By Haja Adama Kamara. Ecobank Sierra Leone and Afrimoney yesterday officially launched the ‘Push & Pull Service (Bank to Wallet, Wallet to Bank) service at the Ecobank head office at 7, Lightfoot Boston Street, Freetown Speaking during the launching, Augustine Sankoh, the head of customer experience at Ecobank, said they are excited to have everyone that graced the occasion in …

The EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen has revealed that the European Union will support Sierra Leone with €245 million for a four-year period during the just concluded EU/AU Summit in Brussels. In his Tweeter Page, His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio said, “Today, I met with EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. I’m pleased to confirm the announcement of EU support of …

By Sorie Fofana. In 2018, the electorate voted the APC Party out of office after eleven years in power. The electorate had become fed-up with the failed leadership of the APC Party. The APC administration had become so unpopular that even the country’s bilateral and multi-lateral partners decided to stop dealing with the Government, by suspending their programmes and activities …

By Mohamed Fofanah. The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has concluded site verifications to identify authentic landowners affected by the proposed fish harbor project at Black Johnson Beach in the Freetown peninsular on Wednesday. The Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Ibrahim Turay said the Government will continue its engagements with the affected property owners with legal documents following the previous …

The Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Abass Chernor Bundu has spoken on gender empowerment and women’s involvement in leadership and decision-making process at the annual Parliamentary hearings at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York. This hearing is part of the Sierra Leone Parliament’s international obligation where they will participate in a two-day annual Parliamentary Hearings. This year’s …

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio is expected to depart the shores of Sierra Leone today for the Belgian capital, Brussels to join other European Union and African Union (AU) leaders for the Sixth European Union/African Union Summit scheduled for 17 and 18 February 2022. The Summit will present a unique opportunity to lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper AU-EU …

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has donated twenty motor bikes, two set PA system and cash to the SLPP Chairman Kono District, Mr. Safea Moriwa and his executive to facilitate their movement within the district in the interest of the party. Speaking to Global Times yesterday, Chairman Moriwa said that, he was grateful to the President for responding …

The Regional Vice President for West and Central Africa of the World Bank, Ousmane Diagana in his two days working visit to Sierra Leone has not only reiterated the Bank’s commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with the Bio led administration but also the Bank’s support increased to key sectors in the Medium Term Development Plan. Mr. Ousmane Diagana came …

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany has informed the Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation that it has commenced the facilitation of Schengen Visa applications for journeys to Germany for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports for any purpose of travel to Germany. However, decisions on all visa applicants are made at the Embassy of …

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has paid tribute to the late Paramount Chief Member of Parliament, Sahr Fengai Korgbende Kaimachainde III, saying the death of the influential traditional leader is a big loss to the Kono people and the nation. The late Paramount Chief, who was born on 24th November 1936 and died on 11 January 2022, was …