Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In accordance with his constitutional powers, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has granted mercy to 38 prisoners from prisons around Liberia. “A broader vision of rehabilitation and redemption, emphasizing the need for second chances within a fair and humane justice system” is how the Executive Mansion describes this decision. A thorough review process that ensured accountability and impartiality resulted to the ruling, which was based on Chapter 6, Article 59 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution. Inmates who have served more than half of their sentences, those who have been held past their sentence for minor unpaid restitution…

Monrovia, Liberia – A statement from the Executive Mansion addresses what it calls “misrepresentations and deliberate distortions” of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s speech in Lofa County. The statement, which was made public on December 24, 2024, attempts to refute claims that the president approved of corruption in his remarks. President Boakai’s speech at the 60th anniversary of Bong, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, and Nimba Counties gaining county rank was a passionate plea for accountability, moral leadership, and national unity, according to the Executive Mansion. Speaking at Voinjama, Lofa County’s Unification Park, the president reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption and…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following divisive comments made at the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Lofa, Nimba, Bong, and Grand Gedeh counties gaining county rank, President Joseph Boakai is coming under heavy fire. His administration’s dedication to addressing the widespread problem has been seriously called into doubt by the remarks, which many have seen to be endorsing corruption. “This is your country,” President Boakai said to the crowd in Lofa County. I mean, no one ask you why you are here, and this is the only location where that happens. You belong here, which is why you are here. Let’s construct this…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Executive Director, Managing Director, Senior Associates, and staff of Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA) extend warmest greetings and heartfelt felicitations to His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia. The Honorable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia; The Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives, and all distinguished Members of the Legislature; Her Honor Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh and the esteemed Justices of the Supreme Court of Liberia. The gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia and all in service to the Government and…

Monrovia, Liberia – Members of the Liberian Senate unanimously agreed with their counterparts from the House of Representatives’ “Minority Bloc” to approve the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which totals US$880.07 million, despite the continuing leadership crisis at the 55th National Legislature. Senator Numene Bartekwa of Grand Kru County made the motion, and it was decided late on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Monrovia City Hall, the House of Representatives’ Majority Bloc had already approved the budget. Nineteen of the thirty senators in attendance supported the budget. Over US$878 million had been set aside in the draft budget, according…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Economic and Trade Cooperation for African Youth (ETCAY) has culminated a three-day massive cleaning exercise in Paynesville City in an ambitious effort to give the city a proper look as the holiday season approaches  despite severe budgetary restrictions. A group of developing young leaders from various backgrounds with specialized knowledge in the socio-economic and socio-political sectors of society have united to form ETCAY, a recognized African Youth Network. The rigorous and well-organized cleaning campaign, with the theme “A Clean Environment Is A Shared Responsibility,” brought together more than fifty young volunteers, primarily women, from a variety…

Monrovia, Liberia – Reporters assigned to at the Executive Mansion have dismissed report that President Joseph N. Boakai gave each EMPC member US$40.00 Christmas package as negative and untrue. The Executive Mansion Press Crop (EMPC), under its leadership, revealed in a statement dated December 21, 2024, that journalists assigned to the Executive Mansion have not yet met the President since January 2024. The statement also stated that members never receive any packages as reported in the media. “Let this be clear that we have a cordial and professional relationship with the Presidential Press Secretary office but at no time did we…

Liberia, China Break Ground For Diagnostic Lab Monrovia, Liberia – The People’s Republic of China and the Liberian government have begun work of a National Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Laboratory at the 14 Military Hospital in lower Margibi County, next to the EBK Military Barracks. Speaking at the National Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Laboratory’s groundbreaking ceremony in lower Margibi County on Friday, December 20, 2024, Boakai characterized the project as a cutting-edge facility that will bridge a gap for all Liberians and a center that will act as a beacon of hope and advancement for the populace. This remarkable initiative, which…

Monrovia, Liberia – Stages Queens President Chris Weah, Sr. has reaffirmed his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) in the upcoming 2026 elections. In his Facebook post recently, the football enthusiast highlighted that his decision to contest stems from unwavering commitment to the advancement of Liberian football, adding that, he has good record of dedication to its growth even during the most challenging times. Mr. Weah laid out five fundamental principles as a means of improving and developing football in Liberia. He added that over the years, he has made substantial material and financial contributions to different…

As UNDP Commissions Modern Solar-powered Water Facility worth over US$$83 Monrovia, Liberia – Residents of Donfah Community in Yellequelleh Administrative District, Bong County has a reason to celebrate as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has officially commissioned a Solar-Powered Water Facility values at (US$83,711.82) in the area.This is a significant achievement with the inauguration of a modern solar-powered water facility which will serve more than 2,000 inhabitants, it promises to provide safe and clean drinking water, thus addressing longstanding health threats and other related to waterborne diseases caused by reliance on contaminated water sources. The official ceremony was well…