Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Climate change poses a serious threat to the peace and prosperity of Liberia. The oldest country in Africa, Liberia, has navigated a challenging path to stability while dealing with health issues, civil unrest, and economic instability. But unlike earlier conflicts, the climatic issue is not confined to a single era in Liberia’s development narrative. Global warming has long-lasting effects that get worse over time. Months and years will gradually become more intense due to warmer days. Unpredictable rainfall patterns will exacerbate more frequent and destructive floods. Beyond simply degrading the environment, the repercussions will also have an…

Monrovia, Liberia – The government of Liberia and its development partners today held a one-day roundtable discussion on sustainable energy development for the country. The objective of the discussion is to identify the challenges and solutions to the delivery of clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to all Liberians. The purpose of the conversation is also to restate the government of Liberia’s and its development partners’ commitment to ongoing assistance in the energy sector. Speaking at the opening, President Joseph Boakai stated that the energy sector is the top priority for his administration. He noted that it will be difficult…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has removed Madam Carmerna Cephas Yeke from her position as Deputy Director General of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) with immediate effect because of her egregious disrespect for the Office of the President, according to the Executive Mansion. A release signed by presidential press secretary Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana said, Madam Yeke has been removed from her position immediately due to her disregard for the high norms of behavior required of a public servant. The release added that, the Liberian leader expressed appreciation for her service to the corporation…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police has advise the public and drivers to take the following precautions to ensure everyone’s safety throughout the nation. The LNP request that any unauthorized cars equipped with emergency devices such as sirens, flashers, or high beam lights be removed. All Right-Hand Drive vehicle owners are asked to take them off the streets, as such vehicles are not allowed to be driven in Liberia as per the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of Liberia according to LNP. The police also request that all can-boys, or non-gas station gas vendors, be removed from Monrovia’s and the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Amin Modad, the minister of commerce for Liberia, has optimisticsm that within two years, the economic environment in his country will change. He stated that all parties involved in the business sector must work together to make this achievable. According to Minister Modad, this will be achievable with the cooperative efforts of all parties involved, particularly small and medium-sized businesses that are contributing in various ways. He claimed that everything is part of the President’s ARREST agenda, which he said the government is dedicated to achieving significant progress on. The Commerce Minister made the statement on Tuesday,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The much-awaited draft national budget for fiscal year 2024 has finally been sent to the Legislature by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. A 10.6% increase (US$66.43 million) over the previous budget, which was returned to the executive in January of this year, brings the total amount to US$692 million. The draft budget, which amounted to US$625.57 million and was presented by the Weah-Taylor administration that was leaving office in December 2023, was returned after the Boakai-Koung administration took office. The Ministry’s team was led by Minister of Finance and Development Planning Boima S. Kamara last…

Monrovia, Liberia – Former Commissioner General of the Liberia Maritime Authority Lenn Eugene Nagbe has blasted the US Embassy close to Monrovia for keeping quiet about early abuses of human rights committed by the Unity Party-led administration in Kinjor and other regions of the nation. In a radio interview, Mr. Nagbe expressed disappointment that the US Embassy will only address the suspension of the July 2023 Revised Passport Regulations, without addressing the government’s violations of human rights in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County, and other locations. Mr. Nagbe did, however, note that he had asked to speak with the US…

Monrovia, Liberia – An order to enhance the quality of service provided to mobile communication customers in the nation has been formally signed by the board of commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority. During the organization’s Monday, March 18, 2024, conference in Paynesville, Madam Edwina Zackpah, the Chairperson of the LTA board of commissioners, and other board members signed the directive. During the signing ceremony, Edwina Zackpah, the Managing Director of LTA, stated that her administration will make every effort to guarantee that mobile network service is available to all Liberians, irrespective of their location or classification. As per her…

CHINA AND INDIA CONGRATULATES PUTIN, BUT WESTERN LEADERS DENOUNCE RESULTS AS ILLEGITIMATE Monrovia, Liberia – President Vladimir Putin has won the just-ended election. The Russian leader was congratulated by his allies in Russia for winning the election over the weekend, but Western officials criticized the election, terming it an “illegal” poll. With 87.8 percent of the vote, Putin won Russia’s presidential election in a record-breaking post-Soviet landslide, according to the results released on Sunday, March 18, 2024. As a result of the decision, 71-year-old Putin will begin his fifth term as president, interspersed with a term as prime minister. He…

Monrovia, Liberia – The World Bank Mission and the Liberian government wrapped off a week-long conference with the goal of enhancing the public financial management system throughout all government spending bodies. The nation’s public financial management system is being strengthened by the bank, according to a statement made by Finance and Development Planning Minister Boima Kamara at the conclusion of the meeting. Minister Kamara also praised the bank for its “level of commitment and support” in terms of developing capability and providing additional funding to other areas of the Liberian economy. According to him, recommendations from the mission visit will…