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The House of Parliament concertedly vetted and approved Eight (8) Presidential Nominees to serve as Board Members at the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission of Sierra Leone. This groundbreaking approval occurred on 31/10/2024 in the Chamber of the Sierra Leone Parliament in Freetown. The following Presidential Nominees were vetted and approved: Chief: 1. Mathew Younge-Deputy Chairman-National Consumer Protection Commission of Sierra Leone 2. Mr. Andrew Pessima, Member-National Consumer Protection Commission Sierra Leone 3. Madam Memunatu Rogers-Member-National Revenue Authority Board, 4. Dr. John Arouna Karimu- Member-National Revenue Authority Board, 5. Mr. Mamoud Ruskin Kabbah- Member-National Consumer Protection…

The national launch of the five (5) years Better Education for Africa’s Rise Project (BEAR-3), funded by the Ministry of Education in Korea through UNESCO, was held at the Eastern Technical University in Kenema. Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, outlined that BEAR-3 will support the agricultural sector, specifically the Feed Salone initiative in the Big 5 Game Changers. A major outcome of this project will be increasing productivity, enhancing food availability, and reducing dependence on imports. Aligned with national development plans, BEAR 3 also focuses on the value chain in respect…

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio visited Demoss Farm, owned by Steven Kuiper, Director of the 8th Crop Reporting District in Iowa, where he took part in the corn harvesting on the 80-acre farm. Welcoming the President, Steven Kuiper expressed excitement about hosting President Bio, particularly noting their shared interest in agriculture. He shared his farming journey, which began in 1987, and mentioned that he currently owns a total of 3,000 acres, primarily growing corn and soybeans. Kuiper elaborated on the farming techniques used from planting to harvesting, indicating they have one harvest cycle each year. After participating in the…

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Permanent Representative to IRENA, Rashid Sesay, discussed the country’s ambitious renewable energy targets at the two-day IRENA Council Meeting in Abu Dhabi. “Sierra Leone recognizes the transformative potentials of renewables and has set ambitious renewable targets. We have a clear vision to transition the country to a low-carbon economy, achieve universal access to electricity, and reduce reliance on imported Heavy Fuel Oil generation, while also driving economic development. The ambition is to grow grid generation capacity from 240 MW to 1 GW in 10 years, and add 200 mini-grids to support…

The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) has commenced a three-day validation exercise for a comprehensive Master Plan aimed at revitalizing the public sector in Sierra Leone. From October 24th to 26th, 2024, key stakeholders in the public sector gathered at the New Brookfields Hotel to review and endorse the strategy designed to overhaul the nation’s public service architecture. During the opening session, Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, highlighted the strategic importance of the plan, noting that it is designed to modernize administrative functions while ensuring the public service plays a pivotal role in…

By Ronald Joe Morovia The National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA), the agency charged with the mandate of procuring, warehousing and distribution of drugs and medical supplies, has concluded regional engagements with local councils in the East, South, North and North-west regions of the country, to establish an understanding on the procurement mandate of the Agency. The engagement started in the Eastern Region District Headquarter town of Kenema, bringing together Council representatives, including Chief Administrators, District Medical Officials, District procurement officers and representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Local Government and the Decentralization Secretariat. As the Agency with the exclusive right…

Afrimoney has officially launched its exciting new promotion, “Kam Join Wi,” which will offer a total of 80,000 new Leones in cash prizes to encourage more subscribers to join the e-money service. The announcement was made during Afriradio’s Hot Breakfast Show by Rebecca Sankoh, Media Relations Supervisor for Afrimoney Television. The weekly TV and radio show aims to engage new Afrimoney subscribers across the country. Each week, newly registered subscribers will be compiled electronically for a draw held every Monday. “This promotion is a significant step towards encouraging more Africell users to join Afrimoney, where better e-money services await,” Sankoh…

As part of efforts to advance the fight against drug and substance abuse, Liberia and Sierra Leone have established a strong partnership aimed at combating these issues in both countries. This partnership highlights the power of collaboration and solidarity in addressing the complex challenges facing the Mano River Union (MRU) region. At the opening of the annual Mano River Civil Peace Service Conference in Monrovia, the Coordinator of BFTW/CPS Liberia, Ms. Decontee E. George, emphasized the importance of this partnership in developing effective strategies to tackle drug and substance abuse. She noted that drug abuse is an invisible enemy that…

y PEL Koroma As a distinguished speaker and honoured guest of the 2024 Norman Borlaug International Dialogue organised by the World Food Prize Foundation in Iowa, United States of America, Hon. Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka impressed on his audience at the Iowa Event Center during a panel discussion on diplomatic support to alleviate food insecurity, mostly triggered by conflict and climate change, that Sierra Leone is making frantic efforts to build partnerships for the transformation of the food system in the country. Dr Kpaka brought to the attention of his audience that a Sierra Leonean, Professor Monty Jones, had won…

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr commissioned the Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School, constructed with funding from #SustainforLife and with support from FCC. The project was implemented by the Sierra Leone Autistic Society. The school was built on the site of a former community centre, where a single room had previously served as a makeshift school, but the location faced frequent flooding challenges. The two-story school building features 10 classrooms, a computer room, a staff room, toilets, and a canteen. With a capacity to accommodate 300 pupils, 180 pupils have already enrolled. The school project aligns with FCC’s Transform Freetown Transforming Lives 2024-2028…