Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. |Gbarpolu Correspondent YOMO TOWN, |January 12, 2026 |In rural Liberia, Rev. Nelson P. Toe Sr. has found a way to turn rotten wood into a thriving business. With the help of a friend, he learned to craft beautiful furniture from rattan, bamboo, and bitterroot, providing for his family and inspiring others to do the same. “I never knew how to fix rotten chairs, but now I’m making a living from it,” Rev. Toe said. He and his wife used to harvest rattan from the bush, but for now, they get it through others’ harvest to…
TAPPITA–Stakeholders’ consultation has commenced ahead of the pavement of the 41-kilometer Tappita-Toe Town road. The consultation, which involved stakeholders like traditional leaders, religious groups, and civil society organizations lasted from January 4-7, 2026 along the Tapita–Toe corridor. Consultants and technical experts from CICO (the contracting firm), led by Project Manager, Carlos Jenkins Doloqui and Social Engagement Manager, Hawa Henry kickstart the awareness campaign to educate community members and travelers about the road construction and what is expected of them during the contract period. The team held a primary town hall meeting at the Tappita Civil Compound. The meeting saw…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Barkedu Town, Quardu Gboni | January 12, 2025|Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah over the weekend broke ground for the expansion of a Junior High to a modern Senior High School in Barkedu Town, Quardu Bondi Administrative district. During the ground breaking ceremony, Minister Jarso Maley Jallah said, the expansion of the Junior high School in Barkedu Town is the Government of Liberia initiative in enhancing quality education for students in Lofa, particularly in Quardu Gboni District. “As we break ground today for the expansion of this school in Barkedu, it’s our hope that…
Monrovia, Liberia | 11 January 2012| Based on the facts, evidence, and applicable law in the Action of Debt case, the Commercial Court of Liberia has ruled that the plaintiff, M-Tosh Prints Media, failed to meet the required burden of proof to establish its claim that the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) owed it US$877,000.00. In March 2025, M-Tosh Prints Media filed an Action of Debt before the Commercial Court, alleging that, in addition to pre-packed election materials ordered by the NEC, it imported 1,898 excess election materials valued at US$877,000.00. The company further claimed that these materials were…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer MONROVIA,LIBERIA | January 11, 2025| The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has officially opened the newly refurbished Logan Town Market, a significant step towards revitalizing local commerce in District #15, Montserrado County. LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh led the dedication ceremony at the weekend in Monrovia, announcing a generous interest-free loan of 500,000 Liberian dollars to support local marketers. The refurbishment project was a collaborative effort, with LPRC covering 50% of the costs and Managing Director Tweh personally contributing the remaining half. This initiative demonstrates LPRC’s commitment to community development and its leadership’s…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks |River Gee Correspondent Monrovia, Liberia | Jan. 11, 2026 | River Gee County’s football and kickball teams have concluded their participation in the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet – NCSM after bowing out at the quarterfinal stage over the weekend at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville. Although their campaign ended earlier than anticipated, but both teams demonstrated resilience, unity, and determination, qualities that reflect River Gee County’s steady rise on Liberia’s national sports stage and offer optimism for stronger future showings. Led by Captain Jusu O. Dukuly, the River Gee football team was…
By J Boimah Johnson/Bong County Correspondent Gbarkonah, Bong County…Residents of Gbarkonah Town, Electoral District #4 are reporting constant headache and other waterborne disease like running stomach due to an alleged water pollution by Da Tang mining company. Gbarkonah Town is one of the mining communities in Bong County, with about 600 residents. Community members in the town are said to be experiencing headache and running stomach believed to be sourced form a polluted water in the operations area of a Chinese mining company, Da Tang mining company. Speaking to Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) on January 10, 2026, community members…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer MONROVIA,LIBERIA | January 10, 2026 | Government in collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Department of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority has launched a bold initiative to protect Liberia’s children from online predators, building on the momentum of its successful engagement with the Group of ’77 Disabled Community Gathering in 2025. Speaking at the department’s first in-house meeting for 2026, Consumer Manager Lekepele Nyamalon outlined the plans to safeguard children in the digital space. This move aligns with the government’s broader commitment to prioritizing children’s welfare, as emphasized by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County | Jan. 10, 2026 | Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah on Saturday January 10, 2026 inducted County Education Officers Council in Voinjama city Lofa County. The induction of the County Education Officers (CEOs) brought together members of the Students community in Voinjama and its environs, local officials, women and elders from across Lofa. County Education Officers from across the 15 counties were in attendance and those accordingly inducted were as followed: Mr. David V. Boakai, County Education Officer Bong County-Chairman, Madam Amanda W. Zota, County Education Officer, Montserrado…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | Jan. 10,2026| A resident and petty trader of Barclayville City, Madam Linda Dweh, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Grand Kru County Legislative Caucus and the Government of Liberia to design and implement programs aimed at empowering local businesses. Madam Dweh, who earns her livelihood selling food and drinks in Barclayville, described the current business climate in the area as discouraging and threatening to the survival of small-scale traders. She said persistent economic hardships have made it extremely difficult for businesspeople to sustain themselves, with many…
