Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By Ben TC BrooksGovernment, through the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), is poised to inaugurate a regional cash hub fully completed in the country’s central southeastern region of River Gee County, the project’s contracting supervisor has disclosed.Following the cancelation of the first date set for the dedication of the facility last year, authorities in River Gee County have confirmed from higherups at the CBL in Monrovia that it will be held soon, but could not however disclose the specific date the dedicatory ceremony is scheduled to be held this year.When the regional cash hub in Fish Town, River Gee County…

PRESS RELEASEIn a move to strengthen and institutionalize journalism and media governance across Liberia, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has released its first batch of appointments of the Sub-chapter leadership in nine out Liberia’s 15 political sub-divisions.In a statement released to the press Tuesday, the Union indicated that the appointments, covering Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Maryland, and Nimba, reflect inclusive leadership in each county, spanning competence, qualifications, experience, gender, age, and good moral standing.In appointing the PUL County Sub-chapter leadership, the Union’s President, Julius Kanubah, urged those appointed to serve with distinction, integrity,…

By Emmanuel KoffaTrehn District – A tragic incident has taken place along the banks of the Kulordeh River, Grand Kru County, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving another seriously injured during an illegal gold-mining operation recently.The deceased, identified as 28-year-old T. Wish Sloh Thomas and Tom C. Weah Jr., 30, were reportedly mining for gold when a large stick fell on them, leading to their demise.A third individual, Mark Kayoun, 22, who was later transported to a nearby health facility for urgent medical care, is currently receiving medical attention for serious injuries sustained as a result of…

By Emmanuel KoffaAmid reported growing concerns over illegal mining activities and a disturbing rise in drowning incidents linked to over-flooded rivers, the Liberia National Police (LNP) Grand Kru detachment has officially announced the establishment of a specialized taskforce along with a metro patrol unit in the county.This initiative aims to enhance security and enforce regulations against boat operators engaging in unlicensed mining operations, according to police authorities in Grand Kru.Police Commander Clement Barllat recently told a local radio station about the establishment of the two police units, indicating that there is an urgent need for action regarding recent reports of…

By Rocheford T. GardinerHarper – “I don’t know what kind of bad luck this is,” said Naomi Neufville, with her eyes welling up with tears as she began to describe the moment her two-month-old son, Abu Jalloh, was struck in the head with a stone by a man known to be mentally ill.The incident occurred Tuesday, 15 July, at the Neufville’s residence on Revy Street, in Harper.She recounted that on that fateful day, a man commonly known as “Diamond” entered their yard brandishing a knife and attempted to stab her younger brother.Naomi however, repelled the attack, and the assailant retreated…

By Ben TC BrooksSeveral citizens and residents have frowned on the sharp increase in charges at the government-run Fish Town Referral Hospital, in River Gee County.Locals report that some surgical procedures now carry price tags of up to LRD17,000, about US$85, a sum far beyond the reach of many families in the economically challenged region of the country.The surge in medical costs is prompting widespread anxiety and resentment, with several patients reportedly foregoing essential medical treatments and even emergency care for being unable to afford what they described as very exorbitant fees being charged by Fish Town Referral Hospital authorities.“I…

By Rocheford T. GardinerHarper – The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Tuesday launched a large-scale traffic regulation and inspection exercises in Maryland County, with LNP’s Chief of Traffic for the county, Moses Z. Theo disclosing that the initiative is an expansion of police regular duties.Theo told Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) that the stepped-up enforcement exercises were necessary due to a significant increase in vehicular traffic in the area.He attributed this rise to Liberia’s southeastern region’s improved road conditions, which have made roads in that part of the country much more passable even during the peak of the rainy season,…

By Prince D. Copeland/ Contributor A heartbreaking tragedy struck on Tuesday, when an infant, a year and six months old female only identified as Forlay, drowned in a creek, in the New Settlement Community of Fish Town City, River Gee County.Vicky Toe, the grieving mother of the drowned child, told Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) that she had left the baby in the care of her peers while she went to the market, and upon her return, she discovered the baby lying unresponsive in the creek, a stone’s throw away from their home.According to Toe, she immediately alerted community members and…

By Ben TC BrooksThe World Health Organization (WHO), in a bid to bolster Liberia’s efforts against neglected tropical diseases, has donated to the Ministry of Health (MoH’s) Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Unit, a Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop truck.The vehicle was officially handed over at the MoH’s Congo Town offices recently, and it’s intended to facilitate outreach initiatives in remote and underserved regions where NTDs are especially widespread.Dr. Catherine Thomas-Cooper, Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, received the vehicle on behalf of Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Mapleh-Kpoto.She expressed appreciation for the WHO’s donation, emphasizing the crucial role transportation plays in combating Neglected…

By Ben TC BrooksMore than 125 communities in River Gee County are poised to benefit a motorized borehole drilling rig, solar lighting panels, and hundreds of chairs, River Gee’s Senator, Francis Saidy Dopoh II, has announced.A water-boring rig is a specialized piece of equipment used to drill boreholes into the ground to access underground water sources. These rigs are designed to dig deep holes typically ranging from 50 to 500 meters, depending on the geological conditions of the area. Once the borehole is drilled, it is lined with casing to prevent collapse and contamination, and a pump is installed to…