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Local leaders engage in revenue-sharing training

By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County โ€“ In a significant step toward advancing fiscal decentralization in Liberia, local authorities and key stakeholders gathered in Bong County for a two-day policy dialogue and training on the Revenue Sharing Act. The workshop, which commenced this week in Gbarnga, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), the Governance …

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Liberia launches Health Insurance Policy for Vulnerable Citizens

In a move to expand healthcare access across Liberia, the Government has officially launched the countryโ€™s first health insurance policy for vulnerable citizens. By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, June 6, 2025: The policy, a pilot project, was unveiled at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourismโ€™s (MICAT) weekly press briefing on Thursday, June 5, 2025. It targets between 3,000 to …

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ArcelorMittal inaugurates world-class iron ore concentrator

By Stephen G Fellajuah Yekepa, Nimba County, June 6, 2025: ArcelorMittal Liberia has commissioned the countryโ€™s first-ever world-class iron ore concentrator plant, marking a major milestone in the companyโ€™s Phase II expansion and a transformative step for Liberiaโ€™s mining sector. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Tokadeh, Nimba County. It was graced by President Joseph …

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Liberia survives US visa restriction scare

United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries, citing national security risks, according to the White House. By Othello B. Garblah Liberia, which was mentioned on a provisional list comprising of 22 countries under a โ€œYellowโ€ category has been omitted from the Trumpโ€™s travel ban list for countries, he …

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We will be a principled and dependable voice.

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipohย  President Joseph Nyuma Boakai assures the United Nations Security Council and global body that Liberia will be a principled and dependable voice on the Council, advocating for Africa, the developing world, and inclusive, lasting peace. He said the countryโ€™s victory in securing a non-permanent seat on the Security Council symbolizes African perseverance, and a testament of …

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Capitol Building fire case in limbo?

Public concerns are mounting here over delay by the Government of Liberia to come out with comprehensive findings into last December fire incident at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, as anxiety and suspense linger here. Monrovia, Liberia, June 5, 2025 โ€“ย Despite bringing in fire experts from the United States to assist with investigation into the December 18, 2024, arson attack …

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Liberia to develop shipping hub

A high-level meeting was held to discuss a transformative partnership aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art multi-user hub for shipbuilding, maintenance, and a fully integrated shipyard in the Ports of Monrovia and Buchanan between the Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) and the Make Group company in Korea. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, NPA Managing Director Sekou A. …

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