The House of Representatives has cited three top government officials to update them on the status of the controversial Eton and EBOMAF loan agreements.
VP Howard-Taylor Says COVID-19 Pandemic Increasing Violence Against Women
Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is warning that violence against women and girls has worsened in African countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature Agrees to Postpone Senatorial Elections to Dec. 8
The legislature has passed a joint resolution to postpone the midterm senatorial elections and national referendum, previously scheduled for October 13, to December 8, 2020.
Mary Broh Wants Legislature Closed for One Week for COVID-19 Cleaning
Mary Broh, the country’s COVID-19 response coordinator, says she wants the legislature to be closed for one week to allow her to disinfect the entire Capitol Building.
Sen. Dillon Wants Cllr. Ndubusi Nwabudike Dismissed from LACC
Montserrado’s Sen. Darius Dillon is calling on President George Weah to dismiss the controversial Nigerian heading the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Ndubusi Nwabudike.
With Senate Closed Due to COVID-19, House Says No Plan to Suspend Session
The office of the speaker of the House of Representatives has denied speculations that the House plans to suspend future sessions due to COVID-19.
Rep. Samuel Kogar Asks for Repeal of Eton and EBOMAF Loan Agreements
Rep. Samuel Kogar says he wants the longstanding controversial Eton and EBOMAF loan agreements repealed.
Min. Nyenpan: CHICO to Soon Resume Construction on Ganta-Harper Highway
Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan has informed the House of Representatives that the government will soon pay arrears owed to Chinese construction company CHICO to allow it to continue work on the highway linking Ganta, Nimba to Harper, Maryland.