More than 100 members of the ECOWAS Parliament are currently in the country for a gathering focused on transhumance and inter-community conflict. They will also attempt to tackle recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Three Killed in Vice President’s Motorcade Crash
At least three persons have been confirmed dead while several others remain in critical conditions after the pilot vehicle of Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s motorcade collided with a taxi cab at Firestone 15 Gate intersection on the Kakata-Monrovia highway in Careyburg District in Montserrado.
Supreme Court Rules Against Vice President in the Marketing Association Dispute Case
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled against Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s decision to suspend elected members of the Liberia Marketing Association leadership.
EDITORIAL: Sen. Dillon Needs to Make a More Thorough and Honest Declaration of His Assets
The newly elected Sen. Darius Dillon brought about a breath of fresh air to Liberian politics when he announced at his induction ceremony that he was declaring his assets and that the declaration would be made public a few days later.
Lack of Ambulance, Electricity, and Drugs Threatens Lives at Bong Mines Hospital
When Lawrence Mulbah’s wife went into labor a few months ago, he took her to the Bong Mines Hospital. However, his experience at the hospital left him frustrated with the state of the health facility, as he was forced to buy everything that was needed for the delivery, including the gloves used by the staff.
Senators Join Representatives to Pass Domestic Violence Bill
Members of the Liberian Senate have voted to pass the Domestic Violence Act, two weeks after their counterparts in the House of Representatives approved the bill.
Gov’t Appoints Temporary Set of Leaders Amid Liberia Marketing Association’s Longstanding Dispute
The Liberian government has announced with immediate effect that it is removing the current leadership of the Liberia Marketing Association, headed by Alice Yeabah, and replacing with a temporary set of leaders.Â
Gov’t and Protesters Dispute Reason for not Presenting Petition
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, the Liberian government released a statement criticizing the organizers of the June 7 protest for their unwillingness to present their petition to the government; however, the protesters say the government reneged on its agreement to have an elected senior government official receive its petition.