09/01/2026
MaYJA Urges Young Journalists in Margibi to Embrace Solution Journalism Training
The Margibi Young Journalist Association-MAYJA, as tagged in the post, is calling on all young journalists across Margibi County, particularly those in Kakata City, to seize a unique opportunity to sharpen their professional skills by participating in a one-day rehearsal training on Solution Journalism.
The training, hosted by Amb Stanley Kolubah Johnson, a reporter at the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) and a proud member of MaYJA, is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Radio Margibi Conference Hall, Bassa Community, Kakata City, Margibi County. The session will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.
As journalism continues to evolve, MaYJA believes that Solution Journalism is no longer optional but essential, especially for young and emerging reporters. Solution Journalism goes beyond highlighting problems; it emphasizes responses, innovations, and evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing communities. In a county like Margibi, where development issues, youth empowerment, education, health, and governance remain central to public discourse, journalists must be equipped to report not only what is wrong, but also what is working and why.
This rehearsal training is designed to be practical, interactive, and skills-oriented, giving participants the chance to learn directly from experienced broadcast journalists who understand both national standards and local realities. Stanley K. Johnson and other facilitators bring firsthand experience to the training and will guide participants through the principles, ethics, and techniques of Solution Journalism, while also helping them rehearse real-life story ideas relevant to Margibi County.
MaYJA strongly encourages young journalists to take advantage of this training for several key reasons:
First, it will strengthen professional capacity. Young journalists will gain tools to produce balanced, credible, and impactful stories that can attract wider audiences and professional recognition.
Second, it will improve storytelling quality. Solution Journalism helps reporters move away from sensationalism and negativity, promoting responsible journalism that builds public trust.
Third, it will enhance career growth. Media institutions increasingly value journalists who can produce solution-focused, development-oriented content. This training positions participants competitively in the media landscape.
Fourth, it will promote community development. By reporting solutions, journalists can inspire action, influence policy, and contribute meaningfully to social progress in Margibi County.
As an association committed to training, mentorship, unity, and professional excellence, MaYJA views this rehearsal training as part of its broader mission to rebrand young journalism in Margibi and prepare members for national and international media standards.
MaYJA therefore urges all student journalists, community reporters, radio presenters, bloggers, and aspiring media practitioners, especially those based in Kakata to attend and actively participate in this important exercise.
Together, let us move from problem-centered reporting to solution-driven journalism that informs, empowers, and transforms our communities.
Issued by:
Margibi Young Journalists Association (MaYJA)
