Yet, we should all be wary of any new extension referendum. Lastly, the 1984 referendum, was effectively the first actual presidential term reduction but the fallout led to the civil crisis. Referendum 1935A most interesting political adjustment occurred in May of 1935- a Constitutional Referendum. Referendum 1949Then in a Constitutional Referendum on May 3, 1949, over a century of existence, President Tubman proposed to change the Constitution. Referendum 1975October 7, 1975, there was a general election alongside a referendum on Presidential Terms.

Monrovia – A commander of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), has alarmed over the involvement of a member of the 54th Legislature in the sale of illegal drugs. And he said even if you search my car and see anything there, you can’t do anything about it. She made a rallying call on residents, including students, religious and community leaders to immediately inform the LDEA whenever they discovered the sale of illicit drugs in their communities. Liberia is currently debating its draft revised drug law, which officials say when passed into law, will be a big boost to the country’s fight against illicit drugs. These strayed youths called zogos, are found across the streets and cemeteries of Monrovia and other major cities and towns in Liberia.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley assured Amb. Lorenzo L. Witherspoon’s Portes Find a New Home in Liberia has taken a further dimension with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, giving him the assurance that her government will help facilitate citizens of her country wishing to make Liberian connections. The Prime Minister assured Witherspoon that the archives project was a priority of the Government, and considerable discussions had already taken place with a view to digitizing the records. Immigration and Citizenship Reform ActDuring the eight-hour long virtual independence celebration, the Barbados Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Hon. Among them was John Prince Porte, the patriarch of the PORTE family of Liberia, a natural born Barbadian, and five members of his family.

To ensure its successful implementation, the Executive Director Satta Sheriff said the organization will engage schools, communities and youth organizations to fully implement the COVID-19 protocols. Monrovia – In the wake of the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Liberia, the advocacy group, ‘Action for Justice and Human Rights (AJHR) has launched a massive ‘Mask-Up campaign with the aim of encouraging people to wear masks in public places and turn up for the COVID-19 vaccines. To ensure its successful implementation, she said her organization will engage schools, communities and youth organizations to fully implement the COVID-19 protocols. She further mentioned that over 50 national youth Mask ambassadors will help lead the campaign. Liberia is currently experiencing its third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, which spreading at an alarmingly rate.

Dr. Cassell is also the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dr. Cassell Foundation and the Kwenyan Security Firm operating in Liberia. As of June 24, 2021, Liberia had about 1142 confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). Their focus will be helping our disadvantaged people, who cannot afford high medical costs as they are the vulnerable population. Additionally, in the coming days, the PLP will be donating several medical supplies to hospitals and clinics to help address the current public health crisis in our nation”. He, however, prayed for God’s saving grace and healing hands upon Liberia and its people during this historic public health crisis.

The latest commitment in the tone of US$20 million for road connectivity is in addition to the ongoing Somalia Drive road project. The latest commitment from the Japanese government to the Liberian government follows a meeting between Japan Ambassador and President George Weah. “As a commitment to modernization of housing for citizens of Liberia, we embarked on a project to delete huts and replace them with concrete housing units. I am therefore asking your government to partner with me in building these housing units in addition to modern markets.”For his part, Amb. The Somalia Drive Freeway road known as Japan Freeway and the JFK Maternity Center are some of Japan’s signature projects in Monrovia.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has ratified two financing agreements in the tone of US$42.5 million between Liberia and the International Development Association (IDA). The House’s decision to pass this agreement was based on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Ways, Means & Finance, Public Accounts and Judiciary. With that, the Joint Committee added that there will be 64 different payments, and each installment shall be 1.5625% of the principal amount of the credit payable. Of the total, US$14 million is in the form of grant, and the remaining US$20 million as credit. The main objectives of the agreement, the Committee outlined, are to remove distortions in selected sectors and strengthened public-sector transparency, as well as promoting economic and social inclusion.

J. Emmanuel Bowier, the fiery former minister in late President Samuel Kanyon Doe’s government has died. Bowier succumbed to death after a long battle with diabetes, close family members confirmed to FrontPageAfrica Sunday. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Ruth Bowier, and four children – Joyce, Faith, Tayenoh and Willie. He has often admonished President Weah to seek counsel from people who have had experience in handling issues of government and people have vast knowledge on running a government. “Ten years from now, I will still be standing, because I promised to be the President of Liberia between now and when I reach 80 years old.

Sacramento, CA – The Liberian media, civil society organizations, and the religious communities in Liberia have been called upon to play a pivotal role in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Three former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Isaac D.E. The former PUL leaders stated that the COVID-19 vaccines that are officially available in Liberia are certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be safe. “Accordingly, we are hopeful that taking the vaccines will prevent more deaths, serious illnesses and hospitalization which the population is experiencing,” they said. The former PUL leaders added that the recent alarming death rate in Liberia is a matter of national emergency, which must be tackled by rebuilding the country’s very broken health system.

In the past few years, and sine the sitting of the 54th Legislature and inauguration of President George Weah, there have been debates on how to proceed with the implementation of the TRC Report. On September 12, 2019, President George Weah wrote the Senate requesting the body to advice on how to proceed with the implementation of the report of the TRC. The Senate also recommended that the Transitional Justice Commission establishment should be enacted into law. The recommendations also called on the Liberian government to establish a Reparation Trust Fund. It will help provide psychosocial relief for victims suffering from psychosocial and physical scars of the war, and other community-based reparation programs as indicated in the TRC Report.

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has observed that the Ministry of Health is not following the social distancing measure at the ongoing administration of the COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, in a live radio broadcast, announced a set of revised health measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Aaron Mason, speaking to FPA, complained that the Ministry of Health was not handling the process in line with its own health protocols it has announced. You can’t see police officers line up all in the streets enforcing the health protocols, and you come right here at the Health Ministry and see it is being violated. That’s why there are several queues at the Ministry,” said Felecia Gbesioh, the Director of Communications, Ministry of Health.

Suakoko, Bong County – Two senior staff of Cuttington University who died within four days was the result of Covid-19-like symptoms, sources inside the Bong County Health Team have told FrontPageAfrica. Our sources said the two Cuttington University staff died after battling the virus for more than two weeks respectively. One source told FrontPageAfrica that the Bong County Health Team is lso contemplating recommending the closure of the university until those believed to have come in contact with the two Cuttington University staff are isolated. The alarming deaths of two senior staff of the university have sent shockwaves among students and parents. “The deaths of our senior staff have reduced attendance on campus.

Monrovia – Members of the House of Representatives have expressed dismay over recent statements made by the former Chairman of the erstwhile Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Cllr. Jerome Verdier that they received a hefty bribe to quash the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. In his testimony before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing on establishing a War Crimes & Economic Crimes Court for Liberia on Monday, Cllr. At no point in time this august body has received any money from the Executive to hold down any war crimes issues in Liberia,” he debunked. Verdier’s outburst was done in frustration and there was no need to respond to him other than initiating the process of establishing the war and economic crimes court for Liberia.

MONROVIA – Ninety-two security officers, of both the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) and Liberia National Police (LNP) have completed training in special arm usage from the Liberia National Police Academy in Paynesville. The training lasted for the period of one and half month and enabled participating officers to take assignment at various border points to Liberia. He said the fire arm training marks the first of its kind for officers of the Liberia Immigration Service, lauding the Liberia National Police and international partners for the exercise. “With these kinds of threats unfolding, Liberia did not have the capacity to protect the border, so training of these officers is important. At the same time, Liberia National Police Inspector General Patrick Sudue has admonished LIS officers at borders point not to ignore COVID-19, but to keep enforcing preventive measures.

Tubmanburg – The Multi-Action Platform on land governance and responsible agriculture investment, an advocacy group championing land rights in Liberia, has emphasized the need for the implementation of the Land Rights Act. “The Act has been passed into law, but the Liberia Land Map Platform says there is a serious need to implement the Act so that community members will have an insight on it. It focuses on providing information on land rights across all sectors,” Paasewe said. He said the training will strengthen actor’s capacities on Map Action Plan and Multi-Stakeholders Partnership processes in implementing Land Rights Act across Liberia. Under its decentralization plan, the MAP Liberia Land Platform seeks to be extended firstly in two regions: Western, and South-east Liberia.