The Liberian Senate has inducted the newest Senator of Nimba County, Nya D. Twayen following his certification by the National Elections Commission (NEC) as winner of the April 22, 2024 by-election. The Liberian Senate presided over by its Pro Tempore, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence, administered the oath of office on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and officially…
Bong County District #7 Representative, Foday Fahnbulleh has been ranked “A” as one of the best performing lawmakers for the first quarter of the 55th Liberian Legislature. The ranking of Representative Fahnbulleh by Corruption Watch through its score cards was triggered by his workings both at the Capitol building and his district. Bong County Lawmaker…
The Liberian Senate will on Thursday, May 16, 2024 resumed the second quarter of the first session of the 55th Legislature. The reconvening of the 2nd quarter is in consonance with the amended Act of the Legislature which sets the Legislative break into three quarters. Members of the Senate returned on Capitol Hill following a…
Montserrado County Senator, A. Darius Dillon has criticized the operation of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in its fight against illicit drugs. The Senator says LDEA is doing nothing to crackdown on the importers, but instead they are pursuing victims. In recent days, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency has been riding ghettos and arresting…
The Chairperson of the Gbarpolu County Legislative Caucus, Senator Botoe Kanneh is calling on citizens to work together for the betterment of the County. According to a release, Senator Kanneh made the statement during the induction ceremony of the newly appointed officials of the County. Senator Kanneh said for the County to develop, citizens must…
Montserrado County Senator, A. Darius Dillon is urging government officials appointed by President Joseph N. Boakai to declare their assets and liabilities in keeping with law. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Senator Dillon said government officials should publish their assets for everybody to see. “How difficult is this, or is there…
The Liberian Senate on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has recommended to plenary for Executive Order 124, which place a ban on the exportation of unprocessed rubber from Liberia to remain in force until a legal environment is created to ensure total stability in the rubber sector. In its report, the committee told plenary on Thursday,…
Montserrado County Senator, Saah Joseph is seeking the approval of the Legislature through the Liberian Senate for an emergency budgetary allotment of US$3 Million to purchase and ship 17 fire trucks and accessories to Liberia. Senator Joseph in a communication to plenary on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 said in recent months, Montserrado County has been…
Free Conscious Independent and Objective Thinkers of Liberia has taken issues with Gbarpolu County Senator, Amara M. Konneh on several issues. According to a statement, Executive Director, Morris Swen said Liberia’s democracy and the rule of law are headed for trouble when select senators abrogate to themselves unorthodox powers that undermine the separation of powers…
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding over US$21,000,000 worth of contracts to several contractors without legislative approval. The decision of the Plenary on Thursday, April 18, 2024 follows a joint communication from Senators Nathaniel…
