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Sierra Leone

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:45:01 GMT
Mano River Union - African Development Fund Commits U.S.$88.2 Million for Road Development and Transport Facilitation in Liberia and Sierra Leone
[New Dawn] The Mano River Union is an international association initially established between Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1973 under the Mano River Declaration

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:22 GMT
FPT Signs Agreement With Sierra Leone On Digital Transformation
[Concord] Việt Nam's Information technology giant FPT and Sierra Leone signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance digital transformation and train human resources in digital transformation, in Hà Nội yesterday.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:20 GMT
FBC Undergoes Transformation
[Concord] Fourah Bay College (FBC) is currently undergoing massive transformational process to salvage the issue of inadequate classroom and other facilities throughout the campus for students to enhance conducive learning environment.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:18 GMT
SLPP Washington Metro Chapter Hosts Farewell Dinner in Honor of Ishmael Bayoh
[Concord] In the words of Judith Martin," Dinner table is the center for teaching and practicing not just of table manners but of great conversations, considerations, tolerance, family feelings and just all other accomplishments of polite society exc...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:17 GMT
CSO Calls for a Functional Review of Rokel Commercial Bank
[Concord] Following their investigations into the sexual harassment scandal, the National Consortium on Public Accountability has noted that Rokel Commercial Bank is grossly divided amongst two factions along political lines of the old folks and the ...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:14 GMT
Three Women in Court for Alleged Electricity Theft
[Concord] Marie Njai, Fatmata Jabbie and Iye sesay made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of the Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on three counts ranging from illegal abstraction of electricity supply contrary to Section 68 of the N...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:11 GMT
Man Jailed 26 Years for Penetrating 16-Year-Old Girl
[Concord] At the Criminal Session of the High Court Holden in Freetown on the 18th of March 202 before Justice Komba Kamanda, Alhaji Baima Kanneh was standing trial on one count of sexual penetration contrary to Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act ...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:09 GMT
Women Demand Funding for Effective Participation in Elections
[Concord] Women across Sierra Leone have through a communique submitted to the Speaker of Parliament called for the creation of a Women's Fund to enhance effective political participation and to also advance the interests and concerns of women for th...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:46:08 GMT
Transforming Education Summit Advisory Committee
[Concord] The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School, Dr. David Sengeh had a review and reflection meeting in Paris France with Ms. Amina Mohamed, Deputy UN Secretary-General, to set the core agenda items for the Transforming Education Summit ...

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:37:30 GMT
Sierra Leone Revamp Squad, Call Ten New Players for Friendlies
[CAF] Sierra Leone have handed call-ups to ten players who were not part of their recent TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations squad to play in this month's friendlies in Europe.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:53 GMT
Kalangba Echo - Between the Deep Blue Sea and the Devil
[Concord] Prior to the 2018 elections, the then All People's Congress (APC) fell out with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which suspended funding to the country because the then government was dragging foot on reforms such as taxing luxury car ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:52 GMT
Sexual Harassment Allegation At RBC - A Ploy to Bring Down the Reputation of an Asset
[Concord] Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) is today one of the most progressive commercial banks in Sierra Leone as a result of reforms that were initiated and instituted by its current Managing Director, Dr Ekundayo Walton Gilpin, transforming it to beco...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:52 GMT
Samura Kamara's Corruption Trial - ACC Investigator Establishes Conflict of Interest
[Concord] The ongoing trial of Dr. Samura Kamara and five others versus the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) continued on Thursday March 17, 2022, at the Freetown High Court No. 1, presided by Justice Adrian Fisher.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:49 GMT
UNGA Unanimously Adopts Sierra Leone's Resolution On Widowhood
[Concord] The 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the Africa Group Resolution on Widowhood promulgated by the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations in New York, USA.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:47 GMT
Judiciary Prevents Journalists From Covering Suspended Auditor-General's Tribunal Proceedings
[Concord] The Judiciary of Sierra Leone yesterday denied journalists from different media institutions entry to cover first day of the highly public interest tribunal proceedings of the suspended Auditor General, Lara Taylor-Pearce and her Deputy, Ta...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:44 GMT
EPA Ends Regional Consultations for the Development of Air Quality and Pollution Regulations
[Concord] In order to effectively address environmental and health issues relating to air pollution across the country, the Environment Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPASL) with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has en...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:57:41 GMT
MPs Commits Minerals Development Bill for Thorough Scrutiny
[Concord] Lawmakers yesterday debated the Mines and Minerals Development Bill meant to address the numerous challenges faced by stakeholder in the mineral sector, although it was later committed to the Legislative Committee for further scrutiny and i...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:57:29 GMT
IMC Concludes a Two-Day Retreat in Bo
[Concord] The Independent Media Commission (IMC) with support from the BBC Media Action PRIMED Project has concluded a two-day maiden retreat for Commissioners and senior management staff of the Commission at the Galliness Paradise Hotel, Bo City on ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:57:26 GMT
Freetown Residents Decry Rampant Black Out
[Concord] The current crises-- epileptic power supply, rising price of crude oil amidst harsh economic policies is having a far-reaching implications on both Sierra Leoneans and on the Sierra Leone economy as citizens and business owners rely heavily...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:57:22 GMT
CSO Calls On President Bio to Discountenance Calumny Against Rokel Bank MD
[Concord] The Sierra Leone Civil Rights Coalition (SLCRC) has raised concern over what they referred to as the infighting at Rokel Commercial Bank and called on President Julius Maada Bio to protect Dr. Gilpin whose performance at the bank has been v...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:57:20 GMT
Has the Spirit of God Truly Deserted the SLPP?
[Concord] Finally dates for next multi-tiered elections have been announced. 24th June 2023 which is barely fifteen (15) months away. Not a day less, nor a day more shall be added unto the days of this government to continue serving us. The differenc...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:27:11 GMT
Five Debutantes in Togo Squad for Sierra Leone and Benin Friendlies
[CAF] Togo national team coach Paulo Duarte has named five debutantes in his 38-man squad for this month's friendlies to be played in Turkey.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:57:16 GMT
Hike in the Prices of Building Materialsimporters Ask for More Time to Reduce Pricesby Concord Times
[Concord] Importers of both cement and iron rod have appealed to the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Trade and Industry that they should be given more time to reduce their stock, so that they would not incur huge loss that will affect future imp...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:09:16 GMT
LAB Holds Workshop for Stakeholders On Reduction of Crime Rate
[Concord] With support from Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Legal Aid Board (LAB) has organized a-three- day workshop for community stakeholders to help in the reduction of crime rate in their various communities.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:09:14 GMT
Dr. Richard Konteh Celebrates Women's Day With Underprivileged Women
[Concord] Tuesday 8 March 2022, Dr. Richard Konteh yet again demonstrated his care and passion for women with particular attention of the underprivileged in society. 8 March is a day declared by the United Nations as International Women's Day.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:09:11 GMT
Landmark Ruling!!! Justice Sengu Koroma Declares Standard Chartered PLC Necessary Party
[Concord] On 9th March 2022 after hearing lengthy submissions and authorities from lawyers on both side spanning over 100 pages, Justice Koroma, Justice of the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone and President of the Industrial Court, delivered a landmark ...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:09:09 GMT
Ola During Children's Hospital Plagued With Mountain Challenges - Medical Superintendent
[Concord] The Medical Superintendent of the Ola During Children's Teaching Hospital, Ayesha Mustapha, has revealed that the hospital is plagued with several challenges as it only has limited middle grade doctors.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:08:59 GMT
Sia Bayoh Talks About Mainstreaming Vulnerable Women in Education
[Concord] In an exclusive interview with the Focal Point for Commonwealth Business Women Network-Sierra Leone Chapter, Madam Sia Bayoh, who is attending a conference in Kenya, hosted by CWBN- Kenya,she explained that her participation in the conferen...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:01:52 GMT
Sierra Leone Line-Up Three Friendlies This Month
[CAF] Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has lined up three warm-up matches for its senior national team in a bid to keep the team in shape for the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:09:05 GMT
APC's New Constitution Effective March 25
[Concord] The storm is finally getting over as members of the main opposition All People's Congress (APC) party have clearly seen the light at the end of the tunnel.



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