By: Alfred Samba The Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Madam Kenyeh Barlay, and stakeholders from the Ministries of Energy and Environment and Climate Change visited the Sigimi Water Falls in Moyamba District on Friday, August 24, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the site’s potential for a proposed 15-megawatt hydro-electric dam, which would…
By: Nancy Luke Three workers of Africell, including engineer Mamoud Kamara, Alie Barrie, and Amara Sesay, appeared before Principal Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. They were dragged to court by Sierretal Company on allegations of larceny. The accused faced two counts: conspiracy to commit a…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On Monday, August 26, 2024, a high-level panel discussion was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. The event brought together representatives from the United Nations Security Council, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and humanitarian organizations to…
By: Tommy Koroma Monime, a digital payment platform, has partnered with Orange Money, a mobile money operator, to launch KOLEKT, a comprehensive solution for payment collection. The launch event was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Soriba Daffae, CEO of Monime, highlighted KOLEKT’s significance, stating it will simplify transactions for everyone in Sierra Leone. He…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As Sierra Leone continues to navigate the complexities of economic development, it’s time to refocus on a sector that has long been the backbone of our nation: agriculture. For too long, we’ve relied on extractive industries and foreign aid to drive growth. But by prioritizing agriculture, we can unlock a brighter…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has made a groundbreaking recovery of Le40 billion in unpaid taxes, it was announced on Friday, 23rd August. The move is a significant boost to government coffers and a major victory for the PAC’s efforts to tackle tax evasion. The recovery was made possible through collaborative efforts with the National…
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, paid tribute to Gaza during the council’s monthly briefing on the Middle East Palestine question on August 22, 2024. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of humanitarian personnel, including the UNRWA, in providing aid to vulnerable populations in the Gaza Strip…
Air Senegal is discontinuing its New York to Freetown route via Dakar, effective September 19, 2024. The twice-weekly flights were launched in September 2021, offering a convenient connection between the US and Sierra Leone. The route was popular among travelers, particularly those with ties to West Africa. Despite its perks, including a non-stop flight from…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is championing a groundbreaking initiative to establish an International Treaty ensuring access to justice for survivors of sexual violence worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, President Bio emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation to protect the rights of 1.3 billion survivors globally. This push follows the 2022 UN…
By Elizabeth A Kaine As I read about the $4.5 million university scandal, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of outrage and disappointment. The botched deal between the University of Sierra Leone and Nigerian developer Femab Properties is a stark reminder of the pervasive corruption that continues to plague our country. The fact that…
