Dr. Brima Patrick Kapuwa has been appointed as the Director General of Service Delivery and Performance Management. The appointment, effective upon his reporting for duty, was made official through a letter dated May 21, 2024, from Julius F. Sandy, PhD, Secretary to the President. The letter, addressed to Dr. Kapuwa, stated that the President of…
In a recent interview with AYV News, US Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, addressed concerns about political interference in the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s leadership election. Ambassador Hunt emphasized the importance of political neutrality in the electoral process. He stressed that the Bar Association election should not be influenced by political affiliations, whether with…
The Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, has broken ground for the construction of a new Faculty of Basic Sciences at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) in Kossoh Town, Freetown. This project underscores the government’s commitment to advancing medical education, research, and quality patient care. The initiative is being…
The main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has formally raised concerns with President Brigadier (Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio about recent government actions that they argued undermine the National Unity Agreement of October 18, 2023. In a letter dated May 2024, the APC leadership pointed out two main issues: the reappointment of Edmond…
Francis Ben Kaifala, Commissioner of the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission, has denied allegations of favoritism and hijacking the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s leadership election in favor of the announced winner, Mrs. Tuma Jento Kamara. Kaifala refuted these claims in an interview with Voice of America following accusations from losing presidential candidate Wara Serry-Kamal, who alleged…
Following the triumph of its inaugural season, Kings Empire SL Ltd. has unveiled the eagerly awaited commencement date for the second installment of the captivating reality TV show, House of Stars. Anticipate an electrifying affair brimming with sensational performances, unforeseen plot twists, and poignant moments, as promised by the management. The inaugural season witnessed Hawa’s…
On May 21, 2024, Sierra Leone joined other African Union member states, Gulf countries, Jordan, and Lebanon at the First Doha Dialogue to enhance labor mobility in Qatar. The delegation from Sierra Leone included representatives from the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, as well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who traveled to…
The recent surge in fuel prices has plunged Kono District residents into distress, especially affecting petty traders known as “jebu” sellers. Reports indicate these traders now have to pay an additional 60 leones for a 20-litre “batta” of fuel at filling stations, a significant markup squeezing their already narrow profit margins. This unofficial surcharge, imposed…
During his ongoing tour of the northern region to support the Feed Salone initiative, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Musa Henry Kpaka emphasized the significance of Leecon Hatchery Company in Makeni. The hatchery plays a crucial role in boosting domestic chick production, with a weekly output of 10,000 day-old chicks, amounting to nearly 5…
The University of Sierra Leone Communications Directorate has informed the public that the University Court received a correspondence on May 15, 2024, from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) to investigate financial and administrative irregularities at USL from 2018 to 2023. Before the dissolution of the University Court in January 2024, MTHE, following…