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The Minister of Youth Affairs, Mohamed Orman Bangura has expressed worries over the pervasive spread of Kush among the youths. “I am deeply troubled by the pervasive spread of Kush among our young population,” Minister Orman stated. He maintained that the issue transcends social boundaries, affecting both the rich and the poor, as evidenced by revelations within government circles, adding that it is a national crisis that demands urgent and collective action from all sectors of society. He referenced that the government through the National Youth Policy – 2020 (page 40) stated its drive to address substance abuse aimed at…
Idris Elba and Norman Foster Foster + Partners is working with actor Idris Elba on plans for an ‘eco-city’ on an island off the coast of Sierra Leone. Elba, best known as the star of BBC police drama Luther, has revealed ambitions to regenerate Sherbro Island, a 600km² tropical island off the coast of the West African country, working with Norman Foster’s practice. Fosters will oversee the overall masterplan and landscape architecture for the megaproject alongside international architecture firm Sasaki Associates, reports the BBC. Elba, whose father was born in Sierra Leone, is spearheading the project alongside East London childhood friend Siaka Stevens, who is…
The Sierra Leonean Consular-General in Miami, Florida, is pleased to announce the outcome of the productive follow-up meetings between the Honorable George Hamilton and Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, and their respective teams. These meetings are part of the preparations for the upcoming Sister Seaport agreement with the Port of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The alliance between Miami and Sierra Leone represents a significant turning point in the growth of economic relations and trade. This relationship has been further reinforced by the recent Florida Miami-Dade Trade Mission to Sierra Leone, which was…
In a groundbreaking development for Sierra Leone’s petroleum sector, Aminata Petroleum, the Sierra Leone branch of a renowned, oldest-serving, and the biggest petroleum provider in Liberia, is poised to revolutionize the industry by establishing new benchmarks. On March 15, 2024, the company welcomed its inaugural vessel, the TORM ASTRID, at Queen Elizabeth II Quay, marking the commencement of Aminata Petroeum’s operations in Sierra Leone. This strategic move underscores the company’s dedication to delivering premium oil products and exceptional services, positioning it as a key player in the regional oil market. This milestone arrives at a pivotal moment as Sierra Leone…
Kyle O‘Sullivan, Africa Director for Irish Aid in the Department of Foreign Affairs, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF) at his State House office. Speaking with Chairman Yumkella, O‘Sullivan, who is in Sierra Leone for a short visit, and is marking Ireland‘s National Day ( St. Patrick‘s Day) here in Freetown, noted the purpose of his visit: to align the Irish government‘s priorities with the Sierra Leone government‘s stated intentions, as they work on their five-year strategic plan. “In 8 weeks, we hope…
During a jampacked press conference held on Friday 15th March 2024 at the Living Word of Faith Outreach Ministry International, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL) expressed concern about the increased spate of attacks on Pentecostal Churches in Sierra Leone. The President of PFSL, Bishop Akintayo Sam-Jolly, said with grave concern that they draw attention to the deteriorating conditions surrounding the well-being and peaceful existence of Pentecostal Churches in Sierra Leone. He said tensions are rising, as Churches and Ministers are being disenfranchised, and there is little or no recourse to justice on some of the matters being reported…
On Friday 15th March 2024, the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and CSOs operating in the Consumer space, joined the world to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day, which is observed annually. Addressing the nation on behalf of the government, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Madam Fatmata Kargbo, reiterated her ministry’s commitment to seek the welfare of consumers across the country. She expressed the government’s determination to weed the country out of all bad trade practices that have affected the livelihoods of citizens, adding that the fight against unfair trade…
For petroleum products availability in the Western Area Rural District, the Petroleum Regulatory Agency ( PRA) on 14th March 2024, commissioned Peak Energy Gas Station in the Sussex Community. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA), Mr Brima Baluwa Koroma, the Acting Director of Operations gave an overview of the Agency’s regulatory framework in 2014 and the statutory instrument in 2016. Director Ansumana Tunti Samura noted that the Executive Chairman is very much concerned about his key objectives in opening up the market space, making it very fair and competitive for prospective investors to…
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has concluded a five-day Mission on the appraisal of new proposed projects in Agriculture (Cassava Value Chain), Road (Kambia -Kamakwei Road), and Health and Social safety projects. In a wrap-up meeting held at the Ministry of Finance on Friday, 15th March 2024, the Country Manager for IsDB for Sierra Leone, Omar Davis, stated that the objective of this mission is to prepare and appraise a new Cassava Value Chain, the reconstruction of the Kambia -Kamakwei road 105km Projects, review the implementation progress of other projects in Agriculture and Transport sectors, and also supervise and review…
A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank Group has arrived in Sierra Leone on a five-day consultation mission to deepen the partnership between the Bank and the West African nation. Led by Mette Knudsen from Denmark, the delegation includes Jonathan Nzayikorera from Rwanda, Rufus N. Darkortey from Liberia, Takaaki Nomoto from Japan, Dr Martin Kipping from Germany, Dr Nomfundo Ngwenya from South Africa and Dr Samson Oyebode Oyetunde from Nigeria. The mission forms part of the Bank’s annual work program and underscores its commitment to maintaining robust engagement with its Regional Member Countries, including Sierra Leone.…