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…
The Senate Committee on Public Corporations and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment have recommended to plenary for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to give pre-paid meters to all government entities. The senators said pre-paid meters for government entities is necessary because most government officials usually leave appliance on in their various offices. They…
Grand Gedeh County Senator, Zoe E. Pennue says he signed the Joint Resolution for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in honor of his late father and uncle, former President, Samuel K. Doe Speaking in during session, Senator Pennue said his family was a victim of…
Lofa County Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, Momo T. Cyrus has lauded the leadership of the Liberian Senate for recognizing the committees as the most productive in the first quarter. Speaking with legislative reporters on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after the announcement by Pro-Tempore of Liberian Senate…
President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence has underscored the need for the special session to address pressing national matters. The Special Session, as outlined in Article 32(b) of the Liberian Constitution, convenes for thirty days from April 1 to April 30 to deliberate on pressing national emergencies and concerns. Notable topics…
The Movement with Integrity for National Development (MIND) says its attention has been drawn to rumor trending on social media and emanating specifically from Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado County District #10. The rumor is pointing to a well calculated ploy being orchestrated by members of the 55th Legislature under the instrumentality of the President…
