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Mrs Asmaa James and President Dr Julius Maada Bio The Deputy Head of Sierra Leone’s Mission to Brussels and the European Union, Mrs. Asmaa James, has bid farewell to His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, at State House. Her Excellency, Mrs James, assured the President of her commitment to collaborating closely with the Ambassador to represent Sierra Leone effectively and uphold the mandates entrusted to her by the government and people of Sierra Leone. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba introduced Deputy Ambassador James to President Bio, informing him that she had recently completed her…
L-R: Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, Joy Precious Bayoh, Margaret Davies, Wara Serry-Kamal, and Claude Bami Davies. In a significant development for Sierra Leone’s legal profession, a group of lawyers officially launched “The Lawyers’ Society” in Freetown, breaking away from the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA). This new organisation was officially launched by prominent legal figures Yada Williams, Fatmata Sorie, and Durcil Taylor, who expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent SLBA elections held in May, which they deemed a “disgrace” to the integrity of the legal field. During the launch, Mr Williams expressed the group’s frustrations, saying, “On May 18, 2024, we…
TGS, a leading global energy data and intelligence provider, announced the enhancement of its Fusion 3D seismic dataset offshore Sierra Leone, focusing on the Vega prospect. This reprocessing project leverages advanced seismic imaging workflows to enhance depth data, offering clearer subsurface insights for oil and gas companies currently exploring the area or that might secure oil and gas concessions shortly. Recent discoveries in South America have intensified interest in the region, positioning Sierra Leone as a promising exploration frontier. With growing interest from international oil companies (IOCs) and independents, the Fusion 3D data comes at a crucial time. The Vega…
Under the dynamic, charismatic, and result-oriented personality in the person of Hon. Alusine Kanneh, who serves as the Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), the Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has officially unveiled brand new security uniforms for its personnel to enable identity and enhance security, amongst others. Giving his welcome address, Hon. Alusine Kanneh expressed that “the unveiling of the new uniforms was more than a change of appearance – it is a transformation of their identity. These uniforms symbolise a modern, professional and dynamic Sierra Leone Immigration Department that is equipped to face the challenges of today’s world.”* “A uniform…
High Commissioner Rupert Davies and ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray As he concluded his diplomatic tenure in Nigeria, High Commissioner Rupert Davies, Sierra Leone’s outgoing representative to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, paid a farewell visit to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, on October 31, 2024. In his remarks at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja, High Commissioner Davies lauded President Touray’s dedication to upholding democracy and promoting stability across the West African region. On behalf of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, Mr. Davies expressed Sierra Leone’s gratitude for ECOWAS’ continued support in…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone, on Thursday, 31/10/2024, debated and ratified several agreements for the socio-economic development of the State. The following agreements were ratified by the Parliament of Sierra Leone: (I) Grant Agreement -Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, Grant Agreement Second Additional Financing for the West Africa Food System Resilience Program Phase 2 Under Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach between the Republic of Sierra Leone and International Bank For Reconstruction and Development (Acting as Trustee and as a Supervising Entity of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Dated 4th August 2023). (ii) Letter of Agreement Transition Support Facility(TSF)Pillar (III),…
The House of Parliament concertedly vetted and approved Eight (8) Presidential Nominees to serve as Board Members at the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission of Sierra Leone. This groundbreaking approval occurred on 31/10/2024 in the Chamber of the Sierra Leone Parliament in Freetown. The following Presidential Nominees were vetted and approved: Chief: 1. Mathew Younge-Deputy Chairman-National Consumer Protection Commission of Sierra Leone 2. Mr. Andrew Pessima, Member-National Consumer Protection Commission Sierra Leone 3. Madam Memunatu Rogers-Member-National Revenue Authority Board, 4. Dr. John Arouna Karimu- Member-National Revenue Authority Board, 5. Mr. Mamoud Ruskin Kabbah- Member-National Consumer Protection…
The national launch of the five (5) years Better Education for Africa’s Rise Project (BEAR-3), funded by the Ministry of Education in Korea through UNESCO, was held at the Eastern Technical University in Kenema. Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, outlined that BEAR-3 will support the agricultural sector, specifically the Feed Salone initiative in the Big 5 Game Changers. A major outcome of this project will be increasing productivity, enhancing food availability, and reducing dependence on imports. Aligned with national development plans, BEAR 3 also focuses on the value chain in respect…
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio visited Demoss Farm, owned by Steven Kuiper, Director of the 8th Crop Reporting District in Iowa, where he took part in the corn harvesting on the 80-acre farm. Welcoming the President, Steven Kuiper expressed excitement about hosting President Bio, particularly noting their shared interest in agriculture. He shared his farming journey, which began in 1987, and mentioned that he currently owns a total of 3,000 acres, primarily growing corn and soybeans. Kuiper elaborated on the farming techniques used from planting to harvesting, indicating they have one harvest cycle each year. After participating in the…
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Permanent Representative to IRENA, Rashid Sesay, discussed the country’s ambitious renewable energy targets at the two-day IRENA Council Meeting in Abu Dhabi. “Sierra Leone recognizes the transformative potentials of renewables and has set ambitious renewable targets. We have a clear vision to transition the country to a low-carbon economy, achieve universal access to electricity, and reduce reliance on imported Heavy Fuel Oil generation, while also driving economic development. The ambition is to grow grid generation capacity from 240 MW to 1 GW in 10 years, and add 200 mini-grids to support…