Rep. Edwin Snowe is calling on the government to implement a complete lockdown of the country to more effectively control the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia.
Bomi Citizens Decry Neglect of Western Counties in Government’s Development Plan
Days after President George Weah delivered his third State of the Nation Address, some citizens of Bomi have expressed dissatisfaction over what they see as the administration’s neglect of their county in important national development efforts.
Public Works Minister: Coastal Highway Construction to Kick Off in a Month’s Time
All is set for the start of construction of the coastal highway project connecting all southeastern counties with the rest of the country. This is according to recent disclosures by the Minister of Public Works, Mabutu Nyenpan, who spoke to members of the Senate Committee on Public Works.
U.S. Ambassador, Others Call for Transparent Process for Protest Permits
Heads of prominent foreign missions in Monrovia, including the United States, ECOWAS, E.U., and the U.N., have called on the government to employ transparency in the process of issuing permits for large street demonstrations in Liberia.
Senate Takes Annual Constituency Break After Extension
The Liberian Senate has closed its regular session for the second sitting of the 54th legislature.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Arrives for Two-Day Official Visit
A U.S. Congressional delegation will arrive today for a two-day official visit to Liberia.
As ECOWAS Parliament Opens Session, VP Concerned Over Decline of Women Representation
As the ECOWAS Parliament opens its extraordinary session in Liberia, Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has expressed her concern over the decline of women’s representation in the governing structure of the ECOWAS region.Â
ECOWAS Parliament Begins Today in Monrovia and Will Address South African Xenophobic Attacks
More than 100 members of the ECOWAS Parliament are currently in the country for a gathering focused on transhumance and inter-community conflict. They will also attempt to tackle recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.