EXPO-TIMES-8TH-NOVEMBER-2024
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IFAD, OFID, IsDB and Others to Fund $105.5 Million Livestock Development Project
As part of several engagements with development partners on the Feed Salone Agenda, the Government of Sierra Leone has mobilised over one hundred million dollars to support livestock development in Sierra Leone. They made this disclosure during the signing ceremony of the financing agreement of the Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project between the government of […]
Rural Farmers’ Radio Launched in SL
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Thursday, 7th November 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in partnership with the Rural Finance and Community Improvement Programme engaged in a board induction workshop and rolling out of the rural farmers’ radio at YWCA, Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Dr. Theresa Dick, the deputy minister 1, Ministry of […]
School Pupils Reported Dead At Drowning in Lokomasama
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Tragedy struck Katic Village on November 5, as three secondary schoolgirls drowned while attempting to cross the Sails River to return home from school. The incident, which took place in the absence of a safe bridge, has left the community heartbroken and has once again highlighted the dangers…...
Chief Minister’s Office Unveils Fiscal Transparency Initiative to Boost Accountability and Public Trust
By Kadiatu A.Turay In a landmark effort to increase government transparency and accountability, the Chief Minister’s Office has launched a comprehensive Fiscal Transparency Initiative aimed at enhancing public access to government financial information. The initiative, introduced during a press briefing at the State House, signals the administration’s commitment to ensuring responsible use of public…...
Combating Plastic Waste in Freetown, a Cleaner and Healthier City
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Plastic waste has become a big problem around the world, and Freetown is facing this issue too. As our city grows, so does the amount of plastic waste from homes, businesses, and shops. Without action, our streets, neighbourhoods, and beaches will continue to fill up with plastic that…...
Bio Holds Strategic Discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Kadiatu A Turay In a significant diplomatic engagement, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation between the two African nations. The discussions, held in an atmosphere of mutual respect and shared ambitions, focused on deepening bilateral ties across various sectors…...
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings The Rising Importance of Birthdays in Sierra Leone: A Shift in Values and Priorities In Sierra Leone, birthdays have increasingly become one of the most celebrated events in the social calendar, with many individuals and families going to great lengths to commemorate the occasion. What was once a…...
PRSU & IFES hold inception meeting with ECSL and other stakeholders
By Sorie Rahman Sesay On November 5, 2024, the Public Service Reform Unit (PSRU), together with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), held an inception meeting with the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) and the Office of National Security at the ECSL office in Tower Hill, Freetown. The Director of PSRU, […]