Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – A local vendor and the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) have finalized two significant contracts for the purchase and delivery of certain vital pieces of equipment that are necessary to improve drainage and sewage cleaning operations in Greater Monrovia. Through the Liberia Urban Resilience Project (LURP), which is funded by the World Bank, the interventions are made feasible. In order to improve drainage and sewer cleaning operations in Greater Monrovia, the Ministry of Public Works and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) urgently need a consignment of high-performance equipment and devices, which the Liberian company Family…

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL), according to its president, Prof. Dr. Layli Maparyan, will keep funding research and academic initiatives that help the country’s social workers improve. In a March 18, 2025, press release, Dr. Maparyan promised UL’s assistance on the Capitol Hill campus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, during her keynote speech at a World Social Work Day event. The National Association of Social Workers of Liberia (NASOWL) organized the event, which included the topic “Strengthening Communities Through Social Work for Inclusive and Enduring Well-being in Liberia.” According to the president of UL, social workers play a…

Monrovia, Liberia – To create a new country strategic opportunities program (COSP) for Liberia, the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the Liberian government have jointly begun a two-day stakeholders’ engagement workshop. The multiyear framework for IFAD’s involvement in inclusive and sustainable rural development in the nation is the country strategic opportunities program. The current COSOP (2020-2025) for Liberia was developed in collaboration with the government of Liberia and other stakeholders and approved by the IFAD executive board in December 2019 with the overall goal to increase income and employment opportunities for rural men and women while building resilience…

Monrovia, Liberia – In order to ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and obtain the credentials they are entitled to, President Joseph N. Boakai has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) body to acknowledge the urgency and significance of developing inclusive examination policies and practices. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the WAEC 73rd Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town Liberia, President Boakai stated that the examinations body can remove the obstacles that students with disabilities face by implementing accommodations like extra time, alternate…

Monrovia, Liberia – The emergence of power politics, hegemony, protectionism, and unilateralism has made the global situation more unstable. Global instability and uncertainty elements have multiplied rapidly, and the globe is currently dealing with hitherto unheard-of difficulties. Given this, the globe is especially worried about the decisions made by the big powers: should they adhere to the “my country first” attitude or embrace shared responsibility and win-win cooperation? China’s answer is provided by its 2025 Two Sessions, which are the third sessions of the 14th National People’s Congress and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.…

Monrovia, Liberia – Thomas Kojo, the acting coach of Liberia’s national football team, has named a 24-man roster for the next World Cup qualifying matches against São Tomé and Tunisia. At the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex, the team, which consists of both local and professional players, will face Tunisia on March 19 and São Tomé on March 24. With all three goalkeepers being local, the team has 11 local players and 13 foreign players. Midfielder Solomon Tweh, who plays for Al Raed of Saudi Arabia, and Bryant Farkarlun, who plays for Austin FC in Major League Soccer, are two of…

Monrovia, Liberia – The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has been praised by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. for taking prompt action to ensure adherence to the national asset declaration requirement. The CSA has essentially stopped paying government employees who have disregarded the President’s mandate, in keeping with the Administration’s commitment to openness, responsibility, and sound governance. In order to optimize the effect of these money, the Liberian Leader has instructed the CSA to work with the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP) to create an escrow account for the whole amount of blocked wages, which is around $90,808.56. The…

Monrovia, Liberia – Two senior forensic specialists from FTI Consulting are being brought in by the Liberian government through the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) to help track down and retrieve assets obtained illegally as part of an attempt to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Andrew Durant and Wayne Anthony will come to assist AREPT in its investigation of assets and public funds that have been embezzled. The visit, which aims to increase Liberia’s ability to locate stolen assets, is free for the government, according to an AREPT release. As a sign of…

Monrovia, Liberia – Players, coaches, referees, table officials, club presidents, and other members of the nation’s basketball regulatory body have received a severe warning from the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA), which threatens to prohibit them from participating in unapproved events around the nation. The LBA said in a statement issued on Saturday, March 15, 2025, that all tournament founders and organizers must first have association permission. The event will be deemed unlawful if compliance is not met. According to the LBA, those who take part in unauthorized competitions will be banned for a period of time decided by its Grievance…

Monrovia, Liberia – FIFA and CAF-approved dugout chairs have been put into service at the SKD Sports Complex by the Liberian government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The additional seats were put into service after the Liberia Football Association (LFA) received warnings from the two football governing bodies about the need to keep improving SKD Stadium’s infrastructure to meet international stadium standards. Due to inadequate conditions, CAF prohibited hundreds of stadiums, including the SKD, from holding Class-A games. Massive modifications were necessary as a result of the ban, including improvements to the dressing rooms, individual spectator seats, a…