Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Friday, October 3, 2025-The Liberia Internet Exchange Point Association (LIXPA) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 met with the new Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) Board, marking a significant step in strengthening their partnership. LIXPA’s executives engaged with LTA Chair Massaquoi and International Gateway Services Commissioner Angela Cassell Bush to discuss ongoing collaboration and future initiatives. LIXPA plays a crucial role in managing the internet exchange point, which is physically housed at the Cable Consortium of Liberia on Lynch Street. The infrastructure enables member Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to interconnect and share local content more…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent Bomi County-Friday, October 3, 2025-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Liaison to the Liberian Senate and former Bomi County Senator, Sando Dazoe Johnson, has sharply criticized the performance of local government officials in the county, accusing them of mismanaging development funds and failing to deliver tangible results. Speaking in a live telephone interview, Johnson expressed what he described as “total disappointment” over the handling of the county’s finances from the County Social Development Fund (CSDF) and other national budgetary allocations. “I must be very clear; what I see from the superintendent’s office and local…
By: Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Correspondent Bomi County, Liberia-Friday, October 3,2025-In a landmark public health milestone, the Ministry of Health and partners on Friday officially launched the nationwide Malaria Vaccine Scale-Up Program in Bomi County, with County Health Officer Dr. Annette Brima-Davies administering the first dose to a five month old child. The ceremony, held under the direct supervision of the Bomi County Health Team, marked the start of a new immunization phase targeting children aged five to fifteen months, a demographic most vulnerable to the deadly disease. CHO Leads by Example Administering the vaccine to a five month old…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Nrokwia, Grand Kru County – October 2, 2025 _The Liberia National Red Cross Society, with support of the Swedish Government, has officially dedicated a modern hand pump and a communication center-symbol to the residents of Nrokwia, Grand Kru County. Nrokwia is among the 45 communities benefiting from the Green Inclusive and Resilient Liberia project promoting Climate Change Adaptation and Community Resilience program. The hand pump and communication facilities are part of the Liberia National Red Cross’s broader mission to address the pressing issue of safe drinking water across the 15 targeted communities in…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia –Thursday, October 2, 2025-At least four communities governed by the Mangroves Management Committee have recently benefited from a two-day intensive digital mobile capacity-building training aimed at enhancing local conservation efforts. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Conservation International Liberia and local communities, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable environmental stewardship. The beneficiary communities – Picnicess, Garraway, Grandcess, and Sass-Town – have each demonstrated a commitment to protecting their delicate mangrove ecosystems. Solomon Carlon, Senior Manager at Conservation International Liberia emphasized the critical role that members of the…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia – Thursday, October 2, 2025-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on an awareness campaign targeting several pressing environmental issues, with a particular focus on the challenges posed by building construction and mining operations across Grand Kru County. EPA representatives, including Isaac Weah, Timothy Mah Jeh, and Abednego Blay, have been assigned to the County to spearhead this initiative, assuring local residents of their unwavering commitment to effectively address environmental concerns impacting the County. During a special radio segment broadcasted to residents on Ahteenah Radio, the EPA officials pledged,…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County-October 02, 2025-In a landmark step toward delivering the 2025 development agenda, the Gbarpolu County Local Government opened bids on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, for eight approved projects. A total of 22 companies’ submitted bids in response to the invitation published on September 13, 2025. The procurement process will now move into bid evaluation, with contract signing and project implementation following in accordance with Liberia’s procurement laws. Key projects approved for 2025 include Zelekai Clinic Construction in Bokomu District — USD 55,000 Palaquelleh Vocational School in Guo Nwolailai District…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County – October 2, 2025 – A wave of joy and gratitude filled the air at the St. Kizito Catholic School in Gbeapo Kanweaken, River Gee County, as more than 50 underprivileged and honor roll students received a generous donation of school supplies. The donation, spearheaded by Jay Doe Welah Jr, Unity Party Chairman of River Gee County and Regional Agriculture Coordinator, is part of a broader effort to support vulnerable students and promote access to quality education in rural communities. Kanweaken, the commercial hub of River Gee County…
By Jangar Boimah Johnson Residents of Douta, Electoral District #2, Bong County have voiced out their concerns about the prolonged delay of the construction of their Bridge Bouta Bridge, which connects major towns in Bong County is a project undertaken by Representative James Kolleh since 2022. The site of the bridge project, community members say poses threats the movement of residents, mainly children due to the unsaved nature of the open pit. Initially welcomed by residents of the district, the bridge project has now become a concern due to insecurity pose by the open water-filled pit. Locals said during the…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer Monrovia, Thursday, October 2, 2025- The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) is set to break ground on October 4, 2025, in Bakuma Town, Lofa County, for the final phase of its ambitious power generation project. In a Facebook post Wednesday, October1, 2025, RREA Executive Director Samuel B. Nagbe said the initiative aims to provide electricity to approximately 15,000 homes in Voinjama, Massabolahun, Kolahun, Bolahun, and Foya, as well as all the communities in between these load centers. According to Executive Director Nagbe, the project involves the installation of 4 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (SPV)…
