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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Director General of IRENA, Francesco La Camera Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Rashid Sesay, presented his Letters of Credence to the Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.With a membership of 169 countries, IRENA is a global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that provides a platform for international cooperation and supports countries in their energy transitions. IRENA is currently supporting Sierra Leone in developing a grid-connected solar PV park in Newton, outskirts of Freetown, with a capacity of six (6) megawatts.…
Chairmanship to Ing. David Karim Fonnie and Hon. Bintu Myers The outgoing Board Chairman of the Guma Valley Water Company, Hon. Bintu Myers, on Friday 28th June 2024, handed over the company’s Board Chairmanship to Ing. David Karim Fonnie. The handing-over ceremony, which took place in the company’s Board room, was witnessed by the executive and senior management staff of the company.Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Bintu Myers thanked her colleague Board members and the staff of the Guma Valley Water Company for their support during her six-year tenure as Board Chairman of the company.“Your support has been tremendous and has…
President Bio, Dr David Sengeh and Dr Samura Kamara His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the Cross Party Initiative Committee’s report on the Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review and assured of his government’s commitment to fully implementing its recommendations.The President described the completion of the process as a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward strengthening democracy and ensuring credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral processes in Sierra Leone. He said the event represented the first time the nation had taken such a comprehensive look at the electoral systems, structures and processes.President Bio reminded the audience that…
Sierra Leone’s leading mobile network operator, Africell Sierra Leone (Africell-SL), hosted a “Meet and Greet with Pelumi Nubi” on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown.Pelumi Nubi, a 29-year-old Nigerian based in the United Kingdom, travelled solo from London to Lagos for over two and a half months. She thanked Africell-SL for providing a platform to share her experience of the 74-day journey, which she undertook due to her passion for adventure.“When I told my friends about the journey, they said I was insane,” she recounted.Nubi embarked on the trip alone, without a…
The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Communication Technology and Innovation, chaired by Hon. Boston Munda, on Saturday 29/06/2024 concluded a three-day oversight visit to various telecommunications facilities in the provinces. The purpose of the oversight visits was to evaluate the effectiveness of the broadband internet connectivities and the impacts of Mobile Network Accessibility. The Committee assessed the communications infrastructure, offices and services of NaTCA, UADF and SALPOST in Port Loko, Bo, Kenema and Moyamba Districts respectively. In his statements, the Parliamentary Chairperson, Hon. Boston Munda, commended both Parliament and the Government for supporting the Committee to carry out its activities as…
Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh Citizens of Sierra Leone are celebrating Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, for his exceptional role in supervising the activities of the country’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The recent announcement of the approval of a $480 million compact grant investment in the energy sector by the MCC Board of Directors has been met with widespread praise and gratitude towards Vice President Jalloh. The Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit in the Office of the Vice President has been instrumental in securing this significant investment, which is set to benefit 4.6 million people in Sierra Leone, by…
By Dr. Manal Ghazzawi 26th June 2024 marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking, a topic worth putting a spotlight on, as Sierra Leone is currently facing a pressing public health crisis as the prevalence of illicit drugs, notably Kush, continues to rise alongside an alarming increase in Hepatitis B incidence. This dual challenge poses significant threats to the health and well-being of the population, as well as the societal fabric of the country. Understanding the complexities of these interconnected issues is crucial in developing effective strategies to mitigate their impact and prevent further escalation of the…
Shadi Gerjawi, Managing Director of Africell Sierra Leone Shadi Gerjawi, Managing Director of Africell Sierra Leone, has underscored the crucial role of engineering in national development, describing it as the “architect of our future.” Gerjawi made these remarks during a four-day symposium organized by the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers (SLIE) at the New Brookfields Hotel, Jomo Kenyatta Road, Freetown. The event, themed “Contemporary Approaches to Engineering Education and Practices,” brought together engineers from across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Liberia, The Gambia, Kenya, and other anglophone countries.The symposium, held every four years, aims to induct new members into the engineering profession…
Sierra Rutile Limited on July 1st 2024 announced that it has signed a bid implementation agreement with Gemcorp Capital. By the agreement, Gemcorp will submit a takeover bid for all of Sierra Rutile’s shares that it does not currently own. The chance to accept the bid and get paid in cash for their shares will be given to shareholders through this offer, which is anticipated to be sent to them in the middle of July 2024. The Sierra Rutile Board has advised shareholders to accept the Offer when it becomes available because they feel it offers the company compelling value.…
President and Founder of Ladies with Vision (LWV), Madiana Mensah-Gborie, disclosed that LWV has embarked on Agriculture by giving seedlings, and farm tools to young women in Bo district, Southern Sierra Leone. She went on to say that LWV is partnering with SRD sponsored by FRIDA to help women in the Bo district develop their income base. Madam Mensah-Gborie pointed out that LWV has always worked frantically to see that women are empowered and also to boost the vision of President Bio in the fight against food insecurity. “Across the world, women make up a large portion of agricultural labour.…