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In a groundbreaking development, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and other stakeholders, on Friday, 1st November 2024, unveiled the Blue Economy Strategic Framework, National Action Plan and Communication Strategy at the Conference Hall of the Foreign Service Academy, Tower Hill in Freetown. This marks the country’s first comprehensive approach to harnessing marine and freshwater resources for sustainable economic growth. The launch attracted key stakeholders from tourism, fisheries and environmental sectors and international partners such as the UNDP, GOAL Sierra Leone and TENN, underscoring its wide-reaching impact. Madam Kenyeh Barlay, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, led…
By Ishmael Bayoh A collection of Sierra Leonean artists and art lovers, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, held an exhibition on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic talents of Sierra Leone as part of the OFF of the 15th Dakar Biennale. His Excellency, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Thursday, 7th November, presided over the opening ceremony of this major event promoting culture in general and the art market in particular, attracting over 450,000 visitors and featuring more than 400 OFF exhibitions across Sénégal. Sierra Leone is honoured to be part of this…
On Wednesday, 6th November 2024, a combined team from the National Consumer Protection Commission, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Sierra Leone Standards Bureau, and Civil Society Organizations working in the consumer space and the media, with the support of the Sierra Leone Police at Waterloo, embarked on the destruction of confiscated expired products seized from various shops in Freetown. Speaking at the dumping site at Waterloo, the Consumer Relations Supervisor, Mrs Bernadette Ballay Fullah, explained that the public destruction of the said confiscated product is an act to let the public know that such products are not fit for consumption…
His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio and Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed, held a constructive meeting on the margins of the World Without Hunger Conference, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties in agriculture, industry, and aviation. The leaders engaged in productive discussions that underscored their strong mutual respect and shared vision for sustainable development. Prime Minister Abiy shared insights from Ethiopia’s impressive agricultural advancements, particularly in wheat production and poultry farming, and underlined the necessity of combining industrial efforts with agricultural progress, especially in agro-processing. He pointed out that Ethiopia’s infrastructure investments are crucial for promoting agricultural growth and industrial…
Merhi Baydoun, General Manager – HBS Late Alie Thullah Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu In a troubling turn of events, H. Baydoun & Sons (HBS), a prominent dealer in power generation and industrial equipment, is facing serious allegations of bribing police officers to conceal negligence that may have contributed to the tragic death of Alie Thullah, a student from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). Alie Thullah, who was dispatched to one of HBS’s facilities for an electronic installation, mysteriously went missing after arriving on-site, only to be found dead the following day. It has been…
Deputy Minister of Energy 2, Edmond Benjamin Nonie Deputy Minister of Energy 2, Edmond Benjamin Nonie, is attending the ongoing 40th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ADIPEC is an annual event that brings together leaders, innovators, and policymakers across the energy sector to explore the energy needs of the world’s growing population and discuss the use of energy solutions to boost economic growth. At the opening session, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC MD & Group CEO Dr Sultan Al…
His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, officially launched Sierra Leone’s Energy Transition and Green Growth Plan alongside other concrete actions aimed at advancing sustainable access to energy and promoting green growth. The launching was done during the second National Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue, organised by the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF). During the launch, President Bio emphasised that the Plan encompasses a whole-of-economy approach analysis of key sectors, such as energy, agriculture, transport, and mining. This analysis will explore multiple scenarios to determine the…
By Austine Luseni Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has said that his experience and engagement with the energy sector have made him learn that energy is a critical driver of sustainable national development. Dr Jalloh was speaking on the final day of a two-day national dialogue on climate resilience and energy transition, where stakeholders brainstormed on energy transition investment plans and green growth. “Today, I will tell you clearly that my experience and engagement with the sector over the years have indicated that energy is more than an enabler; it is the most important vehicle to deliver sustainable development,”…
Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas By Cyril Barnes Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Kuwait, has called on the intervention of international bodies to combat the spate of terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel at the High-Level Conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms”, co-organized by the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Convened in follow-up to the “Dushanbe Process on countering terrorism and its financing”, launched by the Government of Tajikistan…
Aerial photo of roof-mounted solar panels on Sierra Leonean health facility. September marked the completion of “HealthGrid Sierra Leone” (HealthGrid), a USAID-supported Global Development Alliance helping bolster Sierra Leone’s public health system. A public-private partnership comprising RESOLVE, Orange Sierra Leone, World Vision Sierra Leone, Gavi, and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), HealthGrid provides solar power and internet connection to 26 health facilities in remote communities across Sierra Leone, eight of which also benefit from improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities provided by World Vision. Often, in the development sector, the close of a grant period can…