Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 23, 2026| A high-level delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Christen Schill, visited the Liberia National Police (LNP) Headquarters on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The closed-door meeting with LNP Inspector General Gregory Coleman focused on addressing critical security issues, including transnational crime, financial crimes, and capacity building. The visit underscores the ongoing collaboration between Liberian and US law enforcement agencies to combat security threats. The LNP has been working to strengthen its capabilities, recently receiving donations of equipment and supplies from China to enhance…
By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County | January 23, 2026| In a landmark moment for healthcare delivery in Southeastern Liberia, Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has officially dedicated the Grand Gedeh County Referral Hospital on January 22, 2026. The ceremony, held on the hospital’s newly minted grounds in Zwedru, drew a massive gathering of jubilant citizens, traditional leaders, and international partners, signaling a new era of medical accessibility for the region. A Legacy of Continuity During his keynote address, Vice President Koung framed the hospital’s completion as a triumph of national unity…
By Victor Quitee MONROVIA, Liberia—The Liberian House of Representatives has formally endorsed the upcoming 2nd Rabbi Joe Gbaba Peace and Cultural Festival, organized by Dehkontee Artists Theatre, Inc. (DATI). The endorsement took place during the 4th sitting of the 1st Quarter of the 55th Legislature. During the session, presided over by Speaker Richard Koon, DATI’s festival plans were formally presented to the plenary. Festival Schedule and Legislative Action The communication detailed the festival’s schedule, which is slated for February 21 and February 28, 2026. Following the presentation, the submission was placed on the official legislative agenda, where it was formally…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Both students and administration of the Bomi Junior High School have called on Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe to prioritize the renovation of their school. They made the plead on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 during program marking the official presentation of the senator’s 2025 Annual Legislative Report held at the C. H. Dweh High School in Tubmanburg. Representatives of the Bomi Junior High School reported the shortage of classrooms and teaching staff they believe are responsible for some of the challenges the school is facing The school administration appealed to Senator Snowe…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Godoma Town, Bopolu District | January 23, 2026| Citizens of Godoma Town, with support from the Local County Administration, applauded BAO CHICO Iron Ore Mining Company for rehabilitating Godoma Town’s road as part of the company’s annual Corporate Social Responsibilities program. The road was officially turned over to the community on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Godoma Town. Deddeh Sirleaf, Assistant Town Official of Bomboma Town, welcomed attendees and thanked the local authorities for delivering a road that now reaches Godoma Town. “This road reaching Godoma Town is good for our people.”…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent “More than 128,000 patient visits, sharp reductions in maternal and newborn deaths, and near-universal childhood immunization marked 2025 as one of the strongest years in healthcare delivery in Bomi County, authorities of the County Health Team have disclosed. Bomi County Health Officer, Dr. Annett Brima-Davis disclosed that 128,270 people accessed health services across the county in 2025, representing an eight percent increase compared to the previous year. Speaking to the Rural Reporters News Network on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Dr. Brima-Davis reported a 60 percent decline in maternal deaths, while newborn deaths…
By Victor Quitee HARPER CITY, Maryland County–Several beneficiaries (students) of the Kids Tutorial Program at the Grace Puate & Bor Willie Tubman Foundation Tutorial Program, have reported significant improvement in their academic activities, saying the tutorial program is helping to strengthen their performance in key subjects. The students spoke with RRNN today, January 23, 2026. Both the “old” and “new” cohorts of the program stated that prior to the tutorial program, they struggled in various subjects. But for now, the program has turned their academic weaknesses into strengths. Romeo Y. Dennis, a fifth-grade student who has been with the program…
By: J. Boimah Johnson | Bong Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County | January 22, 2026|Variety Sonkarlay, a proud daughter of Maryland, has donated medical supplies to CB Dunbar Hospital in Bong County. The donated items include Softcare pampers, ‘Meditol’ soap, Clorox, tissue, gloves, hand sanitizer, and surgical shoe covers, amongst several others. Speaking to Rural Reporter News Network, Madam Sonkarlay said that the donation was her way of identifying with the hospital following the excellent treatment she received from the hospital’s personnel years’ back when she was sick then. She added that the experience left her impressed and the need…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Jan. 21, 2026 | The Chairperson of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Clearance K. Massaquoi, has identified key investment opportunities in Liberia’s digital transformation space and efforts. Speaking at the country post-war infrastructure conference, Massaquoi emphasized initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth. Massaquoi highlighted investment opportunities in Public 5G network development, Tower infrastructure, Value Added Services (VAS) aggregators, Terrestrial backbone expansion, Amílcar Cabral undersea cable, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rollout, Country-specific digital top-level domain establishment He noted opportunities for public-private partnerships and incentives for additional mobile network operators to…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Lowoma Town, Gbarpolu County | January 22, 2026| In Lowoma Town, 65-year-old J. Burgess Pewee stands at the crossroads of tradition and climate reality. A father of seven, he turns a daily necessity into a dangerous business; producing charcoal to support his family, keep his children in school, and fuel their gasoline venture. He said that the process, however, comes with a steep price. Both for the forest that feeds it and the global climate that bears the burden of such livelihoods. The Chain of a Charcoal trade The work begins with…
