The Senate has invited the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to account for what it says was a violation of the Liberian Constitution and the Public Financial Management Act.
Deputy Speaker Blames Finance Ministry for Delaying Budget Hearing
The House of Representatives is yet to commence discussions on the 2019 draft national budget, more than two weeks since it received the document.
President Weah Reinstates Bong’s Superintendent
President George Weah has reinstated the superintendent of Bong, Esther Walker, following more than four months of suspension.
Executive Submits US$533 million 2019 Draft National Budget After Extended Delay
Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has finally presented the 2019/2020 draft national budget to the National Legislature.
OP-ED: President Weah is taking the bait being laid by his critics
Autocrat, dictator, repressive, corrupt, and the list go on. These are a few of the words being used by opponents and others to describe President Weah’s tenure. And, I must say that the president is not doing much to change those descriptions of his short stint as president so far.
June 7 Protesters Will Gather on Capitol Hill to Present Petition to the Government
After several meetings with stakeholders, it is now clear that members of the pending mass citizens’ assembly will gather on Capitol Hill to the present their petition to the government on June 7.
Weah Issues Presidential Directive to Restrict Foreign Travel for Appointees
President George Weah has issued a directive to restrict foreign travel for appointed officials in the executive branch.
Senate to Probe Skyrocketing Currency Exchange Rate
The Liberian Senate has mandated its committees on ways, means, finance, and banking and currency to probe into the accelerating depreciation of the Liberian dollar against the U.S. dollar currency and the resulting adverse effect on the economy.