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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),…
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…