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The China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) has been making significant strides in managing the three toll gates, a responsibility vested in the company through an agreement with the government of Sierra Leone. The impact of CRSG’s attentive stewardship of the 62km Wellington-Masiaka highway cannot be overstated. The company has garnered widespread acclaim for its pivotal role in enhancing the country’s economy, generating employment opportunities, curbing road accidents, reducing travel time, and instilling confidence in potential investors. As a conscientious international entity and investor, CRSG has demonstrated considerable patience amid exchange variation ratios surpassing 10%. Notably, the recent exchange rate adjustment…

Chinese President Xi Jinping Announces ¥50 Million Economic and Technical Assistance, ¥20 Million Debt Cancellation and 1500 Tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone Beijing, China, On Wednesday 28 February 2024, His Excellency President Xi Jinping announced a ¥50 million economic and technical assistance, ¥20 million debt cancellation and 1500 tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone during a bilateral meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China. During the meeting, President Xi Jinping stated that President Bio was the first African Head of State to be received in 2024, and described…

The head coach of Star Sports Academy in Sierra Leone, John Tamba Ngongou, recently finished his two-week coaching and administrative skills training programme in Antalya, Turkey. The course took place from February 10 to February 22 at the Innovation Hub UEFA. This training opportunity was made possible by Antalyaspor and Star Sports Academy’s collaboration. By the agreement, Antalyaspor designates one technical staff member from Star Sports Academy for capacity-building training every three months. After the training, Coach Tamba Ngongou was overjoyed to receive a certificate and expressed his gratitude to the organisers for allowing him to take part. He emphasised…

In week 16 of the Leone Rock Premier League 2023–24, Bhantal FC and Mighty Blackpool FC battled to a hard-fought goalless draw in front of crowds that were eager to see a highly anticipated match at the MK 3/10 Playing Field in Angola Town. The game demonstrated the tenacity and resolve of both teams to win significant points in the league standings. Both teams were evenly matched from the first whistle, and neither was prepared to concede a single defensive yard. Bhantal FC’s defence held strong against Mighty Blackpool’s attacking threats, making prompt interceptions and tackles to thwart any clear-cut…

While on a state visit to Beijing, China, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio hope to deepen bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and the People’s Republic of China. The visit is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 2, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. President Bio will meet with important members of the Chinese government, such as Chairman Zhao Leji and Premier Li Qiang, while they are there. To explore potential areas of collaboration, President Xi Jinping will also hold formal discussions with President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio. One…

Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honorable Chernor A. Bah Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honorable Chernor A. Bah, has addressed the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and has reiterated Sierra Leone’s call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Conference of Information Ministers was geared towards addressing attacks and hostilities on journalists and media personalities and fighting disinformation in the ongoing Israeli military operations against Palestine. Mr Bah noted that Sierra Leone has always been committed to a Free Press…

Yusufu Abdul Silla Yusufu Abdul Silla’s tenure as the Managing Director of Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Ltd (SLCB) has been marked by a remarkable transformation across various aspects of the institution. Despite facing challenges, including unwarranted attacks on his character through social media, Silla has consistently demonstrated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the bank’s operations, human resources, administration, treasury management, forex services, profitability, credit risk management, and procurement processes. His reputation soars and remains in the face of adversity. Upon assuming the role of Managing Director, Yusufu Abdul Silla recognized the pivotal role of human resources in driving organizational success.…

The Sierra Leonean Embassy in China, represented by Ambassador Abu Bakarr Karim, recently made headlines when he signed a ground-breaking contract with DeHeng Law Offices. The long-term goal of this agreement was to promote trade and commercialization between China and Sierra Leone. The agreement is a significant step towards advancing the prosperity and development of the two nations. Ambassador Karim expressed gratitude and hope to DeHeng Law Offices for setting up a collaborative platform and emphasised the possibility of a successful collaboration. He emphasised how important it is to use mediation services to resolve disputes amicably, and set the stage…

Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General and CEO of Stats SL, Andrew Bob Johnny, is all set to represent Sierra Leone at the 55th session of the UN Statistical Commission. The 55th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission will take place from 27th February to 1st March 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the highest body in the international statistical system, where global statistical standards are considered and approved. The 55th session of the Commission will discuss, among many others, the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, National Accounts, Demographic and Social Statistics, Population and Housing Censuses,…

The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the World Bank on Friday 23rd February 2024 conducted a visit to the Guma Dam, to assess its infrastructure and the surrounding environment, focusing on issues such as encroachment and deforestation. The visit aimed to evaluate the impact of climate change and human activities on the sustainability of the landscape around the dam. Emphasizing the dam’s significance as a crucial national asset, the World Bank Country Team Manager Dr. Abdu Muwonge expressed the Bank’s commitment to providing technical assistance and support to address the challenges identified. “Notwithstanding the challenges, there are also…