Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By D. Solomon Tayblah / Voice of GbarpoluBOPOLU CITY, Gbarpolu County – The Western Region Journalists Association (WReJA) is set to host its highly anticipated second General Assembly, themed “Building the Future through Empowering Voices”. The program runs from November 21-23, 2024, in Bopolu City. The three-day event will gather over 100 journalists from ten-member radio stations and freelancers across Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Cape Mount counties, alongside facilitators, guests, and partners dedicated to advancing the field of journalism.A Platform for Dialogue and GrowthAt the heart of this assembly is a commitment to fostering dialogue about WReJA’s achievements, challenges, and future…

Written by Samuel BorlayKolba City, Nov. 16, 2024-In a historic election, Oritha W. Salay of the Students Redemption Party (SRP) has been elected as the first female president of the School of Faith Mission. This landmark victory marks a significant step forward for female leadership at the institution, which has been in operation since 1983.Oretha secured 88 votes, surpassing her opponent K Korbalah Gulumah of the Students Freedom Party (SFP), who received 69 votes. After her election, Oritha expressed her gratitude to her fellow students for placing their trust in her. She pledged to initiate positive changes within the school…

By Ben TC Brooks”As a young man, taking over the Agricultural sector of our county is for us to collectively work together, rebrand and be innovative in our engagement with partners, stakeholders and mainly our local farmers to supporting them grow more food for our county, no more politics”, Jasper Sheriff Tweh said on November 14, 2024 during his induction ceremony at the County Agriculture office on Tejaliken Road, Fish-TownJasper Sheriff Tweh replaces D. Wilson Slobert, a long serving Agriculture Coordinator who has been retired from work.In his induction statement, Jasper promised to increase food security in River Gee by…

By: Ezekiel GeeplayMONROVIA, Nov 15, 2024 – The National Civil Society Council of Liberia, with support from the European Union-funded ‘Leh Go Green Project’, trains over 40 local NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) about carbon markets.In a statement from the UNDP dated November 14, 2024, The Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop is part of the 3-year EU-funded project managed by UNDP that targets the preservation of forest ecosystems, the mitigation of climate change and the improvement of local livelihoods.The aim according to the statement is to increase participants’ knowledge of carbon markets, improve awareness of the impact of climate…

To safeguard its financial resources, the continent needs a cohesive strategy for promoting international tax cooperation.by Nara MonkamPublished on November 12, 2024Global tax cooperation and the fight against illicit financial flows (IFFs) have become crucial in international economic governance, especially for African countries. As the global economy becomes more interconnected, base erosion and profit-shifting (BEPS) practices by multinational enterprises (MNEs) have intensified, leading to significant tax revenue losses. Africa’s annual losses due to IFFs total around $88.6 billion, representing 3.7 percent of its GDP, a severe leak in its economic bucket that exacerbates inequality and stifles growth. This leakage also…

J. Mason KollieA 42-year-old man has been arrested with huge quantity of marijuana in Voinjama City, Lofa County. Suspect Abraham Mallah was arrested on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in the Sheriff Quarter in Voinjama, Special Agent of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) of Lofa County, Kpehe Lomax said suspect Abraham Mallah was arrested with the harmful substance in the Sheriff Quarter early Wednesday.The LDEA Lofa Commander said the suspect had been pretending to be a photographer in the community, but had been selling marijuana to youth in the community under cover.”The guy used to move in the community with…

J. Mason KollieLofa, November 14, 2024-The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health, on Thursday November 14, 2024, turned over a newly constructed maternity waiting home to the Administration of the Tellewoyan Memorial Hospital in Voinjama City. The maternity waiting home contained five bed rooms and two offices.Lofa County Health Officer, Dr. Moses Weidehgar said the facility will be used to cater to pregnant women who will travel far distance to have a short stay at Tellewoyan Hospital before delivery. Dr. Weidehgar encouraged pregnant women, particularly those living in far distances to go to the hospital for short stay…

By Emmanuel KoffaGrand Kru County, Nov. 13, 2024, Liberia –In a significant move toward enhancing development initiatives, the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, has concluded a two-day validation meeting with stakeholders in Grand Kru County. The validation was aimed at identifying and prioritizing key development goals for Grand Kru County.The meeting which ran from Monday, November 11-12, 2024, was held at the Barclayville City Hall and brought together local leaders, physically challenged, community representatives, and governmental officials.Key areas of focus include, infrastructure development, education, health services, and agricultural enhancement-with the aim to foster sustainable…

By: Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee County, Nov. 13, 2024-A log bridge connecting River Gee, Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties via the Nyonken River-Nor has collapsed, bringing vehicular movements to a halt on that road link.The Nyonken River-Nor bridge collapsed as a result of a four-day nonstop rainfall in early September 2024. The bridge is the only access to Tienpo, Nanee administrative district, and connects Grand Kru, Sinoe and River Gee Counties.Nanee Administrative district is known as one of the biggest gold mining areas in River Gee County. With a population of over 7,000 inhabitants (National Housing and population census of…

Praise Matemavi dreamed of becoming a doctor since he was four years old. At the age of 10, she expressed her desire to become a cardiothoracic surgeon after being inspired by a group of doctors from Loma Linda University in California who visited Zimbabwe to perform congenital heart surgery on children at Parirenyatwa Hospital.In fifth grade, her supportive father bought her a copy of “Gifted Hands,” which she finished in one night. Her interest was further fueled by Ben Carson’s famous narrative. She preferred to operate on the brain rather than the heart.At the age of fourteen, she moved to…