Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 – Superintendent Mike Tarpeh Swengbe of River Gee County has issued a proactive appeal to local residents, stressing the crucial role of community involvement in the ongoing battle against illicit drug activities. At a recent town hall meeting in Gbeapo Joequieken, Superintendent Swengbe called on community members to unite with law enforcement agencies to identify and expose drug dealers operating within the county. He said drug-related crimes pose a significant threat to safety and development in River Gee and highlighted the necessity…
Monrovia-September 19, 2025– As finishing touches are being done for the County Offices ‘flagship’ deliverable of the current administration of the Ministry of Mines and Energy to be fully achieved, Minister Wilmot Paye has stressed the need for professionalism, teamwork, dedicated service to Country and the willingness to serve as agents of positive change. Speaking when he met with County Mine Officers, Resident Geologists, and Resident Mining Engineers at the Ministry’s central office in Monrovia, the Mines and Energy Minister emphasized that as their respective professions dictate, his administration is confident that the Mining Engineers, and Geologists taking up assignments…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| River Gee County Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- Friday, September 19, 2025- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) recently held a crucial awareness session on real property tax with officials from the Ministry of Justice. This initiative according to the LRA aligns with the Presidential mandate requiring appointed public officials, directors, and mid-level managers to settle their real property tax obligations. The training session focused on guiding officials through the registration, assessment, and payment processes for real property taxes, ensuring seamless compliance. In order to facilitate easier compliance, the LRA has established One-Stop Shops at the Ministerial Complex…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-September 19, 2025-The Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, delivered the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of Best Brains Academy’s Class of 2024/2025. The event was held under the theme “The Importance of Quality Education for All Liberians Without Prejudice” and gathered a distinguished audience including Unity Party National Chairman and school proprietor Rev. J. Luther Tarpeh, government officials, religious leaders, educators, parents, and students. Speaking during the program, Minister Jallah emphasized that quality education is a basic human right, not a privilege, and called for national commitment to inclusive, equitable…
Keith Morrison| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia –Friday, Sept. 19,2025-The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has begun a historic transformation of Liberia’s fisheries sector with the introduction of the country’s first semi-industrial fiberglass fishing vessel, known as S€€ Kↄ (Sea King). The vessel, which officially set sail on September 17, 2025, marks the completion of a major milestone in the implementation of the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project-LSMFP. The Sea King, designed and built by SeaPride Marine Engineering LLC in Sur, Oman, was officially received by Liberia’s FV Sea King, marking a groundbreaking moment for both Liberia…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia- Friday, September 19, 2025- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is reviewing Starlink’s performance in the country and is calling on all Starlink customers to participate in a 2-minute survey. According to the LTA, the survey aims to gather feedback on the service’s quality, reliability, and overall user experience. This initiative comes as Starlink expands its operations in Liberia, promising to deliver high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas. With the country’s internet penetration rate currently at 30%, Starlink’s satellite technology is expected to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity nationwide.…
By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer Monrovia, Liberia-September 18, 2025- The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) has paid a courtesy call on Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia. The high-level visit, held at the Ministry of Justice in Monrovia, formed part of the SPT’s ongoing mission to Liberia, aimed at assessing the country’s efforts in preventing torture and other ill-treatment in places of detention. During the engagement, the SPT delegation held constructive discussions with Minister Tweh on Liberia’s legal…
Keith Morrison| Contributing Reporter Vienna, Austria-September 17,2025- Liberia has signed a five-year Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria. This partnership will provide significant support in agriculture, health, energy, water, and environmental protection — all aligned with the country’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. Key priorities include: Improving food and livestock production using modern nuclear techniques; establishing a radiotherapy center for cancer treatment and improving nutrition, strengthening energy planning and safety standards; Enhancing water management and environmental protection. Liberia’s Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah signed on behalf of Liberia, while IAEA Deputy Director…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Contributing Reporter River Gee County – Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested 51-year-old businesswoman Helena Allison in Fish-Town, River Gee County, after she was allegedly found in possession of a of 3 pills of Tramadol and over 100 rounds of live ammunition. The arrest was carried out on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following a tip-off from community members. According to the LDEA River Gee detachment, agents conducted a search operation at Allison’s business premises, where they discovered 3 pills of Tramadol tablets valued at approximately LD$36,300…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Lower Lofa County- Thursday, September 18, 2025-In Lower Lofa specifically, Wanhassa and Lukamba districts, wild elephants have destroyed rice farms and other kinds of vegetable gardens in the area. According to farmers in the affected areas, particularly the rice farmers, wild elephants during the time of farming are moving from farm to farm destroying their young rice and other important vegetation. “As I speak to you my brother, more than 50 households, individual farmers’ hard labor are completely destroyed by the elephants. We don’t even know what to do as our rice were…
