By Sylvester Samba. The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Abubakar Karim has officially launched the popularization of the country’s ‘National Cocoa, Coffee and Cashew Policies’. The event which took place on Tuesday 13th July, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Ministry was witnessed by both public and private stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Solidaridad is the organization tasked …

By Mohamed Fofanah. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) yesterday signed a partnership agreement with a Danish company ‘Sternula’ to protect and strengthen the maritime sector in Sierra Leone. As per the agreement, Sierra Leone will use the satellite-based VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) for navigational and safety-related purposes, which would enable reliable and accurate maritime navigational warnings to seafarers in …

Article by Sibel Erkan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Sierra Leone Turkey commemorates the fifth anniversary of a thwarted coup attempt taken place on 15 July 2016, which was an explicit attack against Turkey’s legitimacy. With dramatic news coverage in the Turkish media still in mind, one may vividly remember what happened exactly today five years ago. On …

On day three of his Ministerial tour, the Chief Minister JJ Saffa yesterday met with the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources at Youyi Building. Explaining his role as Chief Minister, JJ Saffa noted that his cardinal function is more of a facilitator and enhancer rather than a supervisor of Ministries to help them deliver on their sector plans and …

The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Information and Communications chaired by Hon. Boston Munda on Friday 25th June 2021 at the Administrative Building of Parliament engaged several service providers including mobile network operators and Internet service providers, in order to comply with the law, in lieu of tax payment to Universal Access Development Fund (UADF). In his opening statement, chairman Hon. …

On the second day of his Ministerial tour, the Chief Minister on Thursday June 24th 2021 visited the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Trade & Industry to brief them about his role and mandate and to map out collaborative strategies to help enhance and support Ministries achieve their strategic plans. Chief Minister Saffa told the Ministers …

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2021. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$50 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project. The project will improve integrated urban management, service delivery, and disaster risk management in the Western Area and selected district capitals across the country. It will help address the needs …

The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Finance has on Thursday 24th June 2021 organized a virtual farewell programme in honor of the outgoing World Bank Country Manager, Dr. Gayle Martin, whose tenure as Country Manager comes to an end this June 2021. Dr. Gayle Martin was appointed as Country Manager in 2018 as a replacement to Pamenda …

Sunday 20 June 2021 His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has handed over a cheque for Le 4.1 billion to the chairman of the National Sports Council and presented a conveyance to each of the 41 players and officials of the Leone Stars team. The President said this at a dinner in honour of the players, hosted by the …

A new Director General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has been appointed. He is Prince Cole. The substantive Director General, Mrs. Florence Bangalie (a seasoned administrator and diplomat) has proceeded on leave. She is not likely to return to the Foreign Office again. It is rumoured that the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation …