Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

The acting president of the Liberia handball federation is calling on the government of Liberia through the ministry of Youth and sports to fully support the federation. According to Aratus Larkpor, officials of the federation are finding it difficult to maintain and support the federation in the country. He expressed that officials of the federation have received an invitation to represent the Country in the neighboring Ivory Coast this year. He used the occasion to inform the public that a total number of 28 players are expected to represent Liberia in the handball competition in July of this year. He…

Both Countries to Open Embassies The Liberian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Turkish counterpart aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The signing ceremony took place last week in Ankara, the capital of the Asian nation, with Liberia represented by a high-profile delegation headed by Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kemayan. The Liberian team was in Turkey for a five-day official state visit which began on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. They held discussions with various Turkish stakeholders, including officials from the country’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Technology, Defense, and the Turkish Cooperation and…

8,404 Cases reported in President Weah’s Regime. Gender-Based Violence is harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, and harmful norms. Also, violence (SGBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. During displacement and times of crisis, the threat of SGBV significantly increases for women and girls. Even though it is unacceptable and has become an issue of National Emergency in Liberia, it is still commonly committed and on…

The governing Coalition for Democratic Change has increased its militancy ahead of the 2023 general and presidential elections in Liberia, as evidenced by the recent showcasing of built young men and women in Foya, Lofa County, in the midst of intense political activities for the conduct of a by-election in that county. The Lofa County by-election was triggered after Mr. Brownie Samukai was denied the right to take his seat after being declared the winner in 2020. The Supreme Court ordered Mr. Samukai and two others to be imprisoned for failing to pay half of the Armed Forces of Liberia’s…

President George Weah has ordered the investigation of the Diplomatic passport issued to Sheik Bassirou Kante. The Liberian Leader has directed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dee-Maxwell Kemayah, to immediately investigate the circumstances leading to the issuance of Liberia’s Diplomatic passport to Sheik Bassirou Kante, who was recently arrested in the U.S. In his directive, Mr. Weah ordered that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately stop the issuance of diplomatic passports to anyone unless authorized by him. President Weah has also ordered Minister Kemeyah to submit a full report detailing a review of how Liberian diplomatic passports are issued. Mr.…

The Monrovia City Court was a scene of attraction on Tuesday Morning as supporters of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) stormed the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia to witness former Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai testifies in the case involving ANC Political Leader Alexander Cummings. The Former Vice President and Standard Bearer of the Unity Party was expected to testify in the ongoing case that involves the Standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) Alexander Benedict Cummings and the All Liberian Party Political Leader Benonie Urey. The tension from some supporters of UP and ANC could…

The Liberia Football Association on Wednesday completed a five-day FIFA Training for Referee Assessors and IT personnel at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville. The training according to the LFA is aimed at improving the game in keeping with FIFA standards. 20 Referee Assessors from 5 counties including 2 LFA IT personnel attended the training which follows immediately a day after 30 Elite Referees completed a five-day fitness check. FIFA Mauritian instructor Lim Kee Chong spearheaded the event which drilled referee assessors on how to digitally assess referees so as to increase performance and develop the game. Mr. Chong was…

With the growth of technology in Liberia, Bridge Liberia has transformed the teaching system in Liberia through the use of tablets and mobile phones. The technologies are well equipped with teaching materials in connection with Liberia’s education standard and style. Teachers and school leaders are trained at every stage of their journey to deliver lessons in a timely, coherent, and guided manner. The world is fast transforming, especially with the use of technology. According to connect.comptia.org, after the speed bump of 2020, the technology industry is returning to its previous growth pattern of 5%-6% growth year over year. The United States…

The Judge of Criminal Court ‘D’ Osman Feika is calling for an extension in the forty-two days allotted for jury sessions of trial days for Circuit Courts. Under section 3.8 (2) of the New Judiciary Law of Liberia, there are 42 days allocated for jury sessions within which a case must be heard and disposed of unless approved authorization is granted by the chief justice to allow an ongoing trial to continue for extra days after the completion of the 42 days. According to Judge Feika, the multiplicity of motions as well as during trial technicalities implored by lawyers, adding…

Liberia President George Manneh Weah in attendance with world leaders at the COP15 informed his peers that the theme; LAND.LIFE. LEGACY: FROM SCARCITY TO PROSPERITY draws collective attention to the necessary preservation, protection, and managing land more efficiently. The Liberian Leader said, land is a major natural resource that is too often taken for granted, and it is important that conference become aware that, if it is neglected, or used unwisely, can become a wasting and deplorable asset. Mr. Weah noted that the connection in the Theme between “Life” and “Legacy” is profound, as they do not only derive sustenance…