Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – A congratulations message has been extended by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. to President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana on the occasion of Ghana’s 67th anniversary of independence. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia, and in his own name conveyed warmest felicitations to the Government and People of the Republic of Ghana as they celebrate this milestone. The president of Liberia expressed his hope that the friendly relations of friendship and collaboration that already exist between the two nations and peoples will be further…

Monrovia, Liberia – Jerolinmek Piah, the newly appointed minister of information, pledges to turn ELBC, the national broadcaster, into a radio outlet that caters to all Liberians. Minister Piah emphasized during his presentation on the ELBC radio morning program on Monday, March 4, 2024, that the station’s primary goal is to serve the general public, and not just a particular subset of society. Mr. Piah asserted that in order to foster peace and national progress, the state radio should act as a bridge between the opposition and the ruling parties. Minister Piah cautioned journalists, in particular talk show hosts, to…

Kigali, Rwanda – In an effort to increase access to cutting-edge medical treatments and fortify Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, the African Development Fund has authorized a $11.96 million grant to support the founding of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda. An $11.96 million investment from the African Development Fund will hasten the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, which will have its main office in Kigali, Rwanda. This significant funding, along with a $1.93 million grant from the Rwandan government, is intended to help the Regional Pharmaceutical Sector Support Project get off the ground in Rwanda. With great…

New President Blasts LFA  Monrovia, Liberia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia has inducted a new core of officials into office. The officials were elected late last year in accordance with the association constitution. Last year, the Spoerts Writers Association attended a congress and election process that led to the election of six elected officials. Those elected into positions include; Varmah Kamara – President, Christopher Walker – Vice President, Edwin Dolo – Secretary General, Jerome Willie – Assistant Secretary, Naomi Tappia – Financial Secretary, and Yusuf Mafin Sherif – Chaplain. The new president of SWAL, Varmah Kamara, spoke at…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two deaths have been confirmed by Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman as a result of a violent protest that resulted in the police using guns. At a press conference over the weekend, Inspector General Coleman stated that while the police grieve the deaths of two civilians, peace has returned to Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. He said that the community policing approach is still being used by the police to closely monitor the situation. He claimed that two police officers were shot during the rally in Kinjor, bringing the total number of injured officers to nine.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The African Development Bank and the government of Liberia have signed a 40 million dollar loan agreement for the development of the Mano River Union road and the Liberian government’s transport facilitation program. The African Development Bank’s Country Director, Benedict Kanu, signed the loan agreements on behalf of his organization, and the Liberian government’s representative and Minister for Finance and Development Planning, Boima Kamara, signed on behalf of Liberia. Benedict Kanu, the African Development Bank’s Country Director, stated during the signing event that the funds would be utilized to construct a 97-kilometer road in Liberia and link…

Monrovia, Liberia – At a historic signing ceremony in Accra, Ghana, the Republic of Liberia and Barbados formally established diplomatic ties. The agreement was signed by Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, and Her Excellency Juliette Babb-Riley, the Head of Mission of the Barbados High Commission, on behalf of Barbados. The event is an important milestone that comes after conversations between the Barbados High Commission and the Liberian Embassy in Accra. These discussions, chaired by Minister Beysolow Nyanti, centered on the advantages of strengthening South-South cooperation. Minister Beysolow Nyanti discussed the historical ties between…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Honorable House of Representatives Speaker, Cllr. Fonati Koffa, has taken a stance in reaction to the current protest at the Bea Mountain Mining Company in Cape Mount, by forming an Ad-hoc Intervention Committee. According to the House Press Bureau, the committee has been assigned the responsibility of carrying out an exhaustive examination into the matters related to the demonstration, guaranteeing an unbiased and equitable probe. The parliamentary delegation, which includes three lawmakers from Cape Mount and notable members including Hon. Yekeh Kolubah, Dixon Seboe, Eugene Kollie, Emmanuel Dahn, Foday Fahnbulleh, and Edward Flomo, is currently traveling…

Monrovia, Liberia – Former warlord, now preacher of the gospel and humanitarian, Joshua Milton Blahyi, allias General Butt Naked caution major opposition political party leaders in the country to support President Boakai quest in establishing the war and economic crime courts. Evangelist Blahyi said the establishment of the court will bring a great sense of release to the family members of the war victims. Speaking at a news conference Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Monrovia, evangelist Blahyi strongly disagreed with citizens who are on the verge of giving up their quest for the establishment of the War and Economic Crime…

Monrovia, Liberia – Representative Samuel Kogar of Nimba County District #5 has vowed to speak out against the ruling Unity Party should President Joseph N. Boakai break the nation’s constitution by appointing individuals to tenure-track jobs. Representative Kogar expressed his profound distress over the President of the Republic of Liberia’s recent appointments to tenure positions, especially in important organizations like the National Road Fund of Liberia, the Governance Commission, the National Lottery Authority, and the Liberia Telecommunication Authority. The legislator for Nimba County claimed that these appointments, which were made in violation of the laws establishing these organizations, raise grave…