saw the plight of the students…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Greenville City, Sinoe County-Friday, November 7, 2025-Medical Liberia has concluded a two-day refresher training workshop for police, security officers, and court officials on Stress and Trauma-Sensitive Approaches (TSA). The training aimed to enhance the capacity of local law enforcement and judicial actors in handling survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and other trauma-related cases with professionalism and empathy. The training featured expert sessions on understanding trauma, its impact on victims, and the importance of adopting sensitive approaches during investigations and case management. Madam Helen M. Keih, Community Advocate of Medical Liberia, facilitated a…

By: D Abraham Cooper Sr I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County-Friday, November 7, 2025-The management of Lib-Energy’s Grand Gedeh and Tappita grids has issued a strong warning to its field technicians, condemning and strictly prohibiting any alleged attempts to extort fees from customers for meter installations or other electrical materials. In a press statement released Thursday, November 6, 2025, the management emphasized that all official payments must be made only through designated Lib-Energy offices or approved third-party vendor centers located across the two grids. Customers are urged to report any unauthorized collection of fees immediately. Addressing Prepaid…

By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) on Friday November 7, 2025 conducted an event based surveillance (EBS) stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Voinjama city, Lofa County. The event-based Surveillance stakeholders’ engagement meeting brought together district commissioners, traditional women, religious community, the media and the county health team (CHT). According to the NPHIL team, the purpose of the meeting with the stakeholders was to learn how to keep surveillance in their communities, districts, and above all, county to avoid epidemic or pandemic in the health system. Mrs. Summon Lomax Flomo from NPHIL…

By: Peter Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County —Thursday, November 6, 2025—The Zorlayea Rural Community Finance Institution (RCFI) has introduced a Point of Sale (POS) cash withdrawal service to enhance financial access for customers in Zorzor and travelers transiting the district. According to the Manager of the institution, Madam Youngor Steven, the decision to introduce the POS service was reached following several years of challenges faced by customers who often traveled long distances to access their funds. Madam Steven explained that many people passing through Zorzor with ATM cards were unable to withdraw money because the bank…