An abandoned government-funded town hall project in Duncan Village, in the suburbs of Gbarnga, has now become a major criminal hideout, prompting calls from the community for the government to prioritize completing the work.
Former Ambassador to U.S., Jeremiah Sulunteh, Agrees to Run for Bong Senate Seat
Citizens of Gwetamue and surrounding communities of Bong’s fifth district have formally petitioned the former ambassador to the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Jeremiah Sulunteh, to contest a seat in the upcoming midterm senatorial elections in October.
Controversy Erupts Over Expenditure of US$1.15 Million Development Funds in Bong
The superintendent residence in Bong, the official dwelling place of the county’s superintendent within the Civil Compound Community in Gbarnga, stands in ruins at the moment.
Stakeholders Receive Training for Effective Management of County Social Development Funds
The Natural Resource Management Coalition, a conglomeration of civil society organizations working on natural resource management programs in Liberia, has ended a two-day awareness and training for stakeholders on the effective management of County Social Development Funds.
Representatives Threaten to Remove Speaker Chambers, Deputy Speaker if They Don’t Reduce Their Salaries
Several lawmakers within the House of Representatives are threatening to remove House Speaker Bhofal Chambers and Deputy Speaker Prince Moye for refusing to reduce their salary and benefits.
At Press Union’s 55th Anniversary, Deputy Speaker Challenges Media to Lead Awareness on Human Trafficking
Deputy House Speaker Prince Moye has challenged members of the Liberian media to lead in providing awareness on human trafficking and its negative consequences.
Deputy Speaker Blames Finance Ministry for Delaying Budget Hearing
The House of Representatives is yet to commence discussions on the 2019 draft national budget, more than two weeks since it received the document.
Gbarpolu Judge Wants Special Court to Hear Election Disputes
Ahead of the 2020 senatorial elections, the stipendiary magistrate of the Bopolu City Magisterial Court, Augustine Tokpa, has recommended the establishment of a special tribunal to try cases of elections disputes.