Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism of the government of Liberia has denied any claim that it denied former President George Weah entry to the VIP lounge at the Roberts International Airport in Margibi County. Information Minister Jerelinmik Piah stated, “The allegation of denying former President George Weah access to the VIP lounge is far from reality,” during a news briefing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in Monrovia. The accusations, according to Minister Piah, are propaganda against the government, and those involved are attempting to elicit sympathy from the Liberian people. He clarified that…

Monrovia, Liberia – As part of its commitment to support humanitarian efforts, the Japanese government is anticipated to donate 3,294 metric tons of food supplies to Liberia, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti. Speaking during the MICAT Special press briefing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Minister Nyanti stated that this endeavor is anticipated to happen on June 18 of that same year. According to her, Japan continued commitment to humanitarian assistance and international cooperation to fortify ties and promote goodwill among the participating nations is symbolized by this contribution, which aims to boost food security and nutrition…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has issued warnings to those who have incrush on government propertys. Speaking during the MICAT Press Briefing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Minister Piah revealed that following the destruction of the first Kendeja culture center, the government, acting through the Ministry of Information, purchased 50 acres of land. According to Minister Piah, half of the land has been incrush upon by people noting that even if the wealth cost millions it will be destroyed. “Let this come as a warning to those who build and those…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet Sara Beysolow Nyanti has call on all Liberians to brand the nation Positively. Speaking on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the MICAT Special press briefing, Minister Nyanti emphasized that everyone must support the country’s progress plan because undermining its reputation will not help it. As a nation that has shown love for other nations, Liberia has a responsibility to look out for its own, according to Madam Nyanti, who stated that those who were brought back should be regarded as fellow Liberians. Many of them, she said, are…

Monrovia, Liberia – At an emergency National Executive Committee sitting on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Monrovia, the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) reaffirmed its unflinching support to Amb. Dee Maxwell Kemayah as Political Leader of the Party. Speaking at a major Press conference following the emergency sitting, the NEC through its acting National Chairman, Prince Mehn said, members of the National Executive Committee has filed a vote of explicit confidence in Amb. Kemayah. According to him, Amb. Kemayah remains the political Leader of MOVEE and will therefore lead the Party to 2029 Presidential and Legislative elections. He reaffirmed MOVEE commitment…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of States for Presidential Affairs, and the Liberia Airport Authority have all been summoned by the House of Representatives to appear before it on Thursday, June 13, 2024, over allegations of repeated disrespect to former President George Weah regarding the use of the airport’s VIP lounges. Representative Muka Kamara of Montserrado County District #14 presented a communication to the House of Representative that set off the House’s decision to summon the three government ministries and agency. Legislative reporters were informed by Representative Kamara on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that it…

Says UP Cabinet is Largely Dominated by Lofa County Monrovia, Liberia – The Boakai-Koung administration has come under fire from the Liberia People’s Party, which claims that their 100-day deliverables were well below the belt. According to the LPP, the team’s alleged accomplishments are really errors that could jeopardize public confidence and the progress being made toward improving Liberia. LPP National Chairman Yanqui Zaza claimed at a press conference on Monday, June 10, 2024, that President Boakai had misled the Liberian people, which was evident in the establishment of his government. Chairman Zaza claimed that although President Boakai had…

Warns Citizens to Brace themselves for more Devastating Floods and Windstorm Monrovia, Liberia – The National Disaster Management Agency has issued a warning to all Liberians to prepare for more disastrous floods and windstorm calamities, citing excessive rainfall as expected in the country. Many residents in Montserrado county, Paynesville, and other parts of the nation were impacted by Monday’s all-day downpour as a result of flooding that prompted some locals to evacuate their houses. Ansu Dorley, the director of the Disaster Management Agency, stressed the need of disaster-prone areas taking preventative steps by referring to Monday’s flooding incidents as just…

Monrovia, Liberia – As the first Lone Star Coach to go four games without a loss in almost two decades, Mario Marinica has started authoring his own chapter in the history of Liberia soccer. On Sunday, June 9, 2024, many Liberians praised the British-Romanian tactician after Lone Star’s 1-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which are scheduled to take place in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The Liberians characterized the outcome as overpowering and noted that, following a trying time under Ansu Keita, who led the squad for nine games without…

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s prospects of competing in the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in 2024 are still in jeopardy following a 4-1 loss to Nigeria at home. After losing badly to Nigeria at home in the 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the SKD, Liberians will have to wait for a longer time. Following their loss, Nigerians had a 75% chance of qualifying ahead of their West African counterparts. Based on their prior domination in African women’s football, they entered the match as the clear favorites. Many football fans ranked them as the…