Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet and well-known entrepreneur, met strategically with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. The high-level meeting, which took place virtually, gave Mr. Musk a chance to thank President Boakai for the engagement and to commend the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He specifically recognized the efforts of Minister Sara Beyslow-Nyanti and her team for their excellent facilitation and coordination. President Boakai emphasized the value of this kind of interaction, according to the Executive Mansion, pointing out that it offers a chance for relationship-building and long-term mutually beneficial results. The President also…

DONATES HUGE MEDICAL SUPPLIES Monrovia, Liberia – The Redemption Hospital’s administration has received a sizable donation of medical goods from the Joseph Nyuma Boakai Foundation, a non-profit organization. Other national hospitals that are managed by the government will each get more than $450,000 in medical supplies. Phrase-one of the Organization gesture will help the Phebe Hospital in Bong, the C.H. Rennie Hospital in Margibi County, the Liberian Government Hospital in Bomi, and the Redemption Hospital in Montserrado County. Speaking during the event, Pastor David Fatormah, the chairman of the JNBF Board, stated that the donation satisfies a pledge made by…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Commissioners Women’s team’s coach Varney Williams and player Mirelle Hne have been suspended for two seasons by the Liberia Basketball Association. The Technical Committee, led by Mr. Benedict Sayeh, made a suggestion that served as the foundation for the LBA activity. In his match report from July 7, 2024, between the Commissioners Women’s team and the Invincible Eleven Women’s team during Phase 2 of the 2024 League Season, Mr. Sayeh suggested that strong action be taken against the Commissioners, players and technical staff because of their post-match conduct. Calvin Diggs, Secretary General of the Liberia Basketball…

Monrovia, Liberia – Solomon Grimes, a former player for the Lone Star, has joined FC Fassell, a First Division Club in Liberia. Although the length of his contract is uncertain, Cassell Anthony Kouh, Chief Executive Officer of FC Fassell, has expressed delight at having him join the team as a new recruit for the 2024–2025 league season. After departing Mighty Barrolle, Solo performed in Greece and Cyrus in the past. After almost a decade away from acting football, Solomon signed for FC Fassell as a free agent. The former Mighty Barrolle defender, was announced as an FC Fassell player on…

Monrovia, Liberia – Zah Rahim Krangar returns to active football after several years. He formerly played in Indonesia, Asia for several clubs before hanging his boots. He has signed for LFA First Division Championship side, FC Fassell. Though the details of the contract remain unknown, he joined the club along with several other former national team players. On Thursday, July 18, Zah made his debut as an FC Fassell player in anticipation of the new league season. The Liberian league will benefit greatly from having Zah and other former players on board, according to FC Fassell Chief Executive Officer Cassell…

Monrovia, Liberia – Daouda Bortu is a relatively unknown figure in Liberia, despite having won multiple caps for the senior national team, the Lone Star. He has performed in Tanzania and Norway in the past. Despite being solicited by numerous organizations in the past, he has never participated in the local league. Nevertheless, following talks, he has decided to play with FC Fassell at last. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Daouda was formally introduced as an FC Fassell player ahead of the 2024–2025 League Season. At FC’s Monrovia headquarters, a number of prominent figures from the media and other sports…

Monrovia, Liberia – Following completion of the necessary training in Madagascar, FIBA Africa Zone-3 has certified Angel R. Buckle, a Liberian grassroots female developmental basketball coach. She and a few other coaches from other member nations received certification on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Increasing the number of grassroots coaches through training is one of the ways the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) is rebranding the game in Africa. FIBA Africa Zone-3 announced her readiness to collaborate with the new administration of Abraham Samukai as soon as a dispute that had held the basketball house stage in Liberia for almost…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has congratulated the government and people of the Republic of Rwanda on President Paul Kagame’s reelection. President Joseph Nyuma Baokai, Sr. sent a message to His Excellency Mr. Paul Kagame, the new president of the Republic of Rwanda. In his own name and on behalf of the government and people of Liberia, he offered the president-elect his sincere congratulations on being re-elected. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, President Boakai emphasized that the Rwandan people’s faith in President Kagame is demonstrated by their…

 As Liberia Commemorates 177th Independence Anniversary RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the President of the Republic of Liberia, has proclaimed Friday, July 26, 2024, as Independence Day, which will be observed as a national holiday across the country. The Proclamation asks everyone who resides in Liberia’s borders, including foreigners, to observe the Day as such. In accordance with the Patriotic and Cultural Observance Law of 1956, the Proclamation designates July 26th as a public holiday that would be honored annually and called “Independence Day.” All government buildings and commercial establishments are to stay closed throughout the…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The President of the European Commission, Her Excellency Madam Ursula von der Leyen, received a congratulations message from Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the President of the Republic of Liberia, on her reelection on July 18, 2024. Warm congratulations were sent by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, as well as in his own name, to Her Excellency Madam Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on her re-election. President Boakai claimed in a statement released by the Foreign Ministry that her election to a five-year term…