Representatives from civil society organizations and political parties have drafted a resolution to repeal the clause of the constitution that prescribes the specific day for national elections to be held.
Sirleaf Opens Third Strategic Steering Meeting of African Women Leaders in Monrovia
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has opened the third strategic steering meeting of the African Women’s Leadership Network in Monrovia. The ALWN platform seeks to enhance the leadership role of African women in the continent’s transformation.
Lofa Lawmaker Accused of Attempting to Erase Deceased Predecessor’s Legacy
Representative Francis Nyumalin of Lofa’s first district in the 54th legislature has denied a claim that he is attempting to rename a legacy project of his predecessor, the late Eugene Fallah Kpaka.
Gov’t Report on Missing Billions Calls for Demonetization
The technical committee of the President Investigation Team tasked with investigating the circumstances around the allegedly missing billions in new banknotes has released its report to the public, recommending that all current Liberian dollar banknotes (new and old) be removed from the market and replaced.
Gov’t Appeals for Assistance to Nimba Mudslide Victims
The Liberian government is appealing for humanitarian aid to provide relief to victims and bereaved families of the affected mudslide community in Nimba.
CNDRA Says Singles Certificate is Not a New Requirement for Marriage
The Center for National Documents, Records and Archives has clarified that singles certificates has always long been a requirement for marriage in Liberia.
Assistant Education Minister Blames Low Education Budget on Competing Gov’t Priorities
An official of the Ministry of Education says the size of the national budget envelope is responsible for the low allotment to education in the country.
Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Law Professor Wants AFL Budget Increased
Ahead of the 62nd Armed Forces Day on Monday, February 11, the associate dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law is calling for increased budgetary allotment to the Armed Forces of Liberia.