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Sunset beach Liberia Resort, Buchanan (2026)

30/08/2025

Having a happy weekend Sunset Beach Liberia

25/08/2025

Come and celebrate the 24 @ Sunset beach

25/08/2025

Bassa Beach—now often referred to as Sunset Beach in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County—is more than just a stretch of sand along the Atlantic. It’s a place woven into the social and cultural fabric of Buchanan, especially during the golden era of the LAMCO mining company.
🌊 Origins and Early Significance
• The beach lies near Waterhouse Bay, close to the mouth of the St. John River, where Buchanan was originally settled in the 1830s by freed Black Americans under the Port Cresson and later Bassa Cove colonies.
• While early colonial history focused on trade and settlement, the beach itself became a natural gathering spot for locals due to its calm waters and scenic views.
🏗️ LAMCO Era: The Beach Comes Alive
• During the 1960s–1980s, when LAMCO (Liberian-American-Swedish Mining Company) was operating in Buchanan, Bassa Beach became a beloved weekend retreat for employees and their families.
• It was common to see expatriates and Liberians enjoying cookouts, swimming, and beach games. The beach became a symbol of unity and leisure in a city shaped by industrial development.
• Many former residents still refer to it fondly as part of the “LAMCO family experience,” with stories of volleyball matches, bonfires, and holiday celebrations.
🛠️ Post-LAMCO and Civil War Impact
• After LAMCO ceased operations in the early 1990s and Liberia entered a period of civil unrest, the beach—like much of Buchanan—saw a decline in upkeep and tourism.
• Despite this, Bassa Beach remained a resilient community space, used by locals for fishing, gatherings, and quiet reflection.
🌅 Modern Identity: Sunset Beach
• Today, the beach is often called Sunset Beach, especially in tourism and local promotion efforts.
• It’s been featured in World Tourism Day celebrations and is slowly regaining its reputation as a serene and culturally rich destination.
Bassa Beach isn’t just a location—it’s a living archive of Buchanan’s history, from colonial roots to industrial boom and community resilience

20/10/2024

Isaiah 66:1-2
Thus says the LORD:
"Heaven is My throne,
And earth is My footstool.
Where is the house that you will build Me?
And where is the place of My rest?
For all those things My hand has made,
And all those things exist,"
Says the LORD.
"But on this one will I look:
On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
And who trembles at My word.

I want to take this time to bless God for his kindness.
Thanks to everyone that attended my honoring program today