Author: Rural Reporters News Network
By Ben TC Brooks River Gee County – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has appointed Dr. Pauline Weah Mehdeh, a highly experienced public health professional with a strong background in healthcare management, as the new County Health Officer of River Gee, replacing Dr. Masuah T. Kokro, who was recently recalled by the MoH, following less than a year serving in that post. Dr. Mehdeh’s appointment as County Health Officer signifies an optimistic new direction for health services in River Gee, with the expectation of enhanced healthcare delivery to citizens and residents in that part of the country, according to our…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – In a renewed effort to advocate for the residents of electoral district 2, a youthful leader is poised to bring attention to the pressing needs within local communities. Randy Nuch Brickson, a committed youth advocate, aspires to amplify the voices of his fellow young people to drive effective change through well-informed dialogues with decision-makers. Although River Gee County is known for its stunning landscapes and abundant natural resources, including gold and forests, it grapples with serious socio-economic issues, particularly those affecting its younger…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County Correspondent Bopolu City, Gbarpolu —Wednesday, June 25, 2025-The Ministry of Health, in partnership with GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, officially launched Liberia’s celebration of African Vaccination Week 2025 with a nationwide campaign aimed at increasing immunization coverage across the country, including Gbarpolu County. Under the theme, “Immunization for all is humanly possible,” the campaign seeks to raise awareness that every child and community deserves protection from preventable diseases. Mrs. Mariama Konneh of Bopolu shared her heartfelt message: “I always take my children for vaccines because I know it keeps them safe.” She emphasized, “Vaccines…
By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.| Gbarpolu County Correspondent Wayama Town, Bokomu District—Wednesday, June 23, 2025-In Gbarpolu County, efforts to improve education infrastructure and support local schools are ongoing, despite numerous challenges. Recently, on June 15, 2025, the County Council, led by Chairperson Lucia Massaquoi, conducted an inspection of the ongoing Wayama Public School project in Bokomu District. The visit aimed to assess progress and highlight the pressing needs of the school community. This school project, funded through the County and Social Development Funds (CSDF), is part of the county’s broader initiative to strengthen the education sector and provide better learning…
By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama city ,Lofa County-Wednesday, June 25,2025- Hundreds of Children are now being used as breadwinners by single parents in Lofa County, thereby resulting into serious situation in Voinjama city, and Lofa County in General. During School hours, Children are found in the streets selling or looking for daily contract just to provide food for the home from which they hailed. During our investigation in several cities and towns in the County, our microphone caught up with several children who were transporting planks for a little amount just to get daily bread for their…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Tienpo Dartuken Public School in River Gee County has officially closed for the 2024/2025 school year due to a severe shortage of teachers and educational resources. The school is located in the Tienpo district, recognized for its gold mining activities and represented by Alexander Poure. It is situated about 67 kilometers from Fish Town, the county’s capital. Acting Principal Mr. Michael K. Doe, who has filled the role since his retirement in 2019, conveyed that the school cannot operate without sufficient teaching staff.…
By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – The health system in River Gee County is experiencing a considerable leadership crisis following the Ministry of Health’s recent decision to recall County Health Officer Dr. Masuah T. Kokro. The reasons for her removal have not been disclosed to healthcare workers in the area. Dr. Kokro, who had served in her role for only a year after succeeding Dr. Henry Y. Dugulu, is the third County Health Officer to be replaced within the last two to three years. The trend of frequent leadership…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Approximately 300 senior students from six high schools in River Gee County have successfully completed their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as of June 10, 2025. Data from the River Gee County school system revealed that 284 students, comprising 112 females and 172 males, represented from Gbeappo Multilateral High and Kevin Sorem Christian Foundation High School of electoral district 1 in Kanweaken. While the Tweh Jaiklay High School, United Methodist High School, Rev. Henry T. Keah Assembly of God High School, and…
By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Reporter Monrovia, June 17, 2025 – The Trump administration has placed Liberia on a list of 36 countries whose citizens may be banned from traveling to the U.S., according to a draft memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gave Liberia and other listed countries 60 days to meet new immigration and security requirements. Countries were expected to submit an action plan by a set deadline. The decision was based on factors like weak government institutions, unreliable identity documents, widespread fraud, and high visa overstay rates Liberia…
By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County Correspondent Barclayville, Grand Kru County-Tuesday, June 17, 2025-The Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) has joined forces with the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), as a means of pioneering effort to amplify the voices of women and girls in politics. According to the team, the project is supported by Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) through UN Women and the European Union. Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) ended a joint inception meetings with several women including students, market women, school administrators, Local county officials to align…
