Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Monrovia, Liberia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has stressed that despite efforts to combat corruption and advance accountability and transparency, the nation has not done well over the years. In order to guarantee that public monies are accounted for and transparency becomes the hallmark of good governance, not much work has been done, according to Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of CENTRAL. He spoke at a one-day “Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue” that was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Swedish Embassy in Liberia. In the fight against corruption, Anderson…

IN AN ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE Monrovia, Liberia – American missionary Lucas Richards was declared not guilty of the charges of criminal contempt to commit murder and aggravated assault in the case involving defendant Richards and Miss Jessica Lloyd by Presiding Judge Nelson Chinneh of Criminal Court “B.” A grand jury in Montserrado County indicted the defendant on December 14, 2023, for the offense of second-degree felonies of aggravated assault and criminal attempt to commit murder. Defendant Richards faced charges of Aggravated Assault and Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder from the Liberian government. According to the accusation, the defendant intentionally…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Fire Service has reported 49 fire cases from January to March 2024. The LNFS report come in the wake of many fire incidents around the country especially Monrovia. The fire outbreak have affected many Liberians including low and high profile citizens. The latest report captured the fire outbreak at the home of the Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberian Legislature. On Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, Speaker Koffa home in the Reham Community, Paynesville, gutted fire causing major loss of property to the statesman and his family. Twelve of the 49 fire…

Monrovia, Liberia – One individual has been detained by the Liberia National Police in relation to the suspected horrific murder of Amanda Nebo, a Monrovia City Police officer. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman stated that the suspect known as Chicken Wing has acknowledged his role in Miss Nebo’s murder. It is recorded that Madam Nebo was attacked on Saturday night, April 13, 2024, Madam Nebo was attacked by an unidentified person as she attempted to remove her purse. Col. Coleman claims that the suspect has disclosed the identities of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has appointed its COORDINATORS in the 15 Counties. The Coordinators were selected based on their involvement with sporting activities, particularly sports reporting in their respective counties. The mandates of the coordinators according to the official appointment letters are: a. Assist the leadership in coordinating all activities of SWAL in Counties. b. Organize programs and trainings in consultation with any of the statutory committees and the leadership of SWAL. c. Work with other association members to carry out the plans for making additional funds for the organization. SWAL President Varmah Kamara…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai commended over 126 At-Risk-Youth youths who have been rehabilitated from illicit drug use after they graduated from Rehabilitation Centers and received certificates from the Joint Inter-Sectorial At-Risk-Youth Empowerment Program, which was established by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.In four counties Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bass, and Bomi, the over 126 At-Risk-Youth received rehabilitation and acquired knowledge in various vocational skills. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai stated that while a nation may lose all…

BECOME LATEST VICTIM TO FIRE DISASTER AMID INCREASING WAVE OF FIRE OUTBRAKE ACCROSS LIBERIA. Monrovia, Liberia – In a growing number of fire events occurring around Liberia, House Speaker of the 55th Legislature J. Fonati Koffa is the most recent victim of a fire. Speaker Koffa’s house in the Rehab Community caught fire late Sunday night, April 14, 2024, sparking public reactions. It is reported that there was no casualties. According to eyewitnesses, Speaker Koffa and his spouse fled their residence as the fire grew more intense, seeking safety at the residence of former President George Weah. The arrival of…

THAT WILL ALING WITH THE ARREST Monrovia, Liberia – The Designated Deputy Justice Minister for Administration and Public Safety Cllr. Massa Jallabah, has declared her commitment to rebranding a strong system that would be in line with the ARREST Agenda. She spoke on behalf of Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice on the third day of the National Joint Sectorial Portfolio Performance Review between the Liberian government and Development Partners. The Designated Deputy Justice Minister for Administration and Public Safety gave a five-minute PowerPoint presentation covering all areas of ministries and government agencies at Bella Casa hotel in Sinkor.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Grand Motif of Liberia has call on President Joseph Boakai to appoint 30 percent of Muslims in senior positions in the new Unity Party Government, headed by President Boakai. Sheik Abubakar Sumaworo stated that while Muslims make up roughly thirty percent of the country’s population, there are equally qualified and educated members of the Muslim community who are willing to serve the country. The request was made by Sheik Sumaworo on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Gurley Street Mosque in Monrovia during his sermon commemorating the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan in…

Monrovia, Liberia – Ambassador Yin Chengwu and Georgia Wallen, the World Bank’s country manager in Liberia, had a cordial meeting in the on April 8, 2024, during which they discussed ways to further international cooperation. Ambassador Yin outlined the tenets of China’s Africa policy, which include genuineness, tangible outcomes, goodwill, amity, and the Global Development Initiative. He also pledged to collaborate with Liberia, the World Bank, and other multilateral organizations to advance tripartite cooperation for Liberia’s development. In her introduction to the World Bank-Liberia cooperation, Madam Wallen noted that China has long been a significant shareholder of the organization and…