Day: October 21, 2024

EXPO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2024

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Customers Decry Telcos

By Expo Times Staff Writer   Some people in Freetown say the three major mobile companies in the country should leave up to expectations. They were speaking following what they described as inconsistencies on the part of the service providers. Abu Turay of Hill Station in Freetown pointed out that the telcos seem to be…...

P’Ment to Implement new security measures 

By Sulaiman Jalloh   The sixth Parliament of the Second republic of Sierra Leone through the Office of the Clerk has on Friday, October 18, 2024 announced new security measures for especially strangers or visitors to the precincts of parliament aimed at allowing members of parliament to do their work freely. According to a release…...

China aids Parliament with NLe 2.1Million for the construction of Mobile Offices 

By Sulaiman Jalloh   The deputy Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Amb. Zhang Dianbin has Thursday, October 17, 2024 presented a cheque of Two million one hundred and sixty-five thousand new Leone (NLe 2,165,000) to the leadership of Parliament for the construction of Mobile offices. This support underscores the good bilateral relationships between Sierra Leone…...

Lungi Gets New Transformer – SALWACO Optimistic About Enhanced Water Supply

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has provided a new transformer for the Lungi community, drawing widespread appreciation from residents and stakeholders. This intervention comes at a critical time when the community faces significant challenges in both electricity and water supply. The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO), which…...

LEADERSHIP; A CORNERSTONE FOR HOLISTIC NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

By Yusufu Senessie – Expo Intern   Any vocation that seeks to regulate the affairs of men for better ought to be a noble one, but nobility can only come from a noble person. The problem, or progress, of any vocation 100% lies on the shoulder of its leadership.  We the people of Sierra Leone…...

THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION

By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings     The Rise of Data Opportunities in Sierra Leone: How Our Leading Telecommunication Networks Are Enhancing Access In a country where connectivity is becoming increasingly important, the three leading telecommunication networks—Africell, Orange, and Qcell—are making strides to ensure that Sierra Leoneans enjoy enhanced access to data services. The recent…...

Rhetoric vs. Reality: A Critical Analysis of Doumbouya’s Independence Day Speech, October 2, 2024

By Chernor M. Jalloh     Introduction Colonel Doumbouya’s recent speech on the 66th anniversary of Guinea’s independence presents a compelling vision for national progress, characterized by themes of unity, development, and empowerment. It seeks to rekindle a sense of patriotism and pride while delineating ambitious projects aimed at reforming core sectors such as governance,…...

The Right to Education – A Lifeline for Future Generations

By Aminata Bah   Education is often called the great equalizer—a fundamental right that empowers individuals, opens doors to opportunity, and fosters societal development. However, for millions of children around the world, this basic human right remains out of reach due to poverty, conflict, or discrimination. The importance of ensuring access to quality education goes…...