Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has qualified Liberia to compete in the 2024 3×3 African Nations Cup. It is scheduled for November 28, 2024, to December 1, 2024, in Madagascar for both men and women. For the 2019 3×3 African Cup of Nations, the following countries have received certification from FIBA: Madagascar, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Benin, Morocco, Comoros, and Central African Republic. Others are: Liberia, South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritania, Algeria and Rwanda. Following the rebranding of the Liberia Basketball Association under Abraham Samukai’s direction, this tournament will serve as Liberia’s second international competition. It can…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – In honor of the Republic of Singapore’s 59th anniversary of independence on August 9, 2024, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has sent a congratulations letter to the government and populace of that nation. A statement from the Foreign Ministry stated that President Boakai sent his sincere greetings to His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the President of the Republic of Singapore, on behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia, as well as in his own name. “On this auspicious occasion, I reflect on the excellent bonds of friendship and cooperation subsisting between our two…

Monrovia, Liberia – The newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America, Mark Christopher Toner, has presented a letter of credence to President Joseph N. Boakai designating him as the new ambassador to Liberia. President Boakai acknowledged the strong historical and working relationship between Liberia and the United States, stressing the significance of their ongoing collaboration for development and stability, upon receiving the letter of credence from the US Ambassador on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Executive Mansion on Capitol Hill in Monrovia. In order to promote economic progress and strengthen regional security, the Liberia Leader reassured Ambassador Toner of…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – According to reports, Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi’s appointment as the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has been withdrawn by the Liberia government; however, the Office of the President of the Republic of Liberia has rejected these claims. The Executive Director, Cllr. Massaquoi, is presently on a mission overseas on behalf of the office, according to the Office of the President, and upon his return, he is anticipated to provide the President with a comprehensive report. The Executive Mansion recommends the public to get information about official information exclusively from official…

For Administrative Reason RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – James Armah Massaquoi, the Ministry of Education’s Deputy Minister for Administration, has been fired by President Joseph Boakai with immediate effective for administrative reasons. Subject to the Liberian Senate confirmation, President Boakai nominated Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa to succeed Mr. Massaquoi as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry. The President, according to the Executive Mansion’s letter of appointment to Atty. Forkpa, expressed confidence that the latter would carry out his responsibilities with diligence and loyalty to the nation.

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia People Democratic Party has expressed concerns about the governance process of the Joseph Nyuma Boakai administration, the political parties said, the gradual decline of Boakai administration to reconcile the country is worrisome. The Boakai-Koung administration governing process, according to the LPDP, is creating tension and division in the country at a news conference on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. As the LPDP has pointed out, the country is still deeply split along political lines and torn apart by conflict, making reconciliation a national priority. Acting Chairman of the LPDP voiced concern that a nation cannot continue…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Education has issued the 2024–2025 academic calendar as part of its commitment to carrying out the government’s agenda for human capacity development and goal to boost enrollment in primary schools nationwide. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism in Monrovia on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Minister Jarso Jallah stated that the nationwide school registration process started on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Minister Jallah added that the registration will be open until Saturday, August 31, at which point classes will formally commence across the nation on Monday,…

Monrovia, Liberia – A three-day regional consultative conference for religious leaders from East and West African nations about climate change has begun in Careysburg, Montserrado County, organized by the Liberia Council of Churches and the All African Council of Churches. Bishop Teyi Lawson-Kpavuvu, the vice president of the All African Council of Churches, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the conference’s opening event said, religious leaders ought to be more involved in combating climate change rather than letting others handle it. “We must incorporate earth welfare into our lives because we are impacted by the same things that affect the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with NOVA Africa Ventures through the National Investment Commission (NIC) has kicked off a 3-day Liberia Investment Conference in a landmark event designed to showcase the country’s vast potential and attract foreign investment. The conference which is been held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo will run from August 6-8, 2024 and has brought together government officials, business leaders, local and international investors, and stakeholders to discuss and actively engage on strategic investment opportunities across various sectors. The theme of this conference is “Winds of Change: Leveraging Private Sector Investment…

Boakai Assures Investors Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has assured total protection for all national and purposeful investors for whatever assets made or currently held in Liberia. President Boakai said, “I assure you all that every cent you undertake to invest in Liberia will be fully protected,” during his remarks on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town served as the venue for the event. The President gave investors confidence that their money would be profitable, secure, and stable while it is in Liberia. Apart from the conflict, he says, the main reasons government…