Bong’s Sen. Jewel Howard Taylor has come under strong criticism from some citizens and members of the opposition community for advocating for an increase in the salaries of lawmakers.
Sen. Grupee’s Bill to Approve Appointees at State-Owned Enterprises Passes Senate
After languishing at the Liberian Senate for more than six months, a bill introduced by the Sen. Thomas Grupee that requires Senate confirmation of presidential appointees at state-owned corporations has received overwhelming support from his colleagues.
Sen. Zargo Urges Calm in Tense Political Climate
Lofa Senator Stephen Zargo, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Defense, Intelligence, and Veteran Affairs, has warned politicians to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine the peace of the country during the 2017 election period.
Rep. Koung Cautions Against Politicizing Ganta City Hall Construction
Rep. Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Nimba’s First Electoral District has cautioned residents to embrace efforts for development from any well-meaning citizens of the district, especially in regard to the construction of the much-needed Ganta City Hall that a political group, the Friends of Samuel Brown Network in Liberia, has promised to construct.
Sirleaf Finally Constitutes Office of Ombudsman; Former Police Head Massaquoi Appointed as Chair
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has finally constituted the Office of Ombudsman for the implementation of the Code of Conduct.
Where Is the Money? ArcelorMittal Says It’s Paying Funds But Bong Says It’s Not
Every day the residents here in Kpaii District bump up and down the potholes that plague this road between Palala and Zowienta. Motorists and passengers find it extremely challenging, especially during the rainy season.
Speaker Nuquay Changes Position for Liberians to Reelect All 73 Representatives
Just a few months after calling for Liberians to maintain all 73 representatives in electoral districts across the country, House Speaker Emmanuel Nuquay has flipped his position.
Alliance Between Gompa and Friends of Samuel Brown Network Falls Aparts
The relationship between the Gompa City Corporation and the Friends of Samuel Brown Network in Liberia has soured after the group has accused the city of refusing to accept its proposal to build a city hall and a clinic on public land.