President George Weah has disclosed that Liberia’s total public debt has now exceeded US$1.27 billion due largely to investments in infrastructural projects.
In Annual Address, Weah Blames Global Economic Uncertainties for Liberia’s Poor Domestic Performance
In his third State of the Nation Address, President George Weah has blamed Liberia’s weak domestic economic performances on global economic uncertainties and slow recovery following recent global recession. These developments, the president said, adversely impacted Liberia’s economic performance largely through weak trade, geopolitical tensions, and country-specific effects.
Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Claim by VP of Budgetary Neglect
enate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie has constituted a five-person special Senate committee to investigate complaints by Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor that the Executive Branch has neglected to accord the adequate budgetary allocation, allowances, and benefits for her office.
Rep. Kolubah Wants Justice Minister, Police IG to Explain Use of Force Against Petitioners
Montserrado’s 10th district representative, Yekeh Kolubah, has asked the House of Representatives to invite Justice Minister Musah Dean and Police Inspector General Patrick Sudue to explain the legal basis for using force on petitioners and arresting staffers of the National Legislature last week.
Margibi Lawmaker Wants Media to Report on Status of GAC Audit Recommendations
Margibi’s fifth district representative, Clarence Gahr, is calling on the media in Liberia to follow up on the implementation of audit reports submitted to the executive.
Sen. Dillon Returns US$12,000 of Salary to Montserrado
Montserrado’s Senator Darius Dillon has announced that he is returning US$$12,000 of his four-month salary to the county.
Montserrado’s 17th District Women Submit Controversial Rape Allegations Against Their Lawmaker
A group of women claiming to be residents of Montserrado’s 17th district stormed the grounds of the Capitol Building on Thursday to petition the House of Representatives to investigate a rape allegation against their lawmaker, Rep. Hanson Kiazolu.
Leaked Letter Indicates VP’s Absence from Senate Opening was Due to Lack of Finances
A leaked communication from the office of the vice president revealed that, contrary to reasons provided by Senate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie, Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s absence from the opening session of the senate was due to complaints about the government not providing her office with its allotted budget.