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As the world of entrepreneurship continues to expand, the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) is gearing up to host a dynamic Entrepreneurship Week, slated to take place from Monday, May 20th to Saturday, May 25th, 2024. This week-long event is going to be more than just a series of workshops and seminars; it embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and collective growth. The festivities commence on Monday, May 20th, with a series of Masterclass sessions designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining a successful venture.…

Su Jin Park, Regional Director of IWPG Global Region 5 Su Jin Park, Regional Director of IWPG Global Region 5, announced on the 29th that on the 27th, it held “The 5th Annual Commemoration of the April 26th ‘International Women’s Peace Day'” in collaboration with five regional branches in South Korea (Daegu, Pohang, Gumi, Gyeongju, and Andong). On April 26, 2019, IWPG proclaimed ‘International Women’s Peace Day,’ a global peace festival for women, and this year marks its 5th anniversary. This annual commemoration, held on April 26, takes place both online and offline around the world, serving as a day…

President Julius Maada Bio President Julius Maada Bio has urged his cabinet ministers and their deputies to avoid distraction and focus on delivering on the campaign promises he made during the 2023 general elections. He was addressing his ministers and their deputies at the Ministerial Retreat in Bo City, Southern Sierra Leone, where he also said they should not leave things undone on their desks for more than one hour. “There should be collaboration and coordination between all of you. You don’t have to be friends, but you can consult each other when the need arises. Collaboration should be both…

Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh During the 10th death anniversary of Alhaji Dr Tejan Kabbah at Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown, Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh publicly apologized to religious leaders and the people of Sierra Leone for any hurt caused by his words as a public official. He acknowledged that his comments may have been misconstrued or taken out of context, leading to hurt feelings among the community. Dr Sengeh expressed his remorse, stating, “I want to say sorry to anyone who feels hurt by words I have said in my work as a public official.…

People fleeing the violence in West Darfur, cross the border into Adré, Chad on August 4, 2023 [File: Reuters/Zohra Bensemra] For months now, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an independent military force, together with allied armed groups, have been besieging the city of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. If the city falls, this would likely kick off yet another wave of killings. This is happening in the total absence of any UN or other international or regional presence mandated to protect the civilian population there. RSF forces and affiliated armed groups have already killed thousands of mostly Massalit people in el-Geneina, West Darfur,…

In a groundbreaking move to streamline insurance premium payments, Afrimoney has officially launched its partnership with the Sierra Leone Insurance Association. The launch event took place at Africell’s Head Office in Freetown, marking a significant step towards enhancing financial transactions in the insurance sector for Sierra Leoneans. This innovative collaboration allows Sierra Leoneans to pay their insurance premiums with unparalleled ease and comfort through Afrimoney, by simply dialling *161*2*11*10#. This initiative is designed to simplify the payment process, ensuring that clients can conduct their business transactions swiftly and efficiently. Raymond Macaulay, President of the Sierra Leone Insurance Association, highlighted the…

Slovenian Ambassador to Türkiye, His Excellency Gorazd Renčelj and Ambassador Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba The Slovenian Ambassador to Türkiye, His Excellency Gorazd Renčelj, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, at the Chancery Building in Ankara, and has expressed admiration for Sierra Leone President, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, after being elected Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), in the Non-Permanent Category. On 1st January 2024, Slovenia became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the second time in its history, joining Sierra Leone, Algeria, South Korea, and Guyana. Ambassador Gorazd Renčelj said his visit…

On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Minister of Transport and Aviation, Ambassador Colonel (Rtd) Alhaji Fanday Turay, led the distribution of severance payment cheques to former employees of the Sierra Leone Airports Authority (SLAA). The ceremony at the old Freetown Airport Terminal marked the second phase of severance payments to retirees and redundant staff. Minister Turay disclosed that there are approximately 500 redundant staff, with 40 paid in the first tranche and 37 in this second tranche. The total severance payout amounts to $7.5 million.  The Freetown International Airport (FIA), in collaboration with all stakeholders, committed to disbursing $350,000 monthly…

Magdalene Koroma, Founder and Director of Generation Plus The Founder and Director of Generation Plus (GenPlus); Magdalene Koroma, has bemoaned Sierra Leone’s justice system for not making the fight against Sexual and Gender Violence (SGBV) a winnable one. Ms Koroma who was speaking to this press after her return from Sierra Leone to the United States of America, where she is based, described SGBV as a ‘silent killer and destroyer of destiny’. While in the country, Ms. Koroma took some time off to interact with victims and law enforcement agencies in the western area and Southeast to get firsthand experience…

The two-day (16th and 17th May) 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (22CCEM) held at the Marlborough House, London, has been hailed as a resounding success, thanks to the amazing work of participants, including the exceptional contributions of the dynamic duo, who are currently spearheading Sierra Leone’s educational transformation. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, the country’s Minister of Basic & Senior Secondary Education and Minister of Technical & Higher Education, played pivotal roles in strategic discussions aimed at generating actionable recommendations to enhance education across the 156-strong Commonwealth member nations. The conference, themed “Driving…