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…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs recently convened a consultative meeting with Provincial Secretaries and Chief Administrators of Local Councils to spearhead a new Public Service Transformative Strategy. This initiative aims to enhance local governance effectiveness and efficiency. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both the ministry and…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a vibrant ceremony held at the Moyamba District Council Hall in the Southern Region on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally launched the decentralization and popularization of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030. The President assured attendees that the Government is committed to prioritizing…
By: Fatima Muhammad In a move to ease financial burdens among students, a student savings loan initiative led by Miss Sara M. Kamara, CEO and Founder of Students Entrepreneurs Network, Sierra Leone (SEN/SL), is set to empower 118 students. Miss Kamara, also serving as the Minister of Entrepreneurship for the IPAM Student Union Government, recently…
