Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the head of the National Steering Committee has approved the 15 County Development Agendas (CDAs) and the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). This approval of the AAID and CDAs (2025–2029) plans is a significant step in determining the course of Liberia’s national development. In order to create the AAID and CDAs, President Boakai began the consultation process on July 18, 2024. Diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the business community, civil society organizations, local government officials, women, youth, elders, religious leaders, and the County Legislative Caucuses, participated in the District and County consultations…

Monrovia, Liberia – In his vision for development to change Thinker’s Village Block-D Community, former Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Christopher Beh Bailey has defined voluntarism as the hallmark of community service. As he was chosen on a white vote to lead the Thinker’s Village Block-D Community’s activities for the following two years, the former Grand Gedeh County Superintendent made the statement. The elected officials include, Christopher Beh Bailey-Chair, Dr. Juwe Kercula-Co-Chair, Amb. Fatorma Judson Boakai- Secretary General, Pst. Ellen S. Jones-Treasure and Madam Myre Johnson- Financial Secretary. Addressing Community members, Chairman Bailey outlined his vision for the community, emphasizing unity,…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has urged the private sector, the diaspora, international partners, and civil society to work together to ensure the successful implementation of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) Development Plan, which was approved by the Liberian government. At the endorsement event held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Boakai stated that the validation of the AAID and CDAs is the first step in a continuous process that would need our combined efforts. To guarantee the successful execution of the programs, the government would collaborate closely with…

Monrovia, Liberia – The biggest assembly of tax administrators, specialists, and interested parties in Africa has formally started in Kigali, Rwanda. In order to improve tax governance and revenue mobilization throughout the continent, Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is actively participating in the meetings. In an effort to highlight the significance of the meeting, CG Jallah said, “This meeting offers a valuable opportunity to network with continental peers, share experiences, and leverage insights that can enhance LRA’s performance in revenue collection.” From December 2–6, 2024, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) is hosting the event…

Monrovia, Liberia – Instead of getting pregnant, Liberian youths have been advised by President Joseph N. Boakai to pursue education in order to contribute to the country’s development. “My message to all teens is to go to school instead of becoming pregnant in order to find a career. We want you to grow and develop this nation.” He maintained that when adolescents receive an education, they will become proud of both themselves and their Liberian heritage. The President made the remakes went he dedicated and cut the ribbon of the newly Maternal Ward of the Pipeline Health Center that was renovated…

Monrovia, Liberia – With 23 points after eight games, FC Fassell has been dubbed the 2024–2025 LFA male first division’s fan favorite. With another well-earned 2-1 victory over LISCR FC over the weekend at the SKD practice ground, they continued their incredible season-long play. The Soccer Missionaries star captain, Zah Rahn Krangar and Amos scored in the early minutes of the match. Since the beginning of the league season, have not been defeated. They have played nine games, won seven of, and drawn two, making them the league’s top-performing team. Anthony Laffor’s arrival gave LISCR FC a fantastic performance in…

Monrovia, Liberia – A non-profit group called CYTO’S Movement delivered hot meals throughout Montserrado County on Saturday, November 30, in honor of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s 80th birthday. “Serving humanity is a service to God,” Cytarus Grace Dahn, the CEO of Cyto’s Movement, stated during the distribution exercise at the Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town. She pointed out that the prepared meal handout was the movement’s own method of bringing the public together to celebrate President Boakai’s birthday. The chief executive of CYTO’S Movement reiterated her organization’s dedication to advancing the president’s agenda. The initiative provided meals to patients at…

Monrovia, Liberia – A National Steering Committee (NSC) meeting is scheduled by the Liberian government, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, to approve the National Development Plan (NDP). The EJS Ministerial Complex will host the NSC meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The corporate sector, civil society organizations, development partners, and all sector and pillar leads will be present at the the event. H. E. Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the president of Liberia, chairs the National Steering Committee, the top decision-making body for national development planning.

Monrovia, Liberia – Prosperity and togetherness are established when a country honors and takes responsibility for its common past. Recognizing the hardships, victories, and accomplishments of the past fosters a feeling of shared identity and direction. Liberia, a country created by emancipated African-Americans and influenced by many cultures, is a monument to the importance of remembering and respecting the past. On Wednesday, December 3, 2024, a team of 15 scholars is scheduled to arrive in Liberia with the goal of strengthening relationships and conserving heritage. They are coming, about hundred and ninety seven years after the sinking off a slave…

Monrovia, Liberia – After three years of rigorous coursework, the third group of vocational students from the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy, also known as VTC, has graduated. In the African Bible College University auditorium, joyful men and women in gowns gathered for the graduation ceremony on November 30, 2024, where they danced to upbeat music and chanted songs of triumph. In the third batch, fifty-six (56) students finished their studies in several occupational fields: fitting (10), electrical (14), diesel department (14), and biolermaker (10). 7 persons completed the advanced training courses, Fitting & Turner and Instrumentation. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa, an…