Judge Blamo Dixon has recused himself from presiding over the excess banknote printing case involving former officials of the Central Bank.
Finance Ministry Announces Disbursement of Funds for Striking Health Workers’ Salaries
In an effort to resolve the impasse between the government and striking health workers that has paralyzed operations at several health facilities across the country, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning announced on Thursday, September 26, 2019 that it has begun disbursing checks to cover the salaries of employees at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital.
Weah Solicits U.N. Support to Implement TRC Recommendations
President George Weah has requested the support of the United Nations to implement recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including the establishment of a special tribunal to try individuals accused of committing war and economic crimes during the country’s 14 years of civil war.
Finance Ministry Trains 50 Comptrollers at Gov’t Agencies in Adherence to Finance Laws
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has concluded training in financial reporting for finance officers from approximately 50 government agencies.
Senators Make US$15,000 Monthly in Benefits, Sen. Dillon Reveals
Montserrado’s Senator Darius Dillon has updated the public with the breakdown of benefits allotted to members of the Liberian Senate.
Grand Bassa Lawmakers Consult With Citizens on Weah’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Grand Bassa’s legislative caucus has held a one-day consultative meeting to discuss with citizens President George Weah’s recently submitted amendments to the constitution.
Student Group Demands Legislature Increase Budget for University of Liberia
A University of Liberia student group, the Vanguard Student Unification Party, is demanding that the legislature increase the institution’s budget.
House Committee Probing Executive Mansion Renovation Needs More Time, Says Most Contractors Unidentified
A special committee appointed by House Speaker Bhofal Chambers to probe the 13-year-old ongoing Executive Mansion renovation project has said it cannot identify several contractors associated with the project.