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President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Friday, 23 August 2024, officially launched a major educational project at Bo Government Secondary School, signalling his commitment to Sierra Leone’s educational reform. During the groundbreaking ceremony in Bo City, the President turned the sod for the construction of seven new buildings and the rehabilitation of 24 existing structures as part of a $65 million initiative funded by the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). The President expressed deep gratitude to the Principal, Board of Directors and other stakeholders for their unwavering support of his educational agenda. He highlighted his enthusiasm for…
In its quest to fulfil one of its constitutional obligations, the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Aviation, chaired by Hon. Ambrose Maada Lebby, conducted an oversight function at Autospect SL Limited, at Mile Six in the Western Rural District of Sierra Leone, on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024. The Autospect was contracted by the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) to handle the production of licenses, fitness tests of vehicles, and the production of Number Plates and Life Cards The Parliamentary Oversight investigated Autospect’s operations, especially license issuance, vehicle fitness tests, revenue generation, tax obligations, and social welfare for staff. In…
Following allegations about the dumping of expired sardines by SABCO Fishing Company at Bormeh in Freetown, a team from the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC), led by CEO Lawrence Bassie, visited the production site of the company at Jui on Monday 26th August 2024. During the visit, the head of the company explained that the allegations made against them were false, calculated to tarnish their image and force consumers and their numerous customers to seek other alternatives. She explained that what they have been dumping at Bormeh by Ferry Junction are the waste products, like the head and entries of…
Just two weeks after a key transformer at Waterloo went faulty, the Deputy Minister of Energy l, Dr Eldred Taylor, has demonstrated the commitment of the government to making access to electricity a fundamental priority by replacing the derelict transformer with a brand new one with increased capacity. While installing and commissioning the new transformer, Dr. Taylor said electricity was an essential service that the Government of President Julius Maada Bio was taking seriously, noting that the President had given him clear instructions to replace the transformer within two weeks. He said the fact that they were installing a new…
By FADDA BAKISH Sabco, a local sardine processing company, has come under fire following reports of expired sardines being dumped at the Kissy Waste Dumping site in Burmeh. This troubling incident, which occurred on Friday, August 23, 2024, has sparked widespread concern among residents, onlookers, and workers, prompting regulatory bodies such as the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau and the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) to take immediate action. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a white truck arrive and unload a large shipment of what appeared to be expired fish. Alie Sesay, a resident who witnessed the incident, described the…
Stephanie S. Sullivan, the newly appointed US Ambassador to the African Union, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Ambassador Harold Bundu Saffa, who is Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary and currently Chair of the C-10 Group of African Ambassadors in Ethiopia. This meeting, held at the Sierra Leone Mission in Addis Ababa, emphasized the value of collaboration between the United States and African countries, particularly in addressing pressing global issues. Ambassador Saffa greeted Ambassador Sullivan and expressed confidence in Sierra Leone’s current status as President of the United Nations Security Council. He stated that Sierra Leone plans to…
Beamie Moses Seiwoh Growing up in Sierra Leone, Libya was a distant name that echoed through the news. I heard tales of the Gaddafi regime, the vast deserts, and the Mediterranean coast as a young boy. Little did I know that one day my work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) would take me to this fascinating country. Over the years, my career with UNDP has taken me to some of the most challenging countries on earth, where the scars of conflict are etched into both the land and the hearts of its citizens. In Afghanistan, I witnessed communities’…
Left: WHO Rep, Health Minister in the Middle & Executive Director MPHA By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma, Senior Health Education Officer, HEP/MoH. In light of growing concerns about Mpox in Africa, Sierra Leone’s health officials have announced that the country currently has no confirmed cases of the disease. This assurance was given during a press briefing for journalists in Freetown on Tuesday, August 20th, when officials detailed the proactive measures being taken to protect public health. Professor Foday Sahr, Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), emphasized that, while there have been no confirmed cases of Mpox in Sierra Leone,…
On August 20, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a significant increase in emergency health assistance, promising up to $35 million to support the ongoing response to the Clade I mpox outbreak in Central and East Africa. This funding, which is still pending Congressional approval, brings the total US government investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected countries to more than $55 million since the outbreak started. The latest financial commitment aims to strengthen collaboration among USAID, affected countries, and regional and global health partners. The funds will be used to…
Manuel Müller, the outgoing European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, has officially bid farewell to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio as he ends his tenure in the West African country. Reflecting on his time in Sierra Leone, Ambassador Müller expressed a strong attachment, saying, “It was difficult to leave a wonderful country like Sierra Leone.” He understood the importance of moving on as part of the diplomatic process, but his affection for the country was clear. During the farewell meeting, Ambassador Müller congratulated President Bio on his presidency of the UN Security Council in August. He emphasized the importance of…