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Executive Chairman, Brima Baluwa Koroma At a two-day conference held at this year’s Dakar Expo, on Promoting Liquefied Petroleum Gas as Clean Energy in West Africa, the Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA), marketed and appealed for Strategic Partnership and collaboration to ensure that the adoption and penetration of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are increased in Sierra Leone and West Africa. During his keynote presentation at this year’s Dakar Expo, the Executive Chairman, Brima Baluwa Koroma, underscored the Government’s commitment to increase energy access with reliable and cleaner energy sources, highlighting the recent gains of His Excellency President Brigadier (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio achieved this year in the energy sector, with the launch of a $412 million energy project for 126.7-MW electricity with West Africa LNG and a combined cycle power plant project in Freetown. He emphasized the ongoing government initiatives, including awareness-raising campaigns,…

The Deputy Minister of Finance II, Bockarie Kalokoh The Deputy Minister of Finance II, Bockarie Kalokoh, led a delegation to Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the Sustainable Horizons: Climate Action Strategies for Ministries of Finance in Africa on 16-17 July 2024.This meeting attracted Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and institutional partners of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) to foster peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing on green economic growth, strategic National Planning for Adaptation, and the role of Finance Ministries in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) due in 2025. The event also aims to attract new members to the…

The Nineteenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, chaired by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, on Tuesday, 23/07/2024, was debated and unanimously approved by Parliament. The following Presidential nominees were approved by Parliament: 1. Dr Julius Fofanah Sandy, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2. Mr. Salamu Koroma, Sierra Leone Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran and 3. Mr. Mohamed Barrie, Ambassador of Sierra Leone to the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia. Presenting the Report, the Deputy Leader of Government Business, Hon.Bashiru Silikie, told the Plenary that the Nominees were interviewed on oaths, live…

Tarine Fairman Tarine Fairman, a 49-year-old businessman from the United States, appeared for the first time before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on three counts of conspiracy to defraud contrary to law, forgery contrary to Section 4 (1) of the Forgery Act 1913, and fraudulent conversion contrary to Section 20 (1) (iv) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the specifics of the offence, on various dates between February 2021 and December 2023 in the western area of Freetown, he conspired with other unknown individuals to commit a felony, namely forgery. Count two further stated…

Federal authorities allege Abdul Karim Conteh of Sierra Leone coordinated the transportation and smuggling of thousands of migrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East through Mexico into the U.S. Federal authorities on Thursday announced sanctions and criminal charges against an alleged Tijuana-based international criminal group suspected of smuggling thousands of undocumented migrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East into the United States. An indictment against the group’s alleged leader, 42-year-old Sierra Leone national, Abdul Karim Conteh, was unsealed Wednesday in federal court in San Diego. The indictment alleges that over a period of several years, Conteh and his…

Chairman of Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security, Dr Kandeh Kolleh Yumkellah, has led a team of administrative and technical officials and experts from the Ministry of Energy and EGTC on a tour of the Dodo Hydroelectric Dam just outside Kenema, eastern Sierra Leone.The Dodo Hydroelectric Dam has for decades been the reliable turning-to for the provision of electricity for residents of Kenema and Bo during the dry. When he became President in 2018, President Bio made no secret of his intention to give the dam a face-lift, including, but not limited to, upgrading or expansion.Welcoming…

The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has kicked off the inaugural steering committee meeting on the recommendations of the Cross-Party on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review Report, also dubbed as the ‘tripartite report’.The objective of the steering committee is to oversee the full implementation of the recommendations of the ‘tripartite report’.The steering committee members include ministers of government and civil society organizations (CSOs). The Chief Minister told members of the inaugural meeting that after a cabinet conclusion on the implementation of the recommendations of the tripartite report, President Julius Maada Bio decided to set up a…

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the oath-taking ceremony of the new Secretary to the President, Dr Emmanuel Gaima, expressing hope and confidence that he will bring his extensive expertise on matters of governance to bear on the tasks and demands of his new role. He also bid farewell to the outgoing Secretary to the President, Dr Julius Sandy, thanked him for his years of invaluable service and support to the Presidency and wished him well in his new assignment as the country’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Bio acknowledged that the office of…

The newly appointed Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, officially took office on Thursday 18th July 2024, after power was handed over to him by his predecessor, David S. Woobay at the NSA’s Signal Hill Road office. The transition is part of a holistic top-level management change to drive sports development forward.  Speaking at the official meeting, outgoing Chair Woobay expressed gratitude to President Bio for appointing him as the first Board Chairman of the six-year-old NSA. He recounted his positive experience working with all Board Members, expressing hope that his successor will enjoy the same.…

The Parliament of Sierra Leone, in partnership with civil society originations around the country, on Wednesday 17/07/2024 officially launched a collaborative partnership at the State Hall Parliament Building at Tower Hill in Freetown.  The purpose of the launch was to move the developmental trajectory of the country forward. The event attracted hundreds of civil society organizations nationwide. The Press and other personalities also witnessed the program. The partnership is geared toward fostering collaboration, accountability, and transparency between Parliament and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to address pressing societal issues. The Nexus aims to bridge the gap between the legislative process, policymaking…