Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Barcelona was given a precautionary measure to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor on Wednesday, and La Liga, one of the organizations displeased with the Higher Sports Council’s decision, made this official 24 hours later. La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation had previously denied Barcelona’s bids to register Olmo and Victor, but with the CSD’s intervention, the Catalans may now call on both players indefinitely. The two were legally registered 24 hours after the verdict was rendered. It is great news for Barcelona because they can rely on Olmo and Victor for the time being, and…

Monrovia, Liberia – Saah Moses departs for Sweden to attend Hammarby’s pre-season training. Saah Moses played his final game for Discoveries against Shaita FC before leaving. Saah Moses will go with the squad to their training camp in Marbella, Spain, where he will begin to adjust to his new surroundings and teammates. Following the preseason, Saah Moses will return to Liberia to join his teammates until he turns 18 before making the formal move to Hammarby. In 2023, the Swedish club allegedly signed the emerging talent for US $150,000.

Monrovia, Liberia – Mr. Thomas Z. Gonzerwon, Interim Managing Director of the Liberia energy Corporation (LEC), has revealed a strategy plan targeted at reducing power outages and guaranteeing a dependable energy supply during Liberia’s dry season. Mr. Gonzerwon was selected as chairman of the LEC Interim Management Team by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on November 29, 2024. This appointment came when Mr. Monie Captan, the entity’s prior CEO, had his contract expire. Mr. Gonzerwon revealed an improved load management plan centered on customer happiness and electricity dependability at a news conference held at LEC’s headquarters in Monrovia on January 10,…

Monrovia, Liberia – Arsenio Dominquez, the secretary general of the International Maritime Organization, received a NOTE VERBALE from Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 5, 2024, announcing the nation’s intention to run for a council seat in 2025. In December 2024, at the 34th Regular Assembly session in London, Liberia announced its candidacy for re-election to a Category A seat on the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. According to the essential provisions of Article l7(o) of the IMO Convention, Liberia’s continued eligibility for membership on the IMO’s Council relies on its long history of committed participation in the…

Outlines 100-day Vision Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Layli Maparyan, the sixteenth president of the University of Liberia, has shared her first 100-day plan for the university. During her induction ceremony on the University of Liberia’s campuses on Friday, January 10, 2025, Dr. Maparyan stressed the significance of tackling the State-Run University’s pressing issues. The recently appointed President pledged to fulfill the goals of her role as the University’s president. She asserts that only by working together can the State-Run University achieve its actual goal, and that it will require every effort to restore the university’s glory. She pledged to offer…

Monrovia, Liberia – Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has announced that Liberia’s national development plan, the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) and the County Development Agendas, would be officially launched on January 15, 2025, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. This is an important phase of the UP government in Liberia’s progress toward equitable and sustainable development. In an exclusive interview, Minister Ngafuan stressed that the launch is more than just a ceremonial event, but a vital milestone in the country’s growth trajectory. Minister Ngafuan stated that Liberia’s national development plans have generally had a six-year lifetime, which…

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Monrovia, Liberia – The Student Unification Party (SUP) at the University of Liberia has publicly welcomed Dr. Layli Maparyan’s selection as the university’s new president. While recognizing her nomination as a significant step, SUP emphasized that actual transformation at the University is contingent on the government’s commitment to provide enough resources and support for substantial administrative reforms. SUP Chairperson Sylvester Wheeler praised Dr. Maparyan’s ability to strengthen the University while emphasizing that her function as an agent of the Liberian government has significant obligations, while speaking to media on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. SUP emphasized that while Dr. Maparyan has control…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakia has started discussions with Dr. Layli Maparyan regarding the university’s goals and potential expansion days after she was appointed as its 16th President. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, President Boakai met with the Acting Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. Speaking to media following the meeting, the newly assigned UL President committed to lead the institution with everything she has learnt over the previous forty years of her professional career. According to Dr. Maparyan, her aim is to tackle the problem recognized by the Board and…

Attends AU Extraordinary Summit. Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has left the country to represent President Joseph N. Boakai at the African Union’s Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit is scheduled to take place from January 9 to 11, 2025, at the Commonwealth Resort Hotel in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. Liberia’s team is led by Vice President Koung and includes representatives from the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Ministries. The African Union Commission’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development (DARBE) and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership…