Montserrado County District #1 Representative Rugie Yatu Barry is poised to introduce a Bill that would provide inclusion, employment, and support for Persons With Disability in Liberia. In an interview with the lawmaker at her Capitol Hill office, she mentioned that ‘our’ streets are full of people with disabilities, begging to survive, to meet the…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate on Thursday, January 22 2026, received a communication from Senators Joseph K. Jallah, Alex J. Tyler, Nyonblee Kanga-Lawrence, and Simeon B. Taylor, representing Lofa, Bomi, Grand Bassa, and Grand Cape Mount Counties, respectively, submitting a bill aimed at strengthening access to labor justice. The proposed legislation, titled: “An Act…
Lawmakers of the 55th House of Representatives are expected to continue debates for the allocation of additional electoral seats after they failed to reach a common understanding on Tuesday. It can be recalled that tensions rose at the 3rd session of the House on January 20, 2025, as lawmakers debated a motion to reconsider the…
Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, has disclosed that the Senate is considering a review of the harmonization process that was implemented by the Government of Liberia during the leadership of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). It can be recalled that former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah said no government can undo the…
The House of Representatives has ratified the Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) between the Government of Liberia, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), and Ivanhoe. The decision was reached on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following the submission of a comprehensive report from the Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions, Judiciary, Ways & Means,…
The Political Leader of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe has delivered a compelling message commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), stating that Liberia is falling short of its promise to the Declaration. In a statement issued December 10, 2025, Cllr Gongloe said the UDHR remains…
The Plenary of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, voted on the 2022 Population Census to increase the total number of seats to 87, with the addition of fourteen new districts. The decision was taken following a report from the House Committee on Elections, Inauguration, and Judiciary. The new 14 districts or…
Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa H. Bility has pledged support to the ongoing debate at the Liberian Senate on the reduction of lawmakers’ salaries from US$8,000 to US$5,000. A bill was recently introduced by Montserrado County Senator A. Darius Dillon titled “An Act Fixing the Monthly Remuneration of the Legislature,” and a report on…
The Liberian Senate has taken a major legislative step toward strengthening the nation’s digital and cyber security architecture by overwhelmingly passing into law the Cybercrime Act of 2025. A Senate Press Bureau press statement said the Act is a landmark legislation aimed at combating cyber threats, protecting critical information systems, and safeguarding Liberia’s growing digital…
Senator Crayton Duncan of Sinoe County says the historical dominance by Americo-Liberians in the political landscape of Liberia has perpetuated inequality and hindered progress. He called for a more inclusive approach to governance that prioritizes the needs of all Liberians, regardless of their background. Speaking Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the inauguration of officials of…
