Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- September 22, 2025- The Ministry of Justice on Friday, September 19, 2025 has certified 38 students as Justice Ambassadors after completing the second cycle of the Responsible Citizens Justice Program (RCJP). The program, designed to promote a culture of justice, integrity, and civic responsibility among Liberia’s youth, empowers students with the knowledge and skills to serve as role models in their communities. Key Highlights of the RCJP is to cultivate a culture of justice, integrity, and civic responsibility among Liberia’s youth through hands-on training and legal education. The program includes legal education…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee Contributing Writer River Gee County – Sept. 22, 2025 – The Ministry of Education (MOE), through its local office in River Gee County, has successfully concluded a one-day intensive training workshop for school administrators and teachers in the Gbeapo educational district. The training, which brought together over 60 participants, from 12 schools held over the weekend aimed at strengthening instructional delivery, improving school management, and enhancing overall learning outcomes for students in the district. The exercise, held at the Gbeapo Multilateral High school in Kanweaken, attracted principals, vice principals, registrars, and classroom teachers from…
By: D Abraham Cooper Sr |Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Konobo District, Grand Gedeh County–Monday, September 22, 2025-Allegations of massive corruption has emerged against senior officials of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), following the recent release of a leaked video that has engulfed public attention in southeastern Liberia. The video, which has gone viral on social media, reportedly links some assistant ministers and inspectors of the Ministry to an illegal scheme in which they allegedly collected USD$ 25,000 from each Ghanaian-owned dredging machine operating illegally along the Cavalla River. The illegal activities are said to expand across Grand Gedeh,…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 – Superintendent Mike Tarpeh Swengbe of River Gee County has issued a proactive appeal to local residents, stressing the crucial role of community involvement in the ongoing battle against illicit drug activities. At a recent town hall meeting in Gbeapo Joequieken, Superintendent Swengbe called on community members to unite with law enforcement agencies to identify and expose drug dealers operating within the county. He said drug-related crimes pose a significant threat to safety and development in River Gee and highlighted the necessity…
Monrovia-September 19, 2025– As finishing touches are being done for the County Offices ‘flagship’ deliverable of the current administration of the Ministry of Mines and Energy to be fully achieved, Minister Wilmot Paye has stressed the need for professionalism, teamwork, dedicated service to Country and the willingness to serve as agents of positive change. Speaking when he met with County Mine Officers, Resident Geologists, and Resident Mining Engineers at the Ministry’s central office in Monrovia, the Mines and Energy Minister emphasized that as their respective professions dictate, his administration is confident that the Mining Engineers, and Geologists taking up assignments…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| River Gee County Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- Friday, September 19, 2025- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) recently held a crucial awareness session on real property tax with officials from the Ministry of Justice. This initiative according to the LRA aligns with the Presidential mandate requiring appointed public officials, directors, and mid-level managers to settle their real property tax obligations. The training session focused on guiding officials through the registration, assessment, and payment processes for real property taxes, ensuring seamless compliance. In order to facilitate easier compliance, the LRA has established One-Stop Shops at the Ministerial Complex…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-September 19, 2025-The Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, delivered the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of Best Brains Academy’s Class of 2024/2025. The event was held under the theme “The Importance of Quality Education for All Liberians Without Prejudice” and gathered a distinguished audience including Unity Party National Chairman and school proprietor Rev. J. Luther Tarpeh, government officials, religious leaders, educators, parents, and students. Speaking during the program, Minister Jallah emphasized that quality education is a basic human right, not a privilege, and called for national commitment to inclusive, equitable…
Keith Morrison| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia –Friday, Sept. 19,2025-The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has begun a historic transformation of Liberia’s fisheries sector with the introduction of the country’s first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel, known as S€€ Kↄ (Sea King). The vessel, which officially set sail on September 17, 2025, marks the completion of a major milestone in the implementation of the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project-LSMFP. The Sea King, designed and built by SeaPride Marine Engineering LLC in Sur, Oman, was officially received by Liberia’s FV Sea King, marking a groundbreaking moment for both Liberia…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- Friday, September 19, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is reviewing Starlink’s performance in the country and is calling on all Starlink customers to participate in a 2-minute survey. According to the LTA, the survey aims to gather feedback on the service’s quality, reliability, and overall user experience. This initiative comes as Starlink expands its operations in Liberia, promising to deliver high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas. With the country’s internet penetration rate currently at 30%, Starlink’s satellite technology is expected to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity nationwide.…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-September 18, 2025- The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) has paid a courtesy call on Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia. The high-level visit, held at the Ministry of Justice in Monrovia, formed part of the SPT’s ongoing mission to Liberia, aimed at assessing the country’s efforts in preventing torture and other ill-treatment in places of detention. During the engagement, the SPT delegation held constructive discussions with Minister Tweh on Liberia’s legal…
