Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – His Honor Roosevelt Z. Willie, Resident Judge First Judicial Circuit Criminal Assizes “A,” has been assigned by Chief Justice Sie-Nyene Yuoh to oversee the case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweh and others. On a mandate from Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, presiding in Chambers, Judge Willie was appointed when His Honor A. Blamo Dixon, Resident Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Assizes “C,” recused himself from the matter. The lawsuit included the Republic of Liberia, the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), former Minister Samuel D. Tweah (MFDP), former Acting Minister of Justice Cllr. Nyenati…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s suspension of government personnel who failed to disclose their assets has been rapidly enforced by the Civil Service Agency (CSA), which has imposed severe financial penalties to induce compliance. CSA Director General Josiah F. Joekai informed all government spending institutions in a directive released on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, that pay for suspended officials will be withheld until they fulfill the criteria for asset declarations. The agency reaffirmed the administration’s zero-tolerance policy for transparency infractions by emphasizing that noncompliance with the directive will result in an extended wage freeze. The CSA’s directive also…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has immediately suspended all government officials who failed to declare their assets within the required timeframe. This action is in accordance with Article 2, Section 10.2(h) of the Act to Amend Section 5.2 and Section 10.2 of the 2014 Code of Conduct and follows the President’s directive issued on November 27, 2024, granting a ten-day grace period for compliance. The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has provided a list of non-compliant officials, and those listed are now suspended for a period of one month without pay or until they submit the required…

To Participate in AU 38th Summit. Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is set leave Liberia today, February 13, to travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, scheduled for February 14–16, 2025. The summit will bring together heads of state and government from all around the continent to discuss urgent challenges impacting Africa and to determine policy priorities for the next year. The subject of this year’s summit is “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.”  In keeping with Liberia’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and economic…

Monrovia, Liberia – Alexander B. Cummings, the political head of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), has analyzed Liberia’s political environment, economics, and government during President Joseph Boakai’s first year in power in a much-awaited media appearance. In a forthright assessment of the administration’s accomplishments and failures, Mr. Cummings spoke to reporters on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, discussing topics such as corruption, the rule of law, healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, and general government. Mr. Cummings noted that specific improvements but underlined that the best people to evaluate the government’s success are regular Liberians. According to him, people experience the real effects of policies in…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and its partners have commissioned the Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project (LEEAP) at the LEC RIA Sub-station on Robertfield Highway. The project’s goal, according to project manager Henry Kimber, is to increase the number of Liberians who have access to electricity while encouraging energy efficiency and bolstering the institutional capacity in the electricity sector. According to him, the Republic of Liberia (Recipient) and the African Development Bank Group signed the Financing Agreement for the Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project (LEEAP) on March 10, 2017, with the aim of increasing access…

Monrovia, Liberia – The United Methodist University (UMU) has concluded a two-week program for five universities nationwide aimed at educating students about water, sanitation, and solar installation. Twenty-eight students from different colleges around the nation came together for the installation instruction. Stella Maris Polytechnic University, United Methodist University, Harbel College, AMEU, PSI, and BTFS are among the universities that took part in the program. The training’s goal, according to Dr. Dorothee Spuhler, WASH Specialist, Global Coordinator, was to educate students on the value of water safety, sanitation, and hygiene for human life. He stated that the training’s main goal was…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has characterized the 68th Armed Forces Day as a day of reflection on the remarkable accomplishments of the military personnel, stating that their steadfast dedication and patriotism have been the cornerstone of the nation’s defense. Speaking during the 68th Armed Forces Day Celebration on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the BTC Barracks in Monrovia, President Boakai said, the nation’s peace and stability are a result of the men and women in the armed forces’ unwavering efforts. “The celebration is intended to honor and celebrate the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of the men and women in…

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Monrovia, Liberia – The Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDVP) Complex will host a “High Level Strategic Dialogue on Accelerating Visa – Free Movement for Africa’s Transformation” after the successful launch of the ninth edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index in 2024, which is a joint publication of the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank. High-level policymakers at the ministerial level, business executives, think tanks, scholars, and thought leaders in the fields of free movement and trade are expected to attend this event, which is being organized in collaboration with the African Union Commission. The purpose of…