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Yusufu Abdul Silla Yusufu Abdul Silla’s tenure as the Managing Director of Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Ltd (SLCB) has been marked by a remarkable transformation across various aspects of the institution. Despite facing challenges, including unwarranted attacks on his character through social media, Silla has consistently demonstrated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the bank’s operations, human resources, administration, treasury management, forex services, profitability, credit risk management, and procurement processes. His reputation soars and remains in the face of adversity. Upon assuming the role of Managing Director, Yusufu Abdul Silla recognized the pivotal role of human resources in driving organizational success.…
The Sierra Leonean Embassy in China, represented by Ambassador Abu Bakarr Karim, recently made headlines when he signed a ground-breaking contract with DeHeng Law Offices. The long-term goal of this agreement was to promote trade and commercialization between China and Sierra Leone. The agreement is a significant step towards advancing the prosperity and development of the two nations. Ambassador Karim expressed gratitude and hope to DeHeng Law Offices for setting up a collaborative platform and emphasised the possibility of a successful collaboration. He emphasised how important it is to use mediation services to resolve disputes amicably, and set the stage…
Sierra Leone’s Statistician-General and CEO of Stats SL, Andrew Bob Johnny, is all set to represent Sierra Leone at the 55th session of the UN Statistical Commission. The 55th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission will take place from 27th February to 1st March 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the highest body in the international statistical system, where global statistical standards are considered and approved. The 55th session of the Commission will discuss, among many others, the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, National Accounts, Demographic and Social Statistics, Population and Housing Censuses,…
The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the World Bank on Friday 23rd February 2024 conducted a visit to the Guma Dam, to assess its infrastructure and the surrounding environment, focusing on issues such as encroachment and deforestation. The visit aimed to evaluate the impact of climate change and human activities on the sustainability of the landscape around the dam. Emphasizing the dam’s significance as a crucial national asset, the World Bank Country Team Manager Dr. Abdu Muwonge expressed the Bank’s commitment to providing technical assistance and support to address the challenges identified. “Notwithstanding the challenges, there are also…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio have attended the burial service of the late former President of Namibia, Hage Geingob. During the burial service, the Chief Mourner and President of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Nango Mbumba, delivered an emotional tribute to the late President for his exceptional leadership. The Prayer and Scripture Reading was conducted by Rt. Rev. Pastor Sageus Keib of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio joined other Heads of State and their spouses to lay wreaths. It could be recalled that in December 2022,…
Afrimoney Sierra Leone, on Thursday 22 February 2024, signed a partnership with MiKashBoks, at Africell SL headquarters at 1 Pivot Street, Wilberforce. Freetown. The partnership, in the words of Afrimoney’s Managing Director, is aimed at demonstrating the high level of safety and convenience of Afrimoney mobile cash transfer at all times. Martison Obeng -Gyei in his statement, observed that no small amount is small to save. “We are partnering with MiKashBoks not just for financial inclusion, but also for safety and convenience,” he assured. The Afrimoney Managing Director pointed out that Afrimoney has no doubt, adding that the Osusu scheme…
The Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, of the University of Sierra Leone, Professor Aiah Lebbie has assumed office today, 26th February 2024. He was appointed under Section 8(5) of The Universities Act No 5 2021 by the Hon Minister of Technical and Higher Education with immediate effect. His roles and responsibilities are spelt out in subsection 4 paragraphs (a-e) of the said Act. In addition, he is required to initiate the process of recruiting a substantive Vice-Chancellor and Principal, after the requisite consultations. Professor Lebbie has assumed office at the time our newly admitted students to USL are waiting to matriculate…
Speaker of Parliament Dr Abass Bundu has called a Stakeholders Consultative Meeting intending to address the upcoming toll gate price increases that are scheduled to go into effect on March 1, 2024. The purpose of the meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at noon in Committee Room One of Parliament, is to encourage collaboration and communication among important stakeholders to identify workable solutions for the toll gate charges problem. Representatives from various organisations, such as the Attorney General’s Office, the Motor Drivers Union, the Ministry of Works and Public Assets, SLRA, SLRSA, CRSG, and Civil Society Organisations,…
An incredible collaboration between Mercy Ships and the Ministry of Health will prolong Global Mercy’s stay in Sierra Leone. In addition to meeting the country’s surgical needs, this signifies a major advancement in surgical education. The largest and newest hospital ship operated by Mercy Ships, Global MercyTM, has been providing crucial surgical services in line with Sierra Leone’s strategic healthcare plan since it arrived in Freetown in August 2023. In response to President Julius Maada Bio’s invitation, this endeavour demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and accessibility. June is when the Global Mercy is expected to…
Foreign Minister, Timothy Musa Kabba Algeria deliberately engaged in diplomatic efforts to influence Sierra Leone’s stance on the divisive topic of Western Sahara’s sovereignty during the 37th African Union summit in Addis Ababa. According to Algerian diplomatic sources, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone—all non-permanent members of the Security Council—met on February 19 to discuss tactics for maintaining the collective African action for just causes, with a particular emphasis on the decolonisation of Western Sahara. An important development occurred that day when the Vice President of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, held discussions with the Foreign Minister…