Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By Emmanuel KoffaA tragic motorbike accident has claimed the life of Lovetee Weah, a 21-year-old resident of Picnicess Community, Grand Kru County.The fatal motorcycle accident, which has sparked intense grief and mourning from family members, friends and loved ones of the deceased, occurred over the weekend at noon, while the 21-year-old was traveling from Po-River, Grand Kru, to visit family members in Picnicess on a vacation break.Eyewitness’ accounts obtained by Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) indicate that three motorbikes collided under mysterious circumstances, while commuting via the route off the Topoh Community, Grand Kru County.Police in Grand Kru have launched…

DATI launches National Youth Leadership Training across Liberia By Rocheford T. GardinerCape Palmas, Liberia – The Dekontee Artists Theater Inc. (DATI), a prominent media-based organization dedicated to youth development, drama, and social awareness, has officially launched its month-long “National Youth Leadership Forum Project.”This initiative is set to gather youth leaders from all 15 counties of Liberia, empowering them with essential skills and fostering a nationwide network of informed and active young change-makers.The forum provides a crucial platform for youth representatives to share vital updates from their respective counties, offering a grassroots perspective on the challenges and successes facing communities across…

By Ben TC BrooksRiver Gee – Jay Doe Welah Jr., an ex-staff of the Ministry of Education (MoE) formerly assigned in River Gee County, has returned a sum of cash meant for his three months’ salary to the coffers of the Liberian government.Welah, Jr., who is currently a staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, serving in the position of Regional Coordinator, has disclosed that it was prudent to return the money, owing to the fact that he’s no longer an employee of the MoE and he should not be receiving remunerations from there.In a communication from Welah, Jr., which is…

By D. Abraham CooperIn a bid to enhance the capacity of faculty members of the Grand Gedeh University College (GGUC), the institution has launched a comprehensive development initiative for faculty members.Spearheaded by Dr. Eric Z.M. Gbotoe, the university’s president, the “Professor Enhancement & Effectiveness Training” program aims to strengthen the skills and expertise of its teaching staff.The month-long training, which began 7 July, is being conducted by Dr. Randy Nelson, a retired professor from the United States, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program.Participants care expected to learn valuable strategies and techniques aimed at improving their…

A prominent citizen of River Gee County, Liberian journalist Ben TC Brooks, is urging lawmakers of his homeland to make what he terms a crucial decision on proposed bills aimed at establishing two institutions of higher learning in the county.Brooks, a native of Gbeapo electoral District #2, River Gee County, has meanwhile expressed gratitude for the dedication shown by lawmakers of the county, in promoting initiatives that address local educational needs.However, he emphasized the urgent need for River Gee’s current legislators to clearly articulate what he calls the county’s educational goals.“Should we support the transformation of the current Vocational Training…

By Ben TC BrooksA famous palm wine tapper, Andrew Weah Chea, has been found hanging dead on a piassava tree, reportedly as a result of a mysterious fire incident.Chea, who was 47 at the time of his demise, is a native of Gbeapo Kanweaken, the primary commercial hub of River Gee County.Family sources confirmed to Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) that during the morning hours of 9 July 2025, Chea’s charred lifeless body was discovered dangling on a burnt piassava tree, with what was left of his burned tapping instruments also in sight.Up to press time, in spite of several…

River Gee: Authorities crackdown on illegal miningBy Ben TC BrooksAuthorities in River Gee County, led by Superintendent Mike Swengbe, have initiated a crackdown on illegal mining activities, Rural Reporter News Network (RRNN) has reliably gathered.The crackdown on illegal mining in River Gee, was prompted by heightened environmental worries and the adverse effect it has on the local economy, according to our correspondent in the area.Superintendent Swengbe recently issued a stern warning to individuals involved in illegal mining, indicating such individuals would face legal consequences as local authorities are committed to protecting the county’s natural resources.Recently, Superintendent Swengbe along with several…

By Rocheford T. GardinerCape Palmas – A critical access point to Liberia’s south easternmost port in Harper is rapidly eroding, threatening to cut off vital trade routes and deprive the Government of Liberia (GoL) of crucial revenue.What began two decades ago as a minor crack in the retaining wall protecting North Baltimore Street, the sole road to Harper Port, has now dramatically worsened, with close to a third of the wall already consumed by the sea.During a visit on Sunday, 6 July, it was observed that only about 11 meters of usable road space remain.The relentless tides at the mouth…

MOROVIA – The Ministry of Mines and Energy,as part of its supervisory and regulatory role in the country’s mining sector, has in collaboration with some partners, climaxed a rigorous public awareness exercise on processes and procedures that allow for the handling and export of minerals from Liberia by holders of mineral rights.Activities of the five-month long anti-smuggling campaign, which were conducted by the Ministry’s Office of Precious Minerals (OPM), was implemented in Gbarpolu, Lofa, Grand Cape Mount, and Nimba Counties by the OPM team headed by Rebecca Fallah, Director of the Office of Precious Minerals.The awareness focused on informing mining…

In a major move to improve healthcare access in Lofa County, the Zorzor City Corporation is partnering with the administration of the Curran Lutheran Hospital to carry out rehabilitation works on the main road leading to the hospital.The initiative, jointly spearheaded by Zorzor City Mayor Nayanquoi Dolo and Curran Hospital’s administrator Sumo Woyea, aims to repair critical portions of the road that have long hampered ambulance services and delayed emergency responses.Mayor Dolo, describing the road project as a personal priority, emphasized the risks patients face due to the poor condition of the route.”This road is close to my heart. Ambulances…