Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The House of Representatives Plenary has directed a Joint Committee including Contracts & Monopoly, Investment & Concession, Labor, Mines & Energy, Natural Resources & Environment, and Judiciary to thoroughly examine all concessions in Liberia and report back to Plenary with its findings. The decision comes after a communication from Bong County Electoral District #6 Representative, Hon. Moima Briggs-Mensah, which was given at the Thursday, February 27, 2025, session, according to a release from the Press Bureau. Hon. Briggs-Mensah demanded in her communication that current concession agreements be thoroughly examined, with a focus on assessing how well they…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Public Accounts & Expenditure Committee (PAC) has been directed by the House of Representatives Plenary to coordinate with the General Auditing Commission (GAC) in order to carry out a system audit of the House of Representatives. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, during the 12th Day Sitting of the First Quarter of the 2nd Session, the decision was made in response to a message from Hon. Nyan Flomo, the Representative for Nimba County Electoral District #2. Citing Chapter 2, Article 5(c) of the 1986 Liberian Constitution, which requires the Republic to eradicate power abuses, misappropriation of public…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian Senate on Thursday February 27, 2025 passed an “Act” repealing the 2012 Act creating the Bomi Community College to establish in lieu the Western region University. Following a report from the joint committee consisting of Education, Public Administration, Judiciary Claims and Petition, Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget that recommended the bill’s adoption, the Senate made the decision during its 12th day of session. According to the Committees’ expertise, if this measure is passed, it will improve access to higher education, aid in regional development, and support Liberia’s objectives as outlined in the government’s ARREST agenda…

Buchanan, Grand Bassa – With a number of strategic initiatives targeted at improving patient care and streamlining service delivery, the ArcelorMittal Liberia Hospital System started a transformative journey about two years ago. These include the creation of a highly qualified and professional personnel, investments in cutting-edge technology, and improvements to the hospital facilities in Yekepa and Buchanan. In keeping with this strategy, the company recently added general surgeon Dr. Nathan F. Mahteh to its Buchanan Hospital staff before the hospital’s official surgical operations began. He is one of two surgeons that AML just appointed to lead its Yekepa and Buchanan…

Monrovia, Liberia – Major General Davidson F. Forleh, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), has sharply denounced an unapproved attack on a police officer that was purportedly carried out by unnamed military troops. He urged composure while the situation is being investigated. The identity and motivations of the suspected attackers are still unknown, thus the incident, which is said to have happened near the SD Cooper Road Junction in Paynesville on the evening of Thursday, February 26, 2025 is still unexplained. Major General Forleh issued a formal statement expressing his profound worry about the situation and stressing that…

Monrovia, Liberia – Through more campaigning and monitoring, an organization called “InfoQuest” has launched its Gender-Sensitive Legislative Monitoring Project, which seeks to improve legislative accountability and responsiveness. InfoQuest Acting Executive Director Ezekiel Allen, speaking on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Monrovia, stated that the project, which started in January 2025, focuses on tracking legislative engagements that are gender-sensitive, tracking lawmakers’ responsiveness to issues related to gender, and encouraging civic engagement on gender-sensitive governance. He said InfoQuest made great progress in the first month, including speaking with the Speaker’s Office and committee chairpersons, establishing official procedures for monitoring operations, and formally engaging with…

Monrovia, Liberia – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Daehaeng Kim, Mission Chief for Liberia, is in Monrovia from February 26 to March 4, 2025, for a week-long advisory visit. The mission seeks to offer direction and assistance on a range of important financial and economic matters. Consultations under Article 4 and possible cuts to foreign aid are important subjects of discussion. In accordance with Article 4 of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF is empowered to evaluate the economic policies and performance of its member nations. This consultation procedure makes sure that national policies reflect the…

AS HE DEDICATED NEW WATER SYSTEM IN THE COUNTY. Monrovia, Liberia – In Gbarpolu County, President Joseph N. Boakai dedicated a US$250,000 Mini-Water Supply System, a project carried out by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). The Liberian leader urged the county’s residents to take good care, safeguard, and use the project responsibly. During the delegation ceremony on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, President Boakai stated that the general public believes Liberians are really bad at maintenance. He believes that the county’s residents should work to dispel this negative image and contribute to its durability by diligently adhering to its…

Over Allegations of Child Abandonment. Monrovia, Liberia – The office of former Montserrado County District #3 lawmaker and proprietor of the David G. Barshell Senior School System, Hon. Ceebee Barshell, has publicly refuted allegations made by Madam Zoe Ice Henries, accusing her of dishonesty, greed, and political opportunism. In a statement issued over the Tuesday, February 25,2025, Barshell’s office condemned the accusations made by Ms. Henries, which were aired on various media outlets and her social media platforms. Henries had alleged that the former lawmaker had failed to provide support for his son. Hon. Barshell’s office described Madam Henries as…

More Jobs for Liberians Mean More Growth, More Taxes, and a Stronger Economy. Monrovia, Liberia – 127 contractors have been transitioned to full-time employees by ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), marking a major advancement in local employment. As it continues its ambitious expansion, this move is viewed as the company’s commitment to economic stability and job creation. With a new Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) expected to be passed, AML is setting itself up to create even more jobs as mining operations expand. Many of the recently confirmed employees, who are mostly from mining communities in Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa, consider this…