Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Saturday, November 15, 2025 – The President of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association, Mr. Moussa Essaie Aubin (ARMFA) has arrived in Liberia, marking a significant visit aimed at strengthening road infrastructure development in the country. Notably, Mr. Essaie is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund in Cameroon and assumed the role after being elected during the 20th Annual General Assembly in April 2023 Upon arrival, the ARMFA President was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Joseta Neufville-Wento, Manager of the National Road Fund of Liberia (NRF). The visit is…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay I Contributing Writer Monrovia, Saturday, November 15, 2025- The Ministry of National Defense and UN Women-Liberia on Monday, November 10, 2025, signed a 2-year project document under the Eslie Initiative Fund to support the recruitment of more females into the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The agreement will enhance strategies to increase the deployment of female personnel in peacekeeping missions and support the upcoming AFL recruitment process, which aims to encourage more women to join the national army. Specific objectives under the project is to increase the number of females in the AFL, providing pre-deployment training…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County– November 14, 2025–Grand Kru County Health Officer, Dr. Leaqwillie Craig, has announced that the County Health Team (CHT) is fully prepared to conduct both the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for the prevention of Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis or Big Foot), as well as the upcoming Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across the county. Speaking in an exclusive interview following a coordination meeting with health workers and partner institutions, Dr. Craig underscored the significance of these health interventions, describing them as vital to the county’s…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County – November 14, 2025–More than one hundred private candidates are expected to sit the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) re–sit this year in Grand Kru County, marking a significant milestone in local education efforts despite previous years of poor performance among re–sitters. The Grand Kru County Education Officer is quoted as saying; many young people in Grand Kru have long struggled to retake the national exams due to the absence of a testing center within the county. He said this challenge has slowed the academic…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County –Friday,Nov. 14,2025–The Grand Kru County Health Team (CHT), in collaboration with several partner organizations Wednesday November 12, 2025 concluded a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise aimed at preventing Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis or Big Foot) across the county. The dialogue brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including representatives from the Christian community, civil society organizations, the media, women’s groups (including the Rural Women’s Representatives), and officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Ministry of Education, and traditional leaders representing chiefs…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Nov. 14, 2025 — Police in Grand Kru County are investigating the drowning of Julius Toe, 35, a resident of Filorken, who died while working on an illegal mining boat on the Noh River in Wutuken Carta Village. According to police, community watch commander Mr. Koffa reported the incident, prompting officers led by CIP West Jeh to visit the scene. The victim was found unresponsive along the riverbank and was later pronounced dead by community health worker J. Jlanie Doe. A 15-man jury examined the body and found no…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County-Friday, Nov. 14, 2025-The President of Grand Gedeh University has in his recent interview boasted of a high level of progression in the college. Speaking to a team of Journalists, Dr. Eric Gbotoe said the school has significantly improved in its enrollment twice relative to previous enrollment. He emphasized the importance of the both houses of the National Legislature timely concordance on granting the College, a university status. Dr. Gbotoe pointed at the capacity building program that has been organized under his stewardship for staffers as…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 -The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched the Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health (ILSA) program. This 5 million initiative aims to restore soil health, promote climate-smart agriculture, and enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers across Liberia. The project will support over 5,300 farmers, with a focus on women and youth, to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the country’s agricultural transformation, establish 100 model farms, support youth-led green enterprises, and strengthen national…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County –Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 – As part of the Green Inclusive Resilience Liberia Initiative, the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRC) has successfully concluded a one-day Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) training with students and school administrators in Barclayville, Grand Kru County. The training, held on November 11, 2025, at the LNRC’s County Office, brought together students, school administrators, Red Cross representatives, and community stakeholders for an interactive session focused on improving menstrual health education and practices in schools and communities. Speaking at the opening of the training, Saavia…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County —Thursday, Nov. 13,2025— The Ministry of Public Works has concluded a one-day consultative meeting with local government officials, chiefs, and traditional leaders in Grand Kru County aimed at finalizing discussions on the removal of graves and traditional sites situated along the 50-kilometer road corridor earmarked for pavement. The meeting, held at the County Administration Building in Barclayville, brought together representatives from the Ministry of Public Works, the Office of the Superintendent, chiefs, elders, and other local stakeholders. The engagement formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure community…
