Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: D Abraham Cooper Sr. |Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County —Wednesday, October 1, 2025-Local authorities in Grand Gedeh County officially dedicated a rehabilitated bridge project in Zwedru City on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The restoration of the vital passage, which cost USD $18,500.00, comes after the structure was heavily damaged by torrential rains, severely impeding movement across the city for over ten months. The original bridge was constructed during the administration of former Liberian President Samuel K. Doe to ensure easy access and free movement for both citizens and vehicles. Its damage had created significant hardship…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-Thursday, October 02, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has issued its first-ever insurance Value-Added Services (VAS) aggregators license, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications industry. This development aims to promote Liberian entrepreneurs and foster innovation, consumer protection, and reliable service delivery nationwide. Commissioner for Licensing and Regulations Ben Fofana, representing the LTA Board of Commissioners, emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “We believe this will strengthen confidence, encourage investment, and support the growth of our digital economy.” He highlighted the Board’s commitment to opening up the telecom market to…

By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County Correspondent Zorzor, Lofa County –Wednesday, October 1, 2025-Zorzor District Commissioner Paul Kalama has disclosed plans for the long-abandoned maternal waiting home in Zorzor District, which was constructed during the administration of former President George Weah. The facility, which consists of four apartments, was intended to host pregnant women in their final months of pregnancy (8–9 months) until delivery. However, since its completion, the building has remained unused, raising concerns among citizens who continue to question the district’s plan for the facility. Community members have also expressed dissatisfaction that the waiting home is situated far from…

Ben TC Brooks River Gee County – [October 1, 2025] – As momentum builds for the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet, River Gee County has launched its Administrative District League, bringing together local players and sports enthusiasts from across the county with the aim to identify local talents. The kickoff of the local league marks the beginning of an exciting sporting season designed to identify, nurture, and motivate young players who will eventually represent River Gee at the national county sports meet. The ten administrative districts of River Gee are participating in the league. They include, Chedepo, Gbeapo, Glaro, Karforh,…

“BUILDING AFRICA’S ENERGY ARCHITECTURE FOR LONG-TERM PROSPERITY-CATALYZING INDUSTRIALIZATION AND URBANIZATION VIA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY” Your Excellences and distinguished Representatives of Governments, multilateral Organizations, Power Utilities, Private Sectors and other Actors:  On behalf of His Excellency the President, Government and People of the Republic of Liberia, I commend the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for hosting this 21st APUA Congress, and for the warm reception since arrival here in Cairo.  I particularly commend His Excellency Dr. Mostafa ESMAT, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy of this great Country for, for organizing this Event.  Liberia’s energy situation remains…

By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville City, Grand Kru County-Wednesday, October 1, 2025-The Acting Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Grand Kru Detachment, Kessele Wolobah has made an urgent call for a united front among community members to combat the alarming proliferation of harmful substances within Grand Kru County. His comments come amidst rising concerns over increasing drug-related activities not only in Grand Kru County but across the country. Expressing his frustrations, Wolobah highlighted the troubling rise in drug usage and trafficking, specifically citing the responsibility of local residents. He attributed the prevalence of drugs in…

By Peter Kollie VOINJAMA, Lofa County – The National High School Football and Kickball Championship has been hit with controversy after a violent incident involving C.H. Dewey High School of Tubmanburg, Bomi County, during a Region 1 Championship clash against Free Pentecostal Global Mission School of Foya, Lofa County, on September 3, 2025. What began as an exciting contest at the Voinjama Public High School Sports Pitch ended in chaos after Free Pentecostal extended its lead to 2–0 in the 56th minute through striker Emmanuel Abednego (#13). The goal sparked outrage from C.H. Dewey’s players, who protested the referee’s decision…

By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Grand Kru County, Liberia –Wednesday, October 1, 2025-At the leadership induction ceremony for faculty at Grand Kru Technical College, keynote speaker Maxmixon Tokpah emphasized the fundamental role agriculture plays in Liberia’s economy and in the lives of its citizens. He stated that agriculture is not only “the backbone of a country’s economy” but also serves as “the heartbeat of survival” for many Liberians; highlighting its critical importance in feeding the nation and supporting various industries. Tokpah referred to the induction ceremony as a pivotal moment for reflection and renewal, emphasizing the collective effort…

By Nukanah Kollie The Future Farmers of Liberia Empowerment for Women is leading the way for self-sufficiency in food production in Central Liberia. Established in 2019, the group’s initiative places women at the forefront of agricultural innovation and rural development, while promoting economic empowerment and strengthening community resilience. The Journey of Future Farmers of Liberia Empowerment for Women General Manager Matthew Q. Kollie explains that the initiative began with a group of young graduates determined to translate their knowledge into practical impact. “It all started with Nupolu, a friend, who gathered his colleagues in 2019 to register the organization, and…

By Junior B. Kesselee with the Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) In the deep rainforests of Liberia, thousands of felled logs lie rotting in company’s yards, swamps, and roadside fields—harvested but never exported, valued but never accounted for. From Lofa to Sinoe, from Grand Bassa to Nimba and Gbarpolu Counties, communities are left staring at wasted resources, broken promises, and unanswered questions amid widespread poverty. Liberia’s growing log abandonment crisis—a quiet but devastating failure in the country’s forestry sector that points to something deeper: a pattern of corporate neglect, weak enforcement, and suspected illicit exports. “The logs were exported to…