At least five bodies have been recovered from the Gbehn River after a canoe capsized with at least nine persons missing.
Money Exchangers Demand Repayment of US$10,000 in Debt From Margibi
Harbel Supermarket Money Exchangers, recently held a peaceful protest at the office of Margibi’s Superintendent Jerry Varnie, where they said the failure of the county to pay their debt was negatively affecting their livelihoods.
Kakata Hit by Severe Flooding Again
A heavy rain downpour has rendered several persons homeless and destroyed properties in at least seven major communities within Kakata.
Margibi Trains Adolescents to Educate Peers on HIV
The National Aids Commission, in partnership with the Margibi County Health Team, has trained peer educators who will conduct one-on-one community awareness to encourage the youth to get tested.
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.
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.
Margibi’s Rep. Ellen Attoh Provides Startup Funds to 400 Women
Rep. Ellen Attoh of Margibi’s third electoral district has launched what she says is an empowerment scheme for low income women who are mostly single mothers and widows.
Drivers and Kakata Mayor Clash Over Parking Terminal Relocation
Kakata’s mayor and scores of commercial drivers exchange words over a new mandate to prevent commercial drivers from loading and offloading passengers on its main street.