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His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, officially launched Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan alongside other concrete actions aimed at advancing sustainable access to energy and promoting green growth. The launching was done during the second National Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue, organised by the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF). During the launch, President Bio emphasised that the Plan encompasses a whole-of-economy approach analysis of key sectors, such as energy, agriculture, transport, and mining. This analysis will explore multiple scenarios to determine the…
By Austine Luseni Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has said that his experience and engagement with the energy sector have made him learn that energy is a critical driver of sustainable national development. Dr Jalloh was speaking on the final day of a two-day national dialogue on climate resilience and energy transition, where stakeholders brainstormed on energy transition investment plans and green growth. “Today, I will tell you clearly that my experience and engagement with the sector over the years have indicated that energy is more than an enabler; it is the most important vehicle to deliver sustainable development,”…
Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas By Cyril Barnes Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Kuwait, has called on the intervention of international bodies to combat the spate of terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel at the High-Level Conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms”, co-organized by the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Convened in follow-up to the “Dushanbe Process on countering terrorism and its financing”, launched by the Government of Tajikistan…
Aerial photo of roof-mounted solar panels on Sierra Leonean health facility. September marked the completion of “HealthGrid Sierra Leone” (HealthGrid), a USAID-supported Global Development Alliance helping bolster Sierra Leone’s public health system. A public-private partnership comprising RESOLVE, Orange Sierra Leone, World Vision Sierra Leone, Gavi, and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), HealthGrid provides solar power and internet connection to 26 health facilities in remote communities across Sierra Leone, eight of which also benefit from improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities provided by World Vision. Often, in the development sector, the close of a grant period can…
Mrs Asmaa James and President Dr Julius Maada Bio The Deputy Head of Sierra Leone’s Mission to Brussels and the European Union, Mrs. Asmaa James, has bid farewell to His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, at State House. Her Excellency, Mrs James, assured the President of her commitment to collaborating closely with the Ambassador to represent Sierra Leone effectively and uphold the mandates entrusted to her by the government and people of Sierra Leone. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba introduced Deputy Ambassador James to President Bio, informing him that she had recently completed her…
L-R: Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, Joy Precious Bayoh, Margaret Davies, Wara Serry-Kamal, and Claude Bami Davies. In a significant development for Sierra Leone’s legal profession, a group of lawyers officially launched “The Lawyers’ Society” in Freetown, breaking away from the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA). This new organisation was officially launched by prominent legal figures Yada Williams, Fatmata Sorie, and Durcil Taylor, who expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent SLBA elections held in May, which they deemed a “disgrace” to the integrity of the legal field. During the launch, Mr Williams expressed the group’s frustrations, saying, “On May 18, 2024, we…
TGS, a leading global energy data and intelligence provider, announced the enhancement of its Fusion 3D seismic dataset offshore Sierra Leone, focusing on the Vega prospect. This reprocessing project leverages advanced seismic imaging workflows to enhance depth data, offering clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies currently exploring the area or that might secure oil and gas concessions shortly. Recent discoveries in South America have intensified interest in the region, positioning Sierra Leone as a promising exploration frontier. With growing interest from international oil companies (IOCs) and independents, the Fusion 3D data comes at a crucial time. The Vega…
Under the dynamic, charismatic, and result-oriented personality in the person of Hon. Alusine Kanneh, who serves as the Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), the Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has officially unveiled brand new security uniforms for its personnel to enable identity and enhance security, amongst others. Giving his welcome address, Hon. Alusine Kanneh expressed that “the unveiling of the new uniforms was more than a change of appearance – it is a transformation of their identity. These uniforms symbolise a modern, professional and dynamic Sierra Leone Immigration Department that is equipped to face the challenges of today’s world.”* “A uniform…
High Commissioner Rupert Davies and ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray As he concluded his diplomatic tenure in Nigeria, High Commissioner Rupert Davies, Sierra Leone’s outgoing representative to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, paid a farewell visit to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, on October 31, 2024. In his remarks at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja, High Commissioner Davies lauded President Touray’s dedication to upholding democracy and promoting stability across the West African region. On behalf of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, Mr. Davies expressed Sierra Leone’s gratitude for ECOWAS’ continued support in…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone, on Thursday, 31/10/2024, debated and ratified several agreements for the socio-economic development of the State. The following agreements were ratified by the Parliament of Sierra Leone: (I) Grant Agreement -Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, Grant Agreement Second Additional Financing for the West Africa Food System Resilience Program Phase 2 Under Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach between the Republic of Sierra Leone and International Bank For Reconstruction and Development (Acting as Trustee and as a Supervising Entity of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Dated 4th August 2023). (ii) Letter of Agreement Transition Support Facility(TSF)Pillar (III),…