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Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah visits his people in Jimmi Bagbo and makes Zakaat to the Muslim Jamaat and the wider community 31st March 2024 Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Abdulai Bah has visited his people in Jimmi Bagbo. During his visit, he met and spent time with various community leaders, inspected ongoing and potential projects, and distributed rice and assorted items to his people, especially the Muslim Jamaat. He also joined the Chiefdom Imam and the other elders for prayers and Iftar at the Central Mosque in Bagbo Chiefdom, Bo District. Minister Chernor Bah (Cee Bah) made his first stop at the residence of his uncle, the Paramount Chief of Bagbo Chiefdom, PC Sesay Koker, to pay respects and express personal condolences on the recent passing of the late Madam Mariama Ofine Koker, wife of the chief. The minister, who had sent a delegation to the funeral rites since he was out of the country, said he had to come to see his u

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞-𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 The historic Government Secondary School in Bo City, popularly known as “Bo School”, celebrated its 118th Anniversary with a grand Speech Day and Prize-Giving ceremony that saw the distinguished presence of esteemed guests, including His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, former students, faculty members, and several dignitaries. Addressing a captivated audience, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio commended the school's legacy of academic excellence and underscored the importance of education in shaping

EDSA Director General Condemns Power Theft and Praises Government The Director General of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Agency or EDSA Dr. Joe Lahai Sormana has at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education weekly press conference, dilated on the issues around energy supply in the country generally, and Western Area in particular. The Director General started his brilliant exposè by drawing a line of distinction between EDSA and EGTC, which came about as a result of a 2011 act that unbundled the former power authority, the National Power Authority. He said that EDSA’s partner agency EGTC is responsible for generation and transmission of power, and EDSA is tasked with distribution and supply. The soft spoken DG revealed that electricity access nationally was about 16% in 2018, but presently, electricity access has doubled to about 36%. Dr. Sormana disclosed that power generation in Sierra Leone since 2018 has improved significantly and that there’s high demand for e

The two-year feasibility studies for the Freetown Cable Car system started in July 2022. The feasibility studies are being funded by the C40 Cities Finance Facility and undertaken by an international consortium of experts led by GIZ. Yesterday the preliminary technical, financial and environmental results of the feasibility studies were presented to the Project Steering Committee meeting by Nirmish Pal of GFA and Samuella Faulkner of Integems respectively. The inaugural Freetown Cable Car Steering Committee meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Local Government Hon Alfred Moi Jamiru and senior representatives of the Ministeries of Finance, Transport and Lands. The meeting which will now be held on a monthly basis was very constructive. Today members of the Project Coordination Unit, which also includes SLRA, PPP Unit, Ministry of Works and Ministry of Economic Development are continuing today with more technical meetings having conducted site visits earlier this week. We

Ministry of Information and Civic Education's Press Conference 26th March 2024 The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah informed the public about the arrest of Abu Bakarr Boxx Conteh for his alleged participation in the November 26th attempted Coup and likely involvement in the trade of the dangerous drug called Kush. Minister Bah made it clear that he is an innocent man until proven guilty just like others who are facing trial for the November 26th attempted Coup. He assured the public of fairness and the rule of law in addressing such matters. Minister Chernor Bah also disclosed that next week Tuesday, the Ministry will invite CSOs, relevant ministries, religious leaders, Paramount Chiefs, etc, to a major Town Hall meeting on kush at the Bintumani Conference Center, for a conversation about the problem and to find solutions together. Additionally, Minister Chernor Bah called on citizens to bring forward evidence of individuals who are involved in the t

Press release on the ongoing demolition of beach bars along Lumley Beach front.

The Head of the Legal, Compliance, and Enforcement Directorate at the Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone, Tamba Sangbah, delivers a speech on behalf of the Executive Chairman reaffirming the agency’s commitment to sustainable development and social justice. This was done at the launch of the National Development Induced Resettlement Program. Tamba Sangbah Esq recognized the intricate relationship between Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and involuntary resettlement, citing EIAs as essential tools for evaluating the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of development projects. Nevertheless, despite their importance, EIAs often reveal the harsh reality that some development projects may necessitate the involuntary displacement of communities, leading to profound social and economic disruptions, referencing moments when our commitment to social justice and human dignity is put to the test. The establishment of the National Development Induced Rese

Public notice from the University of Sierra Leone

WOMAN OF THE YEAR! Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, was honored today with the prestigious "WOMAN OF THE YEAR" award. During the ceremony, Professor Pauline Long, CEO of the Global Woman Award, lauded Dr. Fatima Maada Bio as "the best First Lady in the World." She remarked that the work Mrs. Maada Bio is doing "did not start today," but "has been ongoing for a well over twenty years ago.” Professor Long expressed her delight and pride in Mrs. Maada Bio's global advocacy efforts on behalf of women and girls. "We just want to encourage you to continue to be our voice," Professor Pauline Long urged Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. In response, Mrs. Maada Bio expressed humility at receiving the accolade and gratitude "for the opportunity to serve humanity." She credited her husband, His Excellency the Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, for empowering and encouraging her to fulfill her role, statin

Government confirms the arrest of Abubakarr Boxx Konteh for his alleged role in the November 26th failed coup.

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The Environment Protection Agency participates in the ECOWAS Coordination Meeting on Expanding and Strengthening Protected Areas at the Johnwood Hotel in Attendees included Protected Areas Management Authorities, Focal Points, and ECOWAS Member Countries to the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as experts from the United Nations Development Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, USAID-WABILED, High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, GEF, CBD-Secretariat, and IUCN. The Coordination Meeting aligns with the implementation of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that was adopted in December 2022 by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), with its four core goals, seeks to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), lays out an ambitious path to achieve the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050, and serves as a global res

This morning, I received the newly appointed World Bank Country Director for Sierra Leone, Ghana and Liberia, Mr Robert Taliercio O'Brien, at the State Lodge in Freetown. We discussed my Government’s efforts towards improving the macroeconomic fundamentals of the country and our concerted efforts towards alleviating poverty, in line with United Nations SDG Goal 1, which seeks to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030. I also sought the World Bank’s continued support for my Government’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024-2030) with a particular focus on our Big 5 Strategic Priorities to spur sustainable socio-economic transformation. The World Bank has been a valued strategic partner, working alongside other Development Partners in Sierra Leone to support the country’s fight against poverty, promote economic development, and improve the living standards of our citizens. I am confident that Mr Robert Taliercio O'Brien will bring his wealt