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By Septimus Senessie in Kono The landmark Congo Bridge in the eastern town of Koidu is at the centre of a dispute that has sharply divided the people of the diamond-rich Kono district. A section of the community, with the apparent backing of government, are defending mining operations under and around the bridge which is thought to be sitting on a huge reserve of diamond
KAKATA, Margibi – Police authority in Margibi County has arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly killing his neighbor during an argument that escalated into a fist fight.The incident reportedly occurred in their Pentecost Assembly of the world (PAW)
Liberia: Efforts to Conserve Gola Forest May Go Down the Drain, If… Liberia: Efforts to Conserve Gola Forest May Go Down the Drain, If… Share MONROVIA – A group of illicit miners have evaded the Gola Forest National Park carrying on dredge mining in violation of the law establishing the Park. The use of dredge in the National Reserve comes at the time the Liberian Government through the Ministry of Mines and Energy banned the dredge mining in the country. An investigation conducted by the Environmental Media Group, Journalists for the Protection of Nature (JPN-Liberia), has confirmed th...
“We Own The Forest” Rival Towns Provide Conflicting Accounts “We Own The Forest” Rival Towns Provide Conflicting Accounts L-R: Chiefs Joseph Kofi And Jonah Whea Of Opa Village and Jay Village below is the Disputed Forest Following clashes over a stretch of forest land, citizens of Opa Village in Doerwein Clan and Jay Village in Topoe Clan have provided conflicting accounts on the ownership of the forest. Clashes between the two towns over the ownership of a stretch of forest land have led to the injuries of two persons and the burning down of several homes. Our reporter said th...