On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Energy, led by Hon. Keikura C. Vandy, inspected the Newton Solar PV Plant and the Black Hall Road Power Station. Accompanying the committee were Deputy Minister II of Energy, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie, Director General of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC), Ing. Milton…
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Fatmata Kargbo, made a significant announcement during the unveiling of the One Village Partners Savings and Agri-Business Cooperative Conglomerate in Kono District. This milestone event, held on August 17, 2024, marks a major advance in the district’s efforts to stimulate economic growth and bolster agricultural development. Addressing an audience…
Mohamed Bangura, the Member of Parliament for Kerena District representing the All People’s Congress (APC), has announced his intention to transfer to a new political party. This revelation was made during an appearance on Radio Democracy’s “Good Morning Salone” program, where he discussed his political journey. Bangura emphasized that political affiliation should not be treated…
Around 750 Sierra Leoneans, including women and children, are stranded at an International Organization for Migration (IOM) camp in Agadez, Niger. Despite being processed and vetted by IOM officials, their repatriation to Sierra Leone is on hold due to the lack of authorization from the Sierra Leonean government. Musa Alie Sesay, the group’s spokesperson, stated…
Hungary has awarded thirty-two scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies to Sierra Leonean students. This initiative aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Free Quality Education program and aims to support Sierra Leone’s human capital development. The scholarship recipients, chosen through a rigorous selection process, met on August 12th and 13th, 2024, at the…
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized the need for enhanced governance during the FY 2025 budget hearings. He began by commending the Minister of Finance and his team for their efforts in stabilizing the economy amidst global challenges. Describing the FY 2025 budget as…
The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has apprehended a Ghanaian individual for engaging in illegal dredge mining within the Outamba Kilimi National Park (OKNP), marking a crucial step in Sierra Leone’s battle against environmental crimes. This operation, backed by the EU-funded Outamba Kilimi Park Support (OKKPS) Project, underscores the NPAA’s dedication to conserving the nation’s…
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) hosted an important Local Content Consultative Forum at their conference room in Freetown. The event, chaired by SLLCA Director General, Mr. Fodeba Daboh, brought together key industry stakeholders and government representatives to strategize on enhancing local content in the nation. The forum saw…
Critics of PC Foday Manso Koroma III, who was controversially elected Paramount Chief of Nieni Chiefdom in January 2024, have faced increasing threats and intimidation. According to sources, three cocoa farmers have fled the chiefdom due to fears for their safety. They claim that the Paramount Chief is using Local Courts and Sub Chiefs to…
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a delegation from Roche, a multinational healthcare company, visited Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Bio to present a proposal for establishing a comprehensive breast cancer center. The discussion focused on the roadmap for creating the center within the state-of-the-art 600-bed hospital at 34 Military Hospital in Freetown. This vital project…