The new Head of European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone, Manuel Müller presented his letters of credence to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, in a ceremony at State House on Tuesday, 7 September 2021. President Bio said that the EU is a strong partner of Sierra Leone, and Sierra Leone is deeply grateful for the EU’s longstanding support to the …

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim and the Ambassador of Sierra Leone to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina have, both participated at the ‘Vietnam-Africa Agriculture Cooperation’ held in Vietnam aimed at enhancing Connectivity and Ensuring Sustainable Development. The audio-visual conference came about as a result of a similar one …

By Mohamed Fofanah. Leading oil marketing company, National Petroleum (NP-SL) Limited Saturday commissioned a new filling station outlet in Mattru Jong, Bonthe district as part of efforts to ensure that the company’s petroleum products are accessible across the nook and cranny of the country. Speaking in Mattru town, the Proprietor of the new filling station, Mustapha Kallon, expressed optimism for …

The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) with support from the World Bank has held a review and validation of the Draft National Records and Archives Bill 2017. The review and validation held at the Family Kingdom Resort in Freetown, climaxed the pre-consultations with stakeholders led by the RAIC across regions of the country between August and September. Giving an …

Since his appointment as Chairman of NCP (National Commission for Privatization) on 27th March, 2020, Dr. Prince Alex Harding has introduced a raft of changes in the Commission. The Commission has now become a viable state entity by no longer depending on government bail-out to conduct its normal business. According to documents seen by the Global Times, the Commission through …

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh yesterday formally launched thirty Early Childhood Development Centers in Sawulia Village in the Bombali district to mark the official opening of these centers across the three districts of Bombali, Pujehun and Kambia. According to VP Juldeh Jalloh, the launch is a clear testimony of President Dr Julius Maada Bio’s commitment to human …

By Mohamed Fofanah. State House Strategic Communications Unit on Wednesday donated five motorbikes, broadcasting equipment including studio microphones, recorders, a personal computer, a generator and SLL 10 million stipends to the Voice of Peace and Development (VOPAD) radio station in Kissy Town, Waterloo. The provision of professional equipment is part of efforts to bringing journalism into the digital age, ensuring …

The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), through its Sierra Leone Community Driven Development (SLCDD) Project- Phase ii (GIETRENK) has commenced a five (5) day training of Field Staff, including Regional Coordinators, District Coordinators, Finance and Admin Assistants, Community Base Facilitators and staff of the Rural Finance Institutions on Micro Enterprises Groups (MEGs) and Self-help Affinity Groups (SAGs) Concept, Programming, …

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and a small delegation are expected to leave Freetown next week to attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended mandatory mask use by all persons in the UN Headquarters, social distancing (six feet), fixed seating, …

Since schools reopened on Monday, 6th September, 2021 the school bus services have not been available for school going pupils in the Western Area. In his wisdom to boost the Free Quality Education, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio brought in the cost recovery school bus system to reduce transportation burden on parents and pupils. For fair play and efficient management …