Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In order to address important concerns impacting women throughout the nation, the first lady of the Republic of Liberia, Madam Kartumu Yarta Boakai, today launched the Liberian Women Coalition in conjunction with female leaders for the International Conference on Population Development. This gathering serves as the inaugural Consultative Forum for the creation of the Liberia Women Coalition, which is tasked with advocating for women’s rights and empowerment at the International Conference on Population and Development. Speaking during the program’s opening at the Executive Mansion on Thursday, April 18, 2024, First Lady Katumu Boakai urged all women to…

Guangzhou, China – The 135th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the CantoFair has kicked off in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The fair which started on Monday, April 15, 2024, is expected to host thousands business individuals, groups, institutions, governments, and others around the world. The 1.55 million square meter exhibition has drawn over 29,000 businesses, including 680 international businesses from 50 different nations and regions. The People’s Republic of China, which is well-known for its productivity in agriculture, tourism, construction, and technology, among other areas, will demonstrate to the rest of the world why it is so important…

Monrovia, Liberia – Lofa County lighted up Nancy Doe Stadium in Kakata on Wednesday, when the county football and kickball teams defeated Group D hosts, Margibi County, to advance them to the quarterfinals of the 2023–2024 National County Sports Meet. The Wolozisi boys won 2-0 despite playing nearly the whole second half with nine men after giving up two red cards, while the girls triumphed 1-0 thanks to a home drive. In other football games, Nimba defeated Grand Kru 2-1 and Grand Cape Mount defeated Gbarpolu County 2-0. For the first time in more than three seasons, hosts Rivergee County…

AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Monrovia, Liberia – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has stressed that despite efforts to combat corruption and advance accountability and transparency, the nation has not done well over the years. In order to guarantee that public monies are accounted for and transparency becomes the hallmark of good governance, not much work has been done, according to Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of CENTRAL. He spoke at a one-day “Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue” that was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and the Swedish Embassy in Liberia. In the fight against corruption, Anderson…

IN AN ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE Monrovia, Liberia – American missionary Lucas Richards was declared not guilty of the charges of criminal contempt to commit murder and aggravated assault in the case involving defendant Richards and Miss Jessica Lloyd by Presiding Judge Nelson Chinneh of Criminal Court “B.” A grand jury in Montserrado County indicted the defendant on December 14, 2023, for the offense of second-degree felonies of aggravated assault and criminal attempt to commit murder. Defendant Richards faced charges of Aggravated Assault and Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder from the Liberian government. According to the accusation, the defendant intentionally…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Fire Service has reported 49 fire cases from January to March 2024. The LNFS report come in the wake of many fire incidents around the country especially Monrovia. The fire outbreak have affected many Liberians including low and high profile citizens. The latest report captured the fire outbreak at the home of the Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberian Legislature. On Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, Speaker Koffa home in the Reham Community, Paynesville, gutted fire causing major loss of property to the statesman and his family. Twelve of the 49 fire…

Monrovia, Liberia – One individual has been detained by the Liberia National Police in relation to the suspected horrific murder of Amanda Nebo, a Monrovia City Police officer. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman stated that the suspect known as Chicken Wing has acknowledged his role in Miss Nebo’s murder. It is recorded that Madam Nebo was attacked on Saturday night, April 13, 2024, Madam Nebo was attacked by an unidentified person as she attempted to remove her purse. Col. Coleman claims that the suspect has disclosed the identities of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has appointed its COORDINATORS in the 15 Counties. The Coordinators were selected based on their involvement with sporting activities, particularly sports reporting in their respective counties. The mandates of the coordinators according to the official appointment letters are: a. Assist the leadership in coordinating all activities of SWAL in Counties. b. Organize programs and trainings in consultation with any of the statutory committees and the leadership of SWAL. c. Work with other association members to carry out the plans for making additional funds for the organization. SWAL President Varmah Kamara…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai commended over 126 At-Risk-Youth youths who have been rehabilitated from illicit drug use after they graduated from Rehabilitation Centers and received certificates from the Joint Inter-Sectorial At-Risk-Youth Empowerment Program, which was established by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.In four counties Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bass, and Bomi, the over 126 At-Risk-Youth received rehabilitation and acquired knowledge in various vocational skills. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, President Boakai stated that while a nation may lose all…

BECOME LATEST VICTIM TO FIRE DISASTER AMID INCREASING WAVE OF FIRE OUTBRAKE ACCROSS LIBERIA. Monrovia, Liberia – In a growing number of fire events occurring around Liberia, House Speaker of the 55th Legislature J. Fonati Koffa is the most recent victim of a fire. Speaker Koffa’s house in the Rehab Community caught fire late Sunday night, April 14, 2024, sparking public reactions. It is reported that there was no casualties. According to eyewitnesses, Speaker Koffa and his spouse fled their residence as the fire grew more intense, seeking safety at the residence of former President George Weah. The arrival of…