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Politics & Law

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr’s proposed rate reform for Freetown in troubled waters

June 21, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 10

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 June 2020: Following her announcement last week of a new local council rating system for the capital Freetown, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has failed to win the political backing and support of the Bio-led government. After much pressure from sections of the population in Freetown, as well [Read More]

Politics & Law

Mayor Aki-Sawyerr trying to reform Sierra Leone’s rotten property tax system

June 21, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Alan Luke: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 June 2020: Living in the UK, I have asked for the rate increase for our  property in Freetown to be forwarded to me, so I can see what the increase is, as I have heard a lot of complaints about the impact on pensioners [Read More]

Politics & Law

Treason trial – Palo Conteh speaks as defence opens its case

June 20, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 25

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 June 2020: The central allegation by the State against Major Alfred Palo Conteh is that he committed treason when he entered a public place – State House on 19th March 2020, with a gun, allegedly intended to kill the president at a meeting. Alfred Palo Conteh [Read More]

Politics & Law

Another weekend in detention for Dr Blyden after magistrate failed to show up

June 19, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 9

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2020: Sierra Leone’s justice system is fast becoming a circus where those in power show off their ability and capacity to wield and abuse their office with impunity, simply to settle old political scores. This is nothing new. Previous governments did the same to some [Read More]

Economy & Business

Coca-Cola Foundation commit $17million across Africa in response to COVID-19

June 19, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2020: Across Africa and in partnership with NGOs, Coca-Cola in Africa, and its bottling partners (the “Coca-Cola System”) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), have been deploying a range of resources, including capabilities, funds and products to support governments, communities and local economies in their urgent [Read More]

Education and Health

Free education in Sierra Leone – a lot done, yet much more to do

June 19, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Andrew Keili: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2020: The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education must be commended for its most recent Annual school census report, which is considerably more revealing than in previous years. The SLPP government initiated its flagship Free Quality School Education (FQSE) programme in September, 2018. [Read More]

Politics & Law

Republic of Ireland ambassador reaffirms support for Sierra Leone’s covid-19 fight

June 19, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2020: Yesterday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Sierra Leone, Lesley Ní Bhriain, held talks with Sierra Leone’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Francis Kai-Kai at his Tower Hill office, in Freetown. The aim of the visit, the Ambassador said was [Read More]

Politics & Law

Peace, unity, national security and respect for Sierra Leone’s  judiciary

June 18, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 19

Dr. Sylvia O Blyden: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 June 2020: Fellow Sierra Leoneans know me as someone who cannot be forced to say what she does not believe in. So my current circumstances should not dilute the strength of my message today. It is not made under duress but is [Read More]

Economy & Business

World Bank approves $100 million to support Sierra Leone’s economic resilience

June 18, 2020 Abdul Rashid Thomas 14

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 June 2020: The World Bank has today announced that its Group Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA), to support the government of Sierra Leone in promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and building economic resilience. This Development [Read More]

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