Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben T.C. Brooks I River Gee County Contributing Reporter Harper, Maryland County |Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 | The administration of the William V.S. Tubman University – TU has urged students to refrain from engaging in campus protests, instead adopt peaceful dialogue as a more productive means of resolving grievances. The call was made on Wednesday, October 22, during the 13th Inaugural Ceremony of the William V.S. Tubman University Student Government Association – TUSGA, held at the Harper City Hall in Maryland County. Delivering keynote remarks at the well-attended event, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, President and CEO of Tubman University,…
By: J. Mason Kollie & Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondents Voinjama City, Lofa County —Friday, October 24, 2025—The long-awaited Lofa County Electoral District League officially kicked off on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Voinjama Sports Pitch with an electrifying opening match between Voinjama District #4 and Vahun District #2, ending in a dramatic 1–1 draw. The competition, which brings together football teams from Districts #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, is being proudly supported by their respective Representatives and aims to foster peace, unity, and youth engagement across the county. The opening ceremony was graced by several county officials,…
J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Vetesu Town, Lofa County-Friday, October 24, 2025-Elders, women and youths from Vetesu Town, Voinjama district have written a letter of complaint to Voinjama District Commissioner, Hon. David Mawolo about current mining activities happening in Kpademai immediately closed to their area. As per the content of the letter, a copy of which landed in our possession the citizens alerted Commissioner David Mawolo about having no prior information about the alleged mining activities by their neighbors even though, it is also a fact that both towns are sharing key resources such as river (water) and…
By: Jangar Boimah Johnson I Contributing Reporter Gbalatua, Bong County II Friday, October 24,2025 II As climate Change remains a major challenge across the globe, a non-governmental organization in Bong County Youth Action Lead Liberia has ended a one day meeting with several students in Bong County. The meeting which was held on October 20, 2025 with students in Gbarlatuah, the M&E Officer Charles Karbedeh Jr and the Climate Ambassador Hub Coordinator Edna Jacobs, indicated that the One day meeting was meant to brief students about their upcoming activities in their various schools and communities to be sponsored by Youth…
By: Jallah Crawu I Gbarpolu County Contributing Reporter Yangaryah Town, Gbarpolu County-October 23, 2025-In Gbarpolu County, some beneficiaries of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) have shared inspiring stories of how the project has transformed their lives. They expressed their testimonies in Yangayah Town in Gbarma District on October 22, 2025, as part of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), Mid-Term Review (MTR) with funding support from the World Bank, as part of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP). The project, funded by the World Bank through a $44.6 million grant, aims to empower women and girls…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Gbarma Town, Gbarpolu County —Friday, October 24, 2025—In a heartfelt calls for unity and forgiveness, the Chief Imam of Gbarma District, Alhaji Sekou Siryon, has urged residents of Gbarpolu County to cast aside division, envy, and resentment – and instead embrace collective action for the county’s growth. Speaking during a donation ceremony for a new ambulance in Gbarma Town, Imam Siryon delivered a powerful message about the spiritual and social consequences of ingratitude and hatred. His words struck a deep chord with community members gathered to celebrate the arrival of an ambulance;…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Guie Town, Bomi County-Friday, October 24, 2025-On the outskirts of Guie Town, the sun beats down on a vast stretch of farmland where rows of cassava lie ready for harvest. Yet, instead of celebration, there is frustration and fear. A group of hardworking farmers stands helplessly over their 400-acres cassava field, uncertain how to bring months of sweat and labor to fruition. Their problem isn’t the soil – it’s the absence of machines. “The cassava is ready, but we can’t process it. We’re losing time and money every day,” said George Yoryor,…
By: Jangar Boimah Johnson I Bong County Contributing Reporter Gbarnga City, Bong County II Thursday, October 23, 2025 II Residents of Gbarnga City, Bong County provincial capital have alarmed over what they see as a “Death trap of traffic lights,” if nothing is swiftly done to repair them. The traffic lights in question were installed by Senator Johnny Kpehe in 2023 when he ran as senatorial candidate for Bong County. However, due to the “On” and “Off” nature of the traffic lights, they have become threats to their lives the residents lamented. According to some of the residents who participated…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay | Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia, Thursday, October 23, 2025- In a significant move to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning opportunities for students across Liberia, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and Starlink Liberia have signed a landmark agreement. The partnership aims to connect 156 public high schools across the country with fast and reliable internet services, empowering students with the digital skills they need to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Under the agreement, Starlink will donate internet equipment and a one-year data plan under its Impact Plan, a program designed to support education in underserved…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr I Grand Gedeh County Contributing Reporter Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County –Thursday, October 23, 2025–The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Gedeh County Detachment has announced the arrest of five Guinean nationals on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Zwedru City, on suspicion of drug-related offenses. The operation, executed at approximately 3:09 PM at Polgal Pharmacy under a search and seizure warrant, resulted in several key confiscations. LDEA officers seized 78 strips and 5 pieces of Tramadol, as well as local and foreign currencies totaling LD$660,000 and US500 respectively. Furthermore, the operation uncovered a cache of…
