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General Manager of the SLPHA, Yankuba Askia Bio                                        Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee The Sierra Leone Ports & Harbours Authority (SLPHA) is facing scrutiny from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee regarding the dilapidated conditions of its administrative building and the walls at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The committee, led by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, raised concerns over the structural integrity of the port facilities, citing reports from the Audit Service Sierra Leone. According to the audit report, the walls at the quay play a crucial role in supporting vessel berthing, foundation stability, and overall port operations. However, auditors found that the…

In a bid to transform Sierra Leone’s law enforcement landscape, Major General (Rtd.) David TaluvanDabohister for Internal Affairs, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey, as part of a learning exchange program. The visit is aimed at exploring Ghana’s successful transition from a Police Force to a Police Service, and understanding how the Ministry of the Interior collaborates with its Agencies to maintain law and order. Hon. Henry Quartey reiterated the Government’s commitment to retooling the security services and collaboration. “We are ready to collaborate with Sierra Leone and share our experiences to strengthen…

Peter Ashade, Group CEO United Capital Group, a pan-African investment banking and financial services institution, will lead the issuance of Sierra Leone’s first local currency corporate bond valued at SLE32 million ($1.4 million). The company said it would provide its investment banking business through its issuer, LAPO SL, a microfinance institute serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sierra Leone. Gbadebo Adenrele, Managing Director of Investment Banking at United Capital Group, said, “We are delighted to have advised LAPO SL on this landmark transaction. It strengthens the corporate bond framework and deepens the Sierra Leonean capital market. “At United…

The newly appointed Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) Executive Director, Dr. John Paul Kaisam, and his team paid a courtesy visit to the NP (SL) Limited Management. The visit marked an important milestone in the relationship between the SLSB and NP (SL) Limited. It shows the commitment of the two to work closely together. During the visit, Mr Mansaray expressed delight in welcoming the team from the Agency. He emphasized that NP’s first commitment is to work assiduously and collaborate with them. He noted that collaboration is crucial for promoting accountability, integrity and quality standards within the country’s petroleum industry.…

By Mohamed Kelfala Fofanah His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Art Exhibition at the United Nations, a poignant showcase of the nation’s journey towards peace and reconciliation. “I am profoundly delighted to officially open this extraordinary Art Exhibition on Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone,” President Bio stated during the opening ceremony, emphasising the exhibition’s significance as a testament to the resilience and strength of Sierra Leone’s people. Reflecting on his connection to the peacebuilding process, President Bio shared, “My involvement in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building is not just professional, but deeply personal. “I…

The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) on Tuesday 13th August 2024, commenced the evaluation of bidders for the award of a contract for the implementation of a Multi-factor Biometrics and Omni Channel Contact Center at the Freetown International Conference Centre. In his statement, the Director General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, described the evaluation as part of a series of rigorous procurement processes to ensure that NASSIT is not only compliant with State regulations and best practices but that a highly qualified vendor is identified that will add value to the process and to achieve optimum outcome. He went on…

Conference attendees get instruction at the Kissy Sierra Leone Stake Children Nutritious Food Program, on 27 July 2024. On July 27, 2024, over 200 people from different communities came with their children to participate in the Children Nutritious Food Program, sponsored by the Kissy, Sierra Leone region of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The event was focused on helping malnourished children. Elder Kenneth Pambu, Area Seventy in the Africa West area, presided at the event, which he opened by providing an overview of the program. Parents then presented their children to the nurses and trained volunteers,…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Dr. Julius Maada Bio By Mohamed Kelfala Fofanah UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently praised Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, for his proactive leadership in promoting reform of the UN Security Council during a bilateral meeting. Secretary-General Guterres acknowledged the historical injustices that have kept Africa on the margins for far too long and expressed his strong support for the continent having more representation on the Council. He praised the recent discussion on the subject, pointing out that every member had responded positively, and he reiterated his resolve to address Africa’s underrepresentation…

On Thursday, August 8th, this year, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA-SL) hosted a Plastic Treaty Dialogue at the New Brookfield’s Hotel, attended by government officials, recyclers and development partners, civil society organisations, and non-governmental organisations. The dialogue was held to identify and assess options that reflect Sierra Leone’s position for the next global negotiation session, in conjunction with the outcome of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting in Ottawa, Canada, and the ongoing UN Plastic Treaty Negotiation, which aims to address global plastic pollution with a particular emphasis on its impact on marine environment. With support from the Norad -…

Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Ekundayo Gilpin The West African Bankers Association (WABA) at the end of its 78th Executive Council Meeting and 42nd General Assembly, unanimously elected the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, as Vice President II of the association. The twin event, held in Sierra Leone at the Freetown International Conference Centre, Aberdeen, was hosted by the WABA Secretariat in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Commercial Banks. Senegal’s withdrawal from the prestigious Sub-regional group created a vacancy in the leadership structure of the organization, and this effectively meant…