Sierra Leone Ports & Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has issued a circular for all vessels operating in Sierra Leonean waters to comply with the IMO’s AIS regulations and warns that failure to do so may lead to fines or legal action. As informed, the SLPHA has raised concerns regarding vessels operating within the Pilotage district of Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone is mourning the loss of Lansana Sheriff, popularly known as Steady Bongo, a celebrated musician and cultural ambassador who passed away on December 7, 2024, following a tragic accident. Known for his ability to blend traditional Sierra Leonean rhythms with contemporary sounds, Steady Bongo left an indelible mark on the...Read More
By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Morocco. Rabat, Monday, December 9, 2024 – Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Designate to the Kingdom of Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, presented his letter of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, H.E. Nasser Bourita, on Friday, December 6, 2024. Upon...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In a landmark development for Sierra Leone’s broadcasting industry, BSK TV officially launched on December 7, 2024, at a vibrant event held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The event marked the debut of a station poised to revolutionize local media by spotlighting Sierra Leonean culture, talent, and traditions. The launch...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an intensive five-day training program on electoral mediation strategies for staff of Sierra Leone’s Political Party Regulations Commission (PPRC). The program, which commenced on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel...Read More
