The 54th National Legislature has made five changes to the 2018/2019 budget law that could give citizens more say in the County and Social Development Funds and also improve transparency and accountability.
Representatives Vote to Impeach Justice Ja’neh
House of Representatives votes to impeach Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court.
After Gbehn River Tragedy, Residents Want Margibi Lawmaker to Alter His Priorities
A few days after at least five persons died after a canoe capsized in Margibi’s second electoral district, residents in the area are now calling on their representative to reconsider his decision to erect a district office. They want Rep. Ivar Jones to instead conduct a feasibility study for a pedestrian bridge across the Gbehn River.
Sia Camanor Appointed as JFK Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Sia Wata Camanor has been appointed as the chief medical officer of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.
Senate Passes Land Rights Act
The Liberian Senate has finally concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the Land Rights Act. If signed into law by President George Weah, the act is expected to strengthen rights over customary land.
Maxwell Kemayah Appointed to Replace Brown as Representative to the U.N.
President George Weah has appointed Maxwell Saah Kemayah, the deputy foreign affairs minister, as Liberia’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations with accreditation to Cuba.
Lewis Brown Recalled as Liberia’s Representative to the UN
Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley has recalled Lewis Brown, the current ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations.
President Weah Wants Liberians to Reconcile to Restore Liberia’s Lost Dignity
President George Manneh Weah has underscored the need for Liberians to reconcile their differences as a means of sustaining peace.