Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Hands over 16 YAMAHA Motorcycles worth US$56k Monrovia, Liberia – As part of ongoing support to the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over 16 YAMAHA motorbikes and (32) thirty-two head melts worth US$56k to enhance its extension service. The donation by the UNDP is to the agriculture sector under the Accelerated Community Development Programme (ACDP). The ACDP was launched in 2022 by the Government of Liberia to address the pressing needs of rural population to reduce poverty and inequality that exist between urban and rural dwellers. Louis Kuukpen, is UNDP Deputy Representative for…

Monrovia, Liberia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has had a productive high-level meeting with senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to discuss the implementation of the much-anticipated second MCC Compact, following Liberia’s selection by the MCC Board for the second Compact. Minister Ngafuan reiterated President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s gratitude to the MCC’s CEO and Senior Management, as well as the US Government, for the nation’s selection during the virtual meeting with Kyeh Kim, the MCC Vice President for Compact Operation, and Jason Small, the Interim Country Director for Liberia. He recalled the positive impact…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia obtained a second agreement from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. government program that aims to combat poverty and promote economic progress, President Joseph Boakai revealed this on Wednesday night, marking a historic accomplishment for the nation. President Boakai hailed the announcement as evidence of Liberia’s advancements in governance and reform in a live speech from the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. “Liberia has qualified for a second compact according to the MCC because of our exceptional performance in governance and reform. This tremendous accomplishment will help address the binding constraints to growth in our…

Applauds Contributions to National Development Monrovia, Liberia – Sevala Naik Mude, India’s Deputy Minister at the Ministry of External Affairs, visited the Jeety state-of-the-art Rubber LLC and Sala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Margibi County, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Owned by Indian business tycoon Upjit Singh Sachdeva, better known as Jeety, Mude’s visit, which also served as the extra Secretary for Central and West Africa, highlighted the growing partnership between Liberia and India, especially in the areas of economic growth and investment. To begin the tour of the facilities, Deputy Minister Mude was welcomed by Jeety, his staff, and the…

Monrovia, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has highlighted Patience Tody’s incredible success story and underlined its commitment to developing Liberian talent. From a youthful intern to her present position as Strategic Resourcing Supervisor in the company’s Supply Chain Management Department, Tody’s path was honored by the mining giant. Through the Young Professionals Program (YPP), a program to provide young college graduates with opportunity to grow professionally, Patience joined AML in 2019. As she looked back on her experience, Tody talked about how grateful she was and the difficulties she had in her early years at the organization. “It has been…

Monrovia, Liberia – The violent disputes between protesters and police on December 17, 2024, have been heavily condemned by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has expressed increasing worry about the rise of violence in Monrovia. In a statement the Special Representative of the ECOWAS Commission President to Liberia, H.E Josephine Nkrumah, ECOWAS call on the Liberia National Police and other protestors to exercise restraint while pursuing their individual mandates and rights. ECOWAS also urges the security services to look into the cause of the Capitol Building fire as soon as possible on Wednesday morning and release the results…

Monrovia, Liberia – In order for the Legislature to resume its work on behalf of all Liberians, the US Embassy in Monrovia has urged all sides to maintain composure and find a solution to the Capitol Hill standoff. The U.S. Embassy stated in a statement on Wednesday that “violence is never the answer and citizens have a right to express their views peacefully.” The Embassy reaffirmed the need for an open democratic process to settle political disputes. In order for the Legislature to resume its work on behalf of all Liberians, the Embassy made a statement on its Facebook page…

Monrovia, Liberia – As a major danger to Liberia’s democracy, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has strongly condemn the fire situation that destroyed portions of the Capitol Building (Lower House of Legislature) and promised that those found guilty will be held accountable. President Boakai told reporters during a quick stop at the Capitol on Wednesday morning that he has instructed Justice Minister Oswald Tweh to examine the situation thoroughly. The President said, “I have given the Minister of Justice permission to serve as the head of an investigation and see to it that those found guilty are held accountable.” The specific root cause…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Lone Star of Liberia home based squad will be in action this Sunday at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville City in the 2025 African Nations Championship. On December 27, the rematch will be played in Darkar, Senegal. Against its neighbor, Sierra Leone. The red, white, and blue team managed to win and tie in the preliminary qualifications. Caretaker Lone Star Coach Thomas Kojo will be hoping to bring to an end to Liberia long awaited nations cup final since Mali 2002. The former Lone Star player has kicked off preparations with 26 players ahead of…

Monrovia, Liberia – A stunning success story comes from the most distant places as ArcelorMittal Liberia prepares to launch its massive Phase-II Expansion Project, which promises to help improve Liberia’s economic environment by creating employment and advancing the government’s ARREST Agenda. This story is not only about mining or economic growth; it is also about opportunity, resiliency, and the transformational potential of corporate social responsibility. Yarwin Mehnsonnoh Statutory District in Nimba County, one of the areas impacted by ArcelorMittal Liberia’s activities, is home to Ferrison Saye Andrews, who is the first person from his district to obtain a Master’s degree…