Liberia’s deputy inspector of police, Col. Abraham Kromah, has called on his kinsman to be law-abiding citizens and uphold the rule of law as the nation gradually moves towards the elections.
Over 40,000 Ballot Papers Arrived for Lofa By-Election
The National Elections Commission has disclosed the arrival of more than 40,000 ballots in the country for the February 28 by-election in Lofa to replace the deceased Rep. Eugene Fallah Kparkar.
Senators Johnson, Tornonlah and Others Reject Pay Cut as Measures against Declining Economy
Barely one week after a proposal calling for a reduction in the salaries and benefits of public officials was presented to the Liberian Senate, some senators have strongly rejected the proposal.
After Visiting Five Counties, Rights Activist Encourages Citizen-led Change
After a visit to five of Liberia’s 15 counties with retired Massachusetts State Representative Benjamin Swan, the founder of the Universal Human Rights International, Torli Krua, is calling for a citizen-driven change approach to reforming Liberia’s political system.
Amid Unresolved Economic Hardship, PATEL Threatens Bigger Protest
Amid the government’s perceived sluggishness in addressing their demands, Liberian entrepreneurs are threatening to stage a bigger protest next week.
Citizens Welcome Senators’ Proposal for Pay Cut with Caution
Several citizens have welcomed a proposal from three members of the Liberian Senate for a 25 percent reduction in the benefits of public officials as an austerity measure against the continuous decline in the country’s economy.
Amb. Jeremiah Sulunteh Quits Company with Unity Party
The former Liberian ambassador to the United States, Canada and Mexico, Jeremiah C. Sulunteh, has resigned from the ruling Unity Party.
With Lack of Voting Records, Lawmakers Appear to Shun Transparency
After failed efforts at institutional reform, the legislature still lacks needed transparency; there is still no way for citizens to know how their lawmakers vote on particular issues.