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By Mark N. Mengonfia Monrovia-April-18-2024-TNR:The House of Representative has constituted a 15-member committee to review all of Liberia’s commission agreements. The setting up of the committee was triggered by a communication proffered by Sinoe County District Three Representative, Alex Noah who wrote in March of this year requesting that the House of Representatives ensure that […]
By: Perry B. Zordyu Monrovia-April-17-2024-TNR:The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) has officially been disjointed following last year’s Presidential and Legislative Elections. Speaking at a formal dissolution ceremony, former Presidential Candidate and Standard-bearer of the CPP, Alexander B. Cummings said the collaboration of various parties’ agreement ended and as such independent direction can now be taken by […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:Despite signing the Resolution for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court, Prince Y. Johnson has expressed frustration over the court establishment blaming President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of targeting him. Recently, majority members of the Liberian Senate including Prince Johnson himself signed the resolution for the establishment of War and Economic Crimes court. […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:The Civil Society Working on Land Rights Reform (CSOWGLR) has raised ‘red flag’ over President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nomination of Mr. Joe K. Williams as Vice Chairman for Administration and Customer Affairs at the Liberia Land Authority (LLA). In a statement issued recently, members of the civil society working group said they hold nothing against the qualification […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:With the recent signing of the Resolution establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, former United Nations Chief Investigator for Sierra Leone War crimes Tribunal, Dr. Alan White says rumors about protection of war actors under Liberia’s domestic law from War and Economic Courts are unwarranted and advises that under international law proceedings […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:Participants at the workshop were engaged in intensive group work in accessing Liberia tax crime investigation potential. Hosted by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the Tax Inspectors Without Borders for Criminal Investigations (TIWB-CI) workshop assessing Liberia’s capacity to combat tax and financial crimes has concluded with a call for a ‘Whole of Government Approach’ as […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:Public Works Minister, Roland Layfette Giddings has assured that the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s 100-Day Deliverables Project is well course on. Speaking at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Information, Cultural & Tourism recently, Minister Giddings disclosed that periodic road maintenance works are taking place on various road corridors as promised by the […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:The Director General of the Civil Service (CSA) has assured that civil servants across the country will receive 50 percent salary advance payment in the coming days. This comes amidst a reported death threats by unknown people last week after unveiling plans to audit the Government of Liberia’s payroll. Mr. Josiah Joekai, CSA Director General […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:In an effort to promote transparency in the country, the Center For Transparency and Accountability (CENTAL) has commended President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the establishment of an Ombudsman. In a statement issued over the weekend, CENTAL noted that the Office of the Ombudsman is adequately supported through the national budget, as there exists no such […]
Monrovia-April-15-2024-TNR:Former Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel H. Taylor has welcomed and respects the decision of the people’s elected Representatives on the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes court for Liberia. According to the former Vice President, this is a significant step towards justice and accountability for the atrocities committed during the civil war. She […]