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.
Cestos High Teacher Suspended for Having Female Student Urinate in Class
A teacher at the Cestos High School has been suspended for one month after refusing to grant a female student a bathroom break. The student urinated in front of her classmates at the direction of the teacher, Shadrach Joe.
Sustainable Development Institute Completes Customary Land Mapping in Four River Cess Clans
Several River Cess communities are expected to soon be certificated by the Liberia Land Authority to take legitimate ownership of their customary lands. The mapping exercise, which the Sustainable Development Institute conducted in December 2020, saw four clans in River Cess settling their respective land disputes.
Wellington Geevon Smith Declared Winner of River Cess Senatorial Seat for Third Time
Former River Cess superintendent and independent candidate Wellington Geevon Smith has been declared winner of River Cess’s senatorial seat for the third and likely the final time.
Now Breadwinners, Ex-Rebels in Liberia and Sierra Leone Work in Mines They Ran
As a commander of the Small Boy Unit —a brigade of child-soldiers of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia — Emmanuel Gaye guarded civilians his adult commanders captured on a goldmine in River Cess. He monitored their movement and activities. Nearly 18 years after the war, the 36-year-old has returned to the mines. But this time, he’s a civilian – a husband and father of two.
Wellington Geevon Smith Wins River Cess Senatorial Seat
The National Elections Commission’s River Cess office has announced a winner in the county’s Special Senatorial Election.