Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The ruling Unity Party has directed county chairpersons to provide detailed spending reports to the National Secretariat regarding the use of the contentious $5,000 that was given to each district for the inaugural celebration. Reverend Luther Tarpeh, the chairman of the ruling Unity Party, has refuted claims once more that he and UP county officials stole money meant for inaugural celebrations in each of Liberia’s 73 districts. A total of US$365 thousand was divided among the districts prior to President Boakai’s inauguration, with each district receiving US$5,000. However, some members have expressed concern that an additional US$1,000…

Monrovia, Liberia – Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world since it has been developed to the maximum level in the majority of countries, including Africa. However, things are different in Liberia, where the sport is still struggling since there are no money scenarios. One of the major issues hindering the growth of the sport in recent years is the prolonged leadership crisis that kept the sport quiet for a while. Despite the fact that individual players have contributed to the sport’s transformation, the Liberia Tennis Federation has not had a league or regular activity for…

Monrovia, Liberia – Miatta Fahnbullah, the head of the JNB-JKK inaugural committee on January 22, 2024, defended the committee’s actions on Thursday, blaming the 55th Legislature, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ authority, and Mary Broh, the director of the General Services Agency (GSA), for the nation’s embarrassment. Speaking at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Monrovia, Miatta Fahnbullah stated that the team’s failure was attributed to the subcommittee members’ lack of corporations. Madam Fahnbullah contended that no one person can be held responsible for the dishonor and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The commissioning of the research vessel for the fish-stock assessment in Liberian waters has been started by the governments of Liberia and Morocco through their respective ministries of agriculture, forestry, water, and development, as well as the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority of Liberia. The Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries project was launched in 2020 with funding from the World Bank to carry out an exhaustive and impartial stock assessment. Acquiring up-to-date and precise scientific data about equities was the goal in order to help the nation make decisions. Speaking at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Research…

Monrovia, Liberia – The vice president of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah K. Koung, has emphasized the necessity of genuine reconciliation in order to maintain a unified nation as the country moves forward, as the country has ushered in its second consecutive post-war democratic transition from one government to another. Vice President Jeremiah Koung declared that elections were over, noting that reconciliation is now necessary during his speech on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the opening of the 55th National Legislature and the House of Senate first regular session. “Let us embrace a new mindset now that elections are over,…

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, Writes Monrovia, Liberia – Not long ago, the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs was held in Beijing, which is the most authoritative of its kind in China. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, attended the conference and delivered an important address. In his address, President Xi presented a systematic review of the historic achievements and valuable experience of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, gave a profound exposition on the evolving trend of the international environment, and made comprehensive plans for China’s external work for the present and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Kickball Federation has welcomed the appointment of seasoned sports administrator Cllr. Jero Cole Bangalu as Minister of Youth and Sports Designate. In a statement shared on social media (Facebook) on Thursday, January 25, 2024, LKF claimed that the appointment was a wise one and that he would contribute to the transformation of sports in the nation. President Joseph Boakai nominated Cllr. Bangalu on Thursday, January 25, 2024, along with many others. His appointment will take immediate effect following confirmation by the Liberian Senate. Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu currently serves as head of the Liberia Football…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has made major appointments to positions in government, including the Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Advisor to the President on National Security, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Commerce, and Industry, Education, the Liberia Revenue Authority, the National Drug Enforcement Agency, Health, and Presidential Press Secretary. Boima S. Kamara, Minister of Finance Sylvester M. Griffin, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Former Public Works and Labor Minister Samuel Kofi Woods appointed as Advisor to the President on National Security Col. Gregory Coleman as…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed Ms. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana as Presidential Press Secretary. Ms. Fofana’s appointment made on Thursday, January 25, 2024, by President Boakai takes immediate effect; she comes to the position with deep knowledge in public relations and communication. Ms. Fofana is the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at David A. Straz Technical and Vocational College of the University of Liberia and a student of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law. She served the Liberian government as Assistant Minister for Youth Development, co-chaired Liberia’s Vision 2030, headed the Ministry of Gender,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian Supreme Court has lifted the Bar Association’s suspension of Cllr. Ndubuisi Nwabudike, the former Chair of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), allowing him to resume his legal practice anywhere in the country. The court declared in its ruling that the previous head of the LACC would now have full legal status. It is recalleded that in August 2021, the Supreme Court overturned the Liberia National Bar Association’s suspension of Councilor Nwabudike due to allegations that he is not a citizen of Liberia, disqualifying him from leading the LACC and practicing law throughout the nation. In…