In a significant move highlighting the government’s commitment to justice and prison reform, Justice Minister, Cllr. Oswald Tweh, Sr. has embarked on a joint visit to the Gbarnga Regional Hub and Gbarnga Central Prison in Bong County. Minister Tweh’s visit is aimed at assessing the conditions of the facilities, engage with staff and lead justice…
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) under the signature of Director General, Josiah F. Joekai has invited the Minister of Labor Cllr. Cooper Kruah for a conference concerning the alleged dismissal of four employees. The conference takes place today. Minister Kruah is expected to respond to complaints filed by Samuel S. Sambolah, HIV/ AIDS focal person,…
A controversy has emerged from the Senate retreat held in Buchanan, where critics say US$700,000 was reportedly expended as civil society actor Martin K.N. Kollie has complained Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence to Ombudsman Office. The scrutiny continues as Martin K. N. Kollie, a civil society activist, demands that Senate Pro-Tempore Madam Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence account for US$565,000…
The Supreme Court of Liberia is set to begin hearing an appeal by former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and her household members, who were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Charloe Musu. The court’s statement, issued in a notice of assignment, was sent to both prosecution and defense lawyers. The hearing is…
Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned Defense Minister Geraldine George over complaints of demolition of several properties along the Duazon area including properties belonging to Sinoe County Electoral District #1 Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh. According to the House public affairs section, Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication from Representative Quioh bringing his…
The Administration of the Liberia National Police (LNP) has with immediate effect suspended two of its officers for one month without salary for abuse of authority and disobeying lawful orders. The suspended officers are, Patrolmen Teddy R. C. Boulner (ID# 6351) and Gabriel Flomo (ID# 6017) assigned at Zone Five Base Police Station and Lofa…
The Supreme Court of Liberia over the weekend barred three lawyers for dishonesty and fraudulent behavior. Delivering the opinion on behalf of her colleagues, Associate Justice, Jamesetta Howard-Wolokollie said the decision was based on the lawyers’ behavior to file fake documents. The three lawyers’ documents proffered claimed that they have met the five years legal…
The House of Representatives has enacted into law a bill establishing the Liberia Capitol Police. The House’s Press Bureau says plenary’s decision on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, was triggered by a report from its National Security Committee. It can be recalled, the House of Representatives mandated the committee to review the possibility and importance of…
Former Chief Justice, Cllr. Gloria Musu-Scott, a convicted felon, has lamented the deplorable condition faced by prisoners, mainly women and girls at the Monrovia Central Prison. Speaking from her prison compound on Friday, June 14, 2024 when the Women Situation Room (WSR) distributed 25 bags of rice to inmates in memory of former President Ellen…
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) says it is troubled by the failure of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court Beach, claiming that such vacancy poses threat to judicial system. Speaking on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Law Library on Ashmun Street in Monrovia, LNBA President, Cllr….
