Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Mano River Union has began a High-Level Meeting in Monrovia, Liberia. Critical challenges facing the countries of the Mano River Union (MRU) are being addressed at the present High-level Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Defense, and other important stakeholders. Using the subject “Strengthening the MRU for a More Coordinated Regional Response to Emerging Security and Development Challenges,” the conference seeks to create a cohesive strategy for addressing issues across the region. A hearty welcome was given to the delegates by MRU Secretary General Ambassador Simeon Moriba in his opening comments. He stressed the…

As Boakai Commissions Twenty Police VehiclesPrince Saah Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to alleviate the acute power shortages that have beset Roberts International Airport (RIA) for years, President Joseph N. Boakai has dedicated and put into service twenty police cars, three Caterpillar generators, and one fire department truck. The CEO of Engineers and Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, made the donations. At the Robert International Airport dedication and commissioning ceremony on Friday, July 19, 2024, in lower Marigibi, President Boakai stated, “We don’t want history to repeat itself where another airline refuses to land in Robertfield due to a lack of…

PROJECTING 5.1% PERCENT GROWTH Monrovia, Liberia – The acting minister of finance and Development Planning, Hon. Anthony Myers, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) press briefing informed the public that, the growth rate of the Liberian economy is expected to be 5.1%. Minister Myers stated that the robust performance of important government sectors will propel economic growth. He mentioned the mining, agriculture, and fishing industries, but mentioned that nothing about how higher economic activity will sustain the medium-term average growth rate of 5.6%. According to Minister Myers, this is because the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Representative Jacob Debee II of Grand Gedeh County’s District 3 has asked the House plenary to call Minister of Justice Cllr. J. Oswald Tweh to address the declining state of the Palace of Correction in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. Rep. Debee outlined in his letter the appalling conditions at the national penitentiary center, pointing out that extreme neglect has rendered it unfit for its original use. He mentioned that the rehabilitation center’s roof is missing, the facility’s gate is dilapidated, and two standby generators have been broken for years. Debee also voiced worry about the dearth of…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has received and accepted the Letters of Credence from seven distinguished Ambassadors at his Executive Mansion Office. According to an Executive Mansion release dated July 16, 2024, the diplomats hailed from the nations of Ireland, Guinea, Namibia, Hungary, Burundi, Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka.  In separate ceremonies, featuring conversations with the Ambassadors, President Boakai conveyed his sincere appreciation for their presence and extended gratitude to their respective Heads of State for entrusting them with diplomatic roles in Liberia. President Boakai underscored the significance of the strong bilateral relationships between Liberia and these nations, expressing…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia through the Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched the University Innovation Pod- Liberia (UNIPOD). Speaking Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at UL-Fendel Campus, Vice President Koon said the launch of the UNIPOD marks a significant step forward in the collective efforts towards digital empowerment and innovation in Liberia. According to him, if Liberians will boast of a generation prepared to safeguard the future of the Nation, they must begin to train students and youth with the technological skills of the 21st century. “As we gather to celebrate the inauguration of the University Innovation…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has issued a large composite of micro utility license to Energicity Liberia. Energicity Liberia Corp, is an active minigrid developer and operator with 71 minigrids in operation across Sierra Leone and Benin. The licensing of Energicity Liberia is in compliance with Section 5.3, application for license for the 2015 electricity law in Liberia. The Commission’s decision to grant the license was based on a proposal by Energicity Liberia to produce and distribute energy in Gbarpolu County, according to Abu B. Sanso, Acting Managing Director of LERC, who gave a summary of…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, hosted a number of ambassadors-designate to the Republic of Liberia at her Foreign Ministry headquarters in Monrovia’s Capitol Hill. As part of the diplomatic procedure leading up to their official presentation of letters of credence to Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, the event was held on Monday, July 15, 2024. At the start of their diplomatic mission in Liberia, the newly appointed ambassadors-designate gave Foreign Minister Nyanti a courtesy call. The distinguished Ambassadors-designate include: -Mrs. Selma Ashipala Musavyi of the Republic…

Monrovia, Liberia – The conference commemorating the 70th anniversary of the five principles of peaceful coexistence took place in Beijing on June 28, 2024. President Xi Jinping of China spoke at the conference and gave a significant speech. China first outlined and endorsed the Five Principles mutual respect for one another’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference in one another’s domestic affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence seventy years ago. In the annals of international affairs, it signified a revolutionary and historic accomplishment. The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have shown to be resilient and timeless over the…

Monrovia, Liberia – The overcrowding of public schools nationwide has drawn criticism from Jarso M. Jallah, Minister of Education of Liberia. Dr. Jallah stated that the ministry found that schools are overloaded during their recent county assessment tour in the fourteen counties, during a press briefing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Information Ministry. According to Minister Jallah, the ministry is developing a strategy to lessen the number of pupils crammed into classrooms around the nation as well as to build, expand, and renovate schools. “The Ministry shall guarantee that contractors managing the construction process fulfill their contractual obligations;…