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TECHNOLOGY ON THE RISE: LIBERIA AND THE ICT AGE

The world is moving in a digital direction where everything from business and trade, to education and research, is being done on the cloud. In fact, computer literacy is now a prerequisite in many job application requirements because offices are becoming paperless gradually. Professionals walk to their offices early morning with their hands swinging yet…

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TECHNOLOGY ON THE RISE: LIBERIA AND THE ICT AGE

The world is moving in a digital direction where everything from business and trade, to education and research, is being done on the cloud. In fact, computer literacy is now a prerequisite in many job application requirements because offices are becoming paperless gradually. Professionals walk to their offices early morning with their hands swinging yet…

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BUCHANAN: THE CITY OF HOSPITALITY

In Liberia, there are various stereotypes used to refer to the different groups of people. They hold deep roots in cultural practices and ethnic ways of life. They are often used to describe people based on the primary food of specific groups, ways of dressing, explicit passion for special careers, and so forth. While some labels are generally untrue and based on personal experiences, others apply fairly to some areas and people across Liberia. If you have ever been to Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, you will know that it is a home away from home. Liberians are generally friendly people with a welcoming gesture, but there’s one city in which hospitality resides abundantly: Buchanan.

Buchanan is a small port city along the coastline of Liberia extending into the Atlantic. It has Liberia’s second-largest seaport and is the capital of Grand Bassa County, the traditional home of the Bassa ethnic group within Liberia. Grand Bassa County was formerly known as Edana Colony; it is one of three original counties along with Sinoe and Montserrado that existed during the formation of the Liberian state in 1847. In Grand Bassa County, the city of Buchanan stands out as a center of tourist attraction and a popular area for trips and weekend gatherings for people from Monrovia and internationals. Its beautiful beaches greet you with wonderful sceneries and the iconic port stands lighted deep in the Atlantic at midnight.

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Come to Liberia

The culture of Liberia begins with a group of youngsters playing soccer and yelling in local English, ‘Da penalty!’ or a group of young girls playing a leg sport dubbed ‘Na foot’ yelling almost simultaneously.

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