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A delegation from the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Mid Term Review team, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and implementing partners, concluded a fruitful four-day field assessment tour in districts benefiting from the Sierra Leone Agribusiness and Rice Value Chain Support (SLARiS) Project from November 14 to 18, 2023. The primary objective of the AfDB mission team was to evaluate the progress of the SLARiS Project and key initiatives, including the ongoing construction of a modern national seed testing lab at Mile 91, rehabilitation of the varietal Maintenance Center at Kobia, construction of…
Press Secretary to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, Solomon Jamiru, has briefed the media on the outcomes of two major international engagements – Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Saudi-Africa Summits in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mr Solomon Jamiru also recounted the many fruitful bilateral meetings with the Saudi Minister of Education, His Excellency Dr Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, the engagement with Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He recalled that the meeting…
Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Mr Conrad Sackey on Thursday 16th November 2023 paid glowing tributes by commending the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Dr Philip John Kanu for transforming the MMTU that had become moribund underscoring that it is important to recognize leaders who have created impact in the development of the country. He made the statement during the courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Milton Margai Technical University who is also Chairman of, the Board of Governors of the Government Technical Secondary School, Congo Cross in Freetown, the…
Dr. Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, took center stage alongside other dignitaries, in launching the innovative Commonwealth Youth-Focused Guiding Framework for tackling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) within the Commonwealth. Official data shows that NCDs, caused by Physical Inactivity and Unhealthy Diets are responsible for 41 million deaths per year, accounting for 74% of deaths worldwide. It has also been noted that 10 million of those deaths, caused by lifestyle-related illnesses, occur in Commonwealth countries. The Marlborough House event, focused on exploring ways to tackle this menace, was attended by high-profile personalities, including Commonwealth Secretary General, The…
The Tenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service, Chaired by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, has been debated and approved by Parliament. The following Presidential Nominees were approved by Parliament: 1. Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, Governor Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) 2. Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, Director General Sierra Leone Roads Authority ( SLRA) 3. Augustine Julius Jemeel Tommy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) 4. Alhaji Mustapha Turay, Chairman Board of Directors, National Mineral Agency (NMA) 5. Mr. Abu Bakarr Carew, Commissioner, Local Government Services Commission, Western Region and…
Dr Babatunde A. Ahonsi and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Musa Timothy Kabba The outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator to Sierra Leone Dr. Babatunde A. Ahonsi today bid farewell to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Musa Timothy Kabba in his office. Dr. Ahonsi described his three years of serving in the country as awesome; looking at development initiatives that have been instituted by the Government. “As I leave Sierra Leone, I firmly believe that the important building blocks for economic and social transformation that have been put in place many of which the United Nations…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Freetown on Thursday 16 for the commemoration of UN World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Abuse on November 18. Dr Fatima Bio graciously welcomed Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the Freetown International Airport for the solemn commemoration of the UN World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Abuse on November 18. In a diplomatic and heartfelt gesture, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio extended a warm welcome to Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recognizing the shared…
In a glamorous event on 15th November 2023, at Songo Village in Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District, the Honourable Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, officially launched the road rehabilitation works from Makoloh junction to Koblo-Gulama, formerly Mabang bridge, on the Songo-Moyamba highway. The project is part of the European Union-funded “Moyamba-Moyamba Junction Road and Bridges Project. The construction of the 14km road stretch from Makoloh Junction through Songo and to Koblo-Gulama Bridge started on 1st November after the EU and the Ministry of Finance agreed on the commencement of the construction work after…
Dr. Turad Senessie Lands Minister, Dr. Turad Senesie, is enjoying field day as he keeps taking possession of private lands under the pretext of state lands. Since being appointed to serve in that office, concerns and complaints from the public kept rising, with the majority expressing frustration, anger, and bitterness at the Minister and some of his officials, over what they described as a ‘‘corporate bully’’. Dr. Turad Senessie, who is claiming to have the blessing and protection of President Julius Maada Bio, is offending members of the public, who are now crying for justice. Among those who have filed…
By Serge Kurschat At the dawn of the 21st century, Sierra Leone was in the midst of economic and social depression. Endless, bloody and brutal wars taking place. Through a unique and disconcerting double look, at the military side and the population side, the author highlights the workings and games of war.“It is not enough to show just one side of the soldier, that of the bloodthirsty killer and war criminal, as some people like to present him. We must also, without idolising him, highlight the soldier who saves lives. Violence breeds violence and only leads to countries ravaged by absurd…