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Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP), the visionary team behind the Sherbro Island City project in Sierra Leone, recently convened with nine senior executives from leading private firms linked to the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). This meeting, hosted by Lloyd’s, aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities to advance the sustainable development of Sherbro Island. The Sustainable…

President Julius Maada Bio addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, highlighting the severe lack of progress in this area, with nearly 80% of Africans still relying on open fires and traditional stoves using polluting fuels. He emphasized the dire consequences of this issue on health, climate, and gender equality, noting it contributes to almost…

Starting today, drivers using Sierra Leone’s three main toll roads will encounter revised toll fees, following unanimous approval by Parliament. This decision comes after a public debate and aims to address concerns raised by citizens and stakeholders while adhering to the existing concession agreement. The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Works and Public Assets reported the…

On Thursday, April 9th, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) of Sierra Leone welcomed a significant boost in its efforts to combat HIV, as it received a generous $17.6 million grant for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding, approved through collaborative consultations involving civil society organizations, government officials, and local and…

Renowned philanthropic organization, the Kellie Foundation, has launched an extensive program spanning all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, targeting schools with sensitization initiatives. The program is strategically tailored to address key issues affecting students’ daily lives, including fostering realistic self-expression, combating drug abuse, and mitigating the negative impact of social media. E Kellie and M…

Kofi Adu Apenteng, Joseph Amadu Bangura, Almedette Olive, and Nurse Sento Momoh, all employees of Bloom Bank Africa, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on Tuesday, May 7th, 2023, facing accusations of embezzling over two hundred million New Leones from the aforementioned bank. The charges against them include conspiracy…

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has taken personal charge of the Ministry’s Situation Room. This move aims to facilitate swift access to accurate information and analysis of community concerns received through the Ministry’s 4060 Toll-Free Line. By engaging directly with these concerns, the Minister intends to proactively address emerging issues…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has kicked off a crucial workshop focusing on Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management in Sierra Leone. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, the event saw Paul Lamin, Director of Natural Resources Governance, representing the Executive Chairman, spearheading the opening ceremony. Gathering participants from diverse backgrounds, including facilitators from the…

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, recently inked a pivotal partnership with OCP Africa aimed at fostering a fair agricultural transition focused on soil health and supporting local farmers. The agreement, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by OCP’s Senior Vice-President for West Africa, Mehdi Filali, and the Minister,…