Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In a landmark effort to strengthen rural economies and advance sustainable development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), has officially certified 14 high-performing agricultural cooperatives across six counties in Liberia. The certification ceremony, held from June 11 to 13, 2025, in Gbarnga, Bong County, was a highlight of the Accelerated Community Development initiative—a comprehensive training and refresher program focused on building local capacity and enhancing governance in cooperative societies. The certified cooperatives drawn from Bong, Nimba, River Cess, Gbarpolu, Lofa, and Bomi counties were recognized for their excellence in…

Monrovia, Liberia – As Liberia made its historic comeback to international basketball since 2007, Rookie Simeon Kennedy was one of the bright young players going to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in July 2024 to play for Liberia in the FIBA-Africa Zone 3 U-18 Championship. While Simeon showed potential during the tournament, there were notable lapses observed by sports journalists closely following the team. He demonstrated his shooting ability, but was visibly slow on the court, a concern that reflected the general tempo of both Liberia’s male and female teams. At the time, Simeon was playing for second division club T.S Warriors.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Grand Bassa County police have detained a number of people for obstructing ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) railway, a vital piece of infrastructure that transports iron ore from the company’s mining operations to the Port of Buchanan. The blockade sabotage took place between June 10 and June 12, 2025. The offenders, who were allegedly former employees of a contracting business (WBHO), blocked train operations by removing several steel sleepers from the tracks between Kilometer Six and Ten, laying rubbish and other impediments, and starting fires. The demonstrators said they have outstanding grievances with WBHO, a business that is not…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Sixth Legislature Joint Committee on Administration, Finance, Macroeconomic Policy, Research, and Public Accounts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a five-day conference in Monrovia, Liberia. The conference is being held under the theme: “Assessing the Effectiveness of ECOWAS Investment Policy as an Instrument for Addressing the Rising Levels of Unemployment in the Sub-region.” Over the course of the conference, participants are expected to discuss the root causes of unemployment across the sub-region and explore strategies to address them effectively. Liberia’s head of delegation to ECOWAS, Edwin Snowe, welcomed delegates at the opening…

Paynesville City – After a resounding 111–38 victory over Barnersville Dragons on Friday at the SKD Gym, Spartacus made history by becoming the first Liberian team in recent memory to score 100 points or more in a National Basketball League game. The crucial win is Spartacus’ second straight victory and their fourth of the season. Champions Barrolle, Highway Kings, Bushrod Bulls, and now Barnersville Dragons have all been defeated by Spartacus this season. The LBA rookies are currently on track to earn a postseason berth following a difficult season debut. Interestingly, Wellay Barr is still the only female coach in…

Monrovia, Liberia – Emmanuel Surprise Whea, president of the Liberia Kickball Federation (LKF), has stated that the organization plans to broaden its scope by implementing beach kickball and male kickball. The statement was made during an interview conducted by Liberian journalist Mark Mongofia on behalf of the Associated Press/International Press. The short interview, which focused on the future of kickball, the only traditional sport in Liberia, was held at the SKD Kickball Pitch. Male kickball will soon make its debut, according to President Whea, and the introduction is expected to take place at the next Knockout Finals. “We intend to introduce…

Monrovia, Liberia – Making Impact Liberia, a local non-profit organization, continues to make a meaningful difference across secondary schools in Montserrado County, with over five institutions recently benefiting from its powerful motivational teachings. The organization, which is driven by passion and purpose, provides free Mental Shift Training, a curriculum that aims to change the way the younger generation thinks. The program seeks to steer pupils away from distractions and toward principles that promote both individual and societal development. Making Impact Liberia said, it is dedicated to empowering youth by fostering the proper mentality, values, and useful skills necessary to develop resilient, purpose-driven…

BUT COMPLAINS OF DISCRIMINATION. Monrovia, Liberia – The Group of 77 Disabled Center’s members have voiced their profound anguish and outrage over what they see as systemic discrimination and neglect in Liberian society for a long time. Mr. Joseph W. Jimmy, who spoke on behalf of the group, emphasized that a large portion of the discrimination they encounter is due to their physical challenges, which keep them at a disadvantage in many facets of life. “Due to our condition, we are not given the opportunity to apply for employment for which we are qualified, even if we do so,” Mr.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in association with the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) has announced the next Liberia Trade and Investment Conference, with the subject “Bridge to Prosperity.” The five-day gathering, which is set for June 17–21, 2025, in Monrovia, will bring together a group of well-known American businessmen and business executives to discuss trade and investment prospects in Liberia’s main economic sectors. The Ministry’s economic diplomacy program, led by H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, is characterized by this flagship project, which is closely related to the Trump Administration’s redoubled commercial…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and other partners have observed the Day of the African Child. Raising awareness of the significance of the Day of the African Child, the advancements achieved in the child rights movement since 2010, and the effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia were the three main goals of the celebration. Additionally, it was anticipated that the event will boost funding for children and mobilize support from important stakeholders to expedite efforts to eradicate FGM. Underage girls got the chance to raise concerns about FGM, its effects on…