Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah Mannah Clan, Klay District: In a landmark move to strengthen public health services and protect children from life threatening diseases, the Ministry of Health, through the Bomi County Health Team, has officially inaugurated a new Extended Program on Immunization (EPI) department at the A-Z Health Facility in Mannah Clan, Klay District. The new vaccine center, launched on July 29, 2025 in partnership with local health authorities, marks a significant step toward improving access to essential immunization services for thousands of rural residents who have long struggled with limited healthcare access. “A Turning Point for Child Health”…
By Ernest Kpehe Moibah|Bomi County Coleman’s Village, Senjeh District: On the fringes of Bomi County, where red earth kisses the green horizon, one man is turning dreams into reality. His name is Blama Kollie, and through his self-financed agricultural initiative, Dreams Farm Incorporated, he is proving that true national development begins not in boardrooms, but on the backs of local labor and the strength of planted seeds. As early morning mist settles over 25 acres of thriving ground pea crops, Kollie walks the rows, boots pressed deep in the soil, flanked by vibrant mounds of hot pepper ready for market.…
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County – [July 30, 2025] – The administration of the River Gee Vocational and Technical Training Institute (RGVTTI) has revealed a plan aimed at enhancing vocational education and engaging with the local community. Jerry K. Bleh, the Executive Director of RGVTTI stated that plan is to establish a modern woodshop and restaurant so as to bolster the institute’s financial support and empower future graduates to sustain their careers. Bleh said that once established, the woodshop and restaurant will provide a hands-on work environment for students in both the catering and carpentry programs, offering them…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Kakata City, Margibi County – Tuesday, July 29, 2025-The Deesire Moore Grace Foundation (DMGF) team, led by its Global Director Amb. Shedrick K. Nungehn and Human Resource Manager Mouna Blayee visited key stakeholders in Margibi County to explore opportunities for collaboration and promote positive change. The team met with various officials, including the Superintendent of Margibi County, County Education Officer, Liberia National Police (LNP), Liberia Immigration Service, Development Superintendent, and local radio stations in Kakata. The meetings according to a release issue Tuesday, July 29, 2025 aimed to foster partnerships and discuss joint initiatives…
Normandy, France, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, during the indoor program of the ceremonies marking the celebration of the Republic of Liberia’s 178th Independence Day, His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, delivered a powerful and unifying keynote address on “Unity in Diversity: Liberia’s Strength, Liberia’s Future,” and called on Liberians at home and abroad to embrace diversity as the nation’s greatest strength. At the event hosted by the Liberian Association of Normandy, Ambassador Yorlay drew historical parallels between Liberia’s 1847 Declaration of…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 27-29, 2025- Liberia’s Vice President, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., has emphasized the need for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems in Africa, while addressing the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and the people of Liberia, Vice President Koung extended warm greetings to the hosts, Ethiopia and Italy, and highlighted Liberia’s commitment to transforming its food systems. “Liberia recognizes that sustainable transformation requires robust regional cooperation,” Vice President Koung said. “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – The 178th Independence Day celebrations in Liberia for 2025 were characterized by an electrifying atmosphere as residents of Fish Town and nearby areas gathered in unprecedented numbers; indicating a remarkable change from past years. The county capital was alive with expressions of patriotism and joy, as streets and entertainment venues overflowed with individuals eager to commemorate the significant occasion. As night fell, Fish Town resonated with a lively mix of sounds, pomp and pageantry. The festivities began with an exciting local sports match…
By: Keith Morrison| Contributing Writer & Analyst Monrovia, Liberia-Tuesday, July 29, 2025 –The Ministry of Health, through the National AIDS Control Program (NACP), on Monday, July 28, 2025, kicked off a nationwide hepatitis-B awareness and testing campaign in observance of World Hepatitis Day. This year’s event was celebrated under the global theme “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” with a slogan “Hepatitis Can’t Wait.” The campaign began yesterday with simultaneous and massive free testing at the Ministry of Health in Congo Town, the NACP office at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Sinkor, and the Ministerial Complex. It sought to raise…
By Ben TC Brooks A devastating fire incident in the Tienpo Statutory district of River Gee County has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left three others seriously injured on Independence Day, July 26, 2025, The fire broke out at noon in the residence of 33-year-old Perry Daniels in Narka Village, reportedly ignited by a gas explosion. Witnesses stated that Daniels was smoking when he allegedly discarded a lit cigarette near a container of gasoline kept inside the house, leading to the explosion and subsequent flames engulfing the structure. Tragically, two young girls, Perryline and Lucy Perry, who…
By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr. Small Henry Town, Gbarpolu—On July 26, 2025, during Liberia’s Independence Day celebration, the people of Small Henry Town officially opened a new Peace Hut. This modern building was built by Gbarpolu Electoral District #1 representative, Zinnah Norman, to help promote peace and unity in the town. The ceremony was witnessed by residents of nearby towns and villages. The Peace Hut is a special place for the community. It will be used as a center for peace, a meeting place, and an office for local leaders. Residents say it will help bring everyone together and…
