Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – To guarantee the successful implementation of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Budget, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) is scheduled to hold an extensive workshop. The session is scheduled for January 9–11 at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex. It is intended to improve and broaden the knowledge of spending entity technical staff and policymakers on important fiscal regulations, budget execution processes, monitoring, and reporting. This initiative is critical to enhancing the capacity of spending entities to execute their budgets efficiently and responsibly. By providing participants with the required information and resources, the workshop will…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, the University of Liberia’s departing acting president, has published a thorough financial report detailing 31.9 million US dollars in expenses. Dr. Conteh stated during a press briefing held by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism in Monrovia on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, that his administration has collaborated with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to guarantee that the remaining budget for UL, out of a $35 million total budget for FY 2024, is implemented in time to cover expenses for the rest of the year. According to Dr. Conteh, the administration…

Monrovia, Liberia – The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not take place at the William R. Tolbert Joint Chambers at the Legislature, according to the House of Representatives’ majority bloc. Representative James Kolleh, the bloc’s chairman of the House of Representatives’ Rules, Order, and Administration committee, claims that the decision is the result of current Capitol Building renovations. Representative Kolleh told reporters that it is not possible to finish the renovations by January 30, 2025, when the President is required by the constitution to conduct the SONA. “We are unable to begin renovations now in order to…

Monrovia, Liberia – The 70-year-old transmission lines that provide water to millions of people in Monrovia and other areas of the nation are in poor condition, which has alarmed Mohammed Ali, Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). According to Ali, the aging infrastructure is experiencing catastrophic leaks and frequent ruptures as a result of growing water demand and population expansion. The antiquated lines are unable to endure the strain of everyday use, Ali said Monday on the OK Morning Rush Show on OK FM 99.5 in Monrovia. The water transmission lines, which make up our infrastructure,…

Monrovia, Liberia – Wilmot Smith, the fired Deputy Director General for Information Coordination at the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), won his case in the Monrovia Civil Law Court, which mandated that the Liberian government reinstate him and reimburse him for all of his unpaid benefits. Judge George Wah-Harris Smith delivered the court’s decision on Friday, January 3, and it also ruled that Smith’s 2023 termination by former President George Weah was unlawful and unconstitutional. The court mandated that the present government, headed by President Joseph Boakai, make sure that Smith receives all of his back salary,…

In an effort to Promote Peace and Reunification. Monrovia, Liberia – A retreat for members and staff has been recommended by Thomas Fallah, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, as a way to resolve internal conflicts and foster unity before the 2025 legislative session. The retreat, according to Fallah, is necessary for “mending broken wounds” and guaranteeing a coordinated approach to the forthcoming legislative responsibilities. As the House gets ready for heated discussions and legislative deliberations in the upcoming months, he said the meeting will offer a forum to set policies and objectives for 2025. Fallah emphasized the…

Monrovia, Liberia – Henry Costa, a well-known political analyst and podcast presenter, has called for national unity and urged Vice President Jeremiah Koung to put Liberia’s interests ahead of his personal political disagreements. Speaking on his popular podcast on Monday, Costa urged collaboration and reconciliation, saying that it is imperative to put the country’s advancement ahead of individual complaints at this time. Costa spoke directly to Vice President Koung, saying, “I think it’s time to bury the hatchet.” “We need to concentrate on cooperating to create a better Liberia because there is so much at stake.” Costa also said that…

To Develop Hydropower Scheme on St. John River Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), National Investment Commission (NIC), and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arthur Energy Africa (AEA) to carry out extensive studies towards the development of the hydropower potential of the St. John River Basin. This is a major step towards addressing Liberia’s electricity deficit and advancing renewable energy. Key government leaders and AEA representatives attended the event, according to a statement dated January 6, 2025. Justice Minister Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, Mines & Energy Minister Hon. Wilmot…

Monrovia, Liberia – The 2024 holiday season was celebrated by ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) with a number of lively and memorable activities that made people smile and spread joy throughout its concession territories and beyond. The week-long events, which took place in the counties of Montserrado, Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa, highlighted the company’s dedication to social responsibility and community involvement by fusing festive festivities with deeds of kindness. A lavish children’s party and the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree marked the start of the celebrations in Buchanan on Monday. AML’s Christmas celebrations began with a colorful event that brought…

Monrovia, Liberia – The murder of Mr. Anwar Futloo, a South African national and the general manager of the Boulevard Palace Hotel, on December 30, 2024, in Monrovia, under suspicious circumstances, has prompted the Ministry of Justice to immediately begin an investigation. The Ministry of Justice has ordered an autopsy to be performed on the remains of the South African businessman and national in order to determine the cause of his death. The Liberian government said it is extremely saddened by the South African national’s passing and promised to use all of its resources to look into the matter fully and…