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Go tell it to Waigani: Let our people be! Stop the Frieda River Mine Project!

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Save Our Ecosystem - Save the Sepik River: A Call to Our Leaders to Be More Creative About Saving the National Economy  The Sepik River, known locally as Avisat, is not just a river; it is the lifeblood of the communities that reside along its banks. It is a source of sustenance, culture, and a vital connection to our ancestors. The proposed Frieda River Mine Project threatens to disrupt this delicate balance, posing a significant risk to the environment and the people who depend on the Sepik River for their survival. This essay advocates against the Frieda River Mine Project, urging our leaders to seek more sustainable and creative solutions for economic development.         Save our ecosystem, Save our Sepik River!  Go tell it in Waigani . .(as in the song – Go tell it on the mountain)  to let our people be! Stop the Frieda River Mine Project! Avisat is our connection to our forefathers, Wolimbit standing on tall stilts that allow Mama Avisat to...