Montserrado’s 10th district lawmaker, Yekeh Kolubah, has admitted his involvement in an attempt to remove of the speaker of the House of Representatives, Bhofal Chambers.
As House Votes to Eliminate Most Tenured Positions, CENTAL Issues Warning
After the House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal tenured positions in the executive branch, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia has issued a strong call for the government to stop undermining the fight against corruption.
Legislature Did Not Approve Printing of L$16 Billion in New Banknotes
The government of Liberia recently reported that it is investigating the mysterious disappearance of L$16 billion newly printed bank notes that were reportedly brought to the country between last November and March this year. But records have shown that the Legislature did not approve the printing of the amount, as required by the constitution.
Senate Passes Land Rights Act
The Liberian Senate has finally concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the Land Rights Act. If signed into law by President George Weah, the act is expected to strengthen rights over customary land.
President Weah Submits Bill to Repeal Libel Laws
President George Manneh Weah has resubmitted a bill to the National Legislature to decriminalize libel and other impediments to free speech.
Senate Pro Temp Provides Update on Status of Proposed Rape Law Amendment
The head of the Liberian Senate has provided clarification on the status of the proposed amendment to the current rape law.
Farmington Hotel Under Fire to Implement Lawmakers’ Recommendations
After a request by the House of Representatives for Farmington Hotel to adequately address the plight of its employees, Margibi’s second district representative, Ivar Jones, has vowed to ensure that the mandate is implemented.
OP-ED: I Do Not Support the Amendment of the Rape Law
An op-ed by Wainright Acquoi on the merits of the new amendment to the rape law.