Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Korto B.D Snowe Twelve Liberian female journalists have benefited from a 3-day basic journalism training in forest reporting on transparency and accountability. The training was held in Ganta, Angel Hill Top Guest House from October 2-4. The Liberia Media Center with support from the Multi Stakeholders Forest Governance Accountability project conducted the training. The training was intended to empower female journalists to have in-depth knowledge in basic forest reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability are fundamental in their reporting. The twelve female reporters were recruited from three countries: Lofa, Nimba and Grand Gedeh, according to the organizers. During the training,…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Margibi, Liberia-October 6, 2025-The Taxpayer Service Division (TPSD) of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has successfully concluded a three-day strategic retreat at the Farmington Hotel. The retreat, themed “Igniting Excellence in Taxpayer Service,” brought together staff from various LRA departments to strengthen collaboration and outline priority areas for the Division’s 2026 Work Plan. The retreat focused on developing strategies to enhance taxpayer education, improve compliance, and modernize customs procedures. Key areas of discussion included innovative taxpayer education tools, strategies to enhance filing and payment processes, modernization of customs procedures and delivery of improved taxpayer…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Sunday, October 5, 2025-A contingent of Liberia National Police (LNP) officers has departed for Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in a specialized training program. The officers were bid farewell with best wishes for a safe journey and a successful training experience. In a Facebook post Saturday, the training according to Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman marks a significant milestone in the LNP’s efforts to enhance the skills and knowledge of its personnel. IG Coleman said by participating in international training programs, the officers will gain valuable insights and expertise that will enable them to…
By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Bakuma, Lofa County-Sunday, October 5, 2025-The Government of Liberia breaks Ground for Landmark Solar and Battery Storage Project in Lofa County. The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), with World Bank support on Saturday, October 4, 2025 launched a state-of-the-art hybrid energy system in Voinjama district, Lofa County. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Bakuma Town, Voinjama district. The project will integrate a 4.0 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) array with a substantial 9.4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to ensure 24/7 power for the designated communities including the provincial capital of Voinjama,…
By: Solomon Tayblah| Contributing Writer Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County-Sunday, October 5, 2025-On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL), with funding support from the United Nations Trust Fund, officially turned over assorted soap-making materials to women from six communities across three districts in Gbarpolu County. The beneficiary districts include Bopolu, Gbarma, and Bokomu, covering the communities of Compound Su, Bondi, Gbarma, Yangaryah, Gbarngay, and Molorimu. The donation ceremony was held at the office of Yeapugama for Community Empowerment and Development in Bopolu City. The event was attended by several prominent leaders, including Gbarpolu County Senator Madam…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Margibi County, Liberia-Sunday, October 5, 2025-The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has launched a two-day tax reporting training for talk show hosts and newspaper editors. The workshop themed “Enhancing Tax Awareness & Public Engagement Through The Media,” is being held at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County and has drawn over 30 participants. In a press statement issued by the LRA Friday, October 3, 2025, the training covers key topics such as customs, domestic tax, and the LRA’s role in tax administration. The goal is to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to…
By Eric G. Kanneh Managorduah, Grand Cape Mount County–October 3, 2025-Dissatisfaction is said to be growing among residents of Gola Konneh District in Grand Cape Mount County over the appointments of local leadership. Attending a meeting in Managorduah Town on October 3, 2025, residents of Mana and Laar strongly voiced their opposition against recent appointment made by Gola Konneh District Commissioner, Alfred G. Varney. The meeting, which drew elders, youths, former officials, and community leaders together, also addressed lingering disputes over the management of community forests being operated by Akewa Group of Companies in the two clans. Former Grand Cape…
By: Momolu Dorley |Foreign Policy Professional &Historian, Contributing Writer When a young man named Bohlen James A. wrote in his high school yearbook, “Liberia Will Decide,” while his peers wrote “Doctor,” “Engineer,” or “Lab Technician,” social media erupted — not with ridicule, but with recognition. Across Facebook and TikTok, people are praising him as “the only one who truly understands Liberia.” What was meant as a simple senior-year statement has become a viral moment of national introspection. Because beneath that phrase lies something hauntingly profound. It is not comedy; it is confession. It is a line that carries the weight…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County –Saturday, October 4, 2025 – More than 200 residents gathered on Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at the compound of the Fish-Town Referral Hospital, where the hospital’s management formally launched a community engagement exercise on the rollout of the Community Revolving Drug Fund (CRDF) and cost-sharing scheme. The CRDF is an innovative health financing strategy designed to improve sustainable access to essential medicines in River Gee County and across Liberia. The program seeks to address one of Liberia’s long-standing health challenges frequent shortages of life-saving drugs in public…
By: Jallah Crawu & Chris Darpoh| Contributing Reporters Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County-October 4, 2025-The Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with several partners, has officially launched the malaria vaccine in Gbarpolu County. The historic event took place at the Emirates Liberia Hospital on October 3, 2025. This initiative aims to protect children between 5 months to 15 months from malaria, a disease that has plagued Liberia for years. Background Malaria has been a significant health challenge in Liberia and globally, with children under five years old being disproportionately affected. In 2024, the country received its first shipment of 112,000 doses…
