Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County– November 26, 2025–Local authorities in Grand Kru County have come under sharp public criticism following allegations that L$50,000 was unlawfully deducted from funds provided by Senator Numene Bartekwa and Senator Albert Tugbe Chie for the county’s participation in the upcoming National County Sports Meet. According to a highly placed source within the Grand Kru County Sports Steering Committee, the amount received from the county administration was short of the total L$270,000 reportedly contributed by the two senators. The source, who preferred anonymity, revealed that the committee did…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Tuesday, November 25, 2025- In a bid to bridge the digital divide, Liberia’s Universal Access Fund (UAF) has launched a nationwide initiative to restore mobile network connectivity in rural areas. The program according to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority aims to repair and maintain abandoned base stations, bringing voice and data services to underserved communities. LTA said, the move is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of rural residents, who have been without reliable communication services for nearly two years. “This isn’t just about making calls it’s about safety, education,…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Tuesday, November 25, 2025- The 22nd Annual Meeting of the African Road Maintenance and Financing Association (ARMFA) has wrapped up, leaving behind a trail of hope, collaboration, and concrete plans for Africa’s sustainable road infrastructure future. And behind this success stand the pillars of dedication and partnership that made it all possible. The Liberia National Road Fund have extended heartfelt gratitude to H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai, whose leadership and vision set the stage for ARMFA’s momentous 22nd General Assembly. The President’s unwavering support according to the NRF statement underscores Liberia’s commitment…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County –Tuesday,Nov. 25,2025–The United Muslim Council of Grand Gedeh has issued a forceful condemnation of the criminal and unscrupulous misuse cum abuse of the Muslim Hijab, demanding immediate government action against perpetrators attempting to commit crimes under the guise of the sacred garment. In a sharply and strongly worded statement released over the weekend, the Council addressed recent high-profile incidents that have rocked the county; stressing that the integrity of the Hijab is being severely compromised by criminal elements. Disguise for Crime The Council specifically cited…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, November 25, 2025- In a significant move towards promoting digital inclusion, the Group of 77 Headquarters recently hosted a landmark forum, “Everyone Has a Right,” focused on ensuring that Liberia’s telecommunications sector is accessible to all, including physically persons. The event brought together disability advocates, organizations, and consumers to discuss accessibility challenges and strategies for more inclusive telecom services. The forum was a call to action for the Liberian telecommunications industry to recognize the importance of inclusion and accessibility. Raymond Zarbay, Senior Technical Assistant to the Executive Director of the Group…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County –Monday, Nov. 24,2025– The Grand Kru County School System has announced that the Government of Liberia has placed 109 volunteer teachers on the national payroll for the months of October and November, marking a major boost to the county’s educational sector. The disclosure was made by the Grand Kru County School System through its leadership, highlighting a significant stride in reducing the long-standing reliance on volunteer instructors. According to Josiah Sloh Negba, the move demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving education across the county. “We are pleased to…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County |Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 | Tension and disappointment gripped over Tweh Jaiklay High school, after an overwhelming majority of its senior students were barred from graduation due to poor performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination-WASSCE. Of the 118 students who sat the exam, only 15 candidates, nine females and six males, met the Ministry of Education’s graduation requirements. The rest, a staggering 103 students, were denied graduation clearance. Tweh Jaiklay High School, the only government-run senior high institution in Fish Town, River Gee had…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah I Bomi County Correspondent Tubmanburg City, Bomi County–Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025-The Nursing and Midwifery departments at Bomi Community College (BCC) have received a transformative lift, following the donation of a fifteen-seated bus from the Ministry of Health – an intervention welcomed as a game changer for one of the county’s most crucial training programs. For years, the School of Health Sciences at BCC has played a central role in preparing the next generation of nurses and midwives for Bomi County and beyond. Yet limited transportation has often hampered students’ ability to consistently access clinical sites, community…
Buzzi Quarters, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Liberia Friday, November 21, 2025 Minister R. Matenokay Tingban; Honorable Deputy and Assistant Ministers; Honorable Chairs and Members of The Senate and House Committees; Our Bilateral and Multilateral Partners; The President and Members of the Liberia Chamber of Mines; The Presidents and Members of the Brokers and Dealers Associations; Representatives of Civil Society Organizations present here; Community Leaders; Other invited Guests; Directors, Assistant Directors and Employees of the Ministry of Mines and Energy; Members of the Press; My dear fellow Liberians: Exactly twenty months ago, we assumed office as Minister of Mines and Energy. I…
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County–Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025-The Liberia Municipal Water System in Voinjama controlled and operated by the PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS (PDOV) is on the verge of sending about 40 household members to the Voinjama Magisterial court for failing to pay their respective water bills owed management. According to PDOV Executive Director, Mr. Joseph Nyuma, those who will be forwarded to court are customers who are owing the management huge sums of money. He added that some of the customers are owing about three 3 to 5 months and from…
