Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee County-[July 24, 2025] – Authorities in River Gee County, under the leadership of Superintendent Mike Swengbe, have announced the disbursement of the remaining funds to the China Henan International Cooperation Group Co., Ltd. (CHICO) for the completion of the sports stadium. The county authorities made the disclosure on July 23, 2025 in an interview with reporters.The remaining $67,000 will be allocated soon to enhance the county’s sports facilities, county authorities have said. The funding demonstrates the local government’s dedication to improving recreational activities in the county, with the stadium anticipated to become a central venue…

By Ben TC BrooksOnce recorded by handwriting, the immunization program of River Gee County is set to enter a digital-based solution process following training in digital reporting. The training will enhance the Expanded Immunization Program through enhanced digital record keeping.The training was held in River Gee Capital, Fish Town, from July 21 to 23, 2025. The three days training attracted over 50 participants from 21 health facilities in River Gee County. The training was organized by the Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF. UNICEF representative said the training is part of a nationwide initiative.Attendees included vaccinators, District Child Survival…

By H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf| Former President of the Republic of LiberiaOn 2nd July 2010, the global community birthed a new UN agency, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), whose establishment was made possible by the coming together of member states and the powerful global women’s movement. As we mark fifteen years since UN Women’s establishment this month, we must pay tribute to those who brought to life the vision of a dedicated UN entity for the empowerment of women and girls and we must recommit and continue to invest in realizing…

J. Mason KollieIn Voinjama, Lofa County, several marketers have complained about slow buying ahead of Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebration. “The buying is slow”, marketers said in a random interview with Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN).Every year in Liberia, July 26 is celebrated as Liberia Independent Day across the Country. During this period, friends and family members share gifts, including family visitations.This morning, RRNN Lofa County Correspondent, J. Mason Kollie did a random survey of commercial activities in different locations in Voinjama city. Most Marketers interviewed said that buying was going slow as expected. Some attributed the slow buying to…

By Samuel BorlayKolahun District, Lofa County-Bolahun Public High School has emerged victorious in both kickball and football, overcoming Kolahun Central High School, in the ongoing National High School Championship. The match was played on July 22, 2025 at the Kolahun District Sports Complex in Kolba City.The highly anticipated kickball match featured a thrilling back-and-forth, with Bolahun Public School clinching victory with a score of 8 points against Kolahun Central High with 7. The game showcased remarkable skills from both teams, but Bolahun Public School finally secured a win.The ensuing football match proved to be a serious contest as well, with…

By J. Mason KollieVoinjama, Lofa County–The 2025 edition of the Lofa County High School Championship kicked off today, July 22, 2025 in grand style in Voinjama City, drawing hundreds of students and sports enthusiasts from across the region.In the thrilling football showdown, Voinjama Free Pentecostal Mission High School emerged victorious with a commanding 2–0 win over Voinjama Multilateral High School, securing their place in the next stage of the National High School Sports Jamboree.In the kickball category, Voinjama Multilateral High School clinched the title with a strong performance against Voinjama Public High School.Both winning teams—Voinjama Free Pentecostal (football) and Voinjama…

By Peter KollieZORZOR, LOFA COUNTY—Zorzor Central High School has secured regional spot after beating Salayea Central High School in nail-biting penalty shootout of the football component of the 2025 National High School Championship.The football match, which took place on July 21, 2025 at the Zorzor Central High School sports pitch, ended 1-1 full-time. Zorzor’s Karsor Teewu opened the scoring early in the first half with a brilliant finish, giving the home side a much-needed advantage.The match took a dramatic turn when the same player, Teewu, unintentionally scored an own goal, leveling the score and reigniting hope for the visitor.Following a…

By D Abraham CooperGrand Gedeh County – Police sources in Grand Gedeh County have reported a shocking shooting incident that resulted in the death of two men from the Liberian side of the border with Ivory Coast.The incident took place on July 11, 2025 in Electoral District #3, Cavalla Administrative District.Report from the Crime Services Department of the Grand Gedeh Police Detachment said the shooting was allegedly carried out by security forces believed to be Ivorians.The report described the two victims as a 22-year-old man, identified as Mohammed Kamara, and a 45-year-old Burkinabe national identified as Abdullahi Zougranda.The report unveiled…

By Ben TC BrooksThe construction works at the Fish-Town City Hall, valued at US$650,000, has been abandoned in River Gee County, causing disappointment and frustration among locals in that part of the country.The project was intended to create a central location for local government activities, as well as to enhance civic participation, ultimately improving the administration of Fish-Town and nearby areas.The Fish-Town City Hall project was initiated in March 2023, as part of a larger effort to upgrade infrastructure in River Gee County.Funded through a presidential initiative and being executed by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), it was…

By Ben TC BrooksIn preparation for celebrations marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Day on 26 July, the River Gee detachment of the Liberia National Police (LNP) has kicked off a week-long road safety enforcement campaign aimed at enhancing traffic management and reducing accidents in Fish-Town, the county’s capital.Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) assigned in River Gee County, Theophilus Toe Togba, issued a formal warning to commercial motorcyclists and vehicle operators, warning that they refrain from parking in the city’s main street.ACP Togba noted that motorists’ constant parking of vehicles along the city’s main road has become a serious traffic problem, leading…