Margibi County Fifth District Representative, James Emmanuel Nuquay has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nuquay was elected unopposed by his colleagues on Wednesday. 60 lawmakers participated in the exercise.
OP-ED: George K. Werner – A Reformist or Deformist?
Liberia in this age of globalization and modernity is wedged in a web of dilemma due to an array of factors. With all of what this country has in terms of natural wealth, it remains a symbol of poverty and illiteracy in Africa, even though it was once seen as the pride of Africa.
Paynesville and Coca-Cola Dedicate Welcome and Exit Signs
The Paynesville City Corporation and Coca-Cola Liberia have dedicated the newly constructed welcome and exit sign on the Robertsfield Highway.
Unity Party Releases Provisional Listing of Contenders
Prior to Unity Party’s 2016 national convention in Gbarnga, the chairman of the convention, Rep. Prince K. Moye, provided a provisional listing of candidates vying for positions in the party.
Elections Commission Investigating Unity Party for Sable Mining Donations
National Elections Commission Chairman Jerome Korkoya has confirmed that the organization has launched an investigation into the Unity Party for constitutional violations. The infractions involve receiving political contributions from Sable Mining, as alleged in a Global Witness report.
Lawmakers Summon Education Officials Over ‘Abrupt Schools Closure’ Plans
The plenary of the House representatives have summoned the newly confirmed Education Minister George Werner and his deputies over the decision by the Education Ministry to close all schools by June 30.