Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Following the death of the former interim president, Amos C. Sawyer, President George Weah on Tuesday led an array of government officials at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia to sign the book of condolences for the former statesman.It can be recalled Dr. Sawyer died on February 16, 2022, following a period of illness in the United States of America.Dr. Sawyer served as Chairperson of the Governance commission that was established following the 2023 comprehensive peace Accord to recommend policies reforming the public and security sector as well as the management of land in the aftermath of the civil war…

Senator Teahjay and others hail the late Sawyer.  Sinoe County Senator, J. Milton  Teahjay has characterized the late and former interim Leader of Liberia, Pro. Dr. Amos  Claudius Sawyer as a  democratic rebel  Leader who stood against dictatorship and led the fight to liberate his  Countrymen and set the intellectual and democratic foundation of Liberia.  Speaking at the tribute organized by the Governance Commission with partners at the Monrovia City Hall on Wednesday, March  30, 2022, in celebrating the legacy of  Prof. Dr. Amos Claudius Sayer. The Sinoe County Senator and many others referred to the late Dr. Sawyer as…

Cece United has moved to the top of the Orange 2nd division national league following a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Life FC on Wednesday at the ATS in Monrovia. Robert Hney 43rd minute goal and Francis Doe late strike earned them a deserved three points to leaf logged the Church boys of Jubilee from the top of the table. Cece United has accumulated 43 points from 20 league matches, while Jubilee FC who was beaten 2-0 by Mighty Blue Angels at the Technical Center in Caresburg has 41 points from the same number of matches played. Muscat FC was the…

Former player of Invincible Eleven, Joseph K. Aqui is urging all former players and supporters of Invincible Eleven Majestic Sports Association to reunite and strengthen the club. Mr. Aqui wants both Invincible Eleven Majestic Sports Association-USA and Liberia to work in the interest of the club. He made the disclosure to Reports 231 on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from the US. According to him, the coming together of all former players and supporters of IE will demonstrate that the club is at the stage of rebranding; something he termed as cardinal. Mr. Acqui who was recently appointed as Vice President…

The Monrovia Pistons head Coach, James Lee, has complained that this years’ edition of the National Basketball league is poorly organized as compared to the past editions. According to him, the coaches, referees, and organizers of the league are all contributing to the poor running of the league. Coach Lee acknowledged that coaches’ failure to teach the players the regular fundamental aspect of the game and match officials not being on top of their games are some of the contributing factors that are killing basketball in Liberia. Monrovia Pistons Coach at the same time blamed the Liberia Basketball Association for…

The United Nations Human Rights has started a two-day stakeholder engagement and consultation on the elaboration of a National Human Defenders Policy. Marking a remark on behalf of the human rights communities, the lead facilitator Adama Dempster encouraged his fellow facilitators and the participants attending the two-day event to continue fighting to make sure the issue of human rights in Liberia is at a higher pace. Mr. Dempster called on all stakeholders in Liberia and other international partners including representatives from the religious community for their fullest support in addressing human rights issues in Liberia. Speaking on behalf of the…

Assistant Sports Minister, James Toee says the national team consistent poor performances have de-motivated the citizen’s interest in the team. According to him, the Ministry of Youth and Sports which is the regulator of the national team will work with the Liberia football association to explain the consistent poor performances of the team. Minister Toee spoke to reports231 in Paynesville minutes following Liberia 2-1 defeated at the hands of Burundi in the Antaya Cup in Turkey on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. “For example, three friendlies defeats in a row without even drawing non is saddened which I think the LFA…

The organizers of the Intra-governmental tournament have set April 6, 2022 as the official kick off of the tournament, while the group stage draw will take place on this Friday at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville. Intra-governmental tournament is an annual sports event that is organized by the Government of Liberia-through the Ministry of Youth and Sports for all government ministries and agencies. This year’s edition of the tournament will feature four sporting categories to include: football, volleyball, kickball and basketball. According to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, there is no age limit set to play in this…

Determine Girls FC are set to represent Liberia in the second edition of CAF women’s Champions league for the second successive season. They retained the LFA Upper women’s division championship following a 2-1 victory over Soccer Ambassadors on Sunday, at the SKD practice pitch in Paynesville with three matches remaining. Second place Ambassadors FC also produced a win over Earth Angels by 3 goals to 1, but aggregate shows that Determine Girls has reach all of the numbers to be declared champions for the second time in a row. Determine Girls are also through to the grand final of the…

The Ministry of Justice has re-echoed the olive branch of peace recently extended to Talk-show Host, Mr. Henry Pedro Costa by the President of Liberia, George Manneh Weah, urging Mr. Costa to return to Liberia and live freely like any other citizen. The Ministry of Justice press release issued today, announces with immediate effect, that in line with the President’s olive branch of peace, all criminal charges including but not limited to any and all formal criminal investigations against Mr. Costa are hereby dropped, and Mr. Costa is free, like any other Liberian citizen, to return home anytime he wishes.…