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The Honourable House of Representatives Republic of Liberia, Capitol Hill, Monrovia (2026)

30/05/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗵’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

Over 250 twelfth-grade students, neatly dressed in their school uniforms, assembled in the gymnasium of the William V. S. Tubman Gray School in Gbarnga, B**g County, to participate in a Career Day program organized and sponsored by B**g County Electoral District #2 Representative, Hon. James M. Kolleh.

Speaking during the program, Hon. Kolleh described the initiative as the first in a series of educational engagements aimed at preparing students for their future career paths and helping them make informed decisions about their roles in society.

According to the lawmaker, although many people, including himself, did not have the opportunity to benefit from pre-career guidance during their school years, he is committed to ensuring that current and future twelfth graders in B**g County receive such exposure and mentorship.

More than ten professionals from various fields, including law, medicine, engineering, accounting, nursing, economics, social work, law enforcement, and journalism, served as lecturers during the event.

The speakers shared personal experiences about their educational journeys and professional careers while encouraging students to carefully choose careers that align with their passions and goals.

The students expressed gratitude to Hon. Kolleh for organizing the initiative, noting that the lectures positively influenced their thinking and broadened their understanding of different career opportunities. They praised the lawmaker for bringing together experts and specialists to mentor them and wished him success as he continues to represent the people of District #2, B**g County, in the 55th Legislature.

The event was also attended by the County Education Officer (CEO) and several District Education Officers (DEOs) from across B**g County.

28/05/2026

𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦:

Speaker and Members of the Honorable House of Representatives in plenary engagement with key government institutions and private sector stakeholders over allegations of undue charges being imposed on the business sector and ordinary citizens across Liberia.

Those participating in the discussions include the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority, the President of the Liberia Business Association, the General Manager of Global Tracking & Maritime Solution, the President of the Custom Brokers Association of Liberia, the General Manager of APM Terminals, the General Manager of MTS Inspection Services Ltd., and the General Manager of METECH Scientific.

28/05/2026

Today in the House, May 28, 2026

28/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀

The Honorable House of Representatives has constituted a specialized committee to investigate alleged undue charges imposed on the business sector and ordinary citizens at the Freeport of Monrovia.

The decision was reached during Thursday’s sitting following concerns raised by Grand Bassa County Electoral District #2 Representative, Hon. J. Clarence T. Banks, regarding excessive port-related charges and bottlenecks that continue to negatively impact importers and the general public.

Those appointed to serve on the committee include:

Hon. Musa Bility – Chairman
Hon. Foday Fahnbulleh – Co-Chair
Hon. Marvin Cole – Member
Hon. Jeremiah Sokan – Member
Hon. Austin Taylor – Member
Hon. Dixon Seboe – Member
Hon. Ernest Manseah – Member

The committee has been mandated to conduct a full-scale investigation into the matter and report its findings and recommendations to Plenary.

The House believes that ordinary Liberians continue to suffer from the burden of excessive charges and administrative bottlenecks at the port, a situation lawmakers say is discouraging business growth and increasing hardship for citizens.

According to lawmakers, many importers are now opting to use neighboring ports in the Republic of Guinea to bring in their goods due to the high charges and delays experienced at Liberian port. Members of the House further noted that delays in cargo clearance often compel importers to pay huge demurrage fees, thereby increasing the cost of goods on the local market.

Appearing before the House during Thursday’s session were the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), the President of the Liberia Business Association (LIBA), the General Manager of Global Tracking & Maritime Solution (GTMS), the President of the Custom Brokers Association of Liberia, the General Manager of APM Terminals, the General Manager of MTS Inspection Services Ltd., and the General Manager of METECH Scientific.

The officials appeared to address issues surrounding the alleged imposition of undue charges on the business community and citizens of Liberia.

28/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗦$𝟱𝟳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The House of Representatives has requested at least five committees to review a fifty-seven million dollar financing agreement between Liberia and the International Development Association- IDA.

The committees are Investment, Mines and Energy, Contracts and Monopoly, Ways and Means, and Public Utilities.

Plenary took the decision during its regular Thursday sitting on May 28, 2026, after receiving the agreement from President Joseph Boakai.

The agreement, between Liberia and the International Development Association, seeks to rapidly expand grid-connected renewable energy capacity and strengthen regional energy integration among participating countries.

The project will support the construction of a thirty megawatt solar plant with twelve megawatt hour battery storage, including associated transmission lines for grid connection at Mount Coffee Island.

It will also fund the expansion of the Mount Coffee Hydro Power Plant by adding forty-two megawatts of capacity through the installation of four turbines, each with a maximum capacity of ten point five megawatts.

Under the agreement, the International Development Association will extend a concessional credit of fifty-seven million United States dollars to support the full implementation of the project.

President Boakai, in his submission to the Legislature, urged timely ratification of the financing agreement, stressing its importance in strengthening Liberia's overall energy sector.

Meanwhile, the committee is expected to report to plenary next week Thursday.

28/05/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟲𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟱𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘, 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔, 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮

1. Session Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Roll Call
4. Reading, Correction/Amendment and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Call for Petitions:
7. Standing Committee Reports:
8. Special Committee Reports:
9. Call for Motions, Bills and Resolutions:
10. Business on Speaker's Desk:
A. A communication from the H.E Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. President of the Republic of
Liberia, submitting for ratification, "Financing Agreement (Additional Financing for the Regional Emergency Solar Power International Project) between the Republic of Liberia and the International Development Association."

B. A communication from Hon. Rev. Samuel R. Enders, Representative, Electoral District #6, Montserrado County, reminding the Hon. House of her due payment to the ECOWAS Parliament.

C. A communication from Hon. Gbessi Sonni Feika, Representative, Electoral District #3, Grand Cape Mount County, seeking the indulgence of Plenary to invite before the Plenary, the City Mayor of Monrovia, to address the resurgence of garbage accumulation in Monrovia.

D. A communication from Hon. Prince A. Toles, Representative, Electoral District # 8. Montserrado County, seeking Plenary's indulgence to invite NOCAL, the Minister of Mines & Energy regarding the alleged discovery of Crude Oil in Grand Bassa County.

E. A communication from Hon. Kortor S. Kwagrue, Representative, Electoral District #5, Nimba County, requesting two weeks of official leave of absence from work.

F. A communication from the family of the Late Hon. Dusty L. Wolokollie, former
Representative in the 2nd Legislature informing the Hon. House of his demise.
G. A communication from Lonestar Mobilization Committee requesting an audience with the Hon. House of Representatives.

H. A communication from Hon. Jerry K. Yogboh, Representative, Electoral District #12, Montserrado County, requesting an excuse from Plenary Sessions and other legislative duties to afford him the opportunity to travel to the USA to handle some family-related activities.

C. Appearances:
The Minister of Commerce & Industry, the Commissioner General, Liberia
Revenue Authority (LRA), the Managing Director, National Port Authority
(NPA), the President, Liberia Business Association (LIBA) the General Manager,
Global Tracking & Maritime Solution (GTMS), the President, Custom Brokers
Association of Liberia, the General Manager, APM Terminals, the General
Manager, MTS Inspection Services Ltd., and the General Manger, METECH
Scientific to address issues raised by Hon. J. Clarence T. Banks, Representative,

Electoral District #2, Grand Bassa County, relative to the alleged undue charges
imposed on the Business Sector and Citizens of Liberia.
➤ A communication from the Minister of Commerce & Industry, respectfully, informing the House that she has been called to attend an emergency Cabinet Meeting convened by the President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. thereby requesting to be rescheduled to Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

A communication from the Minister of Justice, respectfully requesting to be rescheduled due to a call to attend a Cabinet Meeting convened by the President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. slated on the same date and time.
➤ A communication from the Managing Director of the National Port Authority, kindly requesting to be considered to provide the requested documents on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and the appearance be thereafter, because he has earlier been scheduled before the
Liberian Senate today.

11. Miscellaneous
12. Adjournment

27/05/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗼𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮
…… Pledges Support for Women’s Legislative Representation

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) Election Follow-up Mission on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the House Speaker, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, at his Capitol Building office in Monrovia.

The EU delegation is currently holding a series of high-level engagements with key government officials and stakeholders, including H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia; H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, Speaker of the House of Representatives; and Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate.

Discussions during the meeting centered on the European Union’s continued support to Liberia’s electoral processes, electoral laws, and democratic institutions.

Key issues highlighted during the engagement included electoral redistricting relative to population and representation, the status of the revised Elections Law, women’s representation in the Legislature and related constitutional implications, as well as funding for elections.

The visiting EU Election Follow-up Mission is led by Mr. Manuel Sanchez Nogues, Team Leader and Electoral-Political Expert, along with Mr. Gilles Saphy, Legal and Human Rights Expert.

Other members of the delegation include:
• Mr. Andrea Schieder
• Mr. Zoltan Szalai
• Mr. Manuel Sanchez
• Mr. Gilles Saphy
• Ms. Marie Paule Neufville

Speaking during the meeting, Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Legislature’s commitment to working closely with the European Union, particularly on electoral reform and the promotion of women’s representation in the Legislature.

The Speaker noted that, as a “He-for-She” advocate, he remains committed to supporting the Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia and advancing initiatives that promote inclusive representation and gender equity in governance.

Providing an update on the revised Elections Law, Speaker Koon disclosed that the House of Representatives has already passed the 2014 amended version of the legislation and forwarded it to the Liberian Senate for concurrence.

The meeting further underscored the importance of continued international partnership and collaboration in strengthening Liberia’s democratic governance and electoral integrity.

Signed: ____________________
Robert Benjamin Haynes
Director of Press & Public Affairs
Honorable House of Representatives

European Union in Liberia

26/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀

The House of Representatives has constituted a specialized committee to review the Act establishing the Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) following mounting concerns over weak regulatory enforcement and the influx of imported products labeled entirely in foreign languages.

The committee, headed by B**g County District 6 Representative Moima Briggs Mensah, was established Tuesday after officials of the authority appeared before plenary to respond to concerns raised by lawmakers regarding consumer safety and regulatory oversight.

During the hearing, LiSA officials informed lawmakers that the Act creating the institution limits its enforcement powers and that the authority often operates under directives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The appearance followed a formal communication from Rep. Briggs Mensah, who questioned why fertilizers and other imported products continue to enter Liberian markets carrying instructions and warning labels written solely in foreign languages, making them inaccessible to most Liberian consumers.

Her inquiry extended beyond labeling concerns, demanding accountability reports covering fiscal years 2024 through 2026. She requested detailed records of inspections, seizures, enforcement actions, penalties, and compliance monitoring activities conducted by the authority.

Rep. Briggs Mensah attributes the weak regulatory environment to worsening public health concerns across the country.

“Today our people are suffering from kidney infection, liver infection, and different sicknesses we cannot even explain,” she told plenary. “The chemicals meant for plants and trees are now being used on vegetables, and our people are consuming them.”

Following the establishment of the committee, Rep. Briggs Mensah thanked House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon for treating the matter with urgency. She said the committee would work expeditiously despite reports from the authority that it remains understaffed and without official vehicles.

Other committee members include Representatives Anthony Williams, Prince K. Koinah, Johnson SN. Williams, Bernard Blue Benson, Ernest M. Manseah Sr. and Gbessie Sonii Feika.

26/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗽. 𝗜𝘃𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

The Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Judiciary and Human Rights to review and report on a draft bill titled: “An Act to Amend the Act Establishing the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) and to Establish a Preventive Mechanism Against Torture, Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment within the Republic of Liberia.”

Plenary’s decision was reached on Tuesday during the 5th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 3rd Session following a communication submitted by Margibi County Electoral District #2 Representative Hon. Ivar K. Jones.

In his communication, Representative Jones requested Plenary’s review, deliberation, and subsequent enactment of the proposed legislation, which seeks to strengthen Liberia’s human rights framework and establish safeguards against torture and other forms of inhumane treatment.

According to Representative Jones, the proposed Act is consistent with the “Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,” adopted on December 18, 2002, during the 57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly under Resolution A/RES/57/199. Liberia signed the protocol on September 22, 2004.

Representative Jones further referenced Article 21(e) of the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, which prohibits torture and inhumane treatment against persons charged, arrested, detained, or otherwise held in confinement. The constitutional provision also mandates the Legislature to criminalize such acts and provide appropriate penalties against public officials found in violation.

The proposed legislation seeks to amend the existing Act establishing the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) while creating a national preventive mechanism aimed at ensuring compliance with international human rights standards relating to the prevention of torture and degrading treatment.

Following deliberations, Plenary mandated the Joint Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to thoroughly review the draft bill and report its findings and recommendations to Plenary within two weeks.

26/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗼𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮

As part of ongoing reform initiatives under the leadership of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, the House of Representatives has reintroduced the production and distribution of the Legislative Journal covering the activities and proceedings of its daily sittings.

The Legislative Journal is prepared by the Secretariat of the Honorable House of Representatives and reviewed by the Chief Clerk prior to distribution to members of the House during the next day’s sitting. The initiative is intended to keep lawmakers informed about proceedings, decisions, and actions taken during previous sittings.

The reintroduction of the journal saw the Office of the Chief Clerk, on Tuesday during the 5th Day Sitting, distribute two separate editions of the Legislative Journal. These included the journal covering the 2nd Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 3rd Session held on May 12, 2026, as well as the journal covering the 5th Day Sitting of the Extraordinary Session of the 3rd Quarter held on April 16, 2026.

Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon believes the reform initiative forms part of efforts to modernize and strengthen parliamentary operations by ensuring transparency, institutional record-keeping, and effective legislative communication among members of the House.

The Speaker further emphasized that maintaining updated parliamentary records is essential to promoting accountability, continuity, and informed legislative decision-making within the First Branch of Government.

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