Secret resolutions, subterranean activities, and other forms of limited transparency by the legislature do not foster public trust. Instead, they breed cynicism and discontent among the population who, whether rightly or wrongly, assume that legislators’ decisions are always motivated by “brown envelopes.”
Visiting Chinese Parliamentary Delegation Meets with Liberian Lawmakers
A high-level Chinese parliamentary delegation is currently visiting Monrovia for three days, upon the invitation of the National Legislature. The Chinese Delegation is headed by Wu Weihua, vice chairman on the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
OP-ED: What If They Didn’t Have Liberia in Their Heart?
The offices of just seven public officials are receiving over US$7.7 million from the national cake in 12 months. Should we give their offices this much? They are becoming overnight millionaires as a result of leeching on Liberia’s scarce resources. What do our people get or have to show for voting for them?
Chinese Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Liberia in November
At least 16 members of China’s National People’s Congress are expected in the country next month for a three-day state visit.
Chief Justice Korkpor Cautions Against Pay Cut for Judicial Officials
Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has cautioned the government against implementing a pay cut for officials of the judiciary.
Representatives Threaten to Remove Speaker Chambers, Deputy Speaker if They Don’t Reduce Their Salaries
Several lawmakers within the House of Representatives are threatening to remove House Speaker Bhofal Chambers and Deputy Speaker Prince Moye for refusing to reduce their salary and benefits.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Arrives for Two-Day Official Visit
A U.S. Congressional delegation will arrive today for a two-day official visit to Liberia.
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.