Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

 The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Prof. Wilson Tarpeh has committed his institution to work along with the Federation of Liberia Youth in the fight against Climate Change. Professor Tarpeh said in order to fight against climate change which is a global disaster; young people must be used as a medium through which the message can be spread across the country. Recounting the many contributions by FLY, the EPA boss noted that if the Environmental Protection Agency must succeed then it is compelling, prudent, sensible, and very important enough to work with the young people of…

Former Deputy Information Minister Eugene Fahngon has informed the Liberian populace that he will be a candidate in the 2023 general and presidential elections but did not clearly state which position he will be contesting for. Former Assistant Minister for Press and Public Affairs  Fahngon was dismissed by President Weah after he was accused of spreading false information about the government in early 2021. The former Deputy Minister told Tuesday’s edition of the OK Morning Rush that he will not be contesting to be president or either senator or representative based on advice from his exploratory committee. Former Minister Fahngon…

Liberia’s president George Weah has released another song days after his merry Christmas song went viral on social media. The song which is titled: Ndonbolo meaning dance is done in the French language and Mandingo dialect with a Congolese and Ivorian style instrumental.  The song which is in recognition of presidential aid Sekou Kalasco Damaro’s marriage has also been widely shared on social media. President Weah’s new song has also been greeted with mixed reactions on social media with many criticizing him for his repeated act of recording and releasing songs. This brings the number to seven songs since the…

 The Solicitor General of Liberia Cllr. Syrennius Cephus on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, failed to properly respond to a specific question asked by the host of the OK Morning Rush regarding the case involving senior police officers Alexander Saye and Sampson Pennue. While serving as Deputy Police Commander of Grand Gedeh Police detachment, officer Saye was allegedly killed by Sampson Pennue who is believed to be an NSA officer in Grand Gedeh County. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh freed Sampson Pennue on a bill; a decision which many believe is contrary to article 21(d) of the Liberia…

Liberia President, George Manneh Weah has called on citizens to be thankful to God Almighty for his abundant grace and mercy throughout the passing year. According to the Liberian leader, despite the trials and tribulations, citizens faced in their lives and as a nation collectively, his government continues to steer safely, for which they ought to be grateful, adding Christmas is an important day for Christians around the world.  Christmas mark the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Like millions around the world, Liberians mark the period by demonstrating how much our families, friends, and…

Grand Bassa County reports two new cases of COVID-19, as the Ministry of Health confirms 50 new cases of coronavirus right after the Christmas celebration in Liberia. The county health officer, Dr. Sylvester Weah told reporters the two patients who came down with the virus are currently seeking medical treatment in Monrovia. According to him, both individuals were texted positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, December 26, 2021. A source within the Ministry of Health told reports 231 on Monday, December 27, 2021, that as of Sunday, the Ministry has confirmed fifty new cases of the coronavirus but could not state…

Unity Party USA, Canada Women Congress pledges unwavering support to Liberty Party Political Leader Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and assured their continuous support to women candidates and political actors despite the lingering dispute. According to the group, its decision to pledge support to Senator Lawrence is based upon her courageous fights and strives to safeguard women’s participation in political leadership. The Unity Party USA and Canada Women Congress in a press statement on Monday, December 27, 2021, said, it also supports women candidates and political actors who actively encourage the concept of women making up more than half of the country’s population,…

An Indian business tycoon Dr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, commonly known as Mr. Jetty has once more extended his humanitarian gesture to inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison. On Friday, December 24, Jeety Trading Corporation provided hot meals or cooked food to 1, 400 detainees at South Beach where the prison is located. During the ceremony, Jeety expressed happiness in providing a homemade meal to hundreds of inmates who have been detained for various crimes. He reflected on the pledge made to the Superintendent of the prison last year when he visited them but could not fulfill the same because of…

Over one hundred underage children including males and females on Thursday, December 23, 2021, started a two-day Tennis training tournament at the Liberia Tennis Federation head office court in Paynesville City. The program is in partnership with the Liberia Tennis Federation, which is the parent body of the sport in the country. The program was marked with several categories including, boys and girls 14 and below, middle age, prime single, and veterans. Speaking at the start of the program, the head of the tournament, Mr. Alfred Kandarkai said, their major goal is to increase the number of tennis players in…

The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Nathaniel McGill has informed Liberian athletes that they will have to be disciplined if they are to fully develop into professional athletes. According to Minister McGill, the government alone cannot develop athletes unless they themselves take the responsibility by putting more time into their careers and seek sponsorship from others. He added that sports alone do not just make a brand under the leadership of President George Weah who came from the sporting background, if the athletes are not putting more time into their careers by training and disciplining themselves to the game,…