At Stolkertsijver, a bridge spanning the Commewijne River was built in 1970s.

[3] The Surinamese Interior War started in Stolkertsijver on 22 July 1986 at around 03:00.

[4] Later it was confirmed that the soldiers had been captured by the Jungle Commando headed by Ronnie Brunswijk.

The National Army responded by destroying the temple in Moengotapoe, and capturing all males present.

[4] On 29 November 1986, Moiwana, the birthplace of Brunswijk, was the scene of the 1986 Moiwana massacre where 35 people, mostly women and children were killed by the National Army.