Author: gleanernewspaper
Workers at FG Gold’s Baomahun Gold Project have raised serious allegations against the company, claiming they are being subjected to inhumane treatment akin to modern-day slavery. The company, led by Nigerian businessman Oliver Tunde Andrews, is under investigation for allegedly failing to follow the Sierra Leone government’s labour standards. Reports from local miners in Baomahun Village and Valunia Chiefdom, Bo District, reveal a troubling pattern of mistreatment by FG Gold management. Workers have accused the company of violating the Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2022, specifically Part XIX, which outlines the mining company’s responsibilities to provide safe working conditions…
His Excellency Mohamed Yongawo Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, His Excellency Mohamed Yongawo, has emphasised the growing importance of deepening Sierra Leone-Russia bilateral relations and advancing Russia-Africa cooperation. The Sierra Leone diplomat made a statement at the inaugural Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi. Ambassador Yongawo extended warm greetings from President Julius Maada Bio and highlighted Sierra Leone’s gratitude for Russia’s longstanding support. He applauded Russia’s commitment to the conference and acknowledged Russia’s plan to reopen its embassy in Freetown, a step, the Ambassador emphasised, would “further deepen the bilateral cooperation between the two nations.”…
A delegation from Sierra Leone is actively participating in the Regional Maritime University Board of Governors’ Meeting, which commenced today and will run through November 8, 2024. Held in Monrovia, Liberia, the meeting brings together key stakeholders from the maritime and transport sectors in its five member states. The opening session featured a welcome address and an overview of the meeting’s objectives by the Permanent Secretary of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Transport and Aviation. Following this, participants reviewed and adopted the minutes from the previous meeting, setting the stage for this year’s agenda. One of the highlights was a comprehensive…
Alhaji Mustapha Turay Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sierra Leone’s National Minerals Agency has highlighted Sub-Saharan Africa’s critical mineral wealth as an unparalleled opportunity for economic growth, driven by the rising global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technology. Alhaji Mustapha Turay was speaking at the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, where several mining ministers from across Africa and world-class mining companies gathered. The NMA Chairman began by sharing the nation’s rich mining history, which stretches back to diamond mining in the 1930s, and its vast reserves of critical minerals. These resources…
In a groundbreaking development, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) and other stakeholders, on Friday, 1st November 2024, unveiled the Blue Economy Strategic Framework, National Action Plan and Communication Strategy at the Conference Hall of the Foreign Service Academy, Tower Hill in Freetown. This marks the country’s first comprehensive approach to harnessing marine and freshwater resources for sustainable economic growth. The launch attracted key stakeholders from tourism, fisheries and environmental sectors and international partners such as the UNDP, GOAL Sierra Leone and TENN, underscoring its wide-reaching impact. Madam Kenyeh Barlay, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, led…
By Ishmael Bayoh A collection of Sierra Leonean artists and art lovers, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, held an exhibition on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic talents of Sierra Leone as part of the OFF of the 15th Dakar Biennale. His Excellency, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Thursday, 7th November, presided over the opening ceremony of this major event promoting culture in general and the art market in particular, attracting over 450,000 visitors and featuring more than 400 OFF exhibitions across Sénégal. Sierra Leone is honoured to be part of this…
On Wednesday, 6th November 2024, a combined team from the National Consumer Protection Commission, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Sierra Leone Standards Bureau, and Civil Society Organizations working in the consumer space and the media, with the support of the Sierra Leone Police at Waterloo, embarked on the destruction of confiscated expired products seized from various shops in Freetown. Speaking at the dumping site at Waterloo, the Consumer Relations Supervisor, Mrs Bernadette Ballay Fullah, explained that the public destruction of the said confiscated product is an act to let the public know that such products are not fit for consumption…
His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio and Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed, held a constructive meeting on the margins of the World Without Hunger Conference, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties in agriculture, industry, and aviation. The leaders engaged in productive discussions that underscored their strong mutual respect and shared vision for sustainable development. Prime Minister Abiy shared insights from Ethiopia’s impressive agricultural advancements, particularly in wheat production and poultry farming, and underlined the necessity of combining industrial efforts with agricultural progress, especially in agro-processing. He pointed out that Ethiopia’s infrastructure investments are crucial for promoting agricultural growth and industrial…
Merhi Baydoun, General Manager – HBS Late Alie Thullah Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu In a troubling turn of events, H. Baydoun & Sons (HBS), a prominent dealer in power generation and industrial equipment, is facing serious allegations of bribing police officers to conceal negligence that may have contributed to the tragic death of Alie Thullah, a student from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). Alie Thullah, who was dispatched to one of HBS’s facilities for an electronic installation, mysteriously went missing after arriving on-site, only to be found dead the following day. It has been…
Deputy Minister of Energy 2, Edmond Benjamin Nonie Deputy Minister of Energy 2, Edmond Benjamin Nonie, is attending the ongoing 40th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ADIPEC is an annual event that brings together leaders, innovators, and policymakers across the energy sector to explore the energy needs of the world’s growing population and discuss the use of energy solutions to boost economic growth. At the opening session, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC MD & Group CEO Dr Sultan Al…