Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

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…

For Swearing-in Ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect and Vice President-elect. Monrovia, Liberia – In a surprising turn of events, the Ghanaian Parliament has formally invited Richard Nagbe Koon, the Majority Bloc Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s president-elect and vice president-elect. This comes after it was previously reported that embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa had received an invitation. The event is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, January 7, 2025. The Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, signed the invitation, which highlights the significance of promoting regional…

Monrovia, Liberia – APM Terminals has made an innovative donation of various IT equipment to the management of the National Port Authority (NPA) in order to support the NPA’s Digital Automation Initiative. This will help the port better monitor operational activities at different concession areas through digital screening. Thirty laptops, eight flat-screen TVs, thirty keyboards, fifteen radios, and thirty monitors are among the more than 112 pieces of equipment. Speaking during the presentation, the Managing Director of APM Terminals, Clay Cran, underscored his company’s unwavering commitment to the partnership with the NPA. According to him, the presentation is a testament…