The government’s rehabilitation of feeder roads across the country has reached River Cess, with citizens overwhelmingly welcoming the much-needed infrastructure improvement. Some are, however, requesting compensation for their structures affected by the exercise.
River Cess Accident Leaves an Infant Amputated
A one-year-old has been injured in a car accident that has led to the amputation of the child’s right hand.
After WAEC Administers Exams at Night in River Cess, Legislature Probes the Matter
Parents of students attending the Yarpah Town Public School in River Cess are still furious that their children were kept after 8 p.m. on the evening of May 21 to take the Physics exam for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Civil Society Group Launches Project to Protect Community Forests in River Cess
Rural Integrated Center for Community Empowerment has launched a project in River Cess to strengthen the management of community-based forests and protected areas. RICCE is also training community members to seek alternative sources of income to avoid cutting down the forests.
Two More River Cess Clans Complete Last Process to Secure Customary Land
Two additional River Cess clans – Togbanyankun and Siahn – are poised to receive customary land deeds following the completion of a confirmatory survey by the Liberia Land Authority and its partners.
After Survey, River Cess Communities Legitimize Ownership of Customary Land
The Liberia Land Authority has completed a confirmatory survey in four communities in River Cess. This marks the final legal step towards obtaining customary land deeds for the people of Teekpeh, Ziadue, Dorbor, and Gbarsaw clans in Central River Cess District.
River Cess the Latest Flashpoint in Clashing Laws over Land
Conflicting laws around land rights and logging have made it difficult to find a solution to disputes in many parts of the country.
Port Authority Head in Dispute with River Cess Community over Customary Land
An investigation by The Bush Chicken has confirmed that clearing of customary land in River Cess is being done by Bill Twehway, the managing director of the National Port Authority, in apparent violation of the Land Rights Act.