Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government’s payment of US$300–400 per month to skilled engineers at the ministry is described by Prince Tamba, the deputy minister designate for technical services and public works, as a complete betrayal, a joke, and an intolerable act. Mr. Tamba emphasized that Liberia has skilled and qualified civil engineers working at the Ministry without incentive as he addressed the Senate Committee on Public Works and Rural Development on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his confirmation hearing up Capitol Hill. The Deputy Public Works Minister for Technical Services designate emphasized that although engineers receive low pay, the…

FOR STALLING DEVELOPMENT IN BONG COUNTY, BY USING THE COUNTY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Monrovia, Liberia – China Union has been accused of working with former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah on social development money in order to impede progress in the county, according to Senator Prince Moye, the chair of the Bong County Legislative Caucus. At a press conference held at his Capitol Building Office on Thursday, February 15, 2024, the Chair of the Caucus informed legislative reporters that the China Union has been using the backdoor to negotiate the county’s development agenda at the expense of its residents in recent…

REPRESENTS PRES. BOAKAI IN NIGERIA Monrovia, Liberia – Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the vice president of Liberia, has wrapped up his formal visit to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Vice President Koung traveled to Nigeria on February 14, 2024, to represent President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., following the Inaugural Ceremonies of His Excellency Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State. According to the vice president’s office, the vice president’s visit included meetings with several senior Nigerian government figures to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Liberia. Outside of the inaugural festivities, VP Koung and Governor Diri spoke about possible partnerships in the…

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Boakia has asked the 55th Legislature to authorize him to spend US$41,300,000 for the month of February in an effort to prevent a government shutdown. In a message, President Boakai stated that in order to prevent the government from shutting down, it is wise for the Legislature to approve his request to increase funding by US$41.3 million while the Executive gets ready to present the budget. According to the President, government operations must continue to prevent a shutdown because the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024 was returned and is currently being finalized for…

Monrovia, Liberia – The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council is being attended by Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, who is also in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Joseph Nyuma Boakia as the head of the Liberian delegation at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State. Along with other African ministers of foreign affairs and dignitaries from all over the continent, Minister Nyanti left the country on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council is scheduled to take place from February 14–15, 2024, at the African Union…

Monrovia, Liberia – The recently confirmed Minister of National Defense, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, has resigned from his position due to ongoing protests from ladies claiming to be Army wives. The Minister of National Defense wrote a letter to the President outlining his reasons for taking action, citing the current political and civil unrest caused by the protests of women thought to be wives of the Armed Forces of Liberia, as well as his desire to maintain the peace and security of the State, according to a Monday release from the Executive Mansion. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for…

Monrovia, Liberia – Chinese Ambassador YIN Chengwu reiterated China’s commitment to the Unity Party administration as the People’s Republic of China celebrated the Lunar New Year. Speaking during the event on February 7, 2024 in Payneaville, Chinese Ambassador Chengwu stated that Liberia and China continue to be important regional allies. The general development momentum of China-Liberia relations has been maintained, he continued, and practical cooperation has gradually advanced in recent years thanks to the combined efforts of both sides. According to Ambassador Chengwu, the Chinese Embassy in Liberia is dedicated to aggressively fostering cordial and advantageous bilateral relations between the…

Monrovia, Liberia – With the creation of five pillars that align with teamwork, the recently elected President of the Liberia Tennis Federation has laid out plans to steer the organization in the correct direction. Speaking to this media on Wednesday in Monrovia, Paul Jamal King stated that their first priority is to organize the federation so that they may have a fixed calendar for each activity. For greater transformation, he wants tennis clubs or institutions owned by other people to operate in accordance with federation guidelines. “The national tennis facilities are in terrible shape, so we’re planning a complete overhaul…

REITERATES COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has fulfilled his obligation to declare his assets under the 1986 Liberian Constitution, barely two weeks after taking office. On Thursday, February 8, 2024, the President will officially declare his assets at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) headquarters in Congo Town, reaffirming his dedication to accountability and openness. In an interview with the press, President Boakai stated that doing the right thing via transparency is essential if the nation is to flourish. “As leaders, we have a challenge in this country because we need to lead by…

Monrovia, Liberia, Release – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Pope Francis as the Vatican City State, the Apostolic Episcopal See of the Bishop of Rome, celebrates its Independent Day on February 11, 2024. In his message to His Holiness Pope Francis, President Boakai extended sincere congratulations on behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name. In a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the Liberian leader emphasized that they are commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Vatican City State as ExCathedra and the Universal Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction…