Following months of controversy over the China Union payment of US$750,000 in social development fund to Margibi, a county sitting was finally on December 2 to resolve looming questions about the usage of the funds following the revocation of a Supreme Court writ of prohibition on an early resolution of the County Legislative Caucus which was hatched in Monrovia.
Margibi Officials Succumb to Demand for New Council Sitting to Allocate US$1 Million Social Development Fund
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.
Firestone’s Pending Layoff Prompts Worries Among Workers and Families
Firestone’s plantation was a scene of complete confusion when news broke on Wednesday, March 18 that the company’s management had reached the decision to lay off 800 of its workers.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Dedicates District’s Constituency Office
Margibi’s second district lawmaker, Ivar Jones, has dedicated a new building in Cotton Tree to house the district’s office.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Distributes Medical Drugs to Public Health Facilities
In the wake of alarming drug shortage at public health facilities across the country, Margibi’s second district lawmaker, Ivar Jones, has donated essential medical drugs to four recognized public health facilities in the district.
Harbel College Cancels Student Fees Increase After Lawmaker’s Intervention
Harbel College has abandoned its decision to increase student fees this semester after Margibi’s second district representative, Ivar Jones, demanded that the administration returns to the status quo.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Reports to Constituents on First Year
Margibi’s second district representative, Ivar Jones, has made his annual legislative constituency report covering his activities for the first sitting of the 54th National Legislature.
Firestone Senior High School Alumni Association Inducts First Elected Leadership
Firestone Senior High School Alumni Association on Friday inducted its first democratically elected leader since 2009.