Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Joseph N. Boakai is slated to make his first speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the United States of America on September 25, 2024, having taken seat as Liberia’s 26th President on January 22, 2024. Already in the United States of America, President Boakai and his team are attending the 79th UNGA session. Among other things, the yearly worldwide conference brings together world leaders and international partners to address global concerns facing the earth and their individual nations. Top on the agenda are concerns of climate change, sustainable development, peace and security, health…

Monrovia, Liberia – Under the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Liberian government has announced the start of a national FY2024 Open Budget Initiative and FY2025 Pre-Budget Consultations all around the nation. Leading the activities meant to improve fiscal transparency and boost public involvement in the budget process will be the Department of Budget and Development Planning Budget. This year outreach will focus on disseminating the Mid-Year Budget Performance Report, including county expenditures. The outreach will also give citizens especially vulnerable and underprivileged individuals like women groups, disadvantaged young people, persons with disabilities, representatives from civil ociety organizations,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Heads of UN Organizations, including their Resident Country Coordinator on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan. The visit takes place following a recent meeting on Friday, September 20, 2024, between Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Ngafuan, at One UN House in Monrovia. While also talking about how Liberia’s national development plan would contrast with the United Nations SDGs, the One UN Country team visit was focused on its consistent support of Liberia’s growth. Welcoming the One UN Country team, Liberia’s Finance Minister Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan…

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Liberia Minister of Finance and Development P lanning underline the significant contribution the United States makes to Liberia’s development, , during a courtesy meeting with U.S. Ambassador Mark Toner Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in Central Monrovia. “The story of Liberia can not be told without dedicated chapters to the United States Government, whose continuous support has been vital to our development,” Minister Ngafuan said. Along with support during the Ebola epidemic, he recognized the U.S. contributions in efforts in peace restoration, debt waiver for Liberia,…

Monrovia, Liberia – The ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) Fire Service and Grand Bassa Fire Service Division quickly suppressed a possibly catastrophic fire at the Port of Buchanan. Operations were seriously threatened by the fire, which started aboard a vessel anchored at the port, but it was put out before it could spread and thereby prevent a huge calamity. The incident was first reported by security staff at the port, according to Bassa-based Empire TV’s account, who promptly informed Port Manager Jonathan Kaipay. Understanding the seriousness of the matter, Kaipay immediately asked ArcelorMittal Liberia for help. Within minutes, AML’s fire crew along with…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following a comprehensive needs assessment, Women Care Initiative (WOCI) obtained and sent farming tools and seedings to three villages early in March of 2024, therefore enabling low land farming. WOCI announcement dated September 20, 2024 states that the communities are Johnson Farm, Beh-Sao, and Damah correspondingly. The release said, because of WOCI engagement, the women farming groups are now actively participating in peanut and corn farming while also producing earnings from soap production as vital sources of income to sustain their Village Saving and micro loan program. Men also participate in the agricultural component of these groups; the…

Monrovia, Liberia – According to Josiah J. Joekai, the Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), some heads of Government expenditure agencies or their Human Resources Directors have regularly visited banks to refuse payments of civil servant salaries on grounds that the civil servants have either been suspended or dismissed. Director Joakai noted that only the CSA and the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) have the authority to stop, refuse, or block any pay of a civil official. “Let this also claim the attention of banks to which civil servants’ monthly salaries are deposited, that only the CSA…

Monrovia, Liberia – Joseph N. Boakai, President of Liberia, has mobilized world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to address the several issues confronting the planet and so make it a better place for all. Speaking Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his first UNGA as President in New York, United States of America, President Boakai remarked, “We are assembled here with a single mission: to discover ways to work together to make the world a better place for everyone. Though we have tough obstacles ahead, I think we are more resolved than ever to go over them. The…

Monrovia, Liberia – Vivian Jones, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MWETANA Consulting, has presented the company’s ambitious vision for leveraging technology to enhance education in Liberia.Founded in 2006, MWETANA has become a leader in digital transformation and software development, providing cutting-edge engineering solutions to government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions. The firm’s mission is to empower its clients ranging from universities to high schools through innovative technological solutions. Jones emphasized that MWETANA’s core focus is delivering client-centric products designed to evolve based on user feedback. “No product is ever 100% perfect,” Jones said. “We are committed to constantly improving…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia (CIUL) celebrated its 16th anniversary with the exciting “Voice of Liberia” Chinese Song Competition held in Monrovia. Thirteen students received certificates for their performances in this annual event, which showcases students’ talents in the Chinese language through music. The competition featured various songs and Chinese cultural displays, entertaining the audience while marking the anniversary celebrations. Winners of the 2024 competition included Aisha D. Lansang (Grand Prize), Helton Neingor (First Prize), Mariama P. Kamara (Second Prize), and co-Third Prize winners Chris S. Cooper, Janet Sherrif, and Eric C. Zinna. Merit…