Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Tanneh G. Brunson, urged the House of Representatives to speed their consideration of the proposed budget as the fiscal year 2025 budget hearing process formally began in Monrovia. Hon. Brunson stressed the role of the budget in furthering the growth of the country when she appeared before the Chairman and Members of the House’s Ways, Means, and Finance Committee. In accordance with Section 17.1 of the Amended and Restated Public Financial Management Act of 2009, President Joseph Nyumah Boikai delivered the proposed National Budget for FY2025 to the 55th…

Monrovia, Liberia – In an attempt to evaluate Liberia’s human rights record, Madam Siobhán Mullally, the UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in people, particularly women and children, has begun an official visit. The tour, which lasts for a few days, will concentrate on important topics such as child rights, birth registration, sexual and gender-based violence, and human trafficking. In order to assess Liberia’s progress and obstacles in tackling human rights issues, including trafficking, Madam Mullally and her team will meet with government representatives, interested parties, and Liberia National Police personnel. To learn more about the conditions there, the crew will also…

Monrovia, Liberia – A prominent group of academics, researchers, and filmmakers from the United States are in Liberia with the dual goals of strengthening the nation’s young and protecting its important historical connections to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Under the direction of Diving With a Purpose (DWP) founder Kenneth Stewart, this delegation uses storytelling, education, and cross-cultural interaction to shed light on the past and motivate the future. At a press conference in Monrovia on Thursday, December 5, 2024, the group discussed their mission and its profound importance to Liberia’s history and future. DWP’s Lead Instructor Kamau Sadiki, National Geographic…

Monrovia, Liberia – Despite a decision by the Supreme Court, the Constitution’s appointed ultimate arbiter of justice, the impasse in the House of Representatives is anticipated to continue. The Supreme Court decided on Friday that legislative activities or sessions that do not conform to the spirit of Articles 33 and 49 of the Liberian Constitution are extra vires. The Court did stress that although it can decide constitutional disputes, it cannot force remedies that belong in the purview of the Legislature. In particular, the Court noted that one of the main obstacles to reaching a quorum is the absence of…

Vice President and NPP Presidential Candidate Mahamudu Bawumia congratulates former President John Mahama ahead of Official Result. Monrovia, Liberia – John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the 2024 presidential elections in Ghana. At the end of Saturday’s voting in the West African country, the major opposition leader of NPP Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concided defeat and congratulated Mr. Mahama. “We respect it with all humility,” Bawumia stated at a press conference on Sunday, adding that the people of Ghana have spoken and voted for change at this time. The loss in Saturday’s election puts an…

As LRA Hails Continental Body’s Support To Liberia Monrovia, Liberia – The ATAF Council, the forum’s new leadership, was chosen and sworn in by the Commissioner Generals of Revenue Authorities present at the African Tax Administration Forum’s (ATAF) Annual Meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. The continental body will be led by this leadership for the ensuing two years. Namibia was chosen to serve as Vice Chair of the Council, and South Africa was elected as the new Chair of ATAF. Heads of Tax Administrations from Burundi, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritius, Rwanda, Morocco, Uganda, and Botswana are also members of the Council.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Christine N. Umutoni, the UN Resident Coordinator in Liberia, has urged the Liberian government, as well as its international and local partners, to create policies that emphasize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and demonstrate the country’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda. “The global goals offer a comprehensive framework that transcends individual sectors and breaks silos, helping to take an integrated approach to development of a future where no one is left behind,” Madam Umutoni said during her speech at the Government, UN Strategic Policy Dialogue in Monrovia on Friday, December 6, 2024. She claims that only 17%…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai has officially re-launched the Domestic Scholarship Program for 424 successful applicants. President Boakai called the scholarship a major effort that aims to give Liberian students educational chances and improve their educational journey at the launch on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Monrovia. The Liberian leader also stressed the importance of inclusion, considering the difficulties parents faced during the civil crisis and their continued challenges in supporting their children’s education. President Boakai also aim to increase access to high-quality education, offer financial aid to disadvantaged students who desire to continue their education but are unable…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has revealed intentions to establish an agriculture bank in Liberia with the goal of guaranteeing finance to farmers as a means of investing in the country’s farmers. Speaking at the National Agriculture Fair 2024 in Margibi County on Friday, December 6, 2024, with the theme “Promoting Agriculture for Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainable Development,” President Boakai called on all parties involved to do their part to make the common goal a reality. He said “Liberians Feed Yourselves” is the agriculture fair’s clear call to action. The Liberian leader added that the nation has been dependent on…

Monrovia, Liberia – Ghana is now holding elections in many regions to select a new government to run the country’s affairs. Reports 231 Media Network has observed that as far, everything is proceeding without a hitch from various polling stations. Approximately 19 million Ghanaians, out of a population of over 35 million, are reportedly registered to vote. Voters who are legitimate and registered show up to cast their ballots peacefully. All of the centers are at peace, according to our crew. Although there are 13 candidates running for president, the two main rivals are the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of…