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08/10/2025

Another Big News From the office of the Grand Bassa County Administration !!

Jonathan M Vanyan Sr
BCTV Flash Point

The US$16 million Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone Project takes shape in Grand Bassa as road and fence construction and resettlement exercise kickoff this Year.

The HM & A/CORE construction company (JV) is currently in County along with the National Investment Commission and the African Development Bank, a visit that have allowed the team to narrate update details of the project to the County Administration, Civil Society stakeholders and citizens.

Hon. Andrew Anderson, the Coordinator of the project who led the delegation, said the construction work will prioritize the hiring of citizens at the District and County levels throughout the project.

During the forum at the Administrative Building, Acting Superintendent, James W. Duen said the investment is very vital to the people of Grand Bassa; recommitting the County Authority's support on behalf of Superintendent Karyou Johnson to the project.

The Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project is a multi-country initiative, particularly in Africa, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), to transform agriculture into a modern, value-added industry by developing infrastructure and creating zones to attract private sector investment in agro-processing. The project aims to increase productivity, reduce food imports, create jobs for youth and women, and boost rural economies by linking farmers to processing facilities and new markets.

The major SAPZ project is being hosted in Grand Bassa Electoral District five, designed to improve agricultural value chains and foster sustainable economic growth.

It was also disclosed that investors are prepared to be in Liberia this year for further site touring and subsequent engagement with His Excellency, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr.

All these processes are intended to boost the economy of Liberia and ensure job creation for skilled and unskilled citizens.

The Visit that had the African Development Bank Task Manager, Mr. Chuma EZEDINMA, and Mr. Clement Henry Yari, Environmental Expert of AFDB onboard, was to conduct a Mid-term Review by the African Development Bank team on the Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone Project.

08/10/2025

Office of the Diaspora Affairs

Reporter: Jonathan M Vanyan Sr
BCTV Channel 10

Monrovia – The Government of Liberia, through the Office of the Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced the establishment of a National Steering Committee and a sub-planning committee Chaired by Dr. Clarice Ford Kulah and Co-Chaired by Mrs. Tianna Kesselly. other notably members of the planning committee include Superstar Michael Blackson of BET, Actor Van Vicker among others.

The initiative is part of the 2024–2027 Diaspora Strategic Plan, which was first presented at the inaugural cabinet retreat presided over by President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. The plan, aligned with the President’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID), underscores government’s commitment to deepening engagement with Liberians abroad.

According to a statement signed by Erasmus Tiampa Williams, head of the Diaspora Office, the Steering committee will be chaired by the Ministry of State Diaspora Office and co-chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Diaspora Office.

The body will bring together representatives from key government ministries, agencies, civil society organizations, diaspora groups, and development partners.

Composition of the Steering Committee

Among the institutions represented are the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), National Investment Commission (NIC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Liberia National Police (LNP), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the National Legislature (House of Representatives and Liberian Senate), Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Liberia Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Liberia Diaspora Center.

International partners such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and United Nations Peace Building Fund (UNPBF), along with multiple diaspora organizations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ghana, will also play a major role.

Composition of the sub-committee:

Dr. Clarice Ford Kulah- Chair, Mrs. Tianna Kesselly- Co Chair, Micheal Blackson of BET, Actor Van Vicker, Hon. Mohammed Kieta -ULAA Hon. Samuel Nagbe ULAA, Amb. Edwin Yarngo, Mai Bright Urey, Joyce Seeyon, Kambleh Russ, Jackie McCay Chair Diaspora Engagement, Royda Urey, Hesta Baker, Council Woman Wala Blejay, Judge Kenya Johnson, Com. Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, Mr. James Andrews (FOLICA) Sylvanus S Konneh (FOLICA), Eugene Bio Blawah (Canada), Mr. Abraham Lincoln Mackay (Canada) Anthony Kollie (UK), Dr. Allison Hughes, Mr. Paul T. Lamin- (Chair Finance), Mrs, Comfort Itoka, Hon. Emmanuel Wettee, Mr. Alpha Tongor-Chair Technology, Mr. Hazem Harb (HH), Gbanja J. Scott, Mr. Francis Mansah, (EFLA) Mr. Kingston Wleh-(EFLA), Julia Mardea Richards-(Ghana ULAG), Cecelia W. Ofosu (Ghana ULAG) Rep. Naquetta Ricks, Lois Harris, Robena Vincent, Hon. Kamaty Diahn, Hon. Sizi Goyah, Hon. Benedict Kroma Snyder, Cynthia Blandford, Lisa White, Lois Harris, Hon. Anthony V. Kesselly-Senior advisor Diaspora Office

Volunteer-Driven, Public-Private Partnership

The Liberia Diaspora Annual Return 2025 is designed as a public-private partnership initiative, engaging Liberians at home and abroad in fostering investment, cultural exchange, and national development.

The Ministry clarified that participation in the steering committee is strictly voluntary and does not constitute employment with the Government of Liberia.

“The Liberia Diaspora Annual Return 2025 represents an opportunity to bridge the gap between Liberians abroad and their homeland, ensuring that all sectors of society contribute to the nation’s inclusive development,” statement read"

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08/10/2025

WAYS OF LIFE OF THE BASSA PEOPLE!!! Let’s read together and support our own!! “THE OWNER HONORS HIS OWN”.

The traditional religion of the Bassa people has a moral and ethical foundation, one that reveres ancestors and supernatural spirits.
The Sande or Bondo helmet masks, worn by a society official during special ceremonies, represent the idealized beauty of a female primordial ancestor spirit, believed to reside in bodies of water
Christianity arrived among the Bassa people during the colonial era, and the first Bible was translated into Bassa language in 1922. The adoption process fused the idea of Christian God with their traditional idea of a Supreme Being and powerful first ancestor who is merciful and revengeful, rewarding the good and punishing the bad. The traditional religion has included secret rites of passage for men and women, such as the Sande society.

The introduction of Christianity created a division between the inland Forest Bassa that maintained Bassa traditional practices and rituals, and the Coastal Bassa, that converted to Christianity.
Numerous missionaries from different denominations of Christianity have been active among the Bassa people during the 20th century. These has led to many Bassa independent churches from Europe, North America, Africa and Evangelical movements. In contemporary times, the Bassa people predominantly practice Christianity, but they have retained elements of their traditional religion.
The Bassa people have a rich cultural heritage characterized by initiation societies, ancestral reverence, distinctive art forms, village organization, farming traditions, and vibrant music and dance.
Social Structure and Village Life
The Bassa are organized into lineage-linked independent clans, and villages are typically governed by a chief. Inland Forest Bassa villages are deliberately laid out to confuse outsiders, with no main roads and clustered huts that make navigation difficult for strangers, effectively serving as protection against spies or attackers.
Occupations within Bassa society traditionally include farming, trading, lagoon.
Initiation Societies and Rituals
The Bassa practice traditional initiation rites, particularly through the Sande (Bondo) society, which is a women’s initiation society originating from Mende influence. This involves ceremonies with helmet masks, symbolizing primordial female ancestor spirits associated with water, and is central to moral and ethical education
They also adopted the Port Society and Gree-Gree bush traditions for children's education and initiation. Initiation rites reinforce community values, social roles, and respect for ancestors.

Religion and Beliefs
Traditional Bassa religion is based on ancestor worship and reverence for supernatural spirits. Rituals often involve masks and ceremonies to honor spirits and maintain moral and social order
With the colonial introduction of Christianity, Bassa communities integrated Christian beliefs with traditional notions of a Supreme Being and reconciled ancestral veneration with Christian teachings. Coastal Bassa communities tend to be predominantly Christian, while inland Forest Bassa preserve many traditional practices.

Artistic Expression
Bassa art is highly distinctive and symbolic, prominently including mask-making and brass work. Masks serve ritual purposes, depict ancestral spirits, or are used in social regulation. The masks vary from monstrous faces to portrait masks representing ideals of beauty or communal values.
Bassa craftsmen also produced brass artifacts such as miniature masks (ma go) and Brass Finials, used both ceremonially and as symbols of their legends and history
Body decoration, including imprints and designs on hands, legs, backs, and stomachs, is another cultural hallmark, reflecting personal and social identity
Music, Dance, and Celebrations
Music and rhythmic drumming, accompanied by dance and vibrant attire, are integral to Bassa ceremonies and community celebrations. These performances occur during initiation rites, harvest festivals, religious ceremonies, and social gatherings, reinforcing community cohesion and cultural continuity.

Gender Roles and Family Life
Women play significant roles in the Bassa community, from participating in initiation rites and religious observances to agricultural work, craft production, and maintaining family structures. Upon marriage, societal expectations emphasize early childbearing and continuation of family lineage, often with a cultural preference for male children as family protectors and heirs.

Preservation of Heritage
Despite modernization, the Bassa actively preserve their traditions through storytelling, music, dance, art, and education of younger generations, ensuring that the values, rituals, and beliefs are transmitted and maintained within the community
Cultural consciousness also remains strong through participation in festivals and exhibitions that showcase Bassa heritage to broader audiences.
In conclusion, the Bassa tribe maintains a deeply rooted, vibrant cultural identity that encompasses distinctive social structures, religious practices, artistic expression, initiation rites, and oral traditions, reflecting their rich heritage and adaptability in the face of external influences.

Credit: The Bassa Tribe

08/10/2025

Thanks to the European Union for the grant support of forty two million Euros, to electrify Greenville, Barclayville and Buchanan.

We lunched this project few months ago, and the promise to meet the deadline looks feasible. 🙏👌

More materials were delivered today again.
Hon. Sam Nagbe you and RREA will not sleep 😀🙏

Statement from the office of the Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence

Jonathan M Vanyan Sr reports from
BCTV Channel 10

08/10/2025

Buchanan Today
Host: Jonathan M Vanyan Sr

Guest: Ahamadu B Zwannah
Secretary General
Federation of Road Transport union of Liberia

An overview of the Union activities in Bassa

Buchanan first Terrestrial TV Station

Disclaimer: we owe no copyright for the songs in the background.

08/10/2025

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07/10/2025

In conversation with the Rural Electrification Program.
Jonathan M Vanyan Sr reports BCTV Channel 10

07/10/2025

BCTV NEWS LINE

REPORT: Min Jonathan M Vanyan

REPORT FROM Executive Mansion-Liberia

President Boakai, officially hands over 15 new vehicles to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)—a boost aimed at enhancing mobility, expanding nationwide operations, and ensuring faster response in the fight against the drug crisis.

07/10/2025

BCTV Breaking News!!!!

REPORT FOR BCTV Min Jonathan M Vanyan

POLICE IN Kakata has arrested a notorious Drugs dealer through the efforts of citizens of Borlorla Township. He is from Sugar Hill Community, Kakata City.
NAME: WEIFUR GWEHSO
AGE:50YRS OLD
TRIBE:BELLEH
ADD: SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY
ACTION: HE HAS BEEN SENT TO LDEA KAKATA'S OFFICE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

07/10/2025

Buchanan first Terrestrial TV Station

07/10/2025

Public Seeks Answers as Transport Minister Stays Silent on LTMI's Powers..
In the wake of the controversial Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) discharging key functions traditionally held by the Ministry of Transport, Transport Minister Sirleaf R. Tyler has remained silent on the extent of LTM's mandate.
During a press conference held Tuesday at the Ministry of Information in Monrovia, Minister Tyler declined to clarify whether LTM has officially taken over core ministry responsibilities such as vehicle registration, driver’s licensing, and traffic enforcement. When asked directly about LTM’s expanding role, he reversed comment, only stating vaguely that the Ministry “has the mandate” without elaborating on the overlap or the legal framework guiding the transition.
The silence comes against the backdrop of a 25-year concession agreement between the Government of Liberia and Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), which was ratified in 2018 and began implementation in 2025. The deal grants LTMI sweeping authority over Liberia’s traffic and transport systems, including vehicle registration, driver testing, vehicle inspection, enforcement of traffic violations, towing, impoundment, and city parking management.
LTMI is also in charge of digitizing and modernizing the country’s transport data systems. Under the revenue-sharing terms, LTMI retains 70% of income from services while the government receives 30%.

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