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River Cess County โ Officer Romeo, pictured in a red shirt, was charged today, Friday, June 13, for allegedly raping a female suspect while she was in detention at the police charge of quarter in River Cess County.
Following the charges, Officer Romeo was remanded to Cestos Central Prison, where he is currently spending his first night as a pre-trial detainee.
Further details on the case are still emerging and will be reported as they become available.
After rejecting two cows from former President George Weah, the Doe family has accepted five cows from President Joseph Boakai Sr. to assist with the reburial and funeral of the late former President Samuel Kanyon Doe, Sr. and First Lady Nancy Bohn Doe.
President Boakai also promised to visit Grand Gedeh County to ensure they receive a proper State Burial. This gesture has drawn widespread attention across Liberia.
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Monrovia โ Montserrado Senator Abe Darius Dillon has called for a dramatic shakeup in Liberiaโs Ministry of Labor, urging the Senate to cast a Vote of No Confidence against Labor Minister Cooper Kruah.
Senator Dillon accuses Minister Kruah of recklessly issuing thousands of work permits to foreigners for jobs Liberians are fully capable of doing. He warns this practice undermines local employment and threatens the countryโs workforce.
In a bold move, Dillon has officially recommended the immediate removal of Minister Kruah to protect Liberian workers and uphold national labor standards.
The House of Representatives has commenced deliberations on a proposal seeking the upward adjustment of salaries and benefits for staffers, as well as the establishment of additional political positions within Members’ offices. The proposal was presented during the Houseโs 9th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of its 2nd Session on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
The initiative, introduced through a formal communication by Hon. Anthony Williams, Representative of Maryland County Electoral District #2, aims to address the remuneration and structural gaps affecting staff within the legislative framework.
In his communication, Hon. Williams emphasized the need to review and enhance the salaries and benefits of the following categories of staff:
Representative Office Staffers, Central Administration Staffers, and Plenary Secretarial Staffers
โThese individuals play critical roles in supporting the legislative and representational functions of Members,โ Rep. Williams stated. โAn improvement in their compensation will help retain qualified professionals and further strengthen institutional effectiveness.โ
In addition to the salary adjustment, Hon. Williams proposed the establishment of four new political support positions in the office of each Representative, aimed at strengthening constituency engagement and program implementation:
Youth Coordinator โ To engage and mobilize youth on issues such as education, employment, and civic responsibility.
Women Coordinator โ To support women-centric programs and promote gender inclusivity in legislative activities.
Religious Coordinator โ To interface with faith-based organizations and promote ethical standards in community outreach.
Disabled Coordinator โ To advocate for the inclusion and welfare of persons living with disabilities.
The proposal also included the recommendation to establish the following district-level roles:
District Information Officer, Coordinator for Disadvantaged District Youth, District Scholarship Coordinator and District Security Coordinator
Hon. Williams described these additions as strategic in advancing representation, fostering inclusive governance, and aligning constituency services with contemporary administrative standards.
Following deliberations, the Plenary voted to forward the communication to the Committees on Ways, Means and Finance, and Rules, Order and Administration for further review. The joint committees have been mandated to report back to Plenary within two weeks.
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CAPITOL HILL โ President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a bill to the Liberian Legislature titled An Act for the Collection, Processing, Transmission, Storage, Protection, and Use of Personal Information in Liberia.
The bill aims to regulate the processing of personal information by individuals and entities handling data of residents in Liberia, the ECOWAS region, or beyond. It applies to data controllers and processors involved in collecting, storing, transmitting, and using personal data.
The legislation is based on a draft supplementary law introduced by the ECOWAS Commission on Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalization. The draft underwent validation sessions, including one in Ganta, Nimba County, with representatives from ten counties, and another in Monrovia with key stakeholders in data protection.
President Boakai said the bill will establish a legal framework to protect personal data privacy while balancing the interests of individuals and the State.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Committee on Post and Telecommunications for review, with a report expected within two weeks.
The Joint Committee on the Compliance Review of Concessions of the House of Representatives has invited the Chief Executive Officer and Management of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) to appear for a public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Room, House Wing, at the Capitol Building.
The Joint Committee comprises the Committee on Investment & Concessions, the Committee on Lands, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, and the Committee on Labor.
This public hearing forms part of the Legislatureโs oversight responsibility to ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability in concession agreements signed between the Government of Liberia and concessionaires operating in the country.
The focus of this Concession Compliance Review will center on ArcelorMittalโs Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia, with specific emphasis on the 30% share of the agreement.
The Committee has formally requested AMLโs CEO and Management to present a comprehensive financial gain report covering the last five (5) years of operations, along with the following key documentation to aid the review process:
The Joint Committee urges AML Management to submit all requested documents on or before the hearing date to facilitate a transparent and results-oriented review process.
This action demonstrates the Legislatureโs ongoing commitment to protecting national interests, ensuring full compliance with concession agreements, and promoting sustainable development for the benefit of the Liberian people.
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Senator Nya D. Twayen of Nimba County has issued a strongly worded statement criticizing ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for persistent and egregious violations of the amended 2007 Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). As the agreement nears expiration in 2030, the senator made clear that unless AML meets a series of urgent demands from the people of Nimba, he will oppose any efforts to renew the agreement.
Senator Twayen emphasized that for nearly two decades, the people living in the areas directly impacted by AMLโs operations, particularly around Yekepa have experienced minimal benefit from the companyโs presence. He denounced AML for failing to fulfill its promise to improve the socioeconomic conditions of affected communities. Despite AMLโs public declarations of a $1.4 billion infrastructure expansion, residents of Yekepa continue to endure inadequate housing and basic services.
Housing in Yekepa remains in a state of severe disrepair. The senator noted that the once-thriving town has been reduced to ruins while the company extracts billions of dollars in ore. He characterized this neglect as a betrayal of the community’s expectations and a violation of the companyโs social corporate responsibilities.
In terms of local employment and leadership, Senator Twayen accused AML of blatant disregard for Article 10 of the MDA amendment, which mandated increasing the participation of Liberians in senior management positions. By 2017, 50 percent of such positions were supposed to be held by Liberians.
However, as of today, only 42 percent of these roles are filled by Liberians, with all three top executive positionsโCEO, COO, and CFOโstill occupied by foreigners. The senator named these executives as Michiel Vandermerwe of South Africa, Anthony P. Kocken of Australia, and Conor OโBrien of the United Kingdom, and emphasized that AMLโs failure to appoint a Liberian to one of these roles is a violation of contract and national dignity.
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