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Craig Dean Despite his stout defence for Craig Dean and Marampa Mines, government records have shown that the US Ambassador to Sierra Leone, David Byran Hunt, has not been well informed about Craig Dean and his activities in Sierra Leone. David Hunt has, in a Press Conference, claimed that the US Mining Mafia, Craig Dean, and Marampa Mines have paid all their taxes and royalties to the Government of Sierra Leone, but government records proved otherwise. Statistics have shown that the total exports of iron ore for the past three years by Marampa Mines and Craig Dean are about 8.5M…

Joe-Lahai Sormana, EDSA DG The recent power outage in Freetown has left citizens in a state of frustration and uncertainty, as the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) attempts to downplay the severity of the situation. While EDSA issued a press statement on 16th April 2024, the reality behind the scenes tells a different story. Insider sources have revealed that the power outage is a result of a significant reduction in supply from the Karpowership, dropping from 65MW to a mere 5MW. This drastic decrease in supply can be directly attributed to the government’s failure to settle outstanding invoices owed…

Carbon Done Right Developments Inc. has completed the fourth phase of financing for its Sierra Leone rewilding project, facilitating the planting of native trees on additional land and providing economic benefits to local smallholders. The project, which aims to generate carbon credits through reforestation, also includes the development of Treecounter, a technology platform that ensures fair credit distribution. Despite facing public scrutiny, the company maintains transparent operations and has confirmed the legality of its project through various reviews and legal confirmations. Carbon Done Right CEO, James Tansey,w stated ‘This fourth milestone demonstrates continued progress with this critically important project. The restoration sites…

One of Sierra Leone’s astute legal practitioners, Abubakarr Turay, commonly called by his colleagues as Lawyer Kabaka, has declared his intention to contest for the Vice President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association. In soliciting the support of his colleagues, Lawyer Kabaka bemoans what he described as political patronage, economic disparity and ideological divisiveness that have marred the association, promising the empowerment of every member of the association. Below is the speech of Lawyer Kabaka: Ladies and gentlemen of the legal fraternity, Allow me to take you on a journey—a journey that traverses the landscapes of both humble beginnings and…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with Solidaridad West Africa, has initiated the third phase of capacity development training, targeting representatives of key organizations pivotal in empowering rural women in Sierra Leone. The objective is to replicate the RAI training across the Bonthe, Falaba, Kailahun, Karene, and Tonkolili districts. Presently, twenty-five facilitators from these districts are undergoing training organized by Solidaridad and FAO, aimed at assisting rural women in identifying their challenges in engaging in responsible agricultural investment and proposing potential solutions. Andrew Kojo Morrison, Country Representative for Solidaridad West Africa in Sierra Leone,…

At the 68th UN CSW conference, Sujin Park, the Regional Director of Global Region 5, International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), met with H.E Isata Mahoi, Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone. The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 5 recently participated in the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN Headquarters in New York. The CSW is a platform where governments and organizations come together to discuss policies and practices that promote women’s empowerment and gender equality. During the CSW, Sujin Park, Regional Director of Global Region…

The Board of Directors of USIDFC has approved additional funding to be used for the planning, construction, and operation of a 105-megawatt combined cycle thermal power plant in Sierra Leone. The financing, which was originally approved for up to $217 million, has now been increased to up to $292 million due to changes made to the project. The project’s objective is to assist Sierra Leone in meeting its energy needs and developing its economy. It is being carried out by CECA SL Generation Limited. To increase productivity and raise living standards, the power plant will be essential in supplying households,…

A ground-breaking two-day workshop centred on regulatory measures for autonomous weapons was held at the Bintumani Conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The main objective of the event was to establish the groundwork for an international treaty on the use and management of these state-of-the-art military technologies. Security experts, artificial intelligence specialists, and foreign ministers from ECOWAS were in attendance. Musa Timothy Kabba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Sierra Leone emphasized in his opening remarks the pressing need to address the growing threat posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. To facilitate the development of a legally binding international…

President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has graciously accepted the retirement of the Rt. Hon. Dr Abass Chernor Bundu, Speaker of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone. This decision was made in a letter dated April 15, 2024, and was made after Dr. Bundu announced his resignation from his position due to health/medical reasons. President Bio conveyed his appreciation to Dr Bundu for his guidance and leadership in building a solid and fruitful relationship inside and outside of Parliament, and he anticipates receiving his support and advice going forward. In his letter of retirement, Dr Abass Chernor…

US Mining Mafia, Craig Dean The politics of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has degenerated into an all-out political battle between the ruling Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) and the main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) Party, US Mining Mafia, Craig Dean, has reportedly meddled into the internal politics of Sierra Leone.  The Chief Executive Officer of Marampa Mines, Craig Dean, has recently been embroiled in some unholy activities in which his dealings in Sierra Leone have been seriously questioned by the local media.  Craig was spotted in the declaration of the Wara Serry Kamal as President of the Sierra…