The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed requesting Abu Kamara, the Coalition for Democratic Change candidate in Montserrado’s 15th district by-election, to restitute more than US$9,000 he defrauded the government.
NEC Ends Voter Registration as US$5 Fee for Lost Cards Enrage Citizens
The National Elections Commission has ended the replacement exercise for lost and damaged voter registration cards ahead of the Montserrado’s senatorial and representative by-elections.
Central Bank Clarifies New Reports of Printing and Importing U.S. Dollar Banknotes
The Central Bank of Liberia has clarified a report published by FrontPage Africa and discussed on radio talk shows in Monrovia that it authorized and brought into the country newly printed U.S. banknotes.
Senate Rejects Pres. Weah’s Bill to Eliminate Tenured Positions
The Senate has voted to reject President George Weah’s bill that sought to eliminate all tenured positions within the executive branch.
Weah Issues Executive Order to Stimulate Economic Growth
President George Manneh Weah has issued an executive order that aims to reverse the current negative state of the economy.
Commerce Minister Attributes Artificial Gas Shortage to Retailers’ Misunderstanding of Road Funds
The Minister for Commerce and Industry, Wilson Tarpeh has blamed the recent artificial shortage of gasoline in the country to ‘misunderstanding’ by petroleum importers regarding the collection of road funds announced by the government.
Artificial Gasoline Shortage Hits Monrovia, Major Distributors Affected
Across Monrovia, the gas stations of major distributors of petroleum products have been shut, with signs placed at the fueling stations noting that the stations are out of the key commodity.
IREDD Launches Report Identifying Deficiencies at Grand Bassa County Service Center
The Institute for Research and Democratic Development has released its findings on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Grand Bassa County Service Center. The report identifies several deficiencies at the center.