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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas, on 18th October 2024, engaged the Sierra Leone Community in a Town Hall Meeting, where she admonished them to respect the laws of the host country, promote unity and a culture of peace. The event was held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in the Mahboula Community, where a significant number of Sierra Leoneans were assembled to interact and share experiences of their respective activities in Kuwait. Initiated by the Executive of the Sierra Leone Union in Kuwait (SLUK), the meeting was organised primarily to discuss pertinent…

The Joint Assessment Mission of International Moral Guarantors of the Agreement of National Unity paid a courtesy call on His Excellency to President Julius Maada Bio and commended him for his commitment to peace, stability and national unity. During the visit, Madam Hawa Samai, Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion, explained that the purpose was to provide an update on the mission’s assessment regarding the implementation of the Agreement of National Unity signed a year ago, as well as the tripartite recommendations made three months prior. She noted that the mission engaged various institutions and…

In a showcase of an undiluted bilateral relationship between the Chinese Embassy and the House of Parliament, the Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, Mr. Zhang Dianbin, presented a cheque to the Parliament’s leadership to establish Mobile Offices. Presenting the cheque to the Speaker of Parliament in the presence of the Deputy Speaker, the Clerk of Parliament, the Deputy Opposition Leader, and the Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Zhang Dianbin said the presentation was premised on the request the House Speaker made to the Chinese Embassy, to help with Mobile Offices within Parliament. He assured the…

National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has carried out mandatory maintenance on its National Biometrics Identification and Matching Engine/System (ABIS Engine), a component of the National Identification Management System (IDMS) responsible for the biometrics deduplication and assignment of National Identification Number (NIN) to new Registrants has been successfully concluded and services restored. Consequently, the Authority has commenced the process of registration for and assigning NIN to Registrants aged 12 and above who were affected by the maintenance. Registration of Kids/Minors or children below 12 years, issuance of identity documents and credentials to persons who have already registered with the NCRA, ID…

An attempt by three men from Sierra Leone to sell counterfeit US dollars (USD) believed to have been obtained through a social media platform to local buyers failed, after being busted by police during a raid in the capital. The three men, aged between 20 and 30, who entered Malaysia as students at a private university college in Selangor in 2022 and 2024 respectively, were arrested at a condominium on Oct 2. Bukit Aman Director of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK), Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, said they are believed to have started the activity at the beginning of…

By Martina Schwikowski Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, had a vision to transform Sierra Leone’s capital into a sustainable place for future generations. Now, the German Africa Foundation has honoured her commitment with the 2024 Africa Prize. “I grew up in a green city. I loved climbing the trees, even when I was little,” Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr tells DW. These memories of Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, and a vision to restore the city to its former glory, helped convince Aki-Saywerr, a charismatic environmentalist, to run for Mayor. “When you see that it’s all being destroyed, plus the sewage problems at the…

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and its partners commemorated the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) under the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future.” The event, held at New Brookfields Hotel, highlighted the importance of prioritising disaster preparedness and risk reduction, particularly among the youths, who are seen as crucial in shaping a resilient future. IDDRR, observed globally on October 13, was established by the United Nations to promote a culture of disaster risk awareness and reduction. This year’s focus on youth empowerment underscores the growing recognition of young people’s pivotal role in building resilient…

Vickie Remoe Vickie Remoe, host of the “Make Sierra Leone Famous” podcast and executive producer and host of the “Vickie Remoe Show,” which airs on AYV TV, is the driving force behind the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. This is the second annual Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference. The one-day event will bring together 250 policymakers, entrepreneurs, Sierra Leoneans, and Americans who are dedicated to Sierra Leone’s economic development. “Our discussions and activities will be guided by this year’s theme.”Navigating the Local and Global Marketplace: Opportunities for Diaspora Entrepreneurs and Investors.” The conference takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2024,…

Andrew Kojo Morrison, Country Representative, Solidaridad, and Cappuro Fredrico, EU Policy Officer with cashew farmers in Kambia. To ensure the successful implementation of the Developing Inclusive and Sustainable Cashew Value Chain (DISCA-VC) Programme, funded by the European Union to improve farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen the cashew value chain, and create more jobs for Sierra Leoneans, a team of representatives from the EU Delegation and Solidaridad, Andrew Kojo Morrison, Country Representative, Solidaridad, and Cappuro Fredrico, EU Policy Officer with cashew farmers in Kambia met and interacted with cashew farmers during a four-day monitoring visit. The visit, which began in early October, is…

In a groundbreaking partnership to address the critical shortage of anaesthesia providers in the country, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health, and the University of Sierra Leone have launched a Nurse Anesthesia Diploma Programme. This initiative aims to improve surgical care capacity by training specialised nurse anaesthetists, ensuring lasting healthcare improvements, even after Mercy Ships depart Freetown. Suzanne Thomas, Mercy Ships Director of Education, Training, and Advocacy, emphasised the importance of this collaboration: “Our partnership with the Ministry of Health and the University of Sierra Leone is crucial for developing long-term solutions to the healthcare challenges here. The…