Citizens of communities in Western Cluster Liberia Limited’s mining communities in Bomi have criticized the company over the impact of water pollution and environmental degradation caused by the company’s operations.
Bea Mountain Pays US$200k in Settlement for Illegal Activities in Community Forest
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation has settled with a community in Gbarpolu over its illegal entry and activities in its forest while exploring for gold. The company made a US$200,000 payment to the community.
Former FDA Managing Director Wants Forest Rangers to Carry Firearms
As Liberia celebrated forest rangers during the observance of World Rangers Day, former Forestry Development Authority managing director Harrison Karnwea called for rangers to carry firearms. He said armed rangers would more effectively protect the country’s biological landscape.
To Curb Flooding in Monrovia, Disaster Management Agency Announces Plan to Clear Waterways
The National Disaster Management Agency has announced a plan to demolish structures built in waterways and wetlands in the Monrovia metropolitan area to curb flooding.
Pagos Islanders Fear That Destruction of Mangroves Exposes Them to Floods
Residents of Pagos Island are drawing attention to the frequent destruction of mangroves, exposing the community to the impact of heavy rains and floods.
Bopolu’s Mayor Siah Kieh-Victor Initiative to Transform Bopolu
Bopolu’s Mayor Siah Kieh-Victor has announced the launch of the Boakai for Clean City initiative on July 12.
African Development Bank-Funded Contractor Accused of Polluting Nimba Village
Residents of Henry Barhn Village on the Sanniquellie-Karnplay Highway are threatening legal action against the China Railway Seventh Group, the construction company paving the Sehkimpa-Loguatuo Road Corridor. They said the company is polluting their farms and drinking water.
Flood Renders Hundreds Homeless in Paynesville
A recent flood in Paynesville affected the homes of thousands of people in several communities, with hundreds made homeless.