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To all members of UNIBOA who are celebrating their Birthday in June, 2009!

         Firestone (Liberia)Turns Over Hand Pump to Owensgrove
The Citizens of the Township of Owensgrove in Lower Grand Bassa County were the proud recipients of a hand pump constructed by the Management of Firestone Liberia as part of the company's Community Outreach Program. Read more details ....

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                       UNIBOA's 19th National Convention ends
The 19th National Convention of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas (UNIBOA) was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 22 - 25, 2009. The convention was a historic one; with the first incumbent President with no changers. Also historic was the attendance of the first youngest female lawmaker, Hon. Clarice Jah from Margibi County. Senator Jab was the Special Guest Speaker at the Saturday session of the Convention. She was also given the honor to crown the new Miss UNIBOA 2009.

The Hon Gbehzohngar Milton Findley, Sr. Senator of Grand Bassa County who was in attendance and was the Key Note Speaker of the 19th National Convention. Also in attendance was the Hon. Thomas Woewiyou, formal Senator from Grand Bassa County and formal President Pro tempo of the Liberian Senate and currently, member of the Pennsylvania Chapter

After the business session and the church service, Sunday night was UNIBOA’s Annual Banquet which was spiced by musical performances by Mr. Peter Barchue Cole who came from Senegal and Ms. Brakalia Johnson who serenaded some of songs in the Grebo dialect. The Joint Christian Choir (JCCA) and Tracey Gbapaywhea also performed during the opening night and the Banquet respectively.

The Convention was climaxed by a soccer match between the Grand Gedeh County Association and UNIBOA on Memorial Day afternoon. Full details will be posted soon.

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               Miss Grand Bassa County wins Miss Liberia Contest
Ms Shu-rina Wiah representing Grand Bassa County has won the 2008/2009 Miss Liberia Beauty Pageant. The 21 yr-old who is studying Public Administration at the African Methodist Episcopal University and desirous of being a Lawyer focused on defending the rights of women and children.  Read full story ....

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                      Peter Cole to rock UNIBOA’s Convention
The phenomenal Liberian composer, Arranger and singer, Peter Cole, who is based in Senegal, West Africa will perform at UNIBOA’s 2009 Convention.
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                "Amoh Bedo" - Maryland Chapter inaugurates New officers
The newly chartered Maryland chapter of UNIBOA, “Amoh Bedo” inducted its new corps of officers into office on April 18, 2009 at a grand Inaugural Ball.
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"Amoh Bedo" Inaugural Ball held in Baltimore, Maryland

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                         Bassa Officials to attend UNIBOA's Convention
Grand Bassa County Superintendent, Hon. Julia Duncan-Cassell and Hon. Gbezohn-gar Findley, Sr. Senator of Grand Bassa County will attend uniboa's convention. Also invited to the convention is Hon. Clarice A. Jah, Sr. Senator of Margibi County and Hon. Jerry Masseh, Representative of Timbo District, Rivercess County.
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                         UNIBOA prepares for 2009 convention
The 2009 National Convention Planning Committee, headed by Mr. Benedict Roberts met with the President and his top aids over the weekend in Yeadon, Pennsylvania.  Read more details ....

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President Obama grants 12-month reprieve to Liberians on TPS
Thousands of Liberians living in fear of imminent deportation were granted a 12-month reprieve today by President Barack Obama. Read more details ....

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                   Toman Gboyah appears on radio in Liberia
The Home Affairs Chairman of UNIBOA, Mr. Gboyah was recently interviewed on FM radio in Monrovia, Liberia where he re-emphasized his organization's support to Liberia's post war recovery program.  Read interiew ....

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                   Corruption Hits Rivercess County
One hundred and seventy five thousand United States dollars (US$175,000.00) corruption scandal has surfaced in one of Liberia's most undeveloped counties, Rivercess with one of the county lawmakers being accused by citizens of stealing development money.  Read full story .....

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            Liberians facing mass deportation from U.S. Thousands of Liberians living in the United States face deportation March 31 when a federal immigration status created for humanitarian purposes expires.
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A tribute to our mother, memtor and friend: Maylue Felicia Reeves
By Mydea Reeves-Karpeh. Read tribute .....

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        Grand Bassa University Students conclude three days Convention

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Dumboy Fest ends, Superintendent announces Education Endownment Fund
The three day event in Grand Bassa was highly colorful with the President of Liberia kicking off the start of the dumboy fest. Read full story .....

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      Grand Bassa Appoints Emmanuel Pello to lead County Meet Squad
The CEO& President of the E-man Business Center located at the corners of Carey and Gurley streets, Emmanuel T. Pello, has been appointed by authorities of Grand Bassa County, ahead of the national county meet. Read full story .....

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              President Sirleaf Dedicates Projects in Bassa
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Tuesday, November 10 dedicated two newly constructed administrative buildings in Grand Bassa County under the government's drive towards improving infrastructure across the country. Read full story .....

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      Bassa Lawmaker makes three years report to constituents
District # 4 Representative, Gabriel Smith was seen in the port city of Buchanan explaining to his people his undertakings since he took the helm of authority in 2005. Read full story .....

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           Sundaygar Admits Being NPFL Fighter
Popular musician Michael Davis alias 'Sundaygar Dearboy' has admitted to his recruitment by the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) rebels during the Liberian civil crisis. Read full story .....

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PAST EVENTS AND BULLETIN

Joe Lavien to be honored Father of the Year
Peter Cole to rock UNIBOA’s Convention
President's 2008 Christmas Message
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

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