Margibi’s fifth district representative, Clarence Gahr, is calling on the media in Liberia to follow up on the implementation of audit reports submitted to the executive.
Women Leaders Concerned Over Stalled Allotments for Vice President’s Office
After Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor complained that her office has not been receiving its budgeted allotments for an extended period, a network of Liberian women leaders is calling on President George Weah to resolve the matter swiftly.
Senate Leader Predicts Challenging Third Session, Amid Mid-Term Senatorial Election in October
As members of the senate reconvened for its third session on Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie has predicted a challenging session amid the upcoming senatorial election in October.
Former Speaker Tyler Petitioned to Contest Senatorial Election in Bomi
Ahead of the senatorial elections in October this year, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, Alex Tyler, has received a petition to contest for a senatorial seat in Bomi.
As Legislature Reconvenes, Speaker Chambers Wants Concrete Steps to Improve Economy
The 54th National Legislature has returned for its third sitting after an annual constituency break official ended over the weekend. A formal ceremony was held yesterday, January 13, to mark the resumption of the first branch of government for official business.
Gov’t Says Tendering of Liberia’s Offshore Oil Blocks is Nothing New, Refuting Allegations of Nefarious Activities
The Liberian government has sought to address circling information in the press and social media regarding requests for tender of offshore oil blocks along Liberia’s southeastern shores, saying such information is nothing new.
Liberian Immigration Investigates Henry Costa for Alleged Use of Fraudulent Travel Document
The Liberia Immigration Service has announced that it has formally opened an investigation of talk show host Henry Costa for what authorities claim to be forged travel documents he used to enter the country on Dec. 19, 2019.
Amid Report of Police Use of Excessive Force, Protest Organizers Want Inspector General Dismissed
The Council of Patriots, the organizer of the anti-government protest held on Monday, January 6, is demanding the dismissal of the inspector general of the Liberia National Police, Patrick Sudue, for the use of excessive force by police officers to disperse peaceful protesters.