President George Weah’s government has finally submitted the draft budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year to the legislature. The fiscal year has already begun and the draft budget was submitted months later than the legal requirement of the end of April.
Grand Kru Shuts Down Two Health Facilities After Third COVID-19 Case
The Grand Kru County Health Team has announced that a lab technician at the Dr. Dormu Nimely Maternity Hospital has tested positive for the Coronavirus, necessitating the closure of the facility and another clinic.
Legislative Staffers Threaten to Barricade Capitol Building if Salary Arrears Are Not Paid
Staffers at the National Legislature are threatening to barricade all entrances of the Capitol Building if lawmakers do not ensure that salaries they are owed are paid in three days.
Grand Bassa’s Rep. Matthew Joe Presents L$3M Check to Petty Traders
Grand Bassa’s third district representative, Matthew Joe, has presented L$3 million (US$15,075) grant to the Grand Bassa chapter of the Liberia Marketing Association. Joe’s gift fulfills a 2017 campaign promise he made to the group.
Grand Kru’s Fonati Koffa Says He Has No Ambition to Run for Senate
For months now, there have been rumors that Rep. Fonati Koffa of Grand Kru’s second electoral district would contest the 2020 senatorial election. However, on Monday, Koffa put a halt to all suspicions by clarifying that he had no intention of running.
River Cess Registers First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
After going without a confirmed COVID-19 case for months, River Cess has registered its first case. A now-deceased 21-year-old woman tested positive of the Coronavirus.
Former President Sirleaf Promises Impartiality in WHO’s Independent Review of Global Coronavirus Response
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has welcomed her selection by the World Health Organization to co-chair its Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
Nimba’s Criminal Court E Sentences Three for Statutory Rapes
Three men ranging from 19 to 80 years of age have be sentenced by Criminal Court E at the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie for three separate statutory rapes.