By Ibrahim J. Conteh Freetown, 17th October 2024 – Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) convened a high-level consultation to assess the nation’s progress on the 2024 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) commitments. The meeting, which took place at the FQC2 + RVG Hall in Brookfields, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including government officials, civil society organizations, health professionals, traditional leaders, religious representatives,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu October 15, 2024: In a groundbreaking partnership to address the critical shortage of anesthesia providers in the country Mercy Ships, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health, and the University of Sierra Leone have launched a Nurse Anesthesia Diploma Programme, according to a statement which was distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mercy Ships. This initiative aims to improve surgical care capacity by training specialized nurse anesthetists,...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the National Cooperative Credit Union Association (NaCCUA) teamed up with the Irish League of Credit Union Foundation (ILCUF) to mark International Credit Union Day. Held at the New Brookfields Hotel under the theme “One World Through Cooperative Finance,” the event not only celebrated the contributions of credit unions (CUs) worldwide but also launched a newly reviewed Loan and Credit Control Policy....Read More
Indian Investors to Visit Salone By George M.O. Williams Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma will return home with high spirits and greater optimism for more direct foreign investment in Sierra Leone’s mining sector. On the invitation of leading Indian author, multi-millionaire businessman, and investor – Dr Opesh Singh of Opesh Group, the Deputy Mines Minister flew to Jaipur Rajasthan (India) for a three-day conference that...Read More
Accra, Ghana – October 18, 2024 – The inaugural Africa Skills Week (ASW) has wrapped up in Ghana, calling for robust action to address the continent’s skills gap and youth unemployment challenges. The event, which hosted leaders from governments, educational institutions, and international organizations, concluded with a powerful communiqué urging the institutionalization of ASW as a biennial event to drive continued dialogue and collaboration. Key outcomes from the week included...Read More
