After a visit to five of Liberia’s 15 counties with retired Massachusetts State Representative Benjamin Swan, the founder of the Universal Human Rights International, Torli Krua, is calling for a citizen-driven change approach to reforming Liberia’s political system.
Amid Unresolved Economic Hardship, PATEL Threatens Bigger Protest
Amid the government’s perceived sluggishness in addressing their demands, Liberian entrepreneurs are threatening to stage a bigger protest next week.
Citizens Welcome Senators’ Proposal for Pay Cut with Caution
Several citizens have welcomed a proposal from three members of the Liberian Senate for a 25 percent reduction in the benefits of public officials as an austerity measure against the continuous decline in the country’s economy.
With Lack of Voting Records, Lawmakers Appear to Shun Transparency
After failed efforts at institutional reform, the legislature still lacks needed transparency; there is still no way for citizens to know how their lawmakers vote on particular issues.
Many Workers Still Ignorant of New Labor Law Provisions
Despite the new law to guide the labor sector, low education and awareness from employees and employers seem to challenge the full implementation of the law.
At Kendeja Voter Registration Center, NEC Staff Issue Incomplete Voter’s Card
Amid complaints of incompetence, the National Elections Commission staff assigned to Kendeja High School and Rehab Center no. 30307 have issued a voter’s card without a name on it.
In Addressing Economic Recession, Economist Wants President to Go Beyond Imposing Travel Moratorium
A Liberian economist has called on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to go beyond placing a travel moratorium on public officials to address the ongoing recession affecting the economy.
Liberians Cannot Travel to the US Without Visas, US Embassy Clarifies
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has clarified false reports that Liberians citizens can now travel to the US without visas.