Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Saturday, October 18, 2025-The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) recently broke ground for the electrification of Bentol City and Crozierville Township, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy development. This project, implemented under the Gap Community Electrification Project (GCEP) according to the LEC, aims to provide reliable electricity access to hundreds of households and businesses across the corridor. The electrification works, the LEC said, are expected to be completed within 12 weeks. In a related development, Green Guard Eco Solutions has launched Liberia’s first Resource Recovery, Carbon Capture, and Waste-to-Energy Project in Crozierville…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. I Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Abidjan City, Cote d’Ivoire –Saturday, October 18, 2025–Grand Gedeh County Senator Thomas Yaya Nimely has raised serious alarm over Liberia’s failure to pay its outstanding electricity bills to neighboring Cote d’Ivoire. The concern was voiced during an official visit to the country, where Senator Nimely was following up on the status of Liberia’s power supply. Senator Nimely, who was invited by an Ivorian colleague to attend Cote d’Ivoire’s Independence Day celebrations, used the opportunity to tour a major construction site. At the site, Chinese companies are building transformers expected to…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Saturday, October 18, 2025- In a spirited observance of Cybersecurity Month, the Liberia Girl Guides Association (LGGA) paid a courtesy visit to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) headquarters, blending awareness with creativity by distributing cookies and brownies embedded with cybersecurity tips recently. The event kicked off with a dramatic skit performed by LGGA members, depicting a cyber-scam and its consequences. This powerful performance set the tone for the day’s activities, highlighting the importance of digital vigilance and sparking conversation around online safety. The initiative, LTA says form part of LTA’s annual Cybersecurity Month…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. |Grand Gedeh County Correspondent B’hai, Grand Gedeh County-Saturday, October 18, 2025-Grand Gedeh officials have finalized a major thirty-year lease agreement with Burkinabé national Boubou Sebu, securing 500 acreage plot in the B’hai administrative district solely for cocoa farming. The deal, signed on Saturday, is effective immediately and promises a significant injection of funds into the local economy. The agreement was formally inked during a ceremony at the Superintendent Tubman Palace office. Superintendent Chersia Grant, who supervised the signing ceremony, announced that for the initial ten years, Mr. Sebu is committed to paying USD$150,000 USD,…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Yegbehdu Town,Foya Statutory District, Lofa County-Saturday, October 18, 2025-The Liberia Red cross Society, Lofa Chapter during the week Successfully distributed agricultural materials to over 50 farmers in Yegbedu Town and it surrounding towns within Foya District. According to the communication focal person at the Liberia National Red cross Society, Lofa County chapter Mr. T. Alphonso D. Mason, the initiative, supported by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Humanitarian Response Project and the National Disaster Management Agency of Liberia, aims to help these farmers recover and rebuild their livelihoods. Under the agricultural…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Saturday, October 18, 2025- The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has announced the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Transport, through the Liberia Meteorological Service (LMS). This landmark partnership, according to the Red Cross in a post on its official Facebook handle on Friday, October 17, 2025 aims to strengthen collaboration in meteorological and climate data sharing, focusing on early warning systems for floods, extreme rainfall, and heatwaves. The MOU marks a significant step forward in improving Liberia’s disaster preparedness and response. By working together, the…
By: Jangar Boimah Johnson |Bong County Correspondent Gbarnga City, Bong County-Saturday, October 18, 2025-A son of Bong County has hailed the reconciliation team headed by Dr. Mogana S. Flomo Jr., for the efforts being applied thus far in reconciling citizens of the county since the Reconciliation Committee establishment by the current County leadership. Bong County, which is located in the Central Region of Liberia, has over the past experience disunity among citizens, during and after election, which many citizens have said, it’s the root cause of the County not developing. Recently, the County leadership setup a committee to lead reconciliation…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr.| Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County-Friday, October 17, 2025-The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Gedeh detachment has intensified its operations, successfully targeting and shutting down key hotspots associated with illegal drug activities across the county. The crackdown began on Tuesday, October 15, 2025. During the initial phase of the ongoing operations, LDEA officers conducted raids at various locations, resulting in the discovery and seizure of several substances suspected to be illegal drugs. Commander Papa Gompu of the LDEA Grand Gedeh detachment confirmed the operations to reporters, emphasizing that this is not a…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent & Peter Kollie |Contributing Reporter Voinjama City, Lofa County-Friday, October 17, 2025-Momentum is said to be building ahead of the launch of the district league. The move, sport authorities say is to energize grassroots sports across Lofa County and to identify young talents ahead of the official opening of the National County Sports Meet. The competition will feature teams from all five electoral districts to be played in Voinjama. League’s organizer say the purpose of the league is to identify potential players for the upcoming National County Meet to represent Lofa County as…
By: Jallah Crawu| Gbarpolu County Contributing Writer Gbarma Town, Gbarpolu County-Friday, October 16, 2025-In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, former Representative candidate for District #3, Gbarpolu County, Hon. Tom Taweh, has donated a brand-new ambulance to the Gbarpolu County Health Team. The official handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Gbarma Town, marking a new chapter in the district’s healthcare delivery system. ”This ambulance represents more than just a vehicle; it symbolizes hope, love, and service to humanity,” Hon. Taweh said during the presentation ceremony. He said, “My desire has always been to bring relief to my…
