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.
Heavy Machinery School Graduates 240 Trainees at BWI
The Japan Heavy Duty Operation School at the Booker Washington Institute in Kakata has graduated about 240 trainees.
US$2.7 Million County Development Projects Abandoned in Margibi
Some citizens in Margibi are outraged about the slow pace at county officials are moving to use the US$2.7 million approved under the County and Social Development Fund in 2011 and 2013 to implement development projects.
Collapsed Du River Bridge Remains a Headache for Commuters
Since the Du River Bridge collapsed in June last year, movement along the 15 Gate to Harbel route has been more difficult and capital intensive.