To improve visibility at night, the Liberia Electricity Corporation or LEC recently announced a campaign to install functional street lights in major streets in and around Monrovia.
NEC Board of Commissioners Again Clears Snowe to Contest in Bomi
Snowe who has been a representative in Montserrado since 2005, has registered to contest in the district currently represented by Karmo. He described the decision rendered by the commissioners as a victory for the people of Sinje District.
Representatives Reject Supreme Court’s Stay Order on Impeachment Proceedings
Members of the House of Representatives have voted to reject the writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court against their impeachment proceedings over three justices of the court.
Supreme Court Places Stay Order on Impeachment Proceedings Against Justices
The Supreme Court of Liberia has placed a stay order on ongoing proceedings by members of the legislature to impeach three justices of the court.
President Reaffirms Support to VP Boakai, Dismissing Rumors
The Executive Mansion has reaffirmed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s supports to the candidacy of Vice President Joseph Boakai in the October elections.
Grand Kru Lawmakers and MOE Shift Blame for Students’ Poor Performance
Members of the Grand Kru Legislative Caucus have blamed the poor performance of students in the county to in adequate supervision on the part of the Ministry of Education.
UP Secretary General Resigns Amid Pressure to Observe Code of Conduct
Nagbe took the decision last week amid long running accusations from opposition political parties that he and other executive members were in violation of the code of conduct by serving in key positions in the party while at the same time serving as presidential appointees.
Lawmakers Avoid Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Disappointing Activists
The National Working Group Against Female Genital Mutilation says it is disappointed in members of the legislature for passing the Domestic Violence Bill without including any provision banning FGM.