Amid the release of IREDD’s 2015 legislative performance report which scored Margibi’s Senator Jim Tornonlah poorly in plenary participation, the senator’s office has declined to state a date when the senator will make a constituency report to citizens of the county.
Demolition in Fendell: Stories from Residents Who Will Wake Up Homeless Tomorrow
Several residents of Fendell have been made homeless following a demolition of their homes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Margibi’s Sen. Tornonlah and Rep. Nuquay Listed for Poor Performance, Legislators Cited for Misuse of Funds
On Monday, the Institute for Research and Democratic Development released its 2015 legislative performance report grading lawmakers of the 53rd National Legislature. The report ranked specific lawmakers on various aspects of their performances and highlighteds overall concerns with the institution.
Campaigners for Change Threatens to Sue Margibi Officials over Unfinished Projects
A civil society group in Margibi is threatening to sue county authorities over their failure to fund and construct several projects that were approved in a county sitting resolution.
Women Behind the Wheels Gets Assurance of More Government’s Support
Barely three months following the launch of Women Behind the Wheels, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has assured the government’s continual support to the program.
Children’s Rights Activist Hopes Justice Minister’s Resignation Resolves Contentious Cases
The head of the National Children Representative Forum, formerly known as the Liberian Children Parliament, say she is pleased with the resignation of Justice Minister and Liberia’s Attorney General, Benedict Sannoh.
New Airstrip Improves Access to Jackson F. Doe Memorial Hospital
A new airstrip has been constructed and dedicated in Tappita. The 900 kilometers long airstrip was constructed by the relief organization, Samaritan Purse International, and Mission Aviation Fellowship. It was formally dedicated and turned over to the Liberia Airport Authority on March 19.
Midwife Operating Rural Clinic in Margibi to Open Another
Liberians living in highly urbanized areas like Monrovia have relatively easy access to many hospitals and clinics. However, those in more remote rural settings can find it difficult to access quality medical care.