In May, 2008, the United Bassa Organization in the United States (UNIBOA) donated a consignment of books and school materials to a school in Grand Bassa County. The books and educational materials were made possible by members of the South Jersey (Trenton) Chapter of UNIBOA under the stewardship of the chapter’s dynamic President, Madam Sayeh Ann Richardson. Madam Richardson made the donation during a recent visit to Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. On behalf of UNIBOA, Madam Richardson presented the consignment to the Paynesberry Public School in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
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Several Persons 'Killed' in Margibi
Reports from Margibi County speak of trouble in Margibi County with several persons said to be killed by group of men armed with single-barrel guns.
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UNIBOA 18th National Convention ends “A Call for Renewed Commitment to Solidarity and Progress”
The 18th National Convention of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas (UNIBOA) was held at the Ramada Hotel & Grand Rios Indoor Water Park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota from May 23 - 26, 2008. Guests of Honor in attendance at this year’s convention were the current Senior Senator of Grand Bassa County, the Hon. Gbehzohngar Finley and former President Pro-tempo of the Liberian Senate, the Hon. Thomas Jucuntee Woewiyu. The Hon.Woewiyu now lives in the United States.
Both dignitaries were given the opportunity to give remarks in which both called for unity among the citizens from the Bassa counties in the Diaspora. Senator Finley also briefed the delegates and other attendees about the various reconstruction projects and concessions that are coming to the county, which will create job opportunities for the citizens in both Grand Bassa County and Marshall, Margibi County. Read highlights of the Convention....
A Liberian Surgical Instrument Technician based in the United States, Mr. Robert S. James has disclosed plans to establish a Surgical Instrument Repair Center in Liberia.
Mr. James is a Member of the North Jersey Chapter of UNIBOA. Mr James disclosed his plan during a recent visit to Liberia. Read more details.....
Margibians Want U.S. $5 Million From Firestone
Citizens of Margibi County are calling for US$5 million as compensation for the land on which the Firestone Company is operating.
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Mittal Steel Resumes Full Operation in Bassa
Arcelor Mittal Steel operating in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County has embarked on series of development initiatives in the city aimed at improving some of the damaged infrastructures left behind by LAMCO.
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LPRC To Build 50,000 bpd Refinery in Grand Bassa County
Mr. Greaves made the statement on February 28, 2008 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota at the Bethel World Outreach Church when he addressed Liberians on the topic: “Whence We Came, Where We Are and Where We’Re Going” Read more details.....
A Bassa man releases a book
The Author is Ezax Smith. Ezax was born and raised in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. His parents are also from Grand Bassa. His father is from #2 District and his mother is from Upper Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
Mr. Exax Smith is the Author of “Pillars of Life”. He is also working on his second book, “Daily Moments”. Mr. Smith recently had a Book Signing ceremony on February 23, 2008 in Baltimore.
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Grand Bassa Superintendent Says LAC Payroll Involvement Incorrect
Monrovia - Grand Bassa County Superintendent, Mrs. Julia Duncan Cassell has described as incorrect reports her inclusion on the supplementary payroll of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) operating in the county.
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12 LAC Murder Suspects released on Surety Bail
Reports emanating from the port city of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County indicate that the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court has released 12 suspects on a Surety Bill. Read more details.....
Bassa Unity Conference ends
The Bassa Unity Conference organized by Elder Onisemus G.S Gayemen which was convened in Newark, New Jersey on February 9, 2008 ended amicably with agreement amongst the elders that the key to the achievement of goals for developments in the Bassa counties of Liberia is UNITY between the various Bassa groups in the Diaspora.
Their vision is that one day we all will be placed underneath one umbrella as a stronger force to push the agenda that will help our people back home. Though, couple of the groups did not show up, but the Elders promised to continue praying for unity. This vision was echoed in the opening prayers by the Rev. Dr. Daniel Gueh, Pastor of the African United Methodist Church of Trenton, New Jersey.
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Bassa Residents Want Ellen Suspend Sundaygar Dearboy
GRAND BASSA COUNTY, Citizens of Gardour Town and its surrounding villages in District Number #3 in Grand Bassa County have called on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to suspend Marcus Davis, alias Sundaygar Dearboy, from his position as a presidential aide until he appears before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia
The National Elections Commission (NEC) will today formally launch its voter education campaign for Margibi District #4 by-elections in Unification Town on Robertsfield Highway.
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The United Bassa Organizations in the Americas (UNIBOA) continues to observe, with utmost dissatisfaction, the chain of events unfolding between the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) and the people of Districts number 3 and 4 in Grand Bassa County. Like other peace loving Liberians, we deeply regret the loss of lives in this fracas and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. Read full text of Statement
The Mighty Barrolle Sports Association (BSA) has announced the launching of a membership drive, which is aimed at reinforcing the membership scheme that once existed at the association.
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December 6, 2007 - President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf appointed Hon. Bob Rancy Ziankahn as Superintendent for Rivercess County.
Grand Bassa Legislative Caucus Oust Senator Findley as Leader
As the Ministers of Internal Affairs and Information, Culture & Tourism, Grand Bassa County Superintendent along with the County’s Senior Senator have begun a visit to Districts #3 and 4 to conduct town hall meetings with citizens in the area to discuss the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Liberia (GOL) and the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC), members of the county’s Legislative Caucus have removed its chairman, Senator Milton Gbezohngar Findley, a signatory to the MOU.
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Defiant Toe Says No Annulment to LAC Deal
Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Chris Toe says the Unity Party-led government will not annul nor renegotiate a concession agreement signed this month. Read more details.....
Bassa Women Demonstrate Against LAC Incident
Women from Grand Bassa County over the weekend staged a peaceful street demonstration in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County against the gruesome murder of the Plantation Manager of the Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC).
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From the moment it become known that the government and the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) had reached agreement or entered into a memorandum of understanding to consummate the expansion scheme of that company, all semblances of goodwill on the part of some of the local population vanished.
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The First Partisan of the Liberty Party, Cllr. Charles Brumskine, today called for the annulment and the renegotiation of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Liberia (GOL) and the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) along previously agreed guidelines. Read more details.....
UNIBOA discusses LAC Saga
Sunday, November 25, 2007 - The leadership of UNIBOA and its membership convinced an emergency teleconference to discuss and formulate strategy on how to address the LAC Saga that is escalating by the day in Grand Bassa County.
During the meeting, the members that had called in to the conference call understandably expressed their frustrations with emotions and their concern for their kinsmen that are directly affected by the situation unfolding in that area of Grand Bassa County.
There were many suggestions on how UNIBOA should address the situation and what action to take. Despite all the troubling releases in the press, the organization is being very careful in crafting its address and what action to take. UNIBOA takes the LAC issue very serious. What happens in that part of Grand Bassa County today should also be a national concern.
LAC Security, LNP Accused of Harassment
After the mysterious shooting to death of an expatriate manager of the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) immediately after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between that company and the government, reports emanating from that second of Liberia's rubber estates have it that the concession area has turned into a grigri bush or no-go zone for a great number of citizens desiring to do so.
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Gheegban District Residents in Forest Feud
Residents of Gheegban District in Grand Bassa County are trading accusations over a forest in their district that each says the other side intends to use to amass wealth at the expense of the local people.
How LAC Saga Reached Boiling Point
On August 24, 2006, then Justice Minister Frances Johnson-Morris, in a letter to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf raised some red flags about the now nagging dilemma facing the Unity Party-led government. Johnson-Morris wrote: Read more details.....All about monkey meat - Read:
Newark, New Jersey, November 22: According to the President of UNIBOA, Mr. Alfred Dousuah, the leadership of UNIBOA and officers of the National Board of Directors will meet the Bassa Lawmakers in Yeadon, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 23, 2007. The two Lawmakers, Rep. J Byron Brown of District #3 and Rep. Gabriel Buchanan Smith of District #4 will sit with the hierarchy of the Bassa organization in the USA, among other discussions; will give them more details of the probable root of the on going situation in LAC, Grand Bassa County.
Dr. Byron Tarr of District #4 pleas to Govt and UNMIL to end madness in LAC
In a statement served FrontPageAfrica Friday, Dr. Byron Tarr, who also hails from District #4, has questioned whether the Government of Liberia or the UN Mission in Liberia has delegated security functions to LAC. “We want to know if the UNMIL and or GOL have delegated the security functions to LAC,” Mr. Tarr queried. Read more details.....
Body of Slain LAC Manager returns to Belgium
With reports that some big names are surfacing in the corridors of security investigation of his killing, the body of slain Belgian Plantation Manager of the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) Bruno Michiels is expected to be flown to Belgium today after a brief funeral ceremony at the Samuel A. Stryker Funeral Parlor in Sinkor, Monrovia.
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Leaflets in Buchanan Call for Arrest of Brumskine and 5 Others
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – An anonymous leaflet is being circulated in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County calling for the arrest of the First Partisan of the Liberty Party, Cllr. Charles Brumskine and five other prominent citizens of the county accusing them of inciting violence in that county; however the County Superintendent, Mrs. Julia Duncan Cassell has condemned the anonymous leaflet.
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LAC Blames death of Plantation Manager on Government of Liberia
The Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC), has attributed the death of its Plantation Manager, Bruno Michiel, to the failure of the Liberian government to provide the company with what it called, "maximum-security protection," despite persistently appeals from the company's management to the government for it to do so over the last few years.
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Men travelling in two taxis and carrying assault weapons, beat up the occupants of the mini-van and made away with a reported U.S. $150,000. The money belonged to the Global Bank and workers of the Liberia Agriculture Company, LAC, the second main rubber company in Liberia, located in Grand Bassa County.
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Margibi County District #4 lawmaker to be buried
The Margibi County District #4 lawmaker died at the Nigeria Teaching University Hospital in Lagos on Monday, October 29, 2007 as a result of stone in the bladder. He was 59 years.
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Murder, Armed Robbery At LAC
A Belgian expatriate working with the Liberian Agriculture Company (LAC), in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County was over the weekend shot to death, when he led a team from the company on an assessment mission to an area said to be covered for the company's expansion exercise in keeping with the November 15, 2007 agreement signed between the company and the Liberian government. Read more details.....
LAC Shuts Down:GRAND BASSA COUNTY, The Purchasing and Shipping Manager of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) in Grand Bassa County, Edwin Nelson, has announced it was shutting down operations, including closure of school and health facilities following the murder at the weekend of Bruno Michiel, the Plantation Manager in District Number Three.
LAC, Governmet of Liberia (GOL) Sign Expansion Agreement
After a long period of consultation and disagreements, the Government of Liberia and Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) have finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement for the expansion of the company’s operations in Grand Bassa County.
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Rep. Gabriel B. Smith and Rep. J. Byrone Brown to hold talk with UNIBOA
Representative J. Byrone Brown of District #3 and Representative Gabriel Buchanan Smith of District #4, both of Grand Bassa County are visiting the United States and shall be meeting with UNIBOA.
The Hon. Smith who is here at the invitation of the CATO Institute will join the Hon. Brown who was invited by UNIBOA to hold talk with the organization before they leave the U.S. Their talk will provide an opportunity for their kinsmen in the United States to have first hand information concerning the social, political and economic conditions in their respective Districts. It is expected that the Representatives will discuss education, agriculture and healthcare, issues of concern of their respective Districts in Grand Bassa County.
Bassa Dorkpah inaugurates New officers
Bassa Dorkpah, the Minnesota Chapter of UNIBOA will inauguarate its new corps of officer on November 17, 2007 in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
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Celebration of the life of G. Baccus Mathews
The G. Baccus Mathews Center for Multi-party Democracy in Liberia to be launched on November 17, 2007.
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Margibi County District # 4 Representative, Flasher Chideryou dies
Margibi County District # 4 Representative, Flasher Chideryou died early this morning in Lagos, Nigeria following a brief illness.
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Bassa Citizens Resist Looting of Bre Fuel
The port city of Buchanan, in Grand Bassa County came under siege last Friday when residents took to the streets in protest to an alleged stolen fuel from the premises of the Buchanan Renewable Energies (BRE) reportedly by some police officers, who were in charge of the consignment.
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UNIBOA inaugurates new officers
UNIBOA inducted its new corps of officers into office for a two-year term on September 22, 2007 in Newark, New Jersey.
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UNIBOA donates to Buchanan Sea Erosion Disaster Fund
Newark, New Jersey – October 3, 2007. UNIBOA, the United Bassa Organization in the United States has presented a purse of USD$3,000.00 to Superintendent Julia Duncan-Cassell of Grand Bassa County as the organization’s donation to its sea erosion disaster fund.
Making the presentation to the Superintendent recently through money transfer and a phone call to the Superintendent, the President of UNIBOA, Mr. Alfred Dousuah emphasized that the money is intended to assist those citizens in Lower Buchanan, especially in Barlewreh Town and other areas who were affected by the erosion that engulfed the area in August, 2007 where homes were washed away leaving residents of the town homeless.
The Superintendent said the money was a great gesture from UNIBOA, the Bassa organization in the United States of America, and said the money will be used for its intended purpose. She hopes other humanitarian groups in Grand Bassa County will donate to this cause. She extends her thanks and appreciation to the members of UNIBOA.
The President of UNIBOA, Mr. Alfred Dousuah also expressed thanks and appreciation to Rep. Gabriel Buchanan Smith of Grand Bassa County and those who have come to the aid of the erosion victims and had made donations.
LBDI opens new branch in Grand Bassa County
The Liberia Bank for Development and Investment over the weekend officially opened its eighth branch in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County.
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Minnesota Chapter (Bassa Dorkpah) installs new officers
Mr. Solomon Reeves, of Bassa Dorkpah, the Minnesota Chapter of UNIBOA was installed into office as President of his chapter
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Bassa Citizens Gear Up for Mittal Steel
Citizens of Grand Bassa County are said to be in high spirits and are anxiously awaiting the official opening of the world's largest steel company after which time it will formally begin its operations in the county.
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UNIBOA's Vice President, Scott Mandeh discusses technology
The article is of interest because of the soon to be used technology, the Biometric scan.
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Since the Management of the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) took the controversial decision three years ago to evict thousands of villagers from their homes in districts #3 and 4 in Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties, that region of Liberia has not known respite.
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LAC Contributes US$3,390 Smith Scholarship Drive
Grand Bassa County Electoral District #4 Representative, Mr. Gabriel Buchanan Smith, has launched a scholarship fund drive for the county.
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World's Most Powerful Women
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made Forbes Most Powerful women's list for the second year running, but fell 49 places to close out the top 100 at Number 100 in a list released Friday.
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Bassa people will resist LAC's further expansion
The newly inducted representative of Grand Bassa County, Jeh Byron Brown has vowed that the Bassa people stand ready to resist any attempt by the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) to expand its planting activities in the county. More details...
Malaria Awareness Soccer Match for Buchanan
The Liberian History, Education, and Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through the Ministry’s Malaria Control Program, with consent of the local authorities of Grand Bassa County, will host a one-day soccer match in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County on August 11, 2007
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Mittal Steel Liberia Ltd. in Collaboration with the Ministry of Labor is pleased to announce the following staff vacancies required for its mines development project in Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties
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SUNDAYGAR DEARBOY'S TALENT GOES VIDEO
Rivercess County (formally Rivercess Territory) gained county status 21 years ago (April 18, 1986 – April 18, 2007).Read more ...
Dr. Somah speaks at Rhode Island Hospital
Dr. Syrulwa delivered the keynote address at the 2007 Malaria Education Conference: Liberia A Case Study at
the 2007 Malaria Education Conference: Liberia A Case Study at Gerry House Lounge, Providence, RI - June 2, 2007.
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Government of Liberia gives 45-Day Ultimatum to Yekepa and Buchanan
Those occupying assets of the former LAMCO in Yekepa, Nimba County and Buchanan, Grand Bassa County have 45 days to leave the areas or face punitive measures from the government of Liberia.
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Liberian Gets Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
USA, May 16, 2007:- A young Liberian scholar from Grand Bassa County on March 11 received the doctorate degree in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America.
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Uniboa convenes 17th National Convention
The Seventeenth National Convention of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 194 Fortin Dr., in Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895, Tel: (401) 769-5000, from May 25 – 27, 2007. All members of UNIBOA from its eleven chartered chapters are expected to attend this grand occassion, as well as many supporters, patrons and friends in the United States.
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Grand Bassa to Get Junior College
Grand Bassa County Superintendent, Madam Julie Duncan Cassell, has disclosed that her administration has purchased 25 acres of land to construct a junior college in the county.
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Liberian citizens On TPs May Get Alternative
A new immigration reform bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on Thursday tries to duck the partisan stalemate that doomed similar legislation last year by being tougher in some ways and more generous in others for immigrants and employers alike.
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Dr. Syrulwa Somah has been named Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2006-2007
Greensboro, NC-3/14/2007: The Executive Director of the Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE), Dr. Syrulwa Somah (a Liberian), has been named “Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2006-2007” for the School of Technology at North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) here in Greensboro. Dr. Somah is Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health in the Department of Construction Management and Occupational Safety & Health, one of four departments in the University’s School of Technology.
Liberian citizens On TPs May Get Alternative
A new immigration reform bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on Thursday tries to duck the partisan stalemate that doomed similar legislation last year by being tougher in some ways and more generous in others for immigrants and employers alike.
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Dr. Syrulwa Somah has been named Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2006-2007
Greensboro, NC-3/14/2007: The Executive Director of the Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE), Dr. Syrulwa Somah (a Liberian), has been named “Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2006-2007” for the School of Technology at North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) here in Greensboro. Dr. Somah is Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health in the Department of Construction Management and Occupational Safety & Health, one of four departments in the University’s School of Technology.
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Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island has re-introduced S. 656.
The Senate bill which is intended to provide permanent residency to Liberians was introduced by the Rhode Island Senator, a staunch "friend" of Liberians on Thursday, February 15, 2007.
According to Ms. Liz King, Senator Reed's Ligislative Assistent, the Seantor is also working with the Immigration subcommittee on the Judiciary Committee to ensure that permanent residency for Liberians is included in the Comprehensive Immigration bill that will likely be considered by the Senate in the next few months. Ms King said "between this bill and S. 656, Senator Reed will do all that is possible to address the Liberians situation since TPS will be terminated this fall."
Mr. Mohamedu F. Jones, one of the Liberian liaisons with Senator Reed's office is calling on Liberians to contact their senators to tell them to cosponsor S. 656. Mr. Jones also indicated that it is anticipated that Rep. Senator Patrick Kennedy, also of Rhode Island, will introduce a campanion bill in the House of Representatives.
Source: TLC - The Liberian Connection
LIHEDE to hold Forum on Malaria Control in Liberia
Liberian History, Education Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) in collaboration with Maryland Liberian Community, African Coalition of Virginia, Delaware Association of Liberians, and Friends of Liberia will hold a forum on:"THE ROLE OF DIASPORAN IN THE CONTROL OF MALARIA IN LIBERIA" on
Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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Chinese Investors Tour Grand Bassa County
National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman, Richard Tolbert, says a 5-man delegation from the People's Republic of China has toured the port city of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County to access investment climate in the county.
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Rivercess County wins County Meet Soccer Title
River Cess County today defeated Grand Gedeh County 2-0 in the finals of a round-ribbon match to clinch the 2006-2007 National County Meet title in soccer.
River Cess, Grand Gedeh, and Bomi Counties, the three finalists in this year's county meet, played in a round-ribbon match-up to determine the winner. River Cess whipped Bomi County 2-0 earlier, while Grand Gedeh and Bomi drew their match 1-1.
By defeating Grand Gedeh 2-0 today, River Cess became the clear winner of the tournament with 4 points and 4 goals.
Meanwhile, the River Cess County Kickball Team whipped Sinoe County today to win the 2006-2007 National County Meet in kickball.
Reports from Monvovia say River Cess citizens have been rejoicing in the streets all day after lifting the 2006-2007 National County Meet Trophies in Football (Soccer) and Kickball.
River Cess citizens in the U.S. are happy about the success of the county in this year's National County Meet and wish to congratulate Superintendent Francis Paye, the River Cess Legislative Caucus, and the River Cess Kickball and Football Teams for their much deserved victories.
Uniboa holds its Annual Regional Christmas Party
UNIBOA recently held its second Annual Regional Christmas Party and National Capital Fund Raising Drive where a number of its local chapter heads were awarded with certificates of outstanding leadership.
UNIBOA President, Mr. Joseph D. Sinyan launched the “Annual Regional Christmas party and National Capital Fund Raising Drive” last year in an effort to jump start the Organization’s fund raising activities for its many projects in Liberia.
This year’s event was hosted by the South Jersey Chapter of UNIBOA, on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Trinity Cathedral Auditorium, 801 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey was the second in a series of regional Christmas parties mainly within UNIBOA’s Eastern region Chapters of New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Proceeds from this occassion was earmarked for the National Capital Fund Drive effort.
This year's party was in three folds; early in the morning, Uniboa's National Leadership Workshop and later in the afternoon Uniboa's Executive meeting was held. Presenters at the Leadership Workshop were the Honorable Joseph M. N. Gbadyu, Former Superintendent of Grand Bassa County, who spoke on the topic, "The Synopsis of the Bassa Community Life"; the Honorable Emmanuel N. Reeves, Chief Financial Maritime Comptroller of the Liberian Government, spoke on "Managing of Nonprofit Organization"; Counselor Steven Glean Cooper, Former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Litigation, spoke on "The Legal Aspect of Nonprofit Organization"; and Mr. Jerome Gayman of the North Jersey Chapter and CEO & Executive of United Way/Frontline for Kids, spoke on "Health Care Dilivery and Nonprofit Fund Management".
The President, in his Christmas Message emphasized the neglect of our children and the lack of access to education in Liberia due to the prolong civil unrest that devastated the country. He also spoke of sharing, giving, and the teaching of Jesus Christ.
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Bassa Citizens Meet To Plan For County Meet
Reported by Horatio Bobby Willie
Saturday, 25 November 2006
Citizens of Grand Bassa County are scheduled to meet to discuss the county’s participation in this year’s national county meet. A statement issued by the mobilization committee said the meeting would discuss financial and material support to the team.
The meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the mason center on the old road.
Grand Bassa County is expected to play host to Rivercess in the opening match of the competition.
The Bassa citizens want to rally support so that they can finish as winners of the competition.
In a related development, the head coach of the Grand Kru County football team said players have boycotted training.
Coach Robert Lartey said the players’ action was due to the lack of support.
The coach claimed players were not given transportation whenever they go to practice.
Coach Lartey wants stakeholders of the county to rally and give the team all the financial and moral support they need.
Source of this article: Star Radio - Monrovia, Liberia
Uniboa to build Youth Center in Grand Bassa County
Maryland, USA – November 20, 2006 - The President of UNIBOA, Mr. Joseph Sinyan, has announced that the United Bassa Organization in the USA is to build a multipurpose youth center in Lower Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
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Senator Innis Calls For National Conference
In the wake of growing insecurity, economic hardship and mass unemployment across the country, a Liberian legislator has proposed the need to hold a national conference that would involve all Liberians to find a common ground to what he described as a national menace.
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Source of this article: The Analyst - Monrovia, Liberia
ULAA elects new President at 32nd General Assembly
The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), over the weekend, concluded its 32nd National General Assembly in Philadelphia. The Assembly, which recorded a very high attendance of delegates and well-wishers, was held at the International House at 3702 Chestnut Street, in University City.
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DHS Announces Termination of the Designation of Liberia
for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Liberia ; the designation will remain in effect through October 1, 2007.
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Source: USCIS - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
We know in Liberia that we have been caught between the devil and the deep blue sea for a very long time. We, as the real children of the dedicated LAC laborers who sacrificed so much by working long hours and years at LAC (Liberia Agricultural Company, Grand Bassa County) for some of us to the get elementary school education at the Catholic Church run-LAC schools, will not and shall not, remain silent.
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Government-Bassa Elders issue statement on LAC's expansion
The Government of Liberia and the Resilient Council of Elders of Grand Bassa County have issued a joint statement on the expansion of the Liberia Agricultural Corporation, LAC.
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U.S. Congress Wants IPS DED Extended for Liberians
Several members of the United States Congress have appealed to President George W. Bush for an extension of the “Temporary Protected Status” (TPS) or the granting of “Deferred Enforced Departure” (DED) for Liberians in the United States of America.
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Uniboa's Board Chairman delivers keynote Address at LCANJ
The Hon. Mydea Reeves-Karpeh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UNIBOA and former President of ULAA was
the Keynote Speaker on the Occasion of the Inauguration of the Administration of the
Liberian Community Association of North Jersey and the Celebration of the 159th Independence
Anniversary of the Republic of Liberia on July 29, 2006 at Newark, New Jersey. LCANJ is a chapter of ULAA.
During her speech, Hon. Karpeh acknowledged the presence of those UNIBOA's members who came from far and near to attend the occassion. Those in attendance among others were Ms. Sayah Richardson, President of the South Jersey Chapter (Trenton), Mr. Mr. Agememnon Davis, Co-Chairman of UNIBOA's Board of Directors.
Also in attendence were Mr. James Horace, President of the North Jersey Chapter and Mr. Thompson DahnSaw, Former President of UNIBOA.
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The United Bassa (Liberia) Organization in the Americas (UNIBOA) held its 16th National Convention in Arlington, Texas from May 26-29, 2006 with the National President Mr. Joseph D. Sinyan presiding.The Convention was held near Dallas, Texas which has the slogan “Live large and think big” and described the essence and vitality of an organization built on the attitude that all things are possible.
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UNIBOA elects new leadership for the Board
On Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Arlington, Texas, the United Bassa (Liberia) Organization in the Americas elected officials of its Board of Directors. Those elected include Mrs. Mydea Reeves-Karpeh as Chairman of the Board and Agememnon Davis. Mrs. Karpeh won the position over the Co-Chairman of the Board Mr. Emmanuel Vambram and Secretary of the Board Robert Garguah.
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Liberian Discussion Forum comes to the East Coast
Members of the various Liberian communities along Northeastern United States will have their turn this weekend to dialogue with prominent Legislative and Executive personalities from Liberia.
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Grand Bassa County Superintendent attends UNIBOA's 16th National Convention
UNIBOA's 16th National Convention was held in Arlington, Texas over the Memorial Day Weekend. Special Guest at this year's convention was the Superintendent of Grand Bassa County, Hon. Julia Duncan-Cassell who is on a private visit to the United States.
Hon. Duncan-Cassell received a thunderous applaud and standing ovation when she was introduced by Mr. Jerome Gayman, a former classmate from Bassa High School in Lower Buchanan. After she was introduced, the Superintendent did not hesitate to thank her Kinsmen and women for the wonderful efforts they are making in helping their people in the Bassa Counties.
In her brief remarks to the audience, the Superintendent eloquently gave a brief state of progress been made in the county and a call to UNIBOA to be a participant in the reconstruction of the county. She also answered many questions concerning issues in the county, such as the land issue between LAC and the people in its vicinity and the erosion that is eating away land and properties in the historic port city of Buchanan.
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ULAA commends UNIBOA and four other Liberian organizations in America
The National President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), Mr. Arthur K. Watson, has sent out messages of salutations to five major national county associations on the occasion of the hosting of their respective conventions over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Source: Robert Sayon Morris - LM&AS
Dr. Somah Writes Pope Benedict IVX an Open Letter
Dr. Syrulwa Somah is the Executive Director of LIHEDE, a US-based nonprofit organization located in Greensboro, North Carolina, comprising of Liberians and friends of Liberia dedicated to promoting education and development initiatives in Liberia.
Dr. Somah's letter is intended to bring the Pope's personal attention of the need to eradicate malaria in Africa.
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President of UNIBOA returns from Liberia
The President of UNIBOA, Mr. Joseph D. Sinyan who recently went to Liberia on a private visit has returned to the United States. Mr. Sinyan Left the U.S. on March 28, 2006 for his first return to his native Liberia after been away for many years. Although his visit back home was private in nature, but while in Liberia the President seized the opportunity to conduct several businesses in the interest of UNIBOA. The businesses the President conducted for UNIBOA were centered around projects UNIBOA plans to undertake in Liberia.
Immediately upon his return from Liberia, the President files this report to the Board of Directors and head of Local Chapters:
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D.C. Chapter of UNIBOA installs new officers
The Washington D.C. Chapter of the UNIBOA had its installation ceremonies on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, Maryland. Read More ...
ACTIVITIES REPORT
On visit of LIHEDE’s Executive Director to Liberia. Prepared by
Syrulwa Somah, PHD. Read Report ...
Dr. Somah speaks on "Getting Rid of Malaria in Liberia for Redevelopment"
Speech delivered at Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith and Monrovia Open Bible Standard Church
Monrovia, Liberia - March 5, 2006. Read speech ...
Radio Free Liberia: Correcting the Obvious
Greensboro (May 1, 2006):-The Liberian History, Education, & Development Inc. (LIHEDE) is greatly disappointed that the management of Radio Free Liberia (RFL) would issue a public statement that purports to give credence to allegation of a possible link between the scheduled December 2006 National Health Conference in Monrovia on malaria prevention, control, and eradication in Liberia and DDT use, .....
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Africa Malaria Day Message
Malaria has been eradicated in the developed nations such as US, Japan, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Romania with aggressive interventions, including widespread use of DDT that ended malaria lethal grip.
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LIHEDE applauds the Chinese Government effort
Greensboro (April 20, 2006): The Liberian History, Education, & Development, Inc. (LIHIDE) is gratified by the effort of the Chinese government to send two anti-malaria team of experts to help train about fifty Liberians to combat the infectious but curable disease, malaria.
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Dr. Syrulwa Somah to hold follow-up talks with selected Liberian government officials in March
Greensboro, February 28, 2006: Dr. Syrulwa Somah, Executive Director of the Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) and Associate Professor at NC A&T State University, is scheduled to arrive in Liberia during the first week of March to hold follow-up talks with selected Liberian government officials, civil and school authorities, and members of the local LIHEDE Planning Committee on the upcoming National Health Conference in Monrovia in December 2006 aimed at eradicating malaria in Liberia.Read more ...
LIHEDE receives recognition from the UN
Greensboro, February 7, 2006:
The campaign launched recently by the Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) to control and eventually eradicate malaria in Liberia has received recognition from the General Assembly of the United Nations. Read more ...
Horror at LAC! - Widow Cries for Justice
While the Management of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) might be pursuing the residents of Compound #3, Grand Bassa County for the death of the company worker, Morris Zogbor, there are different versions emanating from the widow of the deceased and the locals concerning the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Morris; writes, Josiah S. Hallie. Read more ...
Three orphanages benefit from UNIBOA's gesture
The United Bassa Association in the Americas (UNIBOA), has donated a purse of US$625.00 each to three orphanages in Liberia .
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Source: The Inquirer - Monrovia
LAC Halts Expansion Project
Published: 23 January, 2006
GRAND BASSA COUNTY, January 23 The destruction of farmlands, crops, the denigration of cultural shrines, and the creation of humanitarian crises are some of the root causes that have led the Environmental Protection Agency to order a halt to the expansion of the rubber plantation of LAC in Grand Bassa County.
Source: Daily Observer - Monrovia
LAC Accused of H’Rights Violations - Citizens Vow Mass Action
Residents of Districts #3 & 4 of Grand Bassa County have accused the Management of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) of committing worse human rights violations.
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Historic Inauguration
Signals Dawn of New Day in Liberia
Greensboro (Jan. 13, 2006): The Liberian History, Education, & Development, Inc. (LIHIDE) is gratified by unfolding events in Liberia regarding the historic inauguration next Monday, January 16, of Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the first female president of Liberia and the first female head of state in modern Africa. Read more...
The exploitation of our natural resources in Liberia:
Bassa is one of the counties exploited over the years
Bassa, Bong and Nimba citizens must work with one voice in engaging the Liberian government on revenue sharing.
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LIHEDE's Press Release
The Diaspora Planning Committee of the LIHEDE has initiated plans to raise funds for the successful hosting of a post-war National Health Conference in Liberia slated to be held on December 14-19, 2006. Read more...
Need for Historical Accuracy in Liberia
The Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) has observed with keen interest ongoing public debates about whether or not the current president-elect of Liberia, Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, should be inaugurated on January 16, 2006 as the 22nd, 23rd, or 24th president of Liberia.Read more...
The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has honored two prominent personalities in the national county associations operating in the United States of America.
UNIBOA ushers in new era with the inauguration of the Sinyan-Zeogar Administration for 2005-2007 on Saturday, September 24, 2005. The United Bassa Organization in the Americas began a series of programs to put into office the 5th National President and his corps of officers in the Village of Wilde Lake Green in Columbia, Maryland. Slayton House was the perfect venue to usher in the new administration of UNIBOA. Another highlight of the weekend was UNIBOA's Board of Directors' Meeting which was held earlier in the day. The Keynote Speaker for the prime occasion, the Inaugural Ball was Hon. Arthur K. Watson, President of ULAA.
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