Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

THAT WILL ALING WITH THE ARREST Monrovia, Liberia – The Designated Deputy Justice Minister for Administration and Public Safety Cllr. Massa Jallabah, has declared her commitment to rebranding a strong system that would be in line with the ARREST Agenda. She spoke on behalf of Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Minister of Justice on the third day of the National Joint Sectorial Portfolio Performance Review between the Liberian government and Development Partners. The Designated Deputy Justice Minister for Administration and Public Safety gave a five-minute PowerPoint presentation covering all areas of ministries and government agencies at Bella Casa hotel in Sinkor.…

Monrovia, Liberia – The National Grand Motif of Liberia has call on President Joseph Boakai to appoint 30 percent of Muslims in senior positions in the new Unity Party Government, headed by President Boakai. Sheik Abubakar Sumaworo stated that while Muslims make up roughly thirty percent of the country’s population, there are equally qualified and educated members of the Muslim community who are willing to serve the country. The request was made by Sheik Sumaworo on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Gurley Street Mosque in Monrovia during his sermon commemorating the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan in…

Monrovia, Liberia – Ambassador Yin Chengwu and Georgia Wallen, the World Bank’s country manager in Liberia, had a cordial meeting in the on April 8, 2024, during which they discussed ways to further international cooperation. Ambassador Yin outlined the tenets of China’s Africa policy, which include genuineness, tangible outcomes, goodwill, amity, and the Global Development Initiative. He also pledged to collaborate with Liberia, the World Bank, and other multilateral organizations to advance tripartite cooperation for Liberia’s development. In her introduction to the World Bank-Liberia cooperation, Madam Wallen noted that China has long been a significant shareholder of the organization and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian Senate has the Resolution to Establish War and Economics Crimes Court in Liberia. According to our reporter, 28 members of the Liberian Senate including controversal Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba and Senator Thomas Yaya Nimely of Grand Gedeh Counties today, Tuesday April 9, 2924, signed a resolution to Establish War and Economic Crimes Court in the Liberia. Senator Johnson and Nimely are both warlords mentioned in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report for prosecution. The two, despite their records have gain massive support of their kinsmen to lead their various counties at the national Legislature.…

OFFERS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBERIAN HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Monrovia, Liberia – The Chinese Embassy’s First Secretary, Mr. Gou Fei, and Economic and Commercial Chancellor, Mr. Wang Jiaxin, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, Liberia Minister of Health, at the Ministry’s head office in Congo Town, Paynesville, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Economic and Commercial Counselor, Mr. Wang Jiaxin, expressed gratitude to Liberia for the One-China policy. He expressed China’s continue relationship with Liberia. Through these diplomatic ties, China’s government continues to assist the people of Liberia in strengthening the government’s sectors in order to create a better…

TO BE OBSERVED AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Friday, April 12, 2024, as “National Fast and Prayer Day” and is to be observed throughout Liberia as a National Holiday. A statement from the Foreign Ministry states that the Day is to be commemorated as a time of prayer, fasting, meditation, and supplication in order to ensure that the nation, the state, and mankind as a whole will reap the rewards of our collective efforts. In addition, the Proclamation calls on all clerics, priests, elders, deacons, evangelists, imams, and locals…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Coalition for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (CEWAECCL) has expressed concern by the apparent waning delay of political will on the part of the Presidency to expedite the establishment of the court since President Joseph Nyumah Boakai vowed to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court during his inaugural speech. The Lead campaigner of the coalition, Adama Dempster, admonished the office of the President to make good on his proclamation that he would end impunity and promote the rule of law as manifested in the ARREST agenda of the Boakai-led regime. …

Monrovia, Liberia – Boima Kamara, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has emphasized the importance of concentrating on the growth of the national economy. “It is important to emphasize that our nation needs an expansion in the country’s economy as we begin this revenue hearing.” The Joint Legislative Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance was informed by Minister Kamara that substantial economic investments require the approval of the required fiscal policies.He also emphasized how crucial it is that the Liberia Revenue Authority, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, and the Legislature collaborate to make sure the right interventions…

Monrovia, Liberia – EcoMedia Development Initiative (EcoMedia) is extremely concerned about the concerning amount of trash that is piling up and burning in Monrovia and the neighboring areas. The non-governmental organization Environmental Media Watch has brought attention to the risks associated with this practice, stressing its negative impacts on the environment and general public health. The serious ramifications of the large waste piles in several areas of central Monrovia, including the Redlight Markets, Duala, and ELWA Junction, were highlighted by EcoMedia in a statement that was made public. Not only do these enormous rubbish heaps deface the urban landscape, but…

Monrovia, Liberia – The staff of the Liberia Refugee Repartition and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has concluded a two-day retreat. In a brief interview following the retreat’s conclusion, Patrick Worzie, Executive Director of LRRRC, outlined the retreat’s significance. The General Auditing Commission, the General Services Agency, and the Civil Service Agency have been asked to perform a system audit with a focus on finances, people, and assets, the LRRRC Executive Director added. Worzie emphasized that the goal of the exercise is to close any gap in order for the institution to go forwards in line with its mandate and fully implement…