Sen. Milton Teahjay of Sinoe says he wants a soon-to-be-drafted electoral reform bill to clearly address the issue of the National Elections Commission having to conduct voters’ registration for each election.
Two Former Bomi Officials Want Code of Conduct Amended Before Future Elections
Amid ongoing dialogue on reforms in Liberia’s electoral system, two former officials in Bomi are calling for an amendment in the National Code of Conduct to include other officials in the legislature and judiciary.
National Identification Biometric Verification Platform to be Introduced Today
The National Identification Registry will introduce the National Identification Biometric Verification Platform at the Monrovia City Hall today.
Liberia’s Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ordered to Report to LACC
Barely 48 hours into his resignation as deputy minister of foreign affairs, President George Weah has directed Elias Shoniyin to report to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to comply with the laws of the state.
Heavy Downpour Washes Away Timbo River Bridge Detour
The detour bridge meant to be used as an alternative route to cross the Timbo River was washed away on Saturday night as a result of heavy rains, cutting off the major connection to the southeast.
OP-ED: Public Procurement – a Critical Tool for Nation Building or a Toothless Bull Dog?
Public procurement is the process through which hard-earned taxpayers’ monies are used to better the lives of its citizens. Contemporary public procurement has gone beyond just buying goods, works, and services. Developed countries like France, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, for example, are now using public procurement to mitigate climate change, fight corruption, bribery, human trafficking, or child labor.
Court Drops Multiple Criminal Charges against Maltida Parker and Co-Defendant
Judge Boima Konto of Criminal Court C has dropped Charges of multiple criminal offenses against the former managing director of the National Port Authority, Maltida Parker, and her comptroller, Christina Pealay.
Press Union Wants Constitutional Reforms in Aftermath of Associate Justice’s Impeachment
The Press Union of Liberia is calling for reforms in the Liberian constitution in order to enhance the independence of the judicial branch of government, following the impeachment of former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court.