Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Civil Service Agency (CSA) of the Government of Liberia has officially launched the National Consultancy Policy Guidelines. The goal of the calculated action was to consolidate government entities’ management and coordination of consulting services. Through this action, the government aimed to optimize the distribution of money designated for consulting services, guaranteeing that they meet crucial government requirements in situations where current staffing and capabilities are insufficient. The framework’s emphasis on performance evaluation and responsibility is a crucial component. This change in emphasis from merely employment extension to demonstrable results is crucial in transforming the consulting landscape…

Monrovia, Liberia – Class-A referee Josephus Torjilor has been permanently banned by the Liberia Football Association from all LFA-sponsored events. The Referee Committee’s report from the match between Nimba and Gedeh in the subsequent National County Meet is in line with Torjilor’s expulsion. His subpar officiating generated serious losses and damages in addition to bringing the game and refereeing into disrepute. Supporters who felt they were being treated unfairly by the referee and the tournament organizers reacted angrily to referee Torlijar’s ruling. For more than fifteen minutes, the stadium was filled with hushed tension as fans threw objects, some of…

Monrovia, Liberia – In order to fill the vacancies left by the death of Grand Gedeh Representative-elect Erol Madison Gwion and the election of then-sitting Nimba Senator Jeremiah Koung as Liberia’s vice president, by-elections were held in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties. Nya D. Twayen and Jeremiah Garwo Sokan have been proclaimed the winners of the legislative by-elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties, respectively, by the National Elections Commission (NEC). Jeremiah Sokan While Sokan stood as an independent candidate for Electoral District #1 in the Grand Gedeh representative by-election, Twayen campaigned as the ruling Unity Party (UP) candidate in…

Monrovia, Liberia – A Cross-Border Cooperation Support Program has been initiated by the ECOWAS Mission in Liberia with the goal of promoting Free Movement and Migration among the Mano River Union’s member nations. On Monday, April 29, 2023, representatives of the Liberian government and the ECOWAS Mission’s office came together to inaugurate the Cross-border Cooperation Support Program. A regional program known as the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Program (ECBCSP) was created on January 12, 2006, during the 29th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Niamey. In order to guarantee social regional construction and sustainable development,…

Monrovia, Liberia – On Monday, irate football fans who are thought to be from Grand Geedeh County demolished the dugout seats that the previous government had placed at the SKD. Grand Geedeh’s goal from a corner was ruled out for a foul, by Center Referee Josephus Torgilar for which the angry fans claimed to have being cheated. After a 2-2 draw from the regular time of play plus an additional 30 minutes, Nimba County went on to win 4-2 on post-match penalties. The poor lightning system at the Country Premier Stadium caused the match to be postponed last Saturday. It…

Monrovia, Liberia – The US$738 million national budget for the fiscal year 2024 has been adopted by the House of Representatives of Liberia. The budget was approved by the House of Representatives through a roll call vote for the first time. The House of Representatives’ intense budget debate on Thursday, April 25, 2024, culminated in the budget’s adoption. It can be recalled that earlier this year, President Boakai government asked the house of legislature to revisit the national budget proposed by the out gone CDC led government. The budget passage has taken the national legislature close to four months or…

Monrovia, Liberia – Atty. Janga Augustus Kowo, the National Chair of the CDC has warned President Boakai administration not to tamper with the constitutional powers of the General Auditing Commission by virtue of the latter’s recent mandate to look into alleged misconduct at the Governance Commission and the LTA. The Liberian Leader also announced the suspension of the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority, Edwina Zackpah, Israel Akinsanya, Zotawon Titus, James Gbarwea, and Osborne Diggs, respectively, due to claims of dubious financial transactions and other misconduct at the institution. In addition, the President ordered the suspended officials to…

Liberia Deputy Foreign Minister NyeI Calls for Quick Win and Tangible Projects Monrovia, Liberia – Under the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Program (ECBCSP), Liberia’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Regional Integration, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Bakri NyeI, has called on ECOWAS National Technical Committee to develop concrete, quick-win projects that will improve the lives of local residents. On Monday, April 29, 2024, at the ECOWAS Liberia Country Office on First Street Sinkor, he made the statement at the official launch of the National Platform for the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support program, which is aim to facilitate free movement and migration within countries…

Monrovia, Liberia – Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of Montserrado County has urged the public, prominent figures, and interested parties to offer possibilities and assistance to those who are struggling with addiction in the nation. The lawmaker emphasized the value of supporting young people impacted by drug abuse during his speech at the third graduation exercise of 17 individuals who have undergone detoxification and rehabilitation procedures sponsored by his Center for Rehabilitation and Reintegration over the weekend in the Rehab Community. Senator Dillon, a strong supporter of rehabilitating disadvantaged youths, emphasized that the public’s responsibility extended beyond merely helping these people…

Monrovia, Liberia – Dennis Van Dan Meer, founder of the PTR Foundation, has started a new phase of his endeavors in Liberia with the goal of producing future tennis players. On April 26, 2024, a procession along Gardnerville Township’s Principle Streets kicked off the launching celebration in Monrovia. Due to the opportunities provided to them, future tennis stars in Liberia, predominantly women, were able to walk with joy while holding their tennis equipment, which included balls and rockets. The PTR Foundation help is directly affecting Youth for Tennis founded by a Liberian Internationally certified Tennis Coach, Alfred Kandakai. This program…