Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Phebe, Bong County – Excitement over the weekend engulfed the premises of the Phebe Hospital in Bong County when more than 140 people regained their sight after successful free cataract operations. This initiative was organized by First Sight Eye Clinic in collaboration with the General Optimal Association of Liberia (GOAL) with support from the Cure Blindness Project. The exercise, which began on the 17th and ended on the 20th of March 2025, was part of activities marking GOAL’s activities which mark its 7th anniversary and the 4th National Convention held with its Bong Chapter. These activities were marked by the…

Monrovia, Liberia An Action Plan and National Biodiversity Strategy is expected to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The initiative is supported by UNDP and FAO through the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) project funded by Sweden. Key players from government, academia, civil society, and foreign organizations will come together for this event, which will take place in Ganta City, Nimba County, on April 1–2, 2025. The workshop aims to review and validate the NBSAP, ensuring it aligns with Liberia’s commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. Over 40 participants will engage in constructive and comprehensive discussions on…

Monrovia, Liberia – The People’s Republic of China and the Government of Liberia formally signed a bilateral technical cooperation agreement on Friday, March 28, 2025. By implementing initiatives that both governments have agreed upon, the agreement seeks to improve mutual cooperation in a number of areas, with an emphasis on advancing Liberia’s peace, stability, prosperity, and development. At the signing ceremony, the People’s Republic of China’s ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Yin Chengwu, conveyed his pleasure with the agreement and emphasized its significance in strengthening the two countries’ relationship. The agreement, he said, is intended to support initiatives that will be…

Gbarpa, Nimba County – In the town of Gbarpa, Nimba County, Kou Miapeh Gono, the county’s superintendent, hosted an elegant town hall meeting late Thursday night. In order to address the future of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s (AML) activities in that region, the meeting brought together community people, youth organizations, and local stakeholders. The recent decision by chiefs, elders, and residents of the impacted villages to request an extension of AML’s stay in Liberia from the government was recognized by Superintendent Gono. She stated, “This is not a bad thing. However, the people of Nimba need to come to the table, and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The government of Liberia has formally accepted the Fiscal Policies Research Report on extractive industries for climate funding by ActionAid Liberia (AAL), referring to it as a “wake-up call” and promising to utilize it as a tool to solve climate-related concerns. The Liberian government has formally accepted ActionAid Liberia’s (AAL) Fiscal Policies Research Report on extractive sectors for climate funding, describing it as a “wake-up call” and promising to utilize it as a tool to solve climate-related concerns right away. Following an evaluation of Liberia’s fiscal policies controlling extractive sectors for climate funding, AAL released the study…

Calls for Accountability in Education. Monrovia, Liberia – A prominent legal expert and educator has called for a national shift in priorities, asking schools to embrace responsibility and students to embrace learning as Liberia continues to grapple with chronic educational deficiencies and economic issues. Cllr. Bobby Livingstone gave an inspiring address during the 25th anniversary of Wisdom Community School in Monrovia, highlighting the importance of education in determining Liberia’s future. He conveyed a strong message to the students: “leadership in the future is determined by academic discipline now.” “Readers are leaders, if you don’t learn today, you are not preparing…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Multi-Actor Platform on Land Governance and Responsible Agricultural Investment in Liberia (MAP Liberia Land Platform) stakeholders have wrapped up a two-day Orientation and Capacity-building session to begin Platform activities in 2025. The goal was to update the Platform’s leadership and educate new members on the Platform’s essential procedures. Platform’s National Steering Committee members and National Thematic Working Group heads represented the leadership, according to a press release. The goal of the workshop, which took place at the Ministry of Agriculture’s headquarters in Monrovia, was to increase participants’ comprehension of the main elements and procedures of the…

Greenville, Sinoe County – The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sekou A. Dukuly has informed a delegation of the European Union (EU) of plan to begin the renovation of damaged infrastructures of various ports around the country, emphasizing the renovation process. Speaking Thursday, March 27, 2025 went he led a delegation of European Union (EU) representatives to the Samuel Alfred Ross Port of Greenville-Sinoe County, Director Dukuly disclosed that skilled technicians and materials are already on the grounds of the Samuel Alfred Ross Port in Greenville, with an official progress assessment set for two months. At the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government, led by President Joseph N. Boakai, has introduced the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the Finance Education and Literacy Program, an effort developed by the Central Bank of Liberia. During the launch at the Monrovia City Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2025, President Boakai stated that the National Financial Literacy and Education Program and the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (the PAPSS) are both commendable initiatives that will have a positive impact on the ARREST Agenda. The President stated that the FLEP and PAPSS have tangible evidence and a well-established global reputation for…

Monrovia, Liberia – The ABC Medical Clinic in Gardnersville has been labeled “illegal” by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), which also claims that Abraham Kamara is a fraudulent physician. A statement from LMDC claims that Abraham Kamara allegedly  murdered 39-year-old Madam Dorcas Vondeh by performing an illegal surgery while posing as a doctor. After performing a surgery without the necessary training that resulted in her death, Kamara, the owner of Gardnersville’s ABC Clinic, has been charged with medical malpractice and fraud. A legal lawsuit submitted by Elbert Law Firm on behalf of the relatives of the deceased states that on March…