Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has voiced disapproval that the recast 2019/2020 budget was sent to the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance and passed without being debated. The budget was being adjusted to accommodate for changing national priorities due to COVID-19.
Feeling Marginalized, Lower Gbarpolu Pushes for a Single Candidate in 2020 Election
Residents of Gbarma and Kongbah districts have established a special vetting committee to select a lone Senate aspirant to avoid splitting their votes among several candidates.
Sen. Armah Jallah’s Attempt to Build Road Damages Bridge and Cuts Off Parts of Gbarpolu
The collapse of a major bridge that runs across the Tuma River in Gbarpolu is making life difficult for residents of the many towns and villages connected by the bridge.
VIDEO: Damaged Gbarpolu Bridge Increasing Hardship on Residents
In the video below, commuters at the Dorkorta crossing point express their frustration with the impact of a damaged bridge in Gbarpolu. The bridge, which ran across the Tuma River, was the only crossing point for residents and connects two administrative districts in the county.
Rumored Senatorial Aspirant Donates Fuel and Materials to Hospitals in Gbarpolu
At a time when many health institutions are facing severe shortages of materials such as drugs and fuel, a Gbarpolu citizen has donated fuel to the county’s main referral hospital, the Chief Jallah Lone Medical Center.
Senate Invites Finance Minister Over Salary Harmonization Plan
The Senate has invited the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to account for what it says was a violation of the Liberian Constitution and the Public Financial Management Act.
Senate Hold Retreat on Elections Dispute
In the wake of the ongoing election dispute, several senators on Tuesday recently held a one-day special retreat at the Farmington hotel in Margibi to deliberate and find a peaceful resolution to the matter.
Margibi Citizens Request Sen. Tornonlah to Accept Pay Cut Proposal
Citizens in Margibi are requesting Senator Jim Tornonlah to accept the proposal to cut down his salary and benefits.