Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – In compliance with the University of Liberia’s Charter, the Board of Trustees has approved President Joseph Boakai appointed candidate for president of the University of Liberia. Dr. Layli Maparyan has been named the 16th President of the University of Liberia by Joseph N. Boakai after series of vetting. The letter of appointment from President Boakai stated his confidence in Dr. Maparyan’s ability, integrity, and wealth of experience, stressing his trust that she would exhibit these qualities in service to the University and the country, according to an Executive Mansion release dated January 4, 2024. As the Executive Director of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Through the Open Budget Initiative Office at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Government of Liberia has launched a week-long draft FY 2025 Open Budget Awareness campaign throughout Montserrado County in an effort to guarantee public access to information and foster accountability and transparency throughout the government. The goal of the Draft FY 2025 National Budget Awareness is to provide the public with access to budget information and opportunities to engage in the county and community-level budgeting process. The government budget is a plan that specifies “where the money will come from and also states…

Calls For Participation In Liberia’s Development Monrovia, Liberia – As the 2024 Diaspora Annual Return comes to an end, President Joseph N. Boakai has bid final farewell to Liberians who left their respective countries early December to participate in the diaspora annual meeting in Liberia. Speaking Friday, January 3, 2025 at the farewell program of Diasporans at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Boakai said, “As I bid you farewell, I urge you to embrace boldness in participating in Liberia’s development.” According to him, the time has come for Liberians living outside to think differently, to think boldly, and to actively…

A WAKE UP CALL FOR UP GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY Monrovia, Liberia – Several Liberian social media outlets have stated that Monrovia would see rise in arm robbery and home burning. Opposition political groups are accused of orchestrating the move in an effort to destabilize the nation. According to a Liberian Blogger, James Goodday Flomo, he received a message from an insider of one of Liberia’s political parties noting that an agreement from the CDC planning room to arm criminals to carry out a huge arm robbery within the city and its surroundings, this arm robbery group is headed by…

A Telling Recognition of Queen Maybel Peter’s Charitable Impact Monrovia, Liberia – Amid challenges of economic hardship, hunger and poverty, few individuals have been standing up to the task, reaching out and providing assistance that offers hope to the less fortunate and less privileged in Liberia. At the peak of it all, is Queen Maybel K. Peter, an outstanding and passionate woman of goodwill, who has dedicated her life to the Ministry of God and Charity. Madam Peter has been a blessing to hundreds of people, both in Liberia and abroad. In addition to her charity giveaways on social media…

Government is not in Charge of Creating Jobs. Monrovia, Liberia – Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, Liberia minister of youth and sports, has clarified that the government’s mission is to foster an atmosphere that promotes employment in the private sector, not to generate jobs. The Minister said this on Monday when Radio Entertainment Liberia and the Ministry signed a LRD$2.5 million sponsorship agreement to support the 2023–2024 National County Sports Meet. Those who criticize the Unity Party-led administration for not creating employment in its first year are misinterpreting the government’s function, according to Bangalu. “The government is not in charge of creating jobs;…

Promises Further Development in Foya Monrovia, Liberia – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Liberia, Thomas Fallah, a former Executive Member of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), recently made a major impact on schooling in the Foya District. A long-standing commitment to increase educational access in the area was fulfilled when he formally turned over the Kpandonin Public School to the Liberian government. His commitment to putting the needs of the people first, especially in sectors like infrastructure and education, was emphasized. He spoke about his plans to improve the quality of life for the people…

Condemns the Continuous use of President Boakai’s Portrait. Monrovia, Liberia – The growing illegal usage of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s face on billboards, coffee mugs, apparel, awards, posters, and other souvenirs has raised grave worries for the ruling Unity Party (UP). These behaviors, which are frequently seen at presidential events or on goods meant for public gift, have been criticized for being in opposition to the UP’s governing ideals. The Unity Party’s standard bearer and president of Liberia strongly opposes the use of his picture to express gratitude or allegiance for institutional or personal benefits. According to the Party, “we…

Monrovia, Liberia – In a heartwarming gesture to mark the festive season, BUMU International (Liberia) INC., a company preparing to establish a water manufacturing facility in the Free Town Community, donated food items and sporting materials valued at over six hundred and twenty-five United States dollars (US$625). The initiative, which underscores the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, aims to strengthen ties with the local community. Representing the General Manager, Ouma S.J. Musa expressed gratitude for the community’s support and cooperation during the company’s preparatory phase. “On behalf of our General Manager, we extend warm season greetings to the people…

Monrovia, Liberia – Senator Amara Konneh of Gbapolu County has voiced his dislike of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s Unity Party administration. The senator claims that even if macroeconomic stability has increased since the elections, the first year of the Boakai Administration has been characterized by many difficulties, errors, and lost chances. Drug usage has grown, high unemployment has increased, electrical problems have persisted, and no significant new investment has been made. Working in the legislature is frustrating since it is an uninteresting, chaotic institution that essentially serves as an extension of the executive branch. Senator Konneh on his official Facebook page…