Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor City, Lofa County — The Chief Executive Officer of the Laso Kamara Auto Parts Garage is urging young people in the district to pursue vocational skills and learn a trade that can empower them for life. Speaking recently at his garage in Zorzor, Lofa County, Laso Kamara shared his personal journey into the mechanic profession. He explained that his career began in 2006 in Voinjama, and later took him to Macenta, in the Republic of Guinea, where he mastered the trade. According to Mr. Kamara, it was the goodwill and support of friends…
Fresh TV and VIBES FM radio Bomi, Liberia-A tragic accident occurred earlier today on the Bomi Highway after a speeding vehicle plunged into the Po-River, claiming the lives of two individuals: David Sherman and his namesake, David Nyumah. According to eyewitnesses, the driver, David Sherman, was reportedly seen leaving Vincent Town in a rush. He attempted to make a U-turn, but instead accelerated at high speed, causing the car to fly off the road and straight into the river. Family members have confirmed that David Sherman was not a licensed driver. They expressed shock upon learning that he had taken…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia,Liberia-Thursday,August 7, 2025- The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 hosted at its headquarters in Monrovia, a high-level delegation from the National Land Commission of Sierra Leone. Provided overnight and purpose of the visit, Sierra Leone National Land Commission General Abu Bakarr Sappay Foray- Musa, his delegation’s visit to the LLA is a testament to the growing importance of land governance in the region. According to the Sierra Leone National Land Commission, Commissioner General, since the establishment of the Commission, they have been thinking about regional experience sharing and his administration…
By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor City-Thursday, August 7, 2025-The Zorzor General Market has taken the first small step towards solving its long-standing roof crisis, after receiving one bundle of zinc sheets and a supply of roofing nails. The donation marks the beginning of an effort to repair the badly leaking roof of the market’s second building — a problem that has plagued vendors for years, especially during the rainy season. Market Superintendent Madam Varbah Johnson said the situation has been a major worry for sellers who are often forced to trade in wet and unsafe conditions. “We decided…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah| Bomi County Correspondent Sackie Town, Bomi County -August 7, 2025-A long running land dispute between Bomi and Gbarpolu Counties is intensifying, with local leaders and residents warning of potential violent clashes if the Liberian government fails to step in with a decisive resolution. The latest alarm was raised by Chief Aaron Johnson, town chief of Sackie Town, who said continuous land encroachment from neighboring Gbarpolu has left his community feeling abandoned and defenseless. “For too long we have been complaining about this constant forest land encroachment,” Chief Johnson lamented. “It has been over three years since…
By: Jenneh S. Kemokai| Grand Cape Mount County Correspondent Bo Waterside, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — Authorities in Grand Cape Mount County have made a significant breakthrough in a theft case reported to the Bo Waterside Police Station on August 4, 2025, with the arrest of 19-year-old suspect Varney Fahnbulleh. The case was formally forwarded to the court by Region 2 Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Angeline W. Gibson, following a thorough investigation by officers of the Bo Waterside Police Station. According to reports, the victim, 62-year-old Annie Banto, stated that on the evening of August 4 at approximately…
By: Jenneh S. Kemokai| Grand Cape Mount County Bo Waterside, Grand Cape Mount, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — Liberia’s fight against drug trafficking recorded a major success at the Bo Waterside port of entry when authorities intercepted a shipment of heroin concealed within a vehicle arriving from neighboring Sierra Leone. The bust, involving four suspects, reflects the country’s heightened vigilance in tackling the illegal drug trade and safeguarding public health. The vehicle, a blue Nissan Premier with license plate A-12021, was searched upon entry, revealing approximately 841 grams of heroin, estimated to be worth over $37,845.00 USD. The suspects have…
Calls for Renegotiation, Greater Equity, and Community Protections in Controversial MDA By Matthias F. Larbeindee | Contributing Reporter Monrovia, Liberia- Wednesday, August 6, 2025-In a scathing press statement released today, former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Hon. Armah Zolu Jallah, has condemned the recently amended Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining Company, calling it a “gross betrayal of national sovereignty, economic justice, and the rights of the people of Grand Cape Mount County.” The agreement, which was recently passed by the Legislature, has sparked public outcry and widespread criticism among civil…
Liberia: As Rural Healthcare Struggles, One Lofa Entrepreneur Steps Up to Bridge the Gap By: James Papy Kwabo Jr. and Peter Kollie with Alternate Youth Radio and New Narratives| Contributing Writers Zorzor, Lofa County –August 6, 2025- In a region where access to essential medicine can determine whether someone lives or dies, one young nurse is quietly building a health movement from the ground up. Despite the lack of support for entrepreneurs in rural areas, Henry Pewee Nyandebo is finding new ways to deliver the essential medication and healthcare that grateful residents in this rural part of the country are…
