ATHENS, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — A rescue operation was underway off the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Karpathos on Sunday to locate the Georgian missing captain of a Sierra Leone-flagged freighter which sank. The other six crew members of the vessel STELLA -all Georgian nationals according to early information – were saved by Greek Coast […]
The passing of the Freedom of Information Bill into a law by the APC majority in the Parliament of Sierra Leone is a triumph for the APC party and government. It is also a collective victory for the people of Sierra Leone before of the immense benefits of a Freedom of Information law on good […]
Golden Saint Resources (LON:GSR) has clarified that its diamond exporter’s licence is valid for six months. Previously, the firm had erroneously reported that the licence would last for a year. The company explained to Proactive how this had been down to an administrative issue and its planned operations in Sierra Leone remain unchanged. It is anticipated […]
Often, flying rumors tend to be fabricated. But situation at the border post (Gbalamuya) in the Kambia district, north-west of the country is otherwise, likely proven right. This is followed by a close visit and investigation by this medium to that part of the country, few days ago. (Photo: An usual thorough search on vehicles at […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Leone Asset Management, Inc., formerly known as Sloud Inc., has agreed in principle to acquire Guinea Investment Bank of Guinea (GIB) in West Africa. A Panama City Beach based company, Leone said it intends to complete all final due diligence and finalize the purchase within the next 60 days. https://www.newsherald.com/news/business/leone-asset-management-to-buy-guinea-bank-1.226585
The decade struggle for a suitable site to buy and sell commodities by the people of Dwozark and environs was finally salvaged by Sierra Leone Bottling Company on Saturday, November 26, as it hands over a Two Hundred Million Leones worth market to the community people through the Freetown City Council. The handing over ceremony […]
“Private Sector Is Strategic for Regional Development” says Usman Boie Kamara ECOWAS Ministers of Trade in the ECOWAS Member States over the weekend met at the NOVOTEL Hotel. In the Senegalese capital of Dakar for the Validation of the Draft Regional Strategic Framework and Policy for ECOWAS Private Sector Development (RS-PSD) and the outline for […]
One year on from its handover to the people of Sierra Leone, the former Isle of Man fisheries protection boat is having a dramatic effect on the lives of some of the world’s poorest people. To mark the first anniversary of its operation, Environment Food and Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne MHK visited Sierra Leone to […]
Boro striker Kei Kamara has been handed a gong for his work off the pitch in his Sierra Leone homeland. The deadline day signing has been commended for his work to build schools and develop education in the war-ravaged country. https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kei-kamara-recognised-work-building-6250910
The FINANCIAL — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Sierra Leone in an amount equivalent to SDR 62.22 million (about US$95.9 million), according to IMF. https://finchannel.com/Main_News/Politics/128790_IMF_Executive_Board_Approves_Three-Year,_US$95.9_Million_ECF_Arrangement_for_Sierra-Leone/
