Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has called on all Liberians including Muslim to embrace the spirit of Togetherness. President Boakai made the speech on Wednesday, June 3, 2024, during the Islamic Prayer Service Program held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town in honor of the 2024 Liberian Muslim Hajj Pilgrims. “Let us set aside our differences and work hand in hand towards the common goal of national development.” President asserted that all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, creed, or status, must participate in the path to progress and prosperity and that by working together, they may improve…

Kakata, Margibi – Minister Mamaka Bility, Liberia’s Minister of State Without Portfolio has reiterated President Boakai’s pledge to turn the Booker T. Washington Institute (BWI) into a preeminent University of Science and Technology during the celebration of the institution’s 95th Foundation Day celebration. This declaration comes after President Boakai’s recent remarks in Kakata, where he acknowledged the critical role BWI play in Liberia’s future. The event, which had as its theme “BWI People Taking Matters into Their Own Hands for Positive Change,” celebrated the growth of BWI from its start in 1929 as a vocational school to its current status as…

RELEASE Official Statement from Team Kanubah after Court Ruling June 26, 2024. Monrovia, Liberia – Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen of the press and fellow Comrade Leaders! We are excited to have you here today and it is always a pleasure seeing you all. As we begin this press conference, we would like to applaud journalists, media professionals and communication practitioners for the incredible services you continue to deliver to the people of Liberia. Your works have and continued to enhance political stability and democratic development in Liberia. Aim of press conference and background This press conference aims to…

Monrovia, Liberia – Former President Weah has promised to run for office again in 2029 if the people of Liberia urge him to. Simultaneously, the outgoing president charged President Joseph Boakai with disobeying the law. He said it is unfortunate that the UP government, which took office with the intention of saving the nation, is accused of displacing regular Liberians from their positions. He denounced President Boikai for associating with those he called “gangsters,” claiming that the people of Liberia are not scared of them. In less than six months under the Boakai administration, he said Liberians are going through a…

Monrovia, Liberia –   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined several businesses operating in the counties of Bong, Gbarpolu, and Montserrado a total of US$ 965,000.00 for allegedly breaking environmental laws. At the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs on Thursday, June 27, 2024, during the MICAT regular press briefing, EPA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel King Urey-Yarkpawolo revealed that six companies received fines ranging from $25,000.00 to $400,000.00 between March 5 and June 27, 2024. He claimed that the business was fined US$95,000.00 for violating environmental permit requirements and contaminating water. J.M. Mining Company Inc. received the largest fine of US$400,000.00…

Give 14 Days Deadline Monrovia, Liberia – Both Lonestar and Orange GSM Company were fined three hundred thousand US dollars by the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LRA) for major violations and for refusing to provide vital data that could have affected revenue. The Liberia Telecommunication Authority’s Acting Chairman, Abdullah Kamara, told the MICAT Press Briefing on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism that the LTA had issued four court orders to the GSM Companies for regulatory violations based on a decision made by the board. According to him, both businesses were attempting to…

Monrovia, Liberia – The government has taken steps to buy the 285 yellow machine equipment, according to Minister of Information Jerenemek Matthew Piah, who also confirmed its arrival in the nation. Minister Piah stated during the MICAT regular press briefing on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, that the government has already taken certain actions with regard to the procurement process of the 285 moving equipment that has started arriving in the country. Because of their proportions, Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Bassa, and Lofa counties will each have two maintenance zones, and each county will…

Accra, Ghana – The Regional Maritime University (RMU) is poised to see unprecedented growth on the continent and beyond with the backing of Liberia, as promised by President Joseph N. Boakai. Speaking on Saturday, June 29, 2024, as the 18th commencement speaker of the RMU graduation in the Republic of Ghana, President Boakai stated that Africa must embrace unity in order to achieve irreversible socioeconomic transformation. He added that Africa has the potential to become a global leader if its resources are used wisely and cooperatively. He asserts that for Africa to reach its full potential, its unity is essential. The…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai on behalf of the Government of Liberia has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening and deepening ties with the United States of America. During the reception held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town on Thursday, June 27, 2024 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the United States of America’s independence, the leader of Liberia expressed gratitude for the long-lasting, beneficial, fulfilling, and promising relationship that has existed between the two countries since the Republic’s founding. Since the beginning of his administration, President Boakai claimed to have seen this as a great chance…

Monrovia, Liberia – Senator Edwin M. Snowe has frown on the Boakai led government for the deplorable condition of the Freeport to St. Paul road corridor. He disclosed that Western Cluster has provided US$3 million for the rehabilitation of the road. For many Bushrod Island residents, the Freeport to St. Paul’s bridge road corridor continues to be a significant obstacle, making it challenging for them to commute everyday to central Monrovia. Senator Snowe voiced his dismay over the deteriorating state of the road in a statement to the Liberian Senate plenary on Tuesday. He claims that Western Cluster and the…