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WORLD NEWS UPDATE
Liberia enters Digital Age as submarine cable lands in Monrovia
The Africa Coast to Europe submarine cable landed in Monrovia on Thursday marking the country's entrance into the digital age, by making available real time broadband connectivity to the rest of the world. CLICK HERE to read all about it.
A PBS video worth watching
Liberia is rich in oil, diamonds and timber, and these natural resources have been both a blessing and a challenge for the fledgling democracy. Please CLICK HERE to watch the video.
A Special report by PBS' special correspondent, Kira Kay.
Alfred Dousuah (former President) visits Liberia
Mr. Alfred Dousuah, before he ended his second term as President of UNIBOA, took a private vacation to Liberia. During his visit, he had the opportunity to meet with some high ranking officials of the Bassa counties and see for himself, the progress of what UNIBOA is doing. He also presented some donations from UNIBOA.
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UNIBOA inaugurates newly elected officers
UNIBOA officially inducted its new corps of officers into office for a two-year term on September 17, 2011 at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church Hall in Baltimore, Maryland.
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A member of UNIBOA success story
The success story of a member of the North Jersey Chapter of UNIBOA, Mr. Gibson Zarkar. Mr. Zarkar is Certified as a Dell Systems Expert and Microsoft Systems Administrator. He also holds an MBA degree in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix Online Campus.
The people of #3 District, Grand Bassa County, Liberia appeal to Tree of life to help in the construction of a clinic. Tree of life Charity Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, was founded base on a true life encounter with the disparities of our third world country. Watch video & Read more details ....
Reducing Death of Expectant Mothers' Campaign in Buchanan
The Liberian Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has officially launched the Campaign for the Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Liberia (CAMML). Read more details ....
Bassa hosts 3rd Dumboy Conference
Grand Bassa Citizens residing in Liberia and other parts of the globe are expected to gather in the port city of Buchanan for their” Annual Dumboy Conference” which takes place in December every year.
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Buchanan Threatened With Extinction in Four Months
The sea erosion has damaged the port City of Buchanan. If nothing is done within four months the city will be relocated should the Atlantic Ocean continue to plague the city unmitigated. Read more details ....
Mydea Reaves-Karpeh heads ULAA Council of Eminent Persons
ULAA Council of Eminent Persons Inc. which was officially launched on Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Collingswood, a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey chose Mrs. Mydea Reaves-Karpeh to head ULAA Council of Eminent Persons. Mrs. Karpeh is a former President of ULAA and UNIBOA. She is also a former Chairman of the National Board of Directors for UNIBOA. Read more details ....
UNIBOA MIni-Project takes off In Grand Bassa County
UNIBOA mini project takes off in Grand Bassa County, with other Bassa counties (Montserrado, Margibi, Rivercess) to follow.. According to the President of UNIBOA, Mr. Alfred Dousuah, there are plans for other low-scaled projects (mini-projects) to be carried out in the other Bassa counties when identified. These mini projects are to be undertaken within the next two years. Read more details and see photos ....
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Donates 60KVA Generator to Bassa College
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has donated a 60KVA generator to help electrified the refurbished six buildings on the Bassa High School campus, which are accommodating students attending the county's community college.
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Buchanan is among three cities to benefit from Climate-change Project
Three of post war Liberia’s coastal capitals have been selected to benefit from a US$2.9 million project as part of battling the impact of climate change in the country.
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President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Dedicates Several Dev. Projects in Bassa
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in Grand Bassa County for a Cabinet retreat, Wednesday renewed her Government's commitment to national development throughout the country.
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Bokay Town-Cotton Tree Road Modernized
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods were the happiest yesterday as hundreds of Margibi and Grand Bassa Citizens celebrated the completion of construction works on the 10-kilometer Cotton Tree-Bokay Town Road. Read more details ....
Buchanan May Cease to Exist: As Atlantic Ocean Gradually Swallows up City
The port city of Buchanan , Grand Bassa County , may soon be wiped away due to massive sea Erosion, technically known as Marine Transgression.
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Hon. Julia Duncan-Cassell takes Barrolle Sports Association's leadership
The newly elected President of the Mighty Barrolle Sports Association (BSA), Julia Duncan-Cassell, has said her leadership has outlined series of activities marking the association's upcoming inauguration. Read more details ....
US-based Bassa High Alumni Gives Back To Alma Mater
The United States of America (USA)-based group of the Bassa High School Alumni Association has been involved in a series of giving-back initiatives to an institution that did so much for them... Read more details ....
WATCH THIS: Liberia, America's "Step-child", searches for identity
On Buchanan Highway: Bad Road Condition hinders Free Movement
Commercial drivers plying the road from Monrovia to Buchanan, Grand Bassa County are finding it increasingly difficult to travel to the port city of Buchanan due to deplorable road condition. Read full story ....
Ghanaian goes to jail for 20 years for murdering wife in LAC
A 38-year old Ghanaian identified as Anthony Mensah, who claimed to be a former teacher of St Joseph Catholic High School, at the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) in District #3 in Grand Bassa County has been found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to jail for twenty years. Read more details ....
UNIBOA sponsored Nursing students graduate
Two Liberian students, who were beneficiaries of sponsorships from the United Bassa Organization in the Americas (UNIBOA), recently graduated from the Stella Maris Polytechnic’s Mother Pattern College of Health Sciences.
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Grand Bassa Village Celebrate First-Ever School
The Township of Paynesbury, located on the outskirt of the provincial port city of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County recently celebrated the opening of the township’s first ever school building. Read more details ....
Bassa Community College may Not Open As scheduled
In an effort to provide college education for high graduates in Grand Bassa County, the county legislative caucus, in collaboration with the county authorities, has established a college named and styled “Bassa Community College.” Unfortunately, the college may not open as scheduled (January 2010) if the numerous challenges it is faced with are not quickly addressed. Read more details ....
Uniboa Pennsylvania Chapter executives meet with Rep. Smith
Two executives of the UNIBOA-Pennsylvania chapter have met with Grand Bassa electoral district #4 Representative Gabriel Buchanan Smith. Read more details ....
UNIBOA President attends LUNAR Leadership Conference
Mr. Alfred Dousuah, National President of UNIBOA attended LUNAR (Liberians United for National Reforms) first “Good Governance and Effective Leadership Conference" held in C hicago, Illinois on August 1, 2009. Read more details ....
Liberian IT Expert Glows Globally
Arthur Sawmadal, Jr. is from Rivercess County. His father is an (Accountant/Farmer), who scraped by to ensure that the kids got well rounded education. Arthur’s professional objectives are seeking to become a “strategic Information and Communications Technology (ICT) partner and an effective leader in a dynamic and innovative setting dealing with people of all cultures and nationalities.
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Note to our visitors: Please be informed that the links below are postings for references purpose only, and be aware that they may be out of date due to the passage of time, maybe some of the sources may not be available anymore.
 President's 2011 Christmas Message
Modern-Day Slavery: Tappers’ Still Live in Dire Straits on LAC's Plantation
UNIBOA President welcomes first grandbaby
In LAC Murder Case, Witness Claims Setup
Mydea Reeves-Karpeh Blasts Leaders Of Diaspora Organizations
Vice President Boakai speaks at UN
Rep. Smith Launches Scholarship Fund Drive
Firestone (Liberia)Turns Over Hand Pump to Owensgrove
President's 2009 Christmas Message
Miss Grand Bassa County wins Miss Liberia Contest
Bassa Officials to attend UNIBOA's Convention
"Amoh Bedo" - Maryland Chapter inaugurates New officers
UNIBOA prepares for 2009 convention
Joe Lavien to be honored Father of the Year
Peter Cole to rock UNIBOA’s Convention
President Obama grants 12-month reprieve to Liberians on TPS
Toman Gboyah appears on radio in Liberia
Corruption Hits Rivercess County
Rivercess - Senator speaks of "2020 Vision"
Modern Resource Center for Margibi County
Bassa Prepares for National Agriculture Fair
Grand Bassa Supt. Cassell on Development, Challenges
Uniboa ushers new chapter into its union
United States Suspends Resettlement Programme Due to Fraud
LIHEDE convenes 5th Anniversary Jubilee Confab
Liberians in Europe want Diasporas total involvement in developments
Liberians facing mass deportation from U.S. Click to watch news video
Grand Bassa University Students conclude three days Convention
Dumboy Fest ends, Superintendent announces Education Endownment
Grand Bassa Appoints Emmanuel Pello to lead County Meet Squad
President Sirleaf Dedicates Projects in Bassa
Bassa Lawmaker makes three years report to constituents
Sundaygar Admits Being NPFL Fighter
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Making Coup D’état History to Forge a New Independent Movement in Africa
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Developing Liberia’s Aquatic Biomass
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Sarah, my Mama Dear
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Luv's Memories
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Deconstructing Liberia
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Education is My Name
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's Speech at the U.S. Joint Session of Congress
Marriage as Intended by God
Reconciliation
Mama Liberia’s Cries
Oh Pay Day!
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The Liberian Constitutions
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