Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Congo Town, Liberia – Through its embassy close to Monrovia, the government of the People’s Republic of China hosted a pre-departure ceremony for the scholarship recipients for 2023 as well as a short-term training course for journalists in Liberia. The elaborate ceremony, which was held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at its Embassy in Congo Town, was attended by a number of government representatives, scholarship recipients from the Chinese Government, members of the Liberian Association of Chinese Trained Scholars, representatives from the Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia, as well as embassy staff and selected journalists. Fan Erwei, Charge…

CRIES IMPARTIALITY BASED ON SENTIMENT DURING TRIAL. Monrovia, Liberia – In the murder case involving former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three other members of her family who are now being held on remand at the Monrovia Central Prison, the State’s attorneys have filed an application for change of venue. The State Prosecutors are asking the Judge to approve their motion in a ten-count document they present on August 2, 2023, to his honor Roosevelt Z. Willie, resident Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “A.” If the murder case is tried in Monrovia, there will be a partial trial based…

Monrovia, Liberia – Only six days had passed since the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) issued a strong warning to residents of Monrovia and its surroundings regarding heavy rains that were predicted to create floods in several regions of the country. The EPA advised inhabitants of Monrovia and other nearby communities to immediately take precautionary measures to protect their lives and property during this dangerous weather event in a statement issued on July 26, 2023. The EPA stated that protecting the environment and public health is its top priority. The organization warns that flooding is inevitable and that all…

FOR ALLEGEDLY FLOGGING NAOMI SEAKEL FOR BEING IN AN AFFAIR WITH HER BOYFRIEND Monrovia, Liberia – Vivian Dent is being investigated by the Liberia National Police for allegedly assaulting Noami Seakel in Tapeta, Nimba County. A video she shared that became popular on social media led to Miss Dert’s detention. While Noami was screaming for her life in the viral video, suspect Vivian was seen beating the victim. Suspect Vivian is now being investigated by police, according to police spokesman Moses Carter. Carter stated that every effort is being made by the Police to apprehend those connected to the beating…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Monrovia Central Prison is overcrowded with about 1,347 inmates, with a startling number of 1,034 people waiting to be tried. The prison has long-standing problems with delayed court cases and a frightening number of pretrial detainees. Joel G. Juah, the Deputy Superintendent for Administration at the Monrovia Central Prison, made an appeal to stakeholders and humanitarian organizations, pleading with them to give the prisoners much-needed assistance, such as food and sanitary supplies. Juah also emphasized the necessity of expediting some cases for those who have been incarcerated for three to four court terms without having their…

Monrovia, Liberia – The national legislature has been petitioned by the National Union of Organizations of the Disabled to unanimously accept and ratify the African Disability Protocol. By signing this crucial piece of legislation, according to NOUD President Peter Flomo, the national assembly will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that Liberia is a truly democratic country. The National Union of Organizations of the Disabled and Sight Savers – Liberia launched the equal world campaign in Monrovia on Friday, July 28, 2023, and Mr. Flomo presented a petition to the national legislature at the event. The union, which advocates…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Identification Registry has unveiled plans aimed at increasing the number of people holding the national identification cards by one million by the end of this year. In accordance with this plan, official communications have been sent to all public educational institutions, cooperative organizations, and concession companies in order to get everyone at those organizations issued national identification cards, according to NIR Executive Director Andrews Peters. Speaking at the first press conference at his office in Congo Town, Mr. Peters added that talks between the NIR and other organizations are also ongoing. He praised his predecessor…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), the University of Liberia (UL), the Cooperative Development Agency (CDA), the Ministry of Justice, and the Judicial Branch of Government have all been affected by appointments made by President George Manneh Weah. Those named by the Liberian Leader on Thursday, July 17, 2023, and who are to act in their various roles include the following, according to a release from the Executive Mansion: Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) Rev. Dr. Jasper N’daborlor​-​Acting Commissioner, Board of Commissioners University of Liberia Board of Trustees Sen. Numene T.H. Bartekwa-​Statutory Member, Board…

AND SAFEGUARD THEIR LIVE AND PROPERTIES DURING THE RAINY SEASON AND CRITICAL WEATHER CONDIION Monrovia, Liberia – Residents of Monrovia and the surrounding area are strongly advised to avoid flooding in several sections of the country due to excessive rainfall, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has issued a strong warning to all inhabitants of Monrovia and the surrounding areas regarding heavy rains that are anticipated to create flooding in several parts of the country. The EPA urges citizens to act immediately to protect their lives and property during this dangerous weather condition. The…

OF PREACHING DIVISIVE TRIBAL POLITICS Monrovia, Liberia – The opposition Unity Party demands an explanation from Chief Zanzan Kawor for his management of the Council of Chiefs and Elders after accusing this year’s Independence Day orator of promoting divisive ethnic politics. The opposition Unity Party disapproved of the fact that President Weah received excessive acclaim from this year’s Independence Day orator rather than delivering a speech that was true to the country’s values. Amos Tweh, the secretary general of the UP, described it as regrettable that the traditional council head praised President Weah while promoting tribal politics rather than addressing…