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Action plan against money laundry

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‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ HAPPENING NOW SIERRA LEONE HOSTS GIABA The Republic of Sierra Leone hosts the 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) at the New Brookfields Hotel Freetown. According to David Borbor, the Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency Sierra Leone, the gathering provides a valuable platform for participants to exchange best practices, foster collaboration, and reinforce the framework for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing across West Africa. "Sierra Leone is honored to host such a vital event and anticipates meaningful discussions that will further strengthen regional cooperation in fighting financial crimes. Top of the agenda items is the review and adoption of the 2nd Round of the Mutual Evaluation Report for the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. 16 countries from West Africa and over 200 delegates participate in this GIABA Meeti

Congratulatory message from president Bio

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On behalf of the people of Sierra Leone, I want to congratulate the 47th President-elect of The United States of America, Donald J. Trump. I look forward to working with the United States of America to deepen our friendly bilateral relations and on all other matters of mutual interest and cooperation. @followers

IMF on Sierra Leone

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IMF approves a US$253million new Extended Credit Facility program for Sierra Leone.

Sylvia Olayinka Blyden on chief minister mother

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Today's front page of the Awareness Times Newspaper covers the news that on Sunday October 13th 2024, I (Sylvia Olayinka Blyden) will address the Mother of Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh about her despicable son. The paper also has the FACT that although there is definitely a hot burning issue between Chief Minister and First Lady; due to utter disrespect from the Chief Minister towards the First Lady, that their matter has NOTHING to do with my matter against Chief Minister. However, the similarity is that the 2 matters have to do with disrespect for Mothers (and Women generally) by Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh.

First lady with her husband in America

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On September 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C., I had the privilege of accompanying my husband, 3919 His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, at the OBBA USA Fundraiser Dinner and Dance. It was an evening that reinforced the remarkable leadership and dedication he continues to demonstrate, both at home and abroad. I extended my profound gratitude for the unwavering support shown to my husband. His leadership, vision, and commitment have been clear from the very beginning since 2018, he has consistently upheld his promises, delivering tangible results and driving transformative change for our nation. Today, as women are being celebrated globally, it is my husband’s relentless drive to empower women that has allowed this progress. His vision has given women the space to excel, and I am able to serve as First Lady because of his unwavering support. The credit for all that I have achieved belongs to him. I am who I am because of the environment, opportunity, and support that His Excellency Julius

Fuel price adjustment

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Information ministry on MCC Grant

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Tuesday 24th September 2024 The Ministry of Information and Civic Education weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 24, led by Media Adviser Imran Silla 2024, highlighted major national developments across the Sports sector, as well as new agreements to upgrade the National Stadium. The following are the key highlights: ♦ MCC Compact Grant to Transform Energy Sector Host Imran Silla praised the leadership of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio in securing the largest grant in Sierra Leone’s history to address the country’s energy challenges. The $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, with $14.2 million in counterpart funding from the Government of Sierra Leone, is aimed at sustainably expanding electricity access across the country. Silla emphasized that, despite previous efforts to increase access to electricity by over 30%, challenges remain, and the MCC Compact will address these perennial issues in the energy sector. ♦ Agreement Reache