Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Margibi County – Yesterday, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) formally launched the Firestone Division Community Development Road Project in the Kpelleh Town Community of Kakata City, Margibi County. The 28-kilometer road, which runs from the Firestone Staff Club to Kakata’s Kpelleh Town Community, hasn’t been repaired in a while. Residents will be happy that the road’s rehabilitation marks a major improvement after having to endure poor road conditions for a long time. Through Margibi County Representative Hellen Wureh, the proposal was formally requested by citizens. To ensure stakeholder participation and collaborate on goals, AML and community members had a formal start meeting…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) in Bong County has opened an investigation into the death of an unidentified person whose body was discovered inside a parked taxi on the premises of Phebe Hospital on Tuesday morning. The discovery was made when hospital management called the Liberia National Police after facility security warned administrators about a bad smell emanating from the car. Authorities discovered a shirtless man’s corpse inside the car after a search. According to reports, one of the car’s doors was open, which raised the possibility that the guy got inside through it. The wife of…

Monrovia, Liberia – A 36-inch transmission pipeline burst beneath a railroad track in Louisiana’s Lower Montserrado County, causing a significant water outage that has affected Central Monrovia and the neighboring areas. Amid growing inconvenience, the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) asked for cooperation from the public and warned that repairs might take up to three weeks. Following the breach, which has caused supply disruptions to thousands of households, businesses, and public institutions, LWSC closed the pipeline on Friday, May 9. LWSC Deputy Managing Director for Technical Services Patrick Sandikie and Managing Director Mohammed Ali informed reporters during a site…

Demands new Speaker election. Monrovia, Liberia -Following his resignation, former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa stated that a new election for Speaker of the House of Representatives is inevitable, stating that “if I resign, a vacancy is created,” and that the Constitution and House procedures determine what happens next. Koffa stressed in a press conference after days of increasing political pressure and a Supreme Court decision confirming his legitimacy that his departure was a calculated move to prevent more legislative chaos and possible violence rather than being forced or influenced by financial incentives. “I am unable to compromise on the law,”…

Participates In GISEC 2025 Cyber Competition  Monrovia, Liberia – The region’s growing cyber security threat and digital vulnerability can be attributed to a lack of technical expertise, inadequate legal reform, and a lack of awareness, according to Victor K. Jarlwood, Jr., who represented Liberia and secured the country’s place among the top 30 teams globally to compete in the GISEC Global 2025 Cyber security competition. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications’ Jarlwood Information Technology Cyber Specialist and the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Cyber Security Focal Point in Liberia have called on the country and the West African…

Monrovia, Liberia – Tiawan Saye Gongloe, a human rights attorney, assistant professor of law, and Liberia People Party (LPP) presidential candidate for 2023, has expressed dissatisfaction over tribal qualification in Nimba County, claiming that it jeopardizes the county’s prosperity and unity. Tribal politics, according to Cllr. Gongloe, is a risky trend; in the most recent elections, candidates exploited their tribal identity as an excuse. One campaign team said, “There is already a Mah Senator, so it’s time for a Dan Senator,” he said He clarified that while it would seem reasonable, the idea that parliamentary seats should be awarded based…

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has spoken out against the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) immediate stop due to Liberia’s eligibility, saying that the nation may no longer hope and rely on the MCC as a priority. Speaking Friday, May 9, 2025, on a local radio station, Minister Ngafuan said that the announcement of Liberia’s qualifying for the MCC Corporation was warmly received by most people since it signifies speedier growth, particularly in the areas of electricity and infrastructure. According to the Minister, the MCC team visited Liberia in January 2024 and…

Monrovia, Liberia – Joining hundreds of Liberians, locals, and dignitaries in Bentol City on Saturday, May 10, 2025, President Joseph N. Boakai and Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason, the president of Barbados, celebrated the 160th anniversary of Crozierville, a historic township renowned for its rich legacy and contributions to Liberia’s development. Cultural performances, homages to the township’s ancestors, and discussions on its historical significance were all part of the day’s celebration. African-American pioneers founded Crozierville in 1865, and it continues to stand as a testament to tenacity and patriotism. In his remarks, President Boakai praised the residents of Crozierville for…

QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness focused direct selling company, has warned the general public to be wary of individuals who use its name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public using travel visas and foreign employment opportunities as baits. Speaking at a special QNET Product Workshop for the Media at the Boulevard Palace Hotel on Friday 9 May, 2025, Deputy General Manager for QNET in the sub-Saharan Africa region, Cheriff Abdoulaye said without mincing words: “QNET is not a travel or investment scheme. QNET does not promise employment opportunities abroad in countries like the USA, Canada and others.” Mr.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Assistant Minister for International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia, Ms. Karishma P. H. Pelham-Raad is spearheading Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, taking on the role of Home Office Campaign Chairperson with a clear mission: to position Liberia as a credible voice for peace, security, and international cooperation. Pelham-Raad has been at the forefront of the diplomatic effort since the campaign’s official launch on September 27, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Over the past eight months, she has led a coordinated international…