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In a groundbreaking development for Sierra Leone’s petroleum sector, Aminata Petroleum, the Sierra Leone branch of a renowned, oldest-serving, and the biggest petroleum provider in Liberia, is poised to revolutionize the industry by establishing new benchmarks. On March 15, 2024, the company welcomed its inaugural vessel, the TORM ASTRID, at Queen Elizabeth II Quay, marking the commencement of Aminata Petroeum’s operations in Sierra Leone. This strategic move underscores the company’s dedication to delivering premium oil products and exceptional services, positioning it as a key player in the regional oil market. This milestone arrives at a pivotal moment as Sierra Leone…

Kyle O‘Sullivan, Africa Director for Irish Aid in the Department of Foreign Affairs, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF) at his State House office. Speaking with Chairman Yumkella, O‘Sullivan, who is in Sierra Leone for a short visit, and is marking Ireland‘s National Day ( St. Patrick‘s Day) here in Freetown, noted the purpose of his visit: to align the Irish government‘s priorities with the Sierra Leone government‘s stated intentions, as they work on their five-year strategic plan. “In 8 weeks, we hope…

During a jampacked press conference held on Friday 15th March 2024 at the Living Word of Faith Outreach Ministry International, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL) expressed concern about the increased spate of attacks on Pentecostal Churches in Sierra Leone. The President of PFSL, Bishop Akintayo Sam-Jolly, said with grave concern that they draw attention to the deteriorating conditions surrounding the well-being and peaceful existence of Pentecostal Churches in Sierra Leone. He said tensions are rising, as Churches and Ministers are being disenfranchised, and there is little or no recourse to justice on some of the matters being reported…

On Friday 15th March 2024, the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and CSOs operating in the Consumer space, joined the world to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day, which is observed annually. Addressing the nation on behalf of the government, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Madam Fatmata Kargbo, reiterated her ministry’s commitment to seek the welfare of consumers across the country. She expressed the government’s determination to weed the country out of all bad trade practices that have affected the livelihoods of citizens, adding that the fight against unfair trade…

For petroleum products availability in the Western Area Rural District, the Petroleum Regulatory Agency ( PRA) on 14th March 2024, commissioned Peak Energy Gas Station in the Sussex Community. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA), Mr Brima Baluwa Koroma, the Acting Director of Operations gave an overview of the Agency’s regulatory framework in 2014 and the statutory instrument in 2016. Director Ansumana Tunti Samura noted that the Executive Chairman is very much concerned about his key objectives in opening up the market space, making it very fair and competitive for prospective investors to…

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has concluded a five-day Mission on the appraisal of new proposed projects in Agriculture (Cassava Value Chain), Road (Kambia -Kamakwei Road), and Health and Social safety projects. In a wrap-up meeting held at the Ministry of Finance on Friday, 15th March 2024, the Country Manager for IsDB for Sierra Leone, Omar Davis, stated that the objective of this mission is to prepare and appraise a new Cassava Value Chain, the reconstruction of the Kambia -Kamakwei road 105km Projects, review the implementation progress of other projects in Agriculture and Transport sectors, and also supervise and review…

A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank Group has arrived in Sierra Leone on a five-day consultation mission to deepen the partnership between the Bank and the West African nation. Led by Mette Knudsen from Denmark, the delegation includes Jonathan Nzayikorera from Rwanda, Rufus N. Darkortey from Liberia, Takaaki Nomoto from Japan, Dr Martin Kipping from Germany, Dr Nomfundo Ngwenya from South Africa and Dr Samson Oyebode Oyetunde from Nigeria. The mission forms part of the Bank’s annual work program and underscores its commitment to maintaining robust engagement with its Regional Member Countries, including Sierra Leone.…

In a significant move towards enhancing digital connectivity in Sierra Leone, Africell, the leading telecommunications company in Sierra Leone, has joined forces with Samsung Electronics West Africa. The partnership, officially sealed at the LOR Restaurant, Levuma Beach, Freetown, underscores a shared commitment to providing Sierra Leoneans with a broader spectrum of smartphones and cutting-edge 5G technology. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for advanced mobile technologies, ensuring that citizens across Sierra Leone have access to state-of-the-art devices and high-speed connectivity. As part of this initiative, Africell will introduce digital SIM cards and showcase the latest innovations from Samsung,…

Umaru Napoleon Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, has strongly opposed the traditional practice of mining and exporting diamonds without adding value to them. Speaking at the Intra-Africa Dialogue on Rough Diamond Beneficiation and Value Addition in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Mr Koroma emphasized the importance of African countries processing and adding value to diamonds where they are mined. He criticized the outdated practice of simply digging up diamonds and shipping them out of the continent, claiming that it has resulted in mineral-rich countries falling behind in realizing their full potential. He noted that only a few…

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabbah and Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad-Algeria Algeria and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to maintain international peace and security, following their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. The two countries have agreed to collaborate closely in a variety of areas, including energy and trade, agriculture, and education, to strengthen their relationship and contribute to global stability. The recent visit of Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabbah, to…