Sulaiman Sengu Koroma, the Northern Region Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Distribution Supply Authority (EDSA), announced the regional launch of the Token Identification (T.ID) rollover in Makeni on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16. The launch will include street sensitization at major public places like the Makeni Lorry Park and the N.P. Lorry…
A honourable member of the ECOWAS Parliament has urged Guinea to return the disputed town of Yenga to Sierra Leone. The town, situated in the eastern district of Kailahun, has been a contentious issue between the two nations for over two decades. Saa Emerson Lamina, an MP and Deputy House Majority Leader in the Sierra…
On July 4, 2024, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, announced on Radio Democracy’s ‘Gud Morning Salone’ program that Sierra Leone exported $1.2 billion worth of minerals in 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector. Mattai shared the journey of the mining sector, noting that in 2013,…
The US Embassy in Freetown has announced significant changes to its visa appointment scheduling system. Effective August 16, applicants will no longer use the current UStraveldocs platform to schedule their visa appointments. Instead, a new platform will be implemented to streamline the process and enhance the user experience. In preparation for this transition, the Embassy…
The United States Coast Guard has recently completed training 30 members of Sierra Leone’s Maritime Security sector. The training focused on search and rescue operations in the ocean and response to oil spills. During the sessions, participants engaged in discussions on how to create a structured and ordered response during high-stakes, nerve-wracking events. This comprehensive…
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Eldred Taylor, inspected hybrid electricity installations in Moyamba. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of both the Moyamba Township Electrification Project, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone, and the 1MW Solar Power Plant, funded by the World Bank. The Seven Districts Electrification Project,…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a recent social media post, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Freetown City Council (FCC) and its partners in implementing the Women for Water and Peace Project (W4WP). Funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, this initiative aims to tackle water scarcity and promote peace across several communities…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Josephine Lucy Louisa Gauld LVO has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to the Republic of Sierra Leone, succeeding Lisa Chesney MBE, who is transitioning to another position within the Diplomatic Service. Gauld brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to her new role. She studied Italian and…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Residents and travelers in Sanda Magbolonthor Chiefdom, situated within Kamakwie Town in Northern Sierra Leone’s Karene District, are currently grappling with significant challenges following the breakdown of the Mabanta Ferry, which has been non-operational for the past two weeks. According to stakeholders, the ferry’s towing rope suffered severe damage and ultimately…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a historic decision, Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified a Concession Agreement with Gento Group of Companies (SL) Limited for the development and operation of a cutting-edge seaport project. The agreement, approved on Thursday, July 11, 2024, represents a pivotal moment in the country’s infrastructure expansion and economic strategy. Situated in…
