As the ECOWAS Parliament opens its extraordinary session in Liberia, Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has expressed her concern over the decline of women’s representation in the governing structure of the ECOWAS region.Â
Bar Association Applauds Traditional Council’s Support for War Crimes Court
The Liberian National Bar Association has commended a recent decision taken by traditional leaders to support the call for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia.
Civil Service Agency Clarifies Report of Layoff Plan for 4,000 Employees
The Civil Service Agency has clarified a newspaper report that it is planning to lay off 4,000 government employees and suspend new hiring. The CSA’s director of public relations, Moses Browne, said the agency is only targeting civil servants who are ready for retirement.
Seven Candidates Accepted to Contest in Cape Mount’s Senatorial By-Election
Seven candidates have been qualified by the National Elections Commission to participate in Grand Cape Mount’s senatorial by-election.
Forestry Advocacy Group Says Gov’t Has Failed to Pay Land Rental Fees
A group advocating for the rights of communities affected by logging companies wants the legislature to ensure that the government pays communities their legal fair share of land rental fees collected from logging companies.
Lofa Expresses Mixed Reactions to Weah’s Reform Proposal on Tenures of Elected Officials
Citizens in Lofa have expressed mixed views on the recent proposal made to the legislature by President George Weah on tenures reduction for the president and lawmakers.
President’s Proposal to Abolish By-elections Unpopular in Bomi
Public opinion in Tubmanburg appears to be against President George Weah’s reform proposal to abolish the holding of by-elections to fill vacancies created in the legislature.
Supreme Court Justice Orders CBL Officials Released in Missing L$16 Billion Trial
Supreme Court Justice Yussif Kaba has ordered the release of arrested former Central Bank officials and a resumption of the trial into the alleged missing L$16 billion case.