Author: Rural Reporters News Network
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,…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County |Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025|The Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Lofa detachment on Wednesday December 24, 2025 conducted drugs test for Employees of the entity in Voinjama city, Lofa County. According to the Deputy Officer In Charge (O.I.C) for Administration at the (LDEA), Mr. Ernest T. Tarkpeh, the Agency is in partnership with the “BLISSFUL TRANSFORMATION INCORPORATED” to conduct the drug test for all employees of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency LDEA across Liberia. “We are doing this Drugs test for all LDEA officers in Liberia, and anyone who will…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia |Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the weekend unveiled its bold 5-year strategic plan (2025-2029) at a high-profile event at the Bella Casa Hotel; bringing together top sector stakeholders, service providers, and key partners. The event marked a significant milestone in Liberia’s digital transformation journey, highlighting the country’s commitment to expanding universal connectivity and fostering digital inclusion. The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap for LTA to achieve its vision of a connected Liberia, aligning with the goals of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the African Telecommunications…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa Correspondent Boawalahun Town, Lukameh Administrative district |Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| In an effort to provide easy access to financial transaction in lower Lofa, particularly the Gbandi Chiefdom, a new microfinance banking institution is expected to be officially opened in Boawalahun Town, Lukameh Administrative district, Lofa County. According to the Management of the Boawalahun Community Microfinance Bank Incorporated, headed by Madam Garmai Bunipele,the the official opening of the bank is scheduled to take place on December 28, 2025, but activities leading to the December 28, will commence on December 26, 2025. “The establishment of Boawolahun Community…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. | Gbarpolu Correspondent Gungbata, Gbarpolu County | Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| Gungbata, Gbarpolu District #2 Representative Luther Collins has fulfilled a major campaign promise by presenting an ambulance to the Bokomu District Health Team. During the presentation event, the Representative said that the ambulance will serve five health facilities in the district, including four government-run clinics, and will be stationed at Forkpata Clinic, near Belle Yellah town. Meanwhile, Assata Barrie, Chairlady of Gungbata, thanked Representative Collins on behalf of the women in the district. ”We appreciate this ambulance, and we want you to help…
By: Emmanuel Koffa I Grand Kru Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia| Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| In a renewed demonstration of government support for inclusive social welfare, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has distributed food and relief items to persons living with physical challenges in Grand Kru County as part of its nationwide Christmas assistance program. The donation, which targeted members of the disabled community, included 30 bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, and cartons of Vita milk, intended to provide temporary relief during the Christmas season. Presenting the items, NLA Director for Marketing Kia Gee said the exercise underscores…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa Correspondent Voinjama city, Lofa County |Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025| Several single Mothers, widows and struggling unskilled men residing in Voinjama District are presently involved in crushing of hard rocks manually in order to make ends meet due to the lack of employment opportunities. According to some of the struggling women and elders who are currently into crushing rocks, they are doing the work to provide food for the family and equally sponsor the education of their children and wards. “We are plenty on this Rock Crushing activities in Lofa County, some of our friends are…
By: Titus Tokpah, Sr. |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia | Dec. 21, 2025 | A local Non-Governmental Organization, Friends of Liberia Food and Water Incorporated, has provided safe drinking water to thousands of citizens in rural communities in Liberia across the 15 counties. The Administrator of the NGO, Lee Mayson, disclosed that from July 2021 to October 2025, the organization has reached a milestone of building 300 hand pumps across Liberia. Mr. Mayson attributed their success to the financial support from partners, particularly, Mr. and Mrs. Good Water and J. Dafin as well as Jingle-Jims. He further explained that Mr. Good…
By: Samuel Borlay |Contributing Reporter Kpandewowai Town, Kolahun District| Dec. 21, 2025 |In a tragic incident in the town of Kpandewowai in Kolahun District, a man identified as Patrick Korhena, 45, lost his life while cutting down trees in his cocoa garden. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025 has left the community in utter shock and complete bewilderment. Eyewitnesses to the incident, revealed that Korhena had ventured into his cocoa garden to cut down some trees that were obstructing the growth of his crops. Despite allegations that he was felling palm trees, it was clarified that he…
By: Emmanuel Koffa |Grand Kru Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County | Dec. 21, 2025 |Police in Grand Kru County have launched an investigation into an alleged rape incident reported in Sorrowken, Trembo Administrative District, involving a 42-year-old farmer and a 19-year-old female resident of the community. Information gathered indicates that on December 18, 2025, at about 1845 hours, the Behwan Police Depot received a mobile phone call from Community Watch Forum officer Lawrence Nyemah, alerting police to an alleged sexual assault that had reportedly occurred earlier in the day. The suspect, identified as Peter Weah, Grebo by tribe, a…
