Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

The National Revenue Governance and Domestic Resource Mobilization have begun building the capacities of local institutions and Citizens in Grand Gedeh County which will enable increased revenue collection. Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) is involved in developing and increasing public and private savings to finance social expenditure in education and health and investment in critical infrastructure to achieve inclusive growth and poverty reduction.   The initiative is under the African Peer Review Mechanism process that focuses on four thematic areas to assess state compliance with a wide range of African and international human rights treaties and standards. This APRM includes but is…

Liberia Trial Judges have alarmed over the lack of protection for judges and attacks which the institution claimed threatens Judicial Independence and at the same time undermines the rule of law. According to a release by the Trial Judges, the country risks being ungovernable and unstable if the government is not cognizant and in control of the numerous attacks on the lives of Judges and Magistrates in Liberia. The release recalled that the homes of three Judges including the home of Judge Roosevelt Willie, Roland Dawn, and Ousman Feika were attacked by unknown gunmen. The Trial Judges release furthered that…

The Mano River Union has ended a two-day Diplomatic, Peace, Security and Democracy Conference on the political situation in the Republic of Guinea at the initiative of H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia held at the Farmington Hotel in Margibi County, the Republic of Liberia. The nine counts Communique was made public by Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., stated that they endorsed and reaffirmed the common position of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) and pledged support and commitment to the ECOWAS process and transition…

A 22 man Liberia National Amputee football delegation is expected to leave the country this Thursday for Tanzania to honor the 2021 Amputee African Cup of Nations. The delegation comprises players, technical staff, and officials. Deputy Sports Director at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Kesseley Kanneh, is the head of the delegation. The competition will kick off on 27 November and it will run-up to December 5, 2021. Angola is a defending Champion following a 2:0 victory over Nigeria in the grand final in 2019 when she served as host. Meanwhile, Liberia will kick off the tournament against newcomers,…

. The two days Mano River Union Conference organized by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Liberia under the theme; Diplomatic, Peace, Security and Democracy has ended in Margibi County-Liberia. The conference which was to discuss issues of security and safety within the union and discuss matters concerning the Republic of Guinea situation saw several diplomatic, security apparatus and others from Mano River Union Countries, including Ambassadors from the US, EU, ECOWAS, and the UN among others. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Sierra Leone Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Professor David Francis has praised President George Weah for his visionary leadership for…

As part of efforts to boost Cricket in Liberia, the Chief Organizer of Liberia Cricket Premier League, Roopesh Ram, has stressed the need for the game to be played in the various secondary schools across Liberia. According to Mr. Ram, several secondary schools have shown interest to ensure cricket is introduced in their institutions. Roopesh Rami who is the Board Chair of Liberia Cricket Federation said, cricket is a sport that is highly admired by Indians, but his goal is to see Liberians playing it at the highest level. He told journalists on Sunday, November 21, 2021, following the kickoff…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the supervision of the Liberian government has organized two days Diplomatic, Peace, Security, and Democracy Conference in Margibi County-Liberia. Liberian Leader, President George Weah informed ECOWAS that, the MRU-ECOWAS collaboration should support conflict management, resolution, and political transformation in Guinea as an added motivation to the proposed revision of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Giving his keynote address at the opening of the MANO RIVER UNION DIPLOMATIC, PEACE, SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE held at the Farmington Hotel, Roberts International Airport, Margibi County on Monday, November 22, 2021. President George Weah…

President George Manneh Weah, on Friday, November 19, 2021, officially cut the ribbon to the new offices of the Liberia International Shipping Corporate Registry, LISCR on 11th Street, Sinkor. The President expressed the hope that the modern premises will help facilitate the crucial works LISCR does on behalf of the Liberian Government. “I am happy to be here today to participate in the program marking the official opening of the new offices of the Liberia International Shipping Corporate Registry (LISCR). Despite the many challenges you have faced over the years, you have managed to contribute effectively and sufficiently to the…

The President of Liberia Amputee football and sports association says all is set for the Amputee National football team participation in the upcoming Tanzania 2021 Amputee African Cup of Nations. The tournament will kick off on the 27th of November to December 5, 2021. According to Cooper George, the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the stewardship of Zeogar Wilson has been instrumental in handling the services of the Liberia National Amputee football team. The Liberia Amputee Football and Sports and Association President also praised President George Weah for his great efforts rendered to the people with physical disabilities since his presidency. Cooper…

An eminent son of Margibi County particularly District #4 Mr. Jonah Binda has put smiles on the faces of residents in that district. Mr. Binda’s gesture is to encourage the people of the district that they too deserve a good life. The Jonah Binda care foundation has for the first time light the Jimmy Town in district #4 in Margibi County. Chief executive officer of the Binda’s care foundation Mr. Johan Binda on Friday, November 19, 2021, said, he was disappointed when he visited the town with over 100 citizens including school-going children to lack electricity, safe drinking water, good…