Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By Samule BorlayKolahun, Gbandi Chiefdom, Lofa County—In a significant development for local law enforcement, Madam Christina Taylor has been reinstated as Police Commander of Kolahun District. Officer Taylor was suspended in September 2020 following reports of manhandling of a murder suspect in Ndawealahun town.The reinstatement ceremony took place today, October 28, 2024 at the Kolahun Council Hall. Chief of Operations of the Lofa County’s police detachment, Harris Monger, performed the reinstatement. He praised Mada Taylor for her commitment to duty prior to her suspension in September 2020.Commander Monger emphasized that the decision to reinstate Taylor was based on the positive…

RURAL MONTSERRADO – At least ten people are dead as a result of a fatal car crash on the Kakata-Monrovia highway; Rural Reporters News Network (RRNN) has been reliably informed.The incident occurred during the early evening hours of Sunday, 28 October 2024, when a 16-seater passenger bus accidentally ran under a truck parked along the road between Division #8 and Kingsville Township, Rural Montserrado County, according to an eyewitness account.Medical sources told RRNN that seven of the accident victims died upon arrival at the John F Kennedy Memorial Medical Center, in Monrovia, while two died at the Kesselley Clinic, a…

By Elijah M. BoimahGRAND CAPE MOUNT – The leadership saga in Gold Camp, a densely populated mineral-rich town in Laar Clan of Gola Konneh District, in Grand Cape Mount County remains far from being over, as efforts to quell the feud has for the second time, ended in deadlock.An initiative to broker peace spearheaded by Gola Konneh District Commissioner, Alfred Gbellay Varney, and Paramount Chief Momo Thomason, failed to meet its desired goal over the weekend, according to our reporter in Grand Cape Mount County.It’s almost a month, and the dust is yet to settle over who becomes Gold Camp’s…

By Emmanuel KoffaGRAND KRU – A newly constructed office facility for fishermen in Grandcess, Grand Kru County has been jointly dedicated by the Environment Justice Foundation (EJF) and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority of Liberia (NaFFA).The modern office facility which valued was put at US$50,000, was constructed for the southeastern fishermen in Grandcess, by the Environment Justice Foundation, in conjunction with NaFFA, with funding from the European Union.The dedicatory ceremony which was held Thursday, 24 October 2024, at the Grandcess City Hall, Grand Kru County, was attended by local fishermen of the Collaborative Management Association of Grandcess, community leaders,…

By Samuel BorlayLOFA – Over one thousand inhabitants of Taninahun Town, Kolahun District, Lofa County, are grappling with a severe shortage of safe-drinking water, causing health concerns, particularly among children, according to our reporter in the area.The community’s only hand pump has been dysfunctional since the beginning of this year, leaving over 1,500 residents to rely on unsafe sources of water for drinking and preparation of meals.The Elder Council leader of Taninahun Town, Thomas Kawala, told our reporter in a recent interview that the community has spent over 20,000 Liberian dollars in attempts to repair the damaged hand pump, but…

By: G. Watson RichardsMonrovia, Liberia – Fiamah Community Elementary and Junior High School is grappling with a challenging learning environment, prompting the local organization Men with Excellent Nature to step in with a generous donation of assorted school supplies valued at over LRD $100,000. The heartwarming donation was made on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the school campus.John Wilson Akoto, president of Men with Excellent Nature, expressed the organization’s commitment to supporting their roots, noting that several members of the group are alumni of the school.“This donation is our way of giving back to the community that shaped us,” he…

By Samuel BorlayLOFA – Humphrey Blama Kpehe has been elected Chairman of the Community Land Development Management Committee (CLDMC) for Tahamba Clan, in Kolahun District, Lofa County.The election for a new chairperson for the CLDMC was characterized by transparency and support from locals, with the participation of community members and local officials of the area.Richelieu T. Wollor, a representative of the Landscape Program Manager, along with District Youth Chairman, Junior Ndebeh, conducted the chairmanship election, which was supervised by district authorities.Following his election as the new chair of CLDMC, Kpehe, who garnered overwhelming support from the 20-member committee, emphasized that…

By Eric KannehGRAND CAPE MOUNT – Fahn Badah Memorial Public Junior High School, in Lofa Bridge Town, Mana Clan, Gola Konneh District, Grand Cape Mount County, was a hub of excitement and beautiful display of talents in various extracurricular activities recently, as the institution observed its annual Old and New Students Games Day.In this year’s version of its extracurricular activities which witnessed current and former students of the school competing in several games including the academic showpiece, spelling bee, and quizzing; as well as kickball and football matches, the old students were outstanding in their performances.In a thrilling display of…

Lamine Yamal , Dani Olmo , and Pau Cubarsi are the three Barcelona players selected to travel to the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris next week, per Relevo.Lamine Yamal and Olmo are the two Barca players shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or top 30. However, Real Madrid’s Vinicius is considered the favourite to win the award for the first time in his career. Pau Cubarsi is travelling because he has been nominated for the Kopa Trophy, although Lamine is expected to win that category. Edited: Jesefu Morris KeitaSource: Tribuna

Barcelona are in a very good place at the moment, with Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich being their 11th win in 13 matches this season. Hansi Flick has been a revelation since taking over from Xavi Hernandez during the summer, and these methods appear to be working wonders.Flick’s messages have been well-received, and this latest one was delivered after training on Thursday – the first team’s penultimate session before El Clasico on Saturday evening. According to Diario AS, the coach’s words were rather simple: “it’s time to rest, sleep well and recover!”Barcelona are one of many teams to have…