Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has given the National AIDS Commission (NAC) two brand-new pickup vehicles to help and enhance its nationwide operations after a successful fundraising event on Friday. During a brief ceremony at the Commission’s offices in Monrovia, Madam Georgette Gray, Ex-Officio Member and President’s Representative to the NAC Board, formally handed the gift, which he had made in fulfillment of his commitment during the fundraising event, on behalf of the President. President Boakai’s ongoing dedication to promoting national health goals and making sure the NAC is prepared to carry out its duty was communicated by…

Buchanan City, Geand Bassa – In a major step toward developing industrial agriculture and generating new job possibilities, the Liberian government has formally started construction on an innovative $19.4 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was represented at the ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025, by Vice President Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung. He formally gave the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) the official deed for the 200-hectare property at the occasion. President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which aims to boost rural economic growth and revitalize Liberia’s agriculture sector, includes the SAPZ…

Lofa County – The Superintendent of Lofa County, Hon. J. Lavelah Massaquoi, during a Security Council and County Peace Mechanism meeting hailed Plan International Liberia (PIL) for the peace-building for the “Girls and Young Women Take Action for Peace Project” in the county. The meeting aims to inform county-based peace-building actors and security council about the project closure, after a two years of activities implementation in Lofa county specifically in Yeala and Konia Peace Hut Communities and three other counties of Liberia. Superintendent Massaquoi also acknowledged the contributions of PIL to Lofa County through a successful implementation of the Project…

Monrovia, Liberia – With the official dedication of a $700,000 fully reconstructed overhead bridge, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has restored a vital transportation and economic connection between its port concession and significant settlements in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The bridge, which is 2.5 kilometers from the Buchanan Port, links AML’s activities with the nearby towns of Koruah, District Hole, More Town, Baconie, and the Sun Set Beach region. Even though it is a public asset, the structure is essential to AML’s iron ore railway operations from Mount Tokadeh to the port as well as to local commuters. Concerns over obvious flaws…

AREPT Verifies 27 Ongoing Investigations. Monrovia, Liberia – The Asset Recovery and Prosperity Retriever Taskforce (AREPT) has verified 27 ongoing audits nationwide in an attempt to track down and retrieve stolen government assets from both current and retired officials. In response to the Honorable House of Representatives’ request for a comprehensive report on the establishment, operations, advancements, and difficulties of the Asset Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce (AREPT), the AREPT team, led by Cllr. Edwin Kla Martin, provided information on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He stated that the team has finished documenting more than 30 properties that are thought to…

RELEASE Monrovia, Liberia – The Chairman of Liberia’s Office of the Ombudsman, Counselor Findley Karngar has expressed the need for institutional strengthening to enhance its efficiency and citizens’ engagement. During a courtesy visit by UNDP’s Resident Representative, Mr. Aliou Dia, discussions centered around strategic support and future initiatives to boost the Office’s effectiveness. Counselor Karngar acknowledged the challenges the Office has faced since its establishment in 2014, particularly in securing funding and building institutional capacity. He said the office is keen on digital transformation, modernized complaint tracking and resolution systems, capacity building through targeted training and mentorship, Gender Integration in…

Strengthens Human Resource Directors Oversight. Monrovia, Liberia – A one-day workshop led by the Director General, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), intends to increase the efficiency of the public sector by improving the supervision of 105 Human Resource Directors who are distributed around 105 government Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACS). The session centered on reaffirming the CSA’s authority over public sector HR management and guaranteeing adherence to administrative procedures meant to improve service delivery’s efficiency, accountability, and transparency, according to a CSA announcement dated May 22, 2025. It highlights the CSA’s resolve to continuously…

Vows To Strengthen Global Heritage Cooperation. Monrovia, Liberia – Jon Bricks, Liberia’s cultural attaché at the country’s embassy in the PRC, has pledged to transform Liberia’s global cultural trajectory in order to improve diplomatic ties and increase the country’s tourist industry’s potential to generate income. According to Bricks, who spoke on Thursday, May 22, 2025, “The world is eager and willing to listen to and explore Liberia’s beautiful cultural heritage and inspiring history, but much can be achieved with diplomatic cooperation and immense culture diplomatic relations.” As the first independent country in Africa, he asserted that Liberia offers a wealth of…

Visits Bo Waterside. Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and Chair of the Incident Management System (IMS) for the Mpox Virus, led a high-level delegation to the Bo Waterside Border Crossing Point. Given the recent spike in Mpox cases, the visit’s objectives were to evaluate ongoing public health initiatives and bolster border surveillance. Members of the combined security forces and Port Health personnel from Sierra Leone and Liberia participated in joint talks with the group during the visit to identify ways to improve cross-border cooperation and surveillance. On behalf…

Monrovia, Liberia – A distinguished group of retirees were honored by Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a heartfelt and dignified ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the C. Cecil Dennis Memorial Auditorium for their years of outstanding service to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry representatives, staff members, and special guests gathered for the occasion to honor the exceptional accomplishments of the retirees who have served with honor, honesty, and dedication. In order to show the government and people of Liberia their sincere thanks, Foreign Minister Nyanti gave certificates of appreciation to each retiree…