Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

AS BILITY JOINS FORCES TO CREATE A SINGLE SLATE Monrovia, Liberia – One of those who previously proclaimed his desire to hold the top position in the lower house has banded together to generate a single candidate, which is a major boost to Representative Richard Nagbe Koon of Montserrado County District #11’s aspirations to become the speaker of the house of representatives at the Liberian Legislature. Musa H. Bility won the Nimba County district #7 race on the ticket of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) of Mr. Alexander B. Cummings. Representative Koon, a member of the Unity Party, was reelected…

Paynesville, Montserrado County – Advocate for women’s rights and CEO of Women’s TV Liberia,Lisa Tenneh Diasay, easily defeated VOA Liberia correspondent Dennise Nimpson by a margin of 91 votes in the Female Journalists of Liberia (FeJAL) presidential contest. Nearly 300 members of the Female Journalists Association of Liberia participated in the organization’s elections, which were held at the organization’s headquarters in Paynesville, outside of Monrovia. Several of their male counterparts, who are not allowed to vote, supported and encouraged the process. The President, Vice President, Secretary General, and Financial Secretary seats were up for grabs as Madams Diasay and Nimpson…

Monrovia, Liberia – According to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, government officials are complying with the order to reveal their assets, and they are on track. Vice Chairperson of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission Ernest Hughes said during a press conference on Thursday at the LACC office that government officials are complying with the Commission’s directive to reveal assets and other financial information in large numbers. He noted that since the deadline on December 12th, the LACC has received around 100 declarations from public servants in ministries, agencies, and commissions. Others are urged to comply but have not yet declared their assets…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Tuberculosis Hospital at Oldest Congo Town, Monrovia, has had its sanitary facilities renovated by Partner in Health (PIH) Liberia. PIH is a non-profit organisation focused on social justice and global health that is collaborating with the Ministry of Health of the Government of Liberia to enhance the nation’s healthcare system. Basic WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) services were greatly enhanced during the six-week renovation project at the TB Annex Hospital. This included replacing plumbing pipes, water and sewer lines, wall tiles, commodes, and doors in nine sanitary spaces, which included twelve water closets and eighteen shower…

Monrovia, Liberia – The defense subpoenaed Orange call log of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee, 0779229900, indicates that the number, which he gave to the court as his official number, is registered in the name of a woman and not him. On the other hand, the Orange GSM call record also shows that the number 0776407969 that is registered under his name is not in use. In his testimony on Wednesday, December 12, 2023, Mayor Koijee informed the Court and Jurors that he had given the police his used number, 07766407969, when he was invited to participate in the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has suspended Pepper FC CEO Samir Kamara from all LFA-related activities with immediate effect for a period of 14 months. On December 4, 2023, during a Gardnersville subcommittee round two match between Pepper FC and United New Georgia (UNG) at Tusa Field, Kamara, also known as Pepper, physically attacked assistant referee Charles Boimah. He was seen hurling stones at Boimah in a video that went viral on social media, injuring him and necessitating medical attention. Kamara also directed life-threatening remarks at authorities at the UNG. The national third division regulations for 2023–2024…

Monrovia, Liberia – The relegation-threatened Invincible Eleven, or IE, defeated their historical rivals Mighty Barrolle 3–0 with a goal from Fred Brook in the first minutes of play in the ongoing Orange First Division league. The match took place on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the ATS in Central Monrovia. It was the Rollers’ second loss of the season and Invincible Eleven’s (IE) second victory in 12 league games. The Rollers had been playing well for a few months, having won six straight games for the first time since the 2010–2011 campaign. However, their loss to rivals caused them to…

Monrovia, Liberia – All is set for this year’s 2023–2024 National County Sports Meet, according to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The government holds the biggest sporting event in the nation every year to promote harmony and peace in Liberia. The competition’s theme for this year is “Liberia, A Nation United Under One Purpose.” Rivergee County will serve as the official host for this year’s edition, according to the organisers. The tournament will begin on December 16, 2023, in Fish Town with an opening ceremony and exciting football matches. On December 17, 2023, events will take place at various…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Chinese Embassy in Liberia has donated 400 25-kg bags of rice to four educational institutions. The institutions include Tubman University, Bomi Community College, Cuttington University, and Monrovia Vocational Training Institute. Each of the universities received 100 bags of rice as a gift from the People’s Republic of China to the Liberia school system. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chinese ambassador to Liberia, YIN Chengwu, said that the Chinese people always attach great importance to education, noting that China regards education as the very foundation of a society. He added that the Chinese Embassy in Liberia also…

BLAMING PUBLIC SECTOR CORRUPTION ON ABSENCE OF PUNISHMENT OF DISHONEST PUBLIC OFFICIALS Monrovia, Liberia – The Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has highlighted the fact that the absence of prosecution of corrupt officials is a major contributor to public sector corruption in its third State of Corruption Report. According to the CENTAL research, bribery and the government’s lack of political will to combat corruption are to blame for corruption’s national expansion. Ninety percent of the 728 respondents surveyed in nine counties for the report said that the increasing level of widespread corruption was to blame for Liberia’s underdevelopment.…