Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government has reiterated its commitment to improving the working conditions of governmental personnel across the country through Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, the finance minister. Minister Ngafuan revealed that President Joseph N. Boakai is still grateful for the commitment and service of government employees and will continue to put their welfare first while serving as Keynote Speaker at the induction ceremony of Officers-Elect of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Workers Association (MOFAWA) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. More than 28,000 governmental officials in the fields of health, education, law enforcement, and the judiciary received pay increases from…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) have officially launched a dedicated National ID Enrollment Center at the Chamber’s Capitol Hill headquarters, marking a major step in speeding up the business community’s access to national identification services. The new facility, which goes into operation is intended to facilitate the completion of the national ID registration requirement for private sector stakeholders, such as Chamber members, their staff, and other business players. All citizens and foreign nationals, including newborns, must register their national identification cards. The ID card, which requires the presentation of legitimate…

Veep Koung Tells African Leaders At Ocean Summit Monrovia, Liberia – Vice President of Liberia Jeremiah Kpan Koung has discussed the value of the ocean in Africa, saying it is the continent’s legacy. Speaking at the “Africa for the Ocean Summit” in Nice, France on Monday, June 9, 2025, Veep Joung remarked, “Remember that the ocean is Africa’s legacy, and our shared responsibility is essential to its future.” In order to guarantee that the ocean would continue to support life, dignity, and prosperity for future generations, he said Liberia is prepared to collaborate with all of its partners. He explained…

Monrovia, Liberia – A day after former President George Manneh Weah visited the family home on 24th Street in Sinkor, the family of the late Nancy Doe family refused and returned the gifts he had given them. The Liberian former president’s June 8 visit was intended to pay tribute to the late First Lady’s legacy while openly highlighting Weah and the Doe family’s support and togetherness, especially in view of social media rumors that suggested hostility between the two groups. The package rejected by the bereaved family includes US$5,000 in cash, 50 bags of rice, and two cows. The rejection of…

Bopolu City,Gbarpolu County – Farmers in Gbarpolu County are set to benefit from a new $80,000 agri-processing and storage plant to empower cooperative and individual farmers. Launched by the Government of Liberia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Accelerated Community Development Programme (ACDP), the facility is intended to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and boost economic opportunities. The facility, situated on 2.5 acres of land near the Ministry of Agriculture County Office in Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County, will serve as a hub for processing raw food materials into finished products and a storage facility for processed and…

Monrovia, Liberia; June 4, 2025: For many women, gaining weight, especially after childbirth, can be a challenging and emotional experience, as their bodies undergo rapid changes. Moreover, it can take a toll on their health and self-confidence. Sandra Perkins-Lighe faced this struggle as well, experiencing weight gain after giving birth to her four children.” During her time of distress, she explored the use of natural plants for weight loss, and every path in her research led to moringa. Familiar with the moringa tree, Sandra wasted no time in preparing her homemade moringa tea—and before long, she noticed positive changes in…

Ganta, Nimba County – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has urged all Liberians, public servants, and private individuals to actively engage in agricultural development, whether it be through large-scale farming initiatives or modest household gardens. He noted that such initiatives are necessary to promote the government’s ARREST goal in all areas. The rich soil in Liberia is a blessing, and even a cassava stick planted there may provide surprising and beneficial effects. According to the Vice President, Liberia is a treasure trove of opportunity. These statements were made on Friday, May 6, 2026, when the transplanting of more than 35,000 palm seedlings…

As President Boakai praise the $1.8 billion project. Nimba County – ArcelorMittal Liberia has launch US$1.8 billion Phase 2 Expansion Project – which the company says has reached a transformative stage that promises to reshape Liberia’s mining industry, as one of the largest mining expansion projects undertaken in Africa. As a key component of ArcelorMittal’s Phase II development, the enormous project is anticipated to boost Liberia’s yearly iron ore production from 5 million to 20 million metric tons, establishing the nation as a regional mining powerhouse and greatly increasing its export revenue. A gathering of government representatives, foreign dignitaries, investors,…

Nimba County, Liberia – An important milestone in ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ongoing Phase II expansion project will be reached this Thursday with the official dedication of a state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Nimba County. His Excellency President Joseph Boakai and Mr. Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal, are anticipated to attend the occasion. With more than 126,000 workers and activities in 60 countries, ArcelorMittal is a world leader in mining and steel. The company has committed more than USD 2 billion in its Phase II development in Liberia. By 2025, this project will treble yearly output from 5 million to 20 million…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., Chairman of the Health and Public Service Network of Africa (HaPSNA), has made a strong case for the official integration of certified community health workers (CHWs) into national civil service systems throughout Africa. Under the sponsorship of the Health Development and Performance Architecture Consortium (HeDPAC), the Consultative Meeting on the Integration of Certified Community Health Workers into Civil Service Systems and Monitoring Progress was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 2–3. Dr. Joekai, Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, gave the keynote opening address. speaking to a high-level…