The chief of staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia and other high ranking AFL officials are set to testify today in the economic sabotage trial against Brownie Samukai.
Senate Defense and Intelligence Committee Rejects President’s Nominee for Deputy Defense Minister
The Senate Committee on Defense and Intelligence has recommended that the general body reject President George Weah’s nominee, Tarplah Davis, for the position of deputy defense minister for operations.
Rep. Dorwohn Gleekia Discloses Plans to Rehabilitate Tappeh Memorial High School in Nimba
Rep. Dorwohn Twain Gleekia of Nimba’s sixth electoral district has disclosed plans for a renovation of Tappita’s Tappeh Memorial High School. The lawmaker said he had lobbied to get US$25,000 appropriated in the 2019/2020 national budget for the renovation.
Sinoe Township Signs Five-Year Agreement With Asian Mining Company
Following nearly six months of feasibility studies and negotiations, the township of Murrayville, located in Butaw Administrative District and Sinoe’s first electoral district, has signed a five-year agreement with the Asia Development and Investment Company. The agreement allows the firm to explore for black sand and other minerals.
Pres. Weah Seeks Legislative Backing to Schedule National Census in March 2021
President George Weah has requested the House of Representatives’ endorsement for a new timetable for a national census. The president has proposed March 2021 as the new date.
Judge Konton: Lack of Vital Logistics Will Undercut Activities at Circuit Court in Sinoe
The Third Judiciary Circuit Court in Sinoe continues to suffer acute lack of basic logistical support due to the inability of the central government to provide for the court. This sentiment was expressed by Judge Geeplah Tiklo Konton when he spoke at the opening of the February 2020 term of court in Greenville.
Judge Chenoweth Expresses Grave Misgivings Over Reductions in Salaries
As the February Term of Court opens across the country, many judges, magistrates, and court officials continue to voice strong dissatisfactions over the effects of the recent salary harmonization policy which has significantly slashed their salaries and benefits.
Remains of Unidentified Male Buried Weeks After its Discovery in Sinkor
The decomposed body of a male victim is yet to be identified weeks after the body washed ashore the beach near 5th Street, Sinkor in Monrovia.