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Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has officially opened a solar mini-grid facility in Kalangba Town, taking a significant step toward providing dependable and affordable electricity to hundreds of residents and businesses. This initiative is consistent with President Bio’s vision of increasing access to energy in rural areas. During the commissioning ceremony, Lokomasama Chiefdom’s Paramount Chief, PC Shebora Raka III, expressed pride in hosting the Vice President and highlighted his strong community ties. Chief Raka praised the government’s efforts to build the facility, emphasizing its potential to improve livelihoods, education, and healthcare in the area. As he turned…

Ambassador Rashid Sesay emphasized the importance of adhering to local laws and regulations during a recent meeting with executive members of the Sierra Leone Community in the UAE. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Ambassador to connect with his compatriots and discuss various welfare issues affecting Sierra Leoneans living in the Gulf state. During the meeting, Ambassador Sesay expressed the Embassy’s commitment to supporting its nationals and highlighted the various initiatives in place to assist them. He provided updates on his recent visits to Dubai’s correctional facilities, where several Sierra Leoneans are currently detained. The Ambassador stated that his…

  Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr Moinina David Senge, assured Kono district residents that President Julius Maada Bio and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) place a high value on their needs and aspirations. This announcement was made during the Office of the Chief Minister’s Townhall Series, which took place on Saturday, August 17th, at various locations throughout the district, such as educational institutions, community gatherings, and party offices. Dr. Senge stated that President Bio’s administration is committed to carrying out its manifesto promises, highlighting the tangible progress made in Kono. “President Bio promised electricity to the people of Kono,…

The Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) recently completed a week-long study tour at Statistics Sierra Leone’s (Stats SL) headquarters to establish a strong comparative statistical framework and methodology. This initiative aimed to learn from Stats SL’s best practices in statistical operations and enhance LISGIS’s methodologies. The delegation, which included senior LISGIS officials, made several stops, including the Stats SL headquarters at 1B King Street, Kona Lodge, Freetown, as well as regional and district offices in Portloko and Magbukara. They also attended an ongoing training session on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Makeni, which enhanced their learning…

On August 16, 2024, the Sierra Leone Broadcasters’ Association (SiLBA) made a significant step toward improving media collaboration by meeting with the Chinese Embassy in Freetown. The meeting featured a presentation by SiLBA’s executive members, who emphasized the organization’s commitment to creating a vibrant and sustainable media ecosystem in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Corporate Affairs Commission has incorporated SiLBA, a non-profit organization established two years ago. Its primary mission is to act as a national umbrella organization for broadcasters. Chairman Stanley Bangura Jnr stated that the association is committed to protecting broadcasters’ rights, collective interests, and welfare while also…

The Women’s Forum Sierra Leone organized a significant one-day dialogue to increase the participation of girls and young women (GYW) in national planning and monitoring. This event, held on Friday at the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone Hall on King Harman Road, was part of the larger ‘She Leads’ project, which is supported by FEMNET. The ‘She Leads’ initiative aims to increase GYW participation in national development by engaging them actively in decision-making processes. Sally Adams, National President of the Women’s Forum Sierra Leone, emphasized the organization’s commitment to women’s and children’s rights since its inception in 1994. She…

In a joyful celebration, Africell proudly announced Mr. Sahr Komba Sheku Ngaujah as the second grand winner of its exciting “Old is Gold” promotion. Mr Ngaujah was presented with a stunning Valcambi Suisse gold bar worth over 46 million new Leones at the event, which was full of excitement and anticipation. Overjoyed, Mr. Ngaujah expressed his gratitude, saying, “I began using Africell two years after the company began operations in Sierra Leone. My SIM card is older than my first daughter. Despite losing it twice, I have always replaced my special phone number. Mr. Ngaujah took advantage of this opportunity…

General Manager of the SLPHA, Yankuba Askia Bio                                        Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee The Sierra Leone Ports & Harbours Authority (SLPHA) is facing scrutiny from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee regarding the dilapidated conditions of its administrative building and the walls at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The committee, led by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, raised concerns over the structural integrity of the port facilities, citing reports from the Audit Service Sierra Leone. According to the audit report, the walls at the quay play a crucial role in supporting vessel berthing, foundation stability, and overall port operations. However, auditors found that the…

In a bid to transform Sierra Leone’s law enforcement landscape, Major General (Rtd.) David TaluvanDabohister for Internal Affairs, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey, as part of a learning exchange program. The visit is aimed at exploring Ghana’s successful transition from a Police Force to a Police Service, and understanding how the Ministry of the Interior collaborates with its Agencies to maintain law and order. Hon. Henry Quartey reiterated the Government’s commitment to retooling the security services and collaboration. “We are ready to collaborate with Sierra Leone and share our experiences to strengthen…

Peter Ashade, Group CEO United Capital Group, a pan-African investment banking and financial services institution, will lead the issuance of Sierra Leone’s first local currency corporate bond valued at SLE32 million ($1.4 million). The company said it would provide its investment banking business through its issuer, LAPO SL, a microfinance institute serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sierra Leone. Gbadebo Adenrele, Managing Director of Investment Banking at United Capital Group, said, “We are delighted to have advised LAPO SL on this landmark transaction. It strengthens the corporate bond framework and deepens the Sierra Leonean capital market. “At United…