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As the Kingdom of Morocco is Set To Open an Embassy in Sierra Leone… Foreign Affairs Minister Assures Strong Bilateral & Diplomatic Ties  MoFAIC Building, Tower Hill, Freetown, 31st October 2023  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba has assured Morocco’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia His Excellency S.E.M Isam Taib that his country remains committed to upholding strong diplomatic bilateral ties with Morocco. During the courtesy call on the Minister, Ambassador Taib said that Sierra Leone and the Kingdom of Morocco continue to enjoy mutually beneficial cooperation, and the signing of the 3rd Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between the two countries in Dakhla shows their commitment to strengthen the existing bilateral ties. Ambassador Taib reiterated Morocco’s commitment to the implementation of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) in the areas of education, agriculture...

MELSS, Freetown  Monday, 30th October, 2023. LABOUR MINISTER AND PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON JOB CREATION DISCUSS COLLABORATION Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mr. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has met with the Presidential Adviser on Job Creation, Mr. Alpha Osman Timbo. Mr. Timbo made a courtesy call to the Minister today at his office in Freetown. They held fruitful discussions which mainly centered on how to improve the sector, and collaboration with growth ministries to promote and actualize the Presidential initiative for the creation of 500,000 jobs for Sierra Leoneans. Mr. Timbo, who was appointed earlier this month, is Mr. Swaray’s direct predecessor, and one whom the Minister regards as “an elder brother and a mentor.”  “His role as Presidential Adviser on Job Creation is very strategic and it is only but important that we meet and sit because he is my immediate predecessor and he has a wealth of experience to share,” t...

PARLIAMENT APPROVES EIGHT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES The Eight Report of the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service, chaired by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma has on Thursday 19/10/2023 been debated and approved by Parliament.  The following Presidential Nominees were approved by Parliament:  1. Mr. Hadji Dabo, Director General - National Mineral Agency (NMA)  2. Dr. Edward Hinga Sandi, Executive Director - National Investment Board (NIB)  3. Mr. Ahmed Tijan Fadlu-Deen, Ambassador - Sierra Leone Embassy in Qatar 4. Mr Emerson Kamara Deputy Commissioner of the National Youths Commission                      5. Mr. Lansana Wuie Keifala Chairman of the Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission (SLTSC).                             6. Dr . Bondi Gevao, Chairman - National Safety & Radiation Pr...

Kenema District Accords Red Carpet to Welcome CIO Alusine Kanneh Kenema City Council Hall, Kenema City, Friday 13 October 2023 Thousands of Locals across the Kenema District, accorded red carpet welcome to the newly appointed Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh expressed immeasurable appreciation to President Julius Maada Bio for appointing one of their sons in such an enviable position. In his amazement to have seen such unprecedented gathering to welcome him in the district for the first time after his appointment, the Chief Immigration Officer Hon. Alusine Kanneh, expressed thanks and appreciation to all the locals across Kenema District for such red-carpet welcome. Hon. Alusine Kanneh also dedicated his appointment to the people of Kenema District and assured them to serve to the best of his capacity.  The Chief Immigration Officer expressed thanks and appreciation to President Julius Maada Bio for appointing him as the Chief...

EU Ambassador Visits Information and Civic Education Minister: Discusses Upcoming Election Report On 3rd October 2023, the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Chernor Bah, warmly welcomed the European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Mr. Manuel Muller, at his office in Youyi Building. This courtesy visit was centered around the anticipated release of the European Union Election Observation Mission Reports on Sierra Leone's 24th June election. These reports, slated for 9th to 12th October, signify an avenue for deeper collaboration, particularly in civic education to strengthen democracy, foster national unity, and combat climate change. Ambassador Muller highlighted the longstanding relationship between the EU and Sierra Leone, stating, "The report will contain information we already released during the preliminary report, but this one will be more detailed. We look forward to the recommendations and how we will work on ...

SECURITY UPDATES FROM WATERLOO DIVISION.    The Operations Team of Waterloo Police Division led by Sergeant Jalloh embarked on a sting operation in a hideout within Waterloo township that led to the  arrest of a notorious Armed Robber, Alimamy Kargbo who was found in possession of a pistol loaded with seven (7) live rounds.  This sting operation is ongoing pursuant to reliable intelligence received that an armed robbery group had entered Waterloo Township, in a bid to wreak havoc on the lives of peaceful citizens.