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The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., announced on Tuesday that Mr Gilbert Bosco Nhabay has been appointed as the Deputy Clerk and Acting Clerk of Parliament until the substantive Clerk of Parliament takes office, following the retirement of the Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Mr Mohamed Lebbie. Gilbert Bosco N’habay was appointed after the Parliamentary Commission made a definitive decision. With more than 20 years of work experience, Gilbert Bosco Nhabay has a proven track record in program development, administration, and management. He graduated from the University of Sierra Leone with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and a…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the Best Regional Bank – West Africa at the prestigious African Banker Awards 2024. The annual African Banker Awards, organised by the African Banker Magazine, took place on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings. The ceremony was attended by over 300 of the continent’s leading figures in banking and finance and UBA being recognised as the Best Regional Bank – West Africa, marks a significant milestone especially as the bank celebrates 75 years of…

The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA), in partnership with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) of Ghana, proudly announces the successful completion of the first set of Standard of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) basic mandatory courses. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in maritime training and safety in Sierra Leone.In his address, the SLMA Executive Director, Paul Sobba Massaquoi, highlighted the journey leading to this accomplishment. “The International Maritime Organization (IMO) established the STCW Convention to define fundamental standards for international watchkeeping, certification, and training of seafarers. Our administration prioritized domesticating this convention into national law in July 2021,”…

The United Council of Imams has officially launched the Women Support Group for the Central Region. The principal aims are to promote solidarity and mobilize backing for the Council’s numerous undertakings, such as the enlargement of its facilities, across the area. Nine (9) Sections make up the Central region, which runs from Up-gun to Tengbeh Town. In addition, the Women Support Group plans to establish a training facility where women can obtain vocational and Islamic education. Dr. Mohamed Habib Sheriff, President of the United Council of Imams, acknowledged the late leaders in his speech for their important contributions to the…

The Sierra Leone Female Parliamentary Caucus (SLeFPaC), led by Hon. Bernadette Wuyata Songa on Wednesday 29/05/2024 commenced a two-day capacity building and training workshop at the Freetown City Council Conference Center. The workshop is intended to enhance the understanding of the female MPs on the Gender Equality and Women’s Employment (GEWE) Act, gender-sensitive oversight methodologies, effective advocacy strategies, gender base violence, women’s rights and legislative processes. In her welcome address, the Deputy Director of, the Department for Programs, Research and Partnership (DePReP), Mary Koroma in her welcome address used the opportunity to stress the importance and existence of the Female…

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on Wednesday, May 29, convened a crucial meeting with Premier League club chairmen and secretaries to discuss the implementation of the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP).  The meeting, held at the SLFA Secretariat Conference Room, among other things, marks a significant step towards modernizing the registration and transfer processes for players in Sierra Leone.The CLOP system will transition Premier League clubs from manual to electronic registrations and transfers, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. The session was facilitated by SLFA Acting General Secretary *Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Club License Manager Sorie Ibrahim Sesay, and First Instance…

HE Dr Morie Komba Manyeh attended an important UK Trade, Investment & Agribusiness Summit in the historic city of Peterborough, where he delivered a compelling address to a distinguished assemblage of industry experts, academics, investors and entrepreneurs. The event, organised by Mr Godson Azu and his team at Carter and Merger Consult Ltd, focused on the theme “Understanding and Exploring the Potentials of Agri-Tech and Agribusiness” within the context of Climate Change Dynamics and its impact on Trade and Investment Trends.The summit was formally opened by The Worshipful Mayor of Peterborough City Council, Cllr. Marco Cereste, and ably moderated by…

Augustine S. Marrah Esq, Julian Cole Esq, and Wara Serry-Kamal Esq. Augustine S. Marrah has vehemently denied any political interference in the recent Sierra Leone Bar Association election chaos that occurred in Kenema. Speaking at a Press Conference in Freetown, Marrah clarified that the disruption of the election process was the result of individuals seeking to “mutilate democracy” and not the influence of any political party. Marrah highlighted several key issues that marred the integrity of the election process. One major concern was the compromised voter list, with members who had paid their dues finding their names omitted without explanation.…

Six hospitals have been electrified with solar and battery systems under the Sierra Leone Healthcare Electrification Project. The project, implemented by SEforALL and partners, has helped ensure hospitals have a reliable power supply for life-saving medical equipment around the clock. SEforALL is rallying other stakeholders to urgently invest in renewable energy solutions to transform the health sector. Six main hospitals in Sierra Leone are now enjoying clean, reliable and affordable energy following the installation of solar power systems with batteries, as part of a project managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The installations were completed in late 2023 at the Ola…

Former Presidents of the Sierra Leone Bar Association have strongly denounced the violence that marred the Annual General Meeting held in Kenema on May 17th and 18th, 2024. They have expressed deep concern over the actions of some members of the Bar, which they believe are contrary to the values and principles of their esteemed profession. In a joint statement, the Past Presidents have condemned any efforts to disenfranchise members of the Association and obstruct their right to elect new leaders. They have called for a thorough investigation into any actions that undermine the democratic process within the Association and…