Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Matthias F. Larbeindee | Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia |Dec. 31, 2025 | Liberian agribusiness executive Cytirus K. Kerbay, Chief Executive Officer of WONYEA AGRO INC, has been named among the 100 Influential African Women, in recognition of her leadership in sustainable agriculture, women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth across the continent. Reacting to the honor, Kerbay described the recognition as both humbling and motivating. “I am deeply honored by this recognition. It strengthens my commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and expanding opportunities for women and youth to thrive and lead Africa’s development,” she said. Kerbay becomes the second Liberian…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Kolahun, Kolba City, Lofa County |Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025| Lofa County District #3 Representative Momo S. Kpoto on Tuesday December 30, 2025, formally delivered his legislative report covering the year 2025 to the people of Electoral District #3. The event, held in Kolahun Kolba City, also included a special session at which time, on. Kpoto awarded 10 brand new TVS motorbikes to some youths whom he praised for their commitment and contribution towards his electoral success. Accordingly, his gesture was met with enthusiasm from the audience; highlighting the strong bonds formed during his campaign…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City,Grand Gedeh County |Monday, Dec. 29, 2025| A 53-year-old widow is demanding justice and urgent medical intervention after a horrific animal attack left her with life-altering injuries and a serious medical challenge. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Adama Kamara was reportedly relaxing in her yard with friends when she was blindsided by a rogue cow. According to Kamara, the animal charged at high speed, striking her from behind with enough force to knock her to the ground. The assault did not end there; the animal reportedly savaged her lower body,…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |Dec. 29, 2025 |Lofa County Senator Hon. Momoh Tarnuekollie Cyrus on Sunday December 28, 2025 dedicated a six room clinic in Karzah town, Voinjama district. The dedication program brought together, over one thousand people from Karzah and nearby areas including Obeyanmai, Bedayzibath, Kalagizia, and Bortosu. According to Senator Cyrus, the Clinic Annex in Karzah town will benefit the entire section in the area. The Karzah Town Community Annex Clinic project is estimated USD $8,000 and several communities will benefit from the Senator’s development. Similarly, Senator Cyrus also committed over 500,000…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 | District #5 Representative Hon. Augustine B. Cheiwolo has confirmed that there is an illicit mining activities taking place in Zorzor and Salayea districts in Lofa County. Hon. Augustine B. Cheiwolo made the confirmation on December 26, 2025 in Foya City during a Town Hall Meeting with Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. “Mr. President, we have a burning issues in Zorzor and Salayea districts which is giving us trouble, and we think if it is not handled properly, it may result in to serious problem.…
By: J. Mason Kollie | River Gee Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County| Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 |The Ministry of Health, through its Outreach Unit, has completed a surgical Outreach Program in Lofa County. The surgical outreach started on December 22, 2025 at the Tellewoyan Hospital in Voinjama city followed by other districts including the Kolahun District (Kolahun Hospital), and Foya District (Foya Borma Hospital), bringing essential surgical services closer to communities in need in that part of the county. The Ministry of Health through its outreach unit in collaboration with the county health team of Lofa carried on and executed…
By: Titus W. Tokpah, Sr. I Contributing Writer Growing up as a child in my aunt’s home in Woodcamp, Paynesville, I once overheard my uncle say, ‘Nothing is free unless someone is paying the cost.’ At the time, I pondered that statement for a while. Today, as a grown man, I have come to clearly understand that as simple as this expression may sound, life itself eventually teaches you its truth: nothing is absolutely free. Everything has a cost – even when money is not involved. Let us widen this discussion a little. Cost is not defined by money alone.…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |Friday, Dec. 26, 2025|Lofa County District #1 Representative, Liberia deputy speaker Hon. Thomas P. Fallah on December 24, 2025 presented about eleven (11) motorcycles to the eleven (11) Administrative districts Youth leadership across Lofa County to enhance their jobs as leaders. During the dedication of the Resting Center at Beyan Town, Representative Fallah presented motorcycles to Commissioners from Lofa at the time in order to facilitate their work. Accordingly, it is in this light that the Deputy Speaker decided to reach out to the youth leadership across the eleven (11)…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee Correspondent River Gee County | Dec. 24, 2025 | The National Lottery Authority of Liberia has officially launched a major humanitarian donation initiative targeting persons living with disabilities across Southeastern Liberia. The simultaneous distribution exercise was carried out in Maryland, Grand Kru, River Gee, Sinoe, and Grand Gedeh Counties as part of the Authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, aimed at supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups. Speaking during the distribution, Ms. Helena B. Dior, Assistant Director for Welfare at the National Lottery Authority, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the NLA’s core mandate to…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County |Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025| The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has officially launched a major humanitarian initiative in Grand Gedeh County, providing critical food and non-food supplies to persons living with disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and other vulnerable groups as part of its nationwide festive outreach. The exercise, which is being held under the theme of “Social Inclusion and Care,” marks a significant expansion of the NLA’s welfare programs under the current administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Mandate and Purpose The National Lottery Authority,…
