Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County | January 15, 2026 | Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to officially dedicate the Grand Gedeh Referral Hospital on January 22, 2026. The new 100-bed facility marks a historic milestone for the region, becoming the largest healthcare center in the county. The hospital is expected to drastically improve medical accessibility and service delivery for thousands of residents in Southeastern Liberia.
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Greenville City, Sinoe County| January 14, 2026 |The Sinoe County Association in the Americas (SCAA) has made a significant contribution to maternal and child healthcare in Sinoe County by donating fifteen cartons of nutritional supplements. The donation aims to support pregnant women and their unborn children, particularly in remote communities where access to healthcare resources is limited. SCAA Representative, Mr. Shadrach Geelar, presented the donation to the Sinoe County Health Team, emphasizing the association’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Sinoe County. Sinoe County Health Officer, Dr. John Yangobo, praised the SCAA for the…
Grand Kru, Buah Worpluken| January 14, 2026 | A 43-year-old man, identified as James Doe, has been arrested by the Community Watch Forum (CWF) commander in Buah Worpluken for the alleged sexual abuse of a 50-year-old woman, Oretha Doe, both Grebo by tribe and residents of the community. According to information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred while the victim was under the influence of alcohol. During a preliminary police investigation, James Doe was formally informed of his rights but denied all allegations leveled against him. Following the report, a team of the Liberia National Police (LNP) led by Inspector Darpoe…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | January 14, 2025 |The National Identification Registry (NIR) has unveiled a comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026-2030) aimed at revolutionizing Liberia’s identity system and driving inclusive development. The plan, aligned with the Government’s ARREST Agenda, focuses on creating a secure, trusted, and inclusive identity system for all Liberians and legal residents. The NIR’s Executive Director, Hon. Andrew Peters, emphasized that the plan is more than an institutional roadmap – it’s a national commitment to ensuring every Liberian is visible, recognized, and empowered. “Identity is the gateway through which citizens access services, exercise…
By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County | January 14, 2025 |The Liberia National Police has charged and forwarded to court Bobbyson Bobby, a 26-year-old power saw operator, in connection with the murder of Rose Tarty, a 34-year-old woman whose body was discovered in the Chengbetee Forest, Dorbor District, Grand Kru County. According to a police investigative report, the incident was first reported on December 15, 2025, by Patrolman Prince J. Zarweah, Commander of Bolor District, after the victim was reported missing by community members. According to police, a search was immediately launched in the forest where…
Ganta City, Nimba County | January 14, 2025 | The Executive Director and Head of Secretariat of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia), Mr. Anthony K. Sengbe, says he foresees working closely with the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) to decentralize the accreditation of journalists during future elections across the country. Mr. Sengbe, strongly emphasized that the decentralization of media accreditation in elections will further enhance transparency and inclusiveness. He stressed that going forward, the process should be decentralized and conducted more smoothly to accommodate both local and international journalists nationwide. The NEC Executive Director made the recommendation on…
By D Abraham Cooper Sr. The pristine landscapes of Grand Gedeh County are disappearing at an alarming rate due to the influx of foreign migrants engaged in cocoa farming. A recent two weeks’ probe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in eight districts has put the loss of forest land to 10,000 hectares annually. The tour, which began on January 3, 2025 is in apparent response to consistent media reports of deforestation in the Southeast, particularly Grand Gedeh County by foreign cocoa farmers believed to be from Burkina Faso. Drawn by the region’s favorable climate and rich soil, these…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Yomo Town Clinic, a key healthcare facility serving residents of Yomo town and surrounding areas, is grappling with multiple challenges that are hampering its ability to provide Quality medical services. The Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Madam Kormassa Sorsor, says the problems range from a missing on-site water facility to inadequate transportation for emergency patients. She spoke with Rural Reporters News Network on January 13, 2026. OIC Sorsor says among the many issues confronting the clinic, the absence of a water supply on clinic grounds is the most urgent one. “The janitorial staff must walk…
By Alphonso Bonar A 33-year-old man from Karluway District in Maryland County, who was allegedly pawned to a witchcraft network in Karloken by his mother has been discovered alive. Kingba Musu who had been reported missing since January 9, 2026, was discovered alive, prompting immediate investigation by local security officials. Authorities allege that Musu’s disappearance was orchestrated by his mother, Martha Musu, who reportedly admitted to pawning her son to a woman named Vero from Karloken as part of a purported witchcraft network. On January 12, 2026, around 8:30 a.m., Liberia Immigration Service Commander John Blamo, alongside Inspector Samuel T.…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County| January 13, 2025 | Former President of the Grand Kru Teachers’ Association, Madam Mamie Baryor Scott, has raised serious concerns over the impact of the County Development Fund (CDF) on women in Grand Kru County, questioning whether the annual allocation is delivering tangible benefits to the most vulnerable groups. Speaking recently, Madam Scott said that despite Grand Kru County receiving US$186,000 annually from the County Development Fund, women across the county continue to face hardship, unemployment, and limited access to empowerment opportunities. “Year after year, the County Development Fund…
