By Stephen V. Lansana On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Executive Chairman of the Produce Monitoring Board (PMB), Raymond Bob Katta, highlighted the achievements and progress made by the Board since his appointment in December last year. He made these disclosures during a press briefing held at the PMB conference hall, Lightfoot Boston Street, Delco House...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A new weapon in the battle against malaria is emerging, and this time not from a laboratory, but rather driven by machine learning. Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the search for life-saving drugs, a breakthrough that could shift the tide against this deadly disease....Read More
Both sides to hold next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Freetown By Ubeer Naqushbandi Sierra Leone has agreed to consider support to India’s candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat for the year 2028-29, the officials said on Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Sierra Leone has also agreed to expedite the approval process for...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu NEW YORK—-The Rapaport Group has announced its next Trade Mission to Sierra Leone, reinforcing its commitment to ethical trade and sustainable economic development. Rapaport’s fourth trade mission to Sierra Leone in the past two years, reflects a dedication to fostering responsible sourcing and long-term progress in the artisanal diamond sector, Rapaport said in a statement. “It’s a...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone: MACCEM has announced the construction of a 0.56Mt/yr cement grinding plant in Hastings, Freetown. The plant, to be situated on a 4.4-hectare site near Hastings Airstrip and the Jui-Masiaka Highway, will complement the existing cement bagging plant already in operation. Civil works for the grinding plant have already begun. The...Read More
