The secretary of the Liberian Senate, Nanborlor Singbeh, has shut down the entire secretariat after deputy secretary Jannave Verdier-Massaquoi tested positive for COVID-19.
Speaker Chambers Accused of Bias in Handling Delay Notice for 2020/2021 Draft Budget
Opposition members of the House of Representatives have accused Speaker Bhofal Chambers of bias because he did not present to the general body a communication from Finance Minister Samuel Tweah explaining delays in the submission of the 2020/2021 draft national budget.
House Summons Public Works Minister over Worsening Road Conditions
The House of Representatives has summoned Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan to answer to complaints of bad roads condition across the country.
Eight Senators Say ‘No Complaint Against Sen. Dillon’
As Sen. Darius Dillon’s recent comments about the Senate’s passing of a recast budget have elicited public interest and rebuke from the Montserrado senator’s colleagues, eight senators have written the Senate to clarify that there is no formal complaint against the Dillon.
Press Union Rejects ‘Unilateral’ Passes From Information Ministry
The Press Union of Liberia has rejected a new set of press passes printed by the government for journalists across the country to use to move around freely during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
As COVID-19 Spreads, Legislature Moves to Adjust Sessions
The legislature is announcing several adjustments in its activities to reduce the risk of lawmakers contracting COVID-19.
Legislature Endorses Pres. Weah’s State of Emergency
Members of the Legislature have unanimously endorsed the state of emergency declared by President George Weah, even extending the duration to 60 days.
Sen. Prince Johnson Accuses Pres. Weah of Politicizing Coronavirus Fight
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Y. Johnson is accusing Pres. George Weah and other politicians of politicizing the fight against the Coronavirus by treating it as their personal projects.