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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 country’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 Tourism’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 country’s first-ever world-class iron ore concentrator plant, marking a major milestone in the company’s Phase II expansion and a transformative step for Liberia’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 “Yellow” category has been omitted from the Trump’s travel ban list for countries, he …

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We will be a principled and dependable voice.

By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  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 country’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 – 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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Looking beyond the spectrum – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

After the euphoria of winning a non-permanent seat on UN Security Council has settled, Liberia faces a daunting task of navigating thru and uniting an unstable world.     Monrovia, Liberia; June 4, 2025 – Liberia’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council provides the West African nation a significant platform to influence global peace and security.  Non-permanent members …

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Liberia partners with China to open Cardio Unit at JFK

A new cardio unit has opened at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor to address heart-related diseases locally. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, June 4, 2025: The new Cardiac Intensive Care unit has been made possible through the JFK Management team and its collaborating partner, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital (China). The Cardiology Unit is aimed at improving the accuracy of …

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India wants Liberia’s voice against terrorism

India is rallying Liberia and the rest of Africa in its campaign against terrorism after recent attack from neighboring Pakistan. Monrovia, Liberia, June 3, 2025 – The Government of India is seeking the support of Liberia and the rest of Africa in its war against terrorism following an incursion into its border by a terrorist group from Pakistan in April, …

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