Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – With the official dedication of a $700,000 fully reconstructed overhead bridge, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has restored a vital transportation and economic connection between its port concession and significant settlements in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The bridge, which is 2.5 kilometers from the Buchanan Port, links AML’s activities with the nearby towns of Koruah, District Hole, More Town, Baconie, and the Sun Set Beach region. Even though it is a public asset, the structure is essential to AML’s iron ore railway operations from Mount Tokadeh to the port as well as to local commuters. Concerns over obvious flaws…

AREPT Verifies 27 Ongoing Investigations. Monrovia, Liberia – The Asset Recovery and Prosperity Retriever Taskforce (AREPT) has verified 27 ongoing audits nationwide in an attempt to track down and retrieve stolen government assets from both current and retired officials. In response to the Honorable House of Representatives’ request for a comprehensive report on the establishment, operations, advancements, and difficulties of the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), the AREPT team, led by Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, provided information on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He stated that the team has finished documenting more than 30 properties that are thought to…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The Chairman of Liberia’s Office of the Ombudsman, Counselor Findley Karngar has expressed the need for institutional strengthening to enhance its efficiency and citizens’ engagement. During a courtesy visit by UNDP’s Resident Representative, Mr. Aliou Dia, discussions centered around strategic support and future initiatives to boost the Office’s effectiveness. Counselor Karngar acknowledged the challenges the Office has faced since its establishment in 2014, particularly in securing funding and building institutional capacity. He said the office is keen on digital transformation, modernized complaint tracking and resolution systems, capacity building through targeted training and mentorship, Gender Integration in…

Strengthens Human Resource Directors Oversight. Monrovia, Liberia – A one-day workshop led by the Director General, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), intends to increase the efficiency of the public sector by improving the supervision of 105 Human Resource Directors who are distributed around 105 government Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACS). The session centered on reaffirming the CSA’s authority over public sector HR management and guaranteeing adherence to administrative procedures meant to improve service delivery’s efficiency, accountability, and transparency, according to a CSA announcement dated May 22, 2025. It highlights the CSA’s resolve to continuously…

Vows To Strengthen Global Heritage Cooperation. Monrovia, Liberia – Jon Bricks, Liberia’s cultural attaché at the country’s embassy in the PRC, has pledged to transform Liberia’s global cultural trajectory in order to improve diplomatic ties and increase the country’s tourist industry’s potential to generate income. According to Bricks, who spoke on Thursday, May 22, 2025, “The world is eager and willing to listen to and explore Liberia’s beautiful cultural heritage and inspiring history, but much can be achieved with diplomatic cooperation and immense culture diplomatic relations.” As the first independent country in Africa, he asserted that Liberia offers a wealth of…

Visits Bo Waterside. Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and Chair of the Incident Management System (IMS) for the Mpox Virus, led a high-level delegation to the Bo Waterside Border Crossing Point. Given the recent spike in Mpox cases, the visit’s objectives were to evaluate ongoing public health initiatives and bolster border surveillance. Members of the combined security forces and Port Health personnel from Sierra Leone and Liberia participated in joint talks with the group during the visit to identify ways to improve cross-border cooperation and surveillance. On behalf…

Monrovia, Liberia – A distinguished group of retirees were honored by Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a heartfelt and dignified ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the C. Cecil Dennis Memorial Auditorium for their years of outstanding service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry representatives, staff members, and special guests gathered for the occasion to honor the exceptional accomplishments of the retirees who have served with honor, honesty, and dedication. In order to show the government and people of Liberia their sincere thanks, Foreign Minister Nyanti gave certificates of appreciation to each retiree…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Internal Affairs, now the Ministry of Local Government, with funding from UNDP Liberia through the Liberia Decentralization Support Program (LDSP), has embarked on a three-day onboarding training for development technicians from Montserrado, Margibi, Rivercess, and Grand Cape Mount Counties. The training is currently taking place in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, and is aimed at establishing County Development Planning Units (CDPUs) in these counties. According to the MIA and the UNDP, the establishment of the CDPUs is aligned with Chapter 5 of the Local Government Act of 2018, which mandates the creation of planning units…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia, endowed with rich natural resources, is on a path to sustainable development. The National Development Plan, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2024-2029), emphasizes environmental sustainability as a key pillar, promoting responsible natural resource management, biodiversity protection, and resilience to climate change. Liberia boasts over 2,900 species of vascular plants, approximately 225 timber species, and around 100 species unique to Liberia. The country is also home to around 150 species of mammals, over 600 bird species, approximately 75 species of reptiles, and over 1,000 described insect species. The IUCN lists 2,438 animal species on the Red…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Housing Authority (NHA) on May 8, 2025, led a joint mission with UNDP Liberia’s Resident Representative Aliou Dia and his team to slum Communities in West Point, Slipway, Sonewein, and Jallah Town in Monrovia. These communities form part of ongoing efforts to assess infrastructural challenges and identify priority interventions under the Slum Community Upgrading Initiative. This intervention promotes inclusive urban development, enhances access to basic services, and mitigates environmental vulnerabilities in Liberia’s densely populated informal settlements.Thousands of families live in overcrowded, flood-prone areas with limited access to clean water, toilets, healthcare, or education. Dia promised…