Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Many Liberians, mostly women, rarely pursue careers in mining engineering and most other scientific fields due to the difficulties involved. It requires brave people to follow such a road and withstand the storm. One courageous woman who rose to the occasion is Theresa Nuah-Koah, a mining engineer who graduated from the University of Liberia with a Bachelor of Science and currently serves as Pit Superintendent for ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML). Additionally, she collaborates with Mining’s Drill and Blast division to guarantee that the work’s Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) is followed. As a member of the first group of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Liberia Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has made it clear that preventing corruption is essential to Liberia’s success. In a strong speech, Minister Ngafuan stated, “We must prevent corruption if we are to make progress.” Minister Ngafuan emphasized the significance of enacting laws and policies targeted at stopping corruption before it starts, even as he acknowledged the work by the courts to prosecute corruption cases. Although he emphasized that “there should be no opportunity for individuals to steal in the first place,” he stated that he fully supports the prosecution of corruption cases in…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following the initial evaluation of the agreement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board has authorized Liberia to access US$46 million. The purpose of these monies is to strengthen Liberia’s status as an international reserve. The IMF Board authorized a US$210 million ECF deal for Liberia in September 2024. With the goal of resolving macroeconomic imbalances, bolstering debt sustainability, and establishing the groundwork for more inclusive, private sector-led growth that extends beyond the enclave sector, this 40-month financing package is intended to support the nation’s Economic Reform Agenda under the ARREST…

Monrovia, Liberia – The healthcare delivery systems of Nimba and Grand Bassa Counties are poised to experience a major transformation and boost in quality service delivery with the construction of new facilities for the G.W. Harley in Sehyikimpa, and the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan − thanks to the significant support of ArcelorMittal Liberia in partnership with the government of Liberia. With many structures being raised, the G.W. Harley Hospital’s new facility in Sehyikimpa, Nimba, is rapidly moving forward. Liberians and residents of Nimba County have embraced this development. “The building of this large hospital in our hometown makes us…

Monrovia, Liberia – Representative Austin B. Taylor, the representative for Maryland County district #3 and the chair of the House’s committee on maritime affairs, has traveled to Rabat, Morocco, as part of a delegation from Liberia to attend a legislative conference of the Member States of the Atlantic African States Process (AASP). In order to turn the region into a hub for human synergy, economic growth, and international impact, this gathering aims to establish a solid and constructive relationship among Atlantic African States. Additionally, the meeting gives parliamentary leaders a chance to exchange ideas on how to manage common resources sustainably, draw…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two suspects in the December 18, 2024, arson assault on the Capitol Building have been remanded to jail by the Monrovia City Court, which is presided over by Stipendiary Magistrate Ben L. Barco. After a police investigation, the accused Kivi Bah, also known as Kaba, and Jerry Pokah, also known as Tyrese were charged with many crimes and sent to court. The defendants are charged with arson, reckless burning or exploding, dangerously releasing destructive forces, criminal mischief, recklessly putting another person in risk, criminal facilitation, criminal conspiracy, and criminal solicitation. Both Eric Susay and Thomas Etheridge, who…

Monrovia, Liberia – Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Liberia Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has emphasized the critical role the business community plays in boosting national revenue. On Tuesday, at the Freeport of Monrovia, Minister Ngafuan presided over a high-level stakeholders’ conference that brought together important business leaders to talk about operational obstacles and find quick fixes. “We have a Budget, and we need to raise the revenue over a twelve-month period, and the business community is a key partner in this endeavour,” Ngafuan stated. He underlined that addressing the issues affecting the business sector is essential if Liberia’s economy is to prosper…

Monrovia, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is set to enhance its operations with the commissioning of two large power plants designed to provide stable energy for its Phase II expansion project. Nearing completion, the plants will be essential to meeting the company’s expanding operational and infrastructural needs. In Yekepa, AML’s contemporary iron ore concentrator facility is scheduled for dedication later this year, and a state-of-the-art 72 megawatt power production plant is also under construction. The building of a 21-megawatt power plant in Buchanan is another significant milestone. Both projects highlight AML’s core priority of safety and on-time delivery. “A robust…

Monrovia, Liberia – Some workers of the National Election Commission has call on President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to conduct a comprehensive and forensic audit of the Commission’s dealings and operations. There are reports and strong allegations of corruption at the commission. We must not forget that the suspended Chairperson is a corruption indictee by the LACC. They alleged that even though the commission procured, installed and commissioned a solar power system of over 200 thousand USD, the commission sinks into total darkness where there is no LEC, stalling the operations of the commission as well as those of our partner,…

Monrovia, Liberia – An inventive Whistleblower Platform has been introduced by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) with the goal of bolstering the battle against tax evasion and improving the integrity of revenue collection. Now operational, the platform may be accessed through the LRA website at www.lra.gov.lr. Its goal is to promote public reporting of financial crimes like fraud and tax evasion. The website is open to the public for reporting tax evasion, including misconduct and unethical practices by both LRA and non-LRA employees according an LRA release. Whistleblowers will remain anonymous and protected unless they choose to disclose their identity. The…