Officials in Margibi have now agreed for a second county sitting in Kakata to determine the allocation for a US$1 million social development fund, amid mounting pressures from citizens.
Despite Calls for Intervention, Collapsed Du River Bridge Remains a Challenge to Locals
In 2017, the Du River Bridge collapsed when a truck transporting rocks for the rehabilitation of the Roberts International Airport runway drove along. The truck belonged to a Chinese firm involved in the construction at the airport.
Margibi’s Rep. Tarponweh Reports on First Year
Margibi’s first district representative, Tibelrosa Tarponweh, has provided a report of his activities covering the first sitting of the 54th National Legislature.
Margibi Lawmaker Initiates L$2 Million Scholarship Fund
The lawmaker of Margibi’s first district, Tibelrosa Tarponweh, has launched a L$2 million (US$12,963) scholarship initiative to aid students residing in the district.
12 Persons Safely Recovered From Another Capsized Canoe in Margibi
HARBEL, Margibi – Barely two weeks after a canoe capsized in the Gbehn River between Unification City and Dolo Town, leaving five persons dead, twelve persons have been safely recovered after another canoe capsized on the Du River. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening and all but one of the passengers were wearing life jackets.…
Firestone Rubber Tappers Stage Another Protest
All 45 divisions at the Firestone plantation were shut down early Wednesday when workers, mainly rubber tappers, laid down their tools in demand of US$8.36 as their daily minimum wage.
After Du River Bridge Collapses, Commuters Travel by Canoe
Barely a year after the collapse of the Du River Bridge near the Firestone plantation, several commuters have expressed dismay about constraints faced traveling along the route connecting Harbel and Kakata.
House Committee Investigating Sime Darby Recommends Prosecution for Torture Perpetrators
A special committee of the House of Representatives has recommended for prosecution, individuals seen in a leaked video torturing a citizen at the Sime Darby Oil Palm Plantation.
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