Leroy M. Sonpon

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.

Mar 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

-Apologizes for Misinterpreting the Law on Duty-free PrivilegesThe Leadership of the Honorable House of Representatives on Monday, March 25, held what observers have described as a constructive conversation with the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) James Dorbor Jallah, and his legal counsel, Cllr. Negbalee Warner Monday, March 25, on Capitol Hill.

Mar 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

President Joseph N. Boakai, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, and an array of officials from the Executive and Legislative branches of government on Monday gathered at the Capitol Building in Monrovia to pay tribute to the late Nimba County District #9 Representative Johnson Gwaikolo. Speaker Koffa, in his eulogy, praised Gwaikolo's fairness and wisdom, while President Boakai remembered him as a reliable friend who served his country well.

Mar 17, 2024 | allafrica.com | Leroy M. Sonpon

President Joseph N. Boakai has presented his government's maiden national budget for the year 2024, amounting to US$690.2 million, for consideration by the House of Representatives. The budget submission was made by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, led by Finance Minister Boima S. Kamara, Deputy Minister Anthony Myers, and Deputy Minister Tanneh G. Brunson. The budget highlights a reliance on domestic revenue, with a small portion coming from external sources.