Author: Adolphus Singbeh
Gold Camp, Grand Cape Mount County — Following a substantial protest by Gold Camp residents, the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has officially launched a road rehabilitation project in the area. The protest, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with deteriorating road conditions, underscored the urgent need for significant infrastructure upgrades that had been long overdue. Local authorities played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the disgruntled community and BMMC. Through proactive engagement and mediation, officials facilitated productive discussions, which ultimately led to the commencement of the much-needed road repairs. This collaborative effort highlights the critical role of community involvement…
Several residents of Gold Camp Town have taken a stand against the Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) by setting roads block on major roads in their communities expressing frustration over what they have described as been neglected by the company over years. This bold action underscores the growing dissatisfaction among the citizens who their accusation pointed fingers at the multi-billion-dollar corporation of failing to fulfill promises made to communities in their areas of operations. At the forefront of the protest was Madam Konah Yoko, a former Town Chief of Gold Camp, who has voiced the community’s collective anger and disappointment.…
Gbarpolu County – The youth significantly affected by the ongoing illegal mining activities in Belle District have said that they are closely monitoring the ongoing legal proceedings in Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County concerning an illegal mining operations worth Thirty Million United States Dollars ($30 million USD) in Gbarpolu County. Pressure is being mounted among young people in the District as the result of frustration they encounter as from witness the adverse effects of these unauthorized activities in their communities. The have threatened to take radical measures to expel those involved in the illegal mining activities in their communities if the…