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The Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Mrs Jeneba J. Bangura, joined other government officials in a high-profile panel discussion at the launch of the “Sierra Leone Economic Update” organized by the World Bank on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The audience included government Ministers and other policy-makers, diplomatic and donor communities. In her opening remarks, Mrs Bangura highlighted the instrumental role of tax policy reforms in improving revenue. She stressed that improving compliance in all sectors is essential to achieve sustainable economic growth and cushion the country’s debt load. “Compliance improvement is at the forefront of our revenue…
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has facilitated the donation of digital kits to two primary schools in Kanikay, Freetown. The kits were donated by Orange Sierra Leone through its foundation, as part of the company’s commitment to education in the country. The schools that benefitted from the donation are Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood Primary School and Bishop Crowther Memorial Primary School. Minister Bah is an indigene from Kanikay, born two minutes away from the community centre; he has always been proud of his roots and association with the community. Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Sekou…
Johnny Koussa, a prominent figure in Sierra Leone’s business community and CEO of the Elephant Betting Company, has recently come under the spotlight for his alleged connections to Hezbollah, specifically regarding financial support for the group’s Jihad Council. This military body is responsible for overseeing Hezbollah’s military and security operations, and it plays a significant role in directing the organization’s various civilian branches while maintaining ties with external partners, particularly Iran, which is a crucial supporter of the group. The Jihad Council, established in 1995, operates under the direct supervision of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General and is subordinate to the Shura Council,…
By Andrew Keili Heroes get remembered, but legends never die…Max Halloway. The legendary tennis player and coach, Charles Hubbard was laid to rest in London on September 27, 2024. Those not in the tennis society can be excused for asking, ‘‘Charles who?’’. For us tennis buffs, we mourn, as the Disposer Supreme and Judge of the earth has taken away from us a true legend of our sport. When analyzing the impact of sports on our society, the first thought that springs to mind is football. There was a time, however when tennis used to be such a popular social…
Merhi Baydoun General Manager – HBS Africa. The late IPAM Student, Alie Thullah H. Baydoun & Sons (HBS), a leading dealer in power generation and industrial equipment, is facing serious allegations of negligence after the tragic death of a SATCOM employee named Alie. Reports have emerged indicating that Alie was sent to one of HBS’s facilities to fix a Satellite installation, but has since been reported missing. Alarmingly, he never returned from the assignment, raising significant concerns about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The company, which operates out of its headquarters at 4 Wilberforce Street, and has additional locations…
Chidi Blyden, Deputy CEO, of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), will deliver the keynote address at the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference on October 19. Chidi Blyden is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). As Deputy CEO, Ms Blyden supports the CEO in the daily management of the agency and delivers on MCC’s mission to reduce global poverty through economic growth. Before joining MCC, Ms. Blyden served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs, where she managed the Department of Defense’s (DOD) relationships with 53 African nations. She has held various roles,…
In his capacity as President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) for Africa Region, Sierra Leone’s Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas delivered a keynote address at the Official Opening of the 53rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Annual General Assembly Conference in Arusha, Tanzania. This conference, which brought together parliamentary leaders from across the African continent, was a platform for discussing and addressing key issues affecting the region, including democracy, development, and good governance. The Speaker of Sierra Leone Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, commended Tanzania’s leadership and highlighted the critical role of Parliaments in promoting democracy,…
Resident Representative of UNDP Sierra Leone, Mr. Fredrick Ampiah, has officially unveiled the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual National Media Awards 2024/2025, and announced the maiden ‘UNDP Outstanding Journalist of the Year Award’. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Annual General Meeting of SLAJ on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Njala Venue, Bo City, Southern Sierra Leone, Ampiah described the occasion as a celebration of journalistic excellence, with the dedication to reporting the truth. “It is my distinct honour to join you today for the Annual General Meeting of SLAJ and to officially launch the SLAJ Annual…
As a way to officially kick-start and show strong commitment to the conduct of the December 2025 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC), Stats SL, with support from the United Nations Fund For Population Affairs (UNFPA), has concluded Inaugural Advisory and Technical Committee Meetings. The meetings for the two committees, held on two separate days (Tuesday, Advisory and Wednesday, Technical), were meant to determine the composition of both committees and to review and adopt the Terms of Reference(ToR). Present at the Advisory Committee meeting, the highest decision-making body of the census, were nominated members from the two major political parties…
By Mohamed L. Bah Sahr Morris Jr., President of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), has officially announced his candidacy for a second term in the upcoming 2024 Elective Congress. Morris Jr., the youngest person to hold the office, made his announcement during the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual General Meeting while presenting his association’s report. “As I conclude, I would like to inform everyone that my executive term ends this November. I invite you all to wish me well as I seek re-election, hoping to present our report again, as the re-elected SWASAL President,” Morris…