For the second time in less than a week, money exchangers in Harbel have disrupted ongoing preparations of the Margibi Sports Association in demand of US$8,000 they say the county owes them.
Contractors Begin Work on Office for Margibi’s Second District
When he was campaigning a year ago, Rep. Ivar Jones vowed to construct a district office in his first 100 days in office. Though the amount of time has elapsed, Jones recently broke grounds for the construction of a facility that will contain his office and that of the district development council.
Legislature Did Not Approve Printing of L$16 Billion in New Banknotes
The government of Liberia recently reported that it is investigating the mysterious disappearance of L$16 billion newly printed bank notes that were reportedly brought to the country between last November and March this year. But records have shown that the Legislature did not approve the printing of the amount, as required by the constitution.
After Gbehn River Tragedy, Residents Want Margibi Lawmaker to Alter His Priorities
A few days after at least five persons died after a canoe capsized in Margibi’s second electoral district, residents in the area are now calling on their representative to reconsider his decision to erect a district office. They want Rep. Ivar Jones to instead conduct a feasibility study for a pedestrian bridge across the Gbehn River.
Firestone Workers Conditionally End Strike
Firestone workers have agreed to end their protest for higher wages following an intervention from the Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Margibi County Legislative Caucus.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Accused of ‘Stage Managing’ District Council
After Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones donated “half†his salary to be used in developing his district, a local advocacy group in lower Margibi is accusing the lawmaker of Margibi’s second district of not having been sincere in giving the promised 50 percent of his salary.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Gives Away ‘Half’ His Salary to District
Just a few months after taking office, Rep. Ivar Kokulo Jones of Margibi’s second district has donated to his district’s development council what he says is 50 percent of his salary.
Chinese Contractor Rehabilitating Dolo Town Health Center Feeder Road
Sino Hydro, a Chinese contractor rehabilitating the Roberts International Airport runway, has began rehabilitating the Dolo Town Health Center feeder road.