As members of the senate reconvened for its third session on Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie has predicted a challenging session amid the upcoming senatorial election in October.
Rep. Youngblood Bounces Back at Capitol After Protracted Illness
After being ill and seeking medical treatment abroad for nearly the entire period of the first and second sessions of the 54th national legislature, Montserrado’s 10th district lawmaker, Munah Pelham-Youngblood, has resurfaced at the capitol for the opening of the third session.
As Legislature Reconvenes, Speaker Chambers Wants Concrete Steps to Improve Economy
The 54th National Legislature has returned for its third sitting after an annual constituency break official ended over the weekend. A formal ceremony was held yesterday, January 13, to mark the resumption of the first branch of government for official business.
USAID Hires Kroll Associates to Help Central Bank Print Additional Banknotes
The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, through the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, has contracted the Kroll Associates to assist the Central Bank of Liberia during the printing of an additional L$4 billion in new banknotes.
Central Bank Executive Governor-Designate Promises Senators He Will Restore Trust in Sector
The new Central Bank of Liberia’s executive governor-designate, Aloysius Tarlue, told senators on Thursday, Dec. 5 that he will work to restore public trust in the banking sector in the aftermath of a series of scandals involving the bank.
Senate President Pro Tempore: No Civil Servant Pay for Christmas
The George Weah-led government may be unable to pay civil servants for the Christmas holiday season, as Senate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie suggested that the government would be unable to stabilize salary payments until February 2020.Â
E.U. Ambassador Calls on Liberia to Abolish Death Penalty
Helene Cave, the European Union ambassador to Liberia, says Liberia needs to join more than 100 other countries and abolish the death penalty.
NGO Coalition Wants Pres. Weah to Stop Interfering With Community Forestry Activities
The NGO Coalition of Liberia is urging President George Weah to avoid direct interference with issues arising from community forestry activities across the country.