Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County-Nov. 19, 2025-In an effort to fight River blindness and other neglected tropical diseases, the Lofa County Health Team headed by Dr. Moses Ojue Weidehga on Wednesday, November 19, 2024 launched another campaign intended to improve the healthcare delivery system in the County. The “Mass Drugs Administration (MDA) campaign was officially launched by Lofa County Health Officer Dr. Weidehga and a team of local officials as well as members of the County Health team. According to the Lofa County Health Team Promotion and Communication focal person, Mr. William S.…
By: Ben T. C. Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County-Friday, Nov. 18, 2025-In a spirited display of athletic rivalry and county pride, the justification teams of River Gee and Grand Gedeh Counties played to a tightly contested 1–1 draw over the weekend. The friendly match, held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Albert T. White Sports Pitch in Zwedru, offered fans an exciting preview of the intensity expected at the fast-approaching National County Sports Meet. The encounter delivered 90 minutes of end-to-end action, tactical experimentation, and fierce determination as both sides used the match to…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County – Friday,Nov. 18,2025–The Grand Kru County Health Team, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and several national and international organizations, has officially launched a week-long Multi-Age Cohort Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign targeting girls aged 9 to 18. The well-attended ceremony brought together government officials, community leaders, school authorities, health workers, partners, parents, and students from across the county. Speaking on behalf of Superintendent Antoinette Worwlee Nimely, Roosevelt Doe thanked the Ministry of Health and its partners for their sustained support in strengthening healthcare delivery in Grand…
By: Ben T.C Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent Fish-Town, River Gee County-Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025-The newly assigned County Commander of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency – LDEA, River Gee detachment Special Agent Bill M. Cooper Jr., has voiced serious concern over the agency’s limited logistical support and acute manpower shortages, describing them as key impediments to the agency’s operations in the county. Speaking as a guest on Voice of River Gee 91.1 FM, a community radio station in Fish-Town, Commander Cooper said the LDEA detachment in River Gee currently has no operational motorcycle or vehicle, a situation he termed “a…
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County-Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025-The Lofa County Health team on Monday November 17, 2025 officially launched the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) Campaign in Voinjama city Lofa County. The (HPV) awareness launch brought together the Student community, stakeholders, marketers and youths organizations in Lofa County. Speaking at the official launch ceremony, Lofa County Health Officer Dr. Moses Ujoe Weidhgar said, the human Papilloma Virus Vaccine awareness starts November 17, 2025 and will continue until November 21, 2025 across the county. Dr. Weidehga said, HPV caused cervical cancer in Women and…
By: J. Mason Kollie I Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County –Monday,Nov. 17,2025–The Lofa United Blind Association (LUBA) in Voinjama city is providing braille education (BE) as well as skill education for visually impaired persons in the county amid resource challenges in catering to the learning needs of their students. According to the Principal of the School of the Blind, Mr. James Jallah, the Braille Education and skills training school was established in 2025 for the sole purpose of providing sound education but also skill enhancement opportunities for the for visually impaired persons in society desirous of obtaining quality…
By: D Abraham Cooper I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County–Monday, Nov. 17, 2025–A six-day-old infant, snatched from the hospital early yesterday morning with whereabouts completely unknown, has been recovered alive; bringing a tense, high-paced search to an abrupt end. The recovery has been confirmed by local authorities, though a chilling silence has descended from the police department regarding the circumstances of the child’s return. The news of the infant’s discovery broke late this evening, igniting a wave of relief that quickly soured into urgent questions. As of this report, law enforcement officials have flatly refused to…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County — Sunday,Nov. 16,2025—The Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Zwedru has been plunged into chaos and community fury following the alleged abduction of a newborn infant from the facility early this morning, November 16, 2025. This brazen act of alleged criminality, occurring within the supposed sanctuary of a medical institution, has triggered an immediate and high-stakes police investigation. The newborn child was reportedly stolen around 2:55 AM this Sunday morning November 16, 2025 under circumstances that authorities are scrambling to clarify. Security Breach Shocks Community The news…
By Samuel Borlay Kolba City, Kolahun District–In a poignant outcry, volunteer teachers in Kolahun District have voiced their deep dissatisfaction with the government, threatening to cease teaching if they are not employed by December 2025. The volunteer teachers spoke during a mass meeting on November 10, 2025. The chairman of the volunteer teachers, Mr. Bonason Ngumbu, expressed the overwhelming challenges faced by educators in the region, highlighting the unfulfilled promises made by the Ministry of Education regarding employment. Speaking to reporters, Ngumbu stated, “We have suffered a lot. This year, the ministry assured us of employment, but here we are,…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Saturday, November 15, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has partnered with Starlink and the Ministry of Education to revolutionize digital learning in Liberia. As part of this initiative, Starlink’s low-orbit satellite internet will be installed in 156 schools nationwide, bridging the digital divide and empowering students and teachers with reliable internet access. Such move, the LTA said will enhance educational quality through access to digital resources and online learning platforms, making internet connectivity accessible to rural areas, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for learners across all counties. This partnership is…
