ACC’s Director of Public Education and Outreach Outlines Sierra Leone’s Positive Strides in The Fight Against Corruption
The Director of Public Education and External Outreach Department, Anti-Corruption Commission, Sierra Leone, (ACC-SL) Patrick Sandi has, on Wednesday 8th November, 2023, in an Advocacy Meeting held in Grand Popo, Benin, articulated the positive strides Sierra Leone has made in the fight against corruption, particularly in regard public procurement in the Health and Education Ministries. […]
First Saudi-Africa Summit is timely—says President Bio
By Abu Bakar Bah The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, says the Saudi-Africa Summit held in the capital of Riyadh, is timely to enhance political coordination between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, and the African continent as a whole.President Bio was speaking at the first Saudi-Africa […]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higer Education Assures UNESCO of Improving Education
By: Betty Milton Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. RamatulaiWurie has assured the Secretary-General of UNESCO and representatives of member countries of Sierra Leone’s commitment to partnering with the organisation to improve the educational sector. She made this assurance Friday 10thNovember in Paris during UNESCO’s 42ndGeneral Conference. Delivering her statement, Dr. Wurie informed the […]
Coach Karim announces squad ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifying
Amidu Karim, the Head Coach for the Sierra Leone national team has on Friday 10 November, 2023 announced his squad ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against ETHOPIA and Egypt. Below is the squad: Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Sesay Mohamed Nbalie Kamara Donald Kamara Defenders: Osman Kakay Emmanuel Samadiya Abdul B. Kamara Yusuf Sesay Abdul…...
Finance Minister Urges Fiscal Discipline in 2024 Budget
By: Mohamed Babatunde Thorpe In a parliamentary address on Friday, November 10, 2023, Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura emphasized the need for strict adherence to the projects outlined in the 2024 budget by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The theme of the budget, “Restoring Macroeconomic Stability while Protecting the Poor and Vulnerable,” sets…...
Drivers Union President speaks on newly established metro transport company
By; Alieu Amara Suwu Alpha Amadu Bah, President of Drivers’ Union, in an exclusive interview with Expo Times on 28th October 2023, spoke on the newly established metro transport company. Amadu Bah said the company is set by the union, under the watch of the Government of Sierra Leone to manage the 50 buses which…...
Drivers’ Union poised to work with Government
By; Sulaiman Jalloh President of the Sierra Leone Motor Drivers’ Union, Alpha Amadu Bah has said they, as a Union, they work with the Government of the day, while advising that trade unions should work with the incumbent for better collaboration and development. He was speaking at the weekly press briefing organized by…...
Dr. Stevens is new Bank Governor
President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Stevens as substantive Bank Governor. Until his recent appointment, Dr. Stevens was Deputy Bank Governor at the Central Bank of Sierra Leone. He has succeeded Prof Kelfala Kallon who held the position of Bank Governor since 2018. Dr. Stevens is said to have served as Deputy Bank…...
Sierra Leone has 72% safety and 71% security rate – Civil Aviation boss discloses
By; Sulaiman Jalloh The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) Musayeroh Barrie has disclosed that Sierra Leone’s safety rate stands at 72% and 71% security rate, noting this is higher than some of the established countries in the region, adding that such is a bigger achievement for the Civil…...
World Bank projects economy to grow by 3.7 percent
By; Amara Thoronka The World Bank has projected the economy of Sierra Leone to grow on average by 3.7 percent, covering a span of 2023-2025. In its 2023 Economic Update on Sierra Leone, the World Bank noted that the growth prediction is based on sound domestic policies, addressing inflation and decreasing debt pressure…....
