Leroy M. Sonpon

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

The House of Representatives has directed the Committee on Post and Telecommunication to review a proposed legislation aimed at protecting individual privacy and promoting responsible data management. This decision was made during the 9th day sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session of the 55th Legislature on Tuesday, June 10.

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

The Deputy Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, C. Cormick's Chea, has died. The sad event occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the St. Joseph Catholic hospital  in Congo Town, the House of Representatives has announced. He was 52 years old. Chea's death marked the second tragedy to hit the House’s Deputy Chief Clerk position in recent times. His predecessor, Mr. Sarfurl Geeplay, died in October, 2023. Cormick's death made him the shortest-lived official to hold that office, since 1986.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

The Catholic Archbishop of Monrovia, Monsignor Dr. Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, has called for the adherence to the rule of law, noting that a society without the rule of law could descend into chaos. Delivering his Easter message at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday, April 20, Archbishop Jubwe highlighted the vital role of just and consistent legal principles in maintaining stability. "In the absence of the rule of law the society becomes chaotic," he said.

Apr 3, 2024 | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

The House of Representatives has endorsed a 10-count recommendation of the Specialized Committee regarding massive violations of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) by Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC). The House, during its Tuesday, April 3, session voted to endorse the recommendations of the Specialized Committee on BMMC itemizing massive violations of the agreement. The investigation revealed violations affecting labor, environment, health, and workers' safety in Grand Cape Mount County.

Apr 1, 2024 | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

President Joseph N. Boakai has issued his first Proclamation calling on the 55th Legislature to extend its 1st Regular Session. It may be recalled, that President Boakai on Monday, March 25, called for a Special Session of the Legislature to convene for 30 days from Monday, April 1, 2024, to Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to discuss or act upon matters of national concerns. The President's proclamation, issued last week, is in adherence to the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia.