Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

AS SHE TURNS 86 YEARS Monrovia, Liberia – Madam Ellen Johson Sirleaf, the former president of Liberia, is due to celebrate her 86th birthday today at the African Women Leadership Network conference. Numerous powerful women from the 36 African Women Leadership Network chapters, as well as former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, are reportedly expected to join Madam Sirleaf. It is anticipated that Madam Clar Marie Weah, the former first lady of Liberia, would also attend the festivities with Mrs. Sirleaf. According to reports, Mrs. Sirleaf’s birthday falls on the same day as this year’s African Women Leadership Network event. The conference…

Monrovia, Liberia – All government institutions have been instructed to adopt and execute the new National Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) immediately by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., in a historic effort to advance efficiency, transparency, and better public service delivery. According to the President, the goal of the project is to make Liberia’s public sector a result-driven model that places a high value on responsiveness, accountability, and citizen-focused government.As part of the President’s commitment to sustainable development and good governance, the PMCS was developed to assist public institutions in coordinating their goals with Liberia’s national development strategy. “Through…

Monrovia, Liberia – Solidarity and Trust for a New Day’s chairman has informed the general public that that STAND is not a political party and will continue to be a civil society group dedicated to supporting the average Liberian. The only individuals who would be terrified of STAND’s presence, Mulbah Morlu said, are unscrupulous government officials who embezzle the money of the Liberian people. Mr. Morlu made the statements when the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day dedicated its new offices in Congo Town east of Monrovia on Friday. Chairman Morlu told the large number of people who graced the…

Monrovia, Liberia – In recognition of the vital role that employee welfare plays in propelling the country’s revenue collection efforts, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has formally opened its first-ever Psychosocial and Counseling Center to emphasize the emotional and physical health of its staff. LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah underlined the center’s significance and encouraged personnel to utilize the space to the fullest at the inaugural event, which was hosted at the LRA headquarters in Paynesville. “You must be in good physical and mental health to perform the hard labor we undertake here. Our ability to successfully collect national…

Journal Article by: Amb. S. Mixillanean Jeromes Jr. Monrovia, Liberia – Introduction: In the intricate tapestry of a nation’s governance, the role of leadership is akin to the guiding thread that weaves through every aspect of society. The impact of a leader, be it positive or negative, reverberates far and wide, shaping the fate of the country and the lives of its people. However, when an individual ill-prepared for the demands of leadership ascends to power, the repercussions can be catastrophic. This article delves into the perilous waters of unprepared leadership, dissecting the risks it poses to a nation and…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, joined Minister Jiwoh Abdulai, the Environment and Climate Change Minister of Sierra Leone, at a side event on October 25, 2024, on the sidelines of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP 16 to discuss transboundary conservation efforts in the Gola Rainforest. The focus of the event was the creative cooperation between governments, civil society, and local communities in Sierra Leone and Liberia to preserve the Gola Rainforest and carry out the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The event included video presentations that highlighted their…

Monrovia, Liberia – The importance of the mining industry to Liberia’s economy has been underlined by Vice President Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung. “Mineral resources contributes an impressive 52 percent to Liberia’s GDP accounting for 93 percent of its exports including gold, diamonds, and iron ore.” During the formal handover of the findings of Liberia’s Mineral Resource Survey project, which was carried out in cooperation with the Liberian government and the People’s Republic of China, the vice president made the statements on Friday, October 25, 2024. The initiative aims to unlock the full potential of Liberia’s mineral wealth. VP Koung emphasized the…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai on Friday toured and initiated the construction of a US$150 million recreational park in Marshall City, lower Margibi County. It is anticipated that the proposed park would be located near Marshall City, at the confluence of the Farmington River and the Atlantic Ocean. Speaking to media while on the tour, Joe Jane Mulbah, the President’s Advisor on National Infrastructure said, President Boakai’s compassion for Liberia’s people and children is demonstrated by the 150 million dollar project. According to him, the park would be called “Kalawanda” a derivative of the Kissi dialect, when interpreted…

As Nurses Deliver With Phone-light Monrovia, Liberia – James Peters, the administrator of Marshall Medical Center in Marshall City, lower Margibi County, has stated that nurses are delivering patients and attending to emergencies using phone lights because the facility lacks electricity. During President Joseph N. Boakai’s visit over the weekend of October 26, 2024, Peters revealed some of the hospital’s difficulties to President Boakai, adding that nothing has been done since the Liberia Electricity Cooperation (LEC) sent their team to assess the hospital’s electricity problem. The hospital serves approximately seven communities, including Grand Bassa County, which has a total population of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Perplexed For the third consecutive session, the House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum, and House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has pledged to take the matter to the Supreme Court of Liberia. The group of lawmakers that support Speaker Koffa’s continued tenure in the top legislative position failed to reach a quorum on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Invoking Article 33 of the Liberian Constitution, he pledged to seek asylum at the Supreme Court of Liberia. “A simple majority of each House shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lower number may…