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‘’Women in the media Sierra Leone strongly condemns the summary dismissal of Journalist Umu Thoronka working for the Sie...
08/21/2024

‘’Women in the media Sierra Leone strongly condemns the summary dismissal of Journalist Umu Thoronka working for the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) Makeni, and the subsequent threats to her life. Ms. Thoronka, a dedicated journalist with nearly a decade of committed service was abruptly dismissed from her position on 26th July, 2024, following her post on a video from the President’s town hall meeting in Freetown,’’ WIMSAL has said.

By Ishmael Sallieu Koroma The umbrella body for female journalists in Sierra Leone, Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL), has in a statement issued out on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, raised serious concern over the safety of their colleague female journalist, Umu Thoronka working for the country.....

And with the way things are going, I’m afraid this is just the beginning of worse things.
08/18/2024

And with the way things are going, I’m afraid this is just the beginning of worse things.

By Ibraheem Daramy Growing up in Makeni, the beautiful hills on either side sandwiching this northeast regional powerhouse, Mena and Wusum, were a welcoming sight to the city’s serenity. The colonial administration had a preference for the former, where they built residences and offices for senior...

08/04/2024

Countries by quality of life:

1. Luxembourg 🇱🇺
2. Netherlands 🇳🇱
3. Iceland 🇮🇸
4. Denmark 🇩🇰
5. Finland 🇫🇮
6. Oman 🇴🇲
7. Switzerland 🇨🇭
8. Norway 🇳🇴
9. Austria 🇦🇹
10. Estonia 🇪🇪
~
11. Japan 🇯🇵
12. Germany 🇩🇪
13. Spain 🇪🇸
14. Sweden 🇸🇪
15. USA 🇺🇸
22. Australia 🇦🇺
24. UAE 🇦🇪
25. Singapore 🇸🇬
26. UK 🇬🇧
27. Belgium 🇧🇪
28. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
32. France 🇫🇷
33. Canada 🇨🇦
37. South Korea 🇰🇷
39. South Africa 🇿🇦
40. Italy 🇮🇹
41. Uruguay 🇺🇾
50. Mexico 🇲🇽
51. Turkey 🇹🇷
59. Argentina 🇦🇷
60. India 🇮🇳
61. China 🇨🇳
63. Brazil 🇧🇷
66. Russia 🇷🇺
68. Pakistan 🇵🇰
75. Indonesia 🇮🇩
78. Egypt 🇪🇬
81. Iran 🇮🇷
82. Venezuela 🇻🇪
84. Bangladesh 🇧🇩
85. Nigeria 🇳🇬

~ Source: Numbeo

Chairman Kasho J. Holland Cole of the Western Area Rural District Council who also doubles as both FIFA and CAF certifie...
08/02/2024

Chairman Kasho J. Holland Cole of the Western Area Rural District Council who also doubles as both FIFA and CAF certified match commissioner has been assigned to commission the match between GAMBIA VS Tunisie, in the TotalEnergies AFCON, Morrocco 2025-Qualifiers. The match will be played at El Jadida-Stade El Abdi (Natural grass), on 8th September, 2024, .

Chairman Cole will also commission the match between Paynesville Football Club(Liberia) VS Fovu de Baham (Cameroon), in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25

The match will be played at Paynesville-Samuel Kayon Doe Sports Complex (Artificial turf), on 18 August, 2024


The Sierra Leone Football Association
Western Area Rural District Council, W

The initiative represents a robust public-private partnership aimed at confronting graft, a significant impediment to de...
08/02/2024

The initiative represents a robust public-private partnership aimed at confronting graft, a significant impediment to development across Sierra Leone.
https://thisdaysl.com/president-bio-acknowledges-complexities-of-fighting-corruption-to-team-of-experts/

His Excellency Julius Maada Bio
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education
State House Sierra Leone

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has met with a team of subject-specific experts assembled by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to discuss perspectives and strategic directions in the ongoing fight against corruption in the country. The initiative represents a robust public-private pa...

“To our surprise, the Executive Secretary came to work on Tuesday and removed the seal which the ACC had put on his door...
08/02/2024

“To our surprise, the Executive Secretary came to work on Tuesday and removed the seal which the ACC had put on his door,” he alleged, stating that, “the Executive Secretary bragged that he was authorized by top government officials to open the door and start working.

By Shadrach Aziz Kamara Over billion of leones have been allegedly embezzled at the Nuclear Safety & Radiation Protection Authority. On Wednesday 24th July, 2024, staff of the Nuclear Safety & Radiation Protection Authority went haywire in protest of the alleged nefarious attitude of some of the top...

The Foreign Affairs Minister said that Sierra Leone through its permanent representative in the Council will be chairing...
08/01/2024

The Foreign Affairs Minister said that Sierra Leone through its permanent representative in the Council will be chairing every session in the Council in August, and key among them will be chaired by His Excellency the President Dr. Julius Maada Bio where he is expected to champion the call for a democratic and a fair representation for Africa in the Council.

By Lansana Fofana As Sierra Leone is set to assume the role of Presidency in the United Nations Security Council on the 1st of August 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba has described it as a pride for the continent.Speaking during his media...

07/31/2024
07/31/2024

Farmers, who form the backbone of the country’s food supply, are among the hardest hit. Lack of access to modern farming tools, quality seeds, and fertilisers limits their productivity. Additionally, poor infrastructure impedes the transport of goods, leading to significant post-harvest losses.

If current trends continue, about 582 million people will be chronically undernourished in 2030, half of them in Africa,...
07/30/2024

If current trends continue, about 582 million people will be chronically undernourished in 2030, half of them in Africa, warn the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO). This projection closely resembles the levels seen in 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted, marking a concerning stagnation in progress.

The annual report, launched this year in the context of the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, warns that the world is falling significantly short of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030. The report shows tha...

“WFP is pleased to invite expressions of interest for the provision of goods and services of various categories.To expre...
07/28/2024

“WFP is pleased to invite expressions of interest for the provision of goods and services of various categories.

To express your interest please email [email protected] for a simple registration package. This EOl is only open until 8th August 2024.”

World Food Programme
World Food Programme

“The National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the National Communications Authority (NatCA) wish to inform all stakeholders,...
07/26/2024

“The National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the National Communications Authority (NatCA) wish to inform all stakeholders, including Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Television Station Operators, and Radio Station Operators, that there are outstanding revenue obligations owed to the Government of Sierra Leone. This notice serves as an urgent reminder to address these liabilities promptly.”

National Revenue Authority - NRA Sierra Leone

07/26/2024
The Regional Rice Value Chain Project focuses on creating commercial opportunities for targeted rice farmers, enhancing ...
07/26/2024

The Regional Rice Value Chain Project focuses on creating commercial opportunities for targeted rice farmers, enhancing market access, and fostering long-term relationships with processors investing in the value chain.
https://thisdaysl.com/regional-rice-value-chain-project-engages-agribusiness-companies-in-tormabum-for-strategic-coordination/

Regional Rice Value Chain Project -MAF

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s Rice Value Chain Project held a crucial engagement meeting with agribusiness companies operating in Tormabum. The meeting, hosted at the project’s conference room in Bo City, aimed to foster better synergies a...

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST [EOI] FOR UPDATING WFP SUPPLIER DATABASE FOR SUPPLIERS OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS  https://thisda...
07/25/2024

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST [EOI] FOR UPDATING WFP SUPPLIER DATABASE FOR SUPPLIERS OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS

https://thisdaysl.com/expression-of-interest-eoi-for-updating-wfp-supplier-database-for-suppliers-of-food-and-non-food-items/

World Food Programme
World Food Programme

WFP is pleased to invite expressions of interest for the provision of goods and services of various categories. Purpose:The purpose of this request for EOI is to identify suppliers and service providers with verified technical and financial capacity that will be supplying and providing various goods...

The long overdue elections for a new national executive came with unity, love and peace as speeches from all sectors flo...
07/24/2024

The long overdue elections for a new national executive came with unity, love and peace as speeches from all sectors flooded the media after the result was announced.
https://thisdaysl.com/trace-under-the-leadership-of-slaj-slru-demonstrates-friendly-contest/

Slaj Sierra Leone

By Ibrahim Joenal Sesay To act in a way that shows others how to act, for short by living by example is what we call leadership. This act was demonstrated over the weekend by the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU), the body responsible for the welfare of reporters in Sierra Leone. Over the week...

“The General Public is hereby informed that it has pleased His Excellency the President, Brig.(Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio...
07/24/2024

“The General Public is hereby informed that it has pleased His Excellency the President, Brig.
(Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio to announce the following appointments:…”

The Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Julius Maada Bio
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio

Reactivating old numbers is simple. Customers can either insert their old SIM cards into any phone or visit any Africell...
07/24/2024

Reactivating old numbers is simple. Customers can either insert their old SIM cards into any phone or visit any Africell point of sale (POS) nationwide for assistance.
https://thisdaysl.com/africell-launches-old-is-gold-promotion-millions-in-prizes-for-longtime-customers/

Africell Sierra Leone

Africell Sierra Leone has unveiled its latest initiative, the “Old is Gold” promotion, aimed at rewarding loyal customers with a chance to win millions of Leones in prizes. This campaign underscores Africell’s commitment to valuing and appreciating its longstanding users. Nancy Joseph Toure, t...

Mr. Martin Edmond Michael assured the public that more winnings would be honored and presented to those who deserve them...
07/23/2024

Mr. Martin Edmond Michael assured the public that more winnings would be honored and presented to those who deserve them by playing Mercury and winning.
https://thisdaysl.com/mercury-online-is-for-the-poor-man-lets-all-play-it-bike-winner-abu-koroma-says/

Mercury International

It was so happy and sweet seeing ordinary Sierra Leoneans smile during these hard times of the rainy season. On Monday, 22nd July,2024, was exceptional as Mercury International put smiles on the faces of many in Freetown and other parts of the country. Valuable items including Samsung smart pho...

Throughout the seminar, the U.S. delegation and Sierra Leonean participants emphasized the goal of working together to p...
07/23/2024

Throughout the seminar, the U.S. delegation and Sierra Leonean participants emphasized the goal of working together to protect Sierra Leone’s natural ocean resources, highlighting how they are a key source of income for many people in addition to being important for the local ecosystem.

U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration-SLMA

From July 15th-19th, U.S. Embassy Freetown led a strategic seminar on the critical issue of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and associated crimes for members of Sierra Leone’s Joint Maritime Committee at the Sierra Leone Naval Base in Murray Town, Freetown. A delegation from the...

Press ReleaseDate: 22nd July 2024SLAJ Acknowledges Receipt of Annual Government SubventionThe Sierra Leone Association o...
07/22/2024

Press Release

Date: 22nd July 2024

SLAJ Acknowledges Receipt of Annual Government Subvention

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is pleased to inform its members and the general public that it has received annual government subventions for years 2023 and 2024.

The amount is SLE 1,500 million (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Leones), SLE 750, 000 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones) each year.

The annual government subvention was a proclamation by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio in 2018 to support the operations of SLAJ as the independent umbrella body for the media in Sierra Leone as part of his commitment to press freedom in the country. The first subvention for 2018 was SLE 150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones). In subsequent years, the President increased the subvention amount as follows:

2020: SLE 250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones).
2021: SLE 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Leones).
2022: SLE 750,000 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Leones).

The role of SLAJ is to administer the annual subvention, which is allocated to its national and regional offices, established Committees, affiliate bodies, and sub bodies. The elected officials administering the affairs of the Association at the national and regional levels are volunteers and do not receive a salary or stipend from the annual subvention.

The annual subvention is requested annually through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and audited by the Audit Service Sierra Leone in line with the budget submitted.

Signed:

Alhaji Manika Kamara
National Secretary-General

Slaj Sierra Leone

Public Notice from Orange Sierra Leone Orange
07/22/2024

Public Notice from Orange Sierra Leone

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At the State Lodge, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima subscribed to the Oath of Office as Secretary to the President. You come to the j...
07/19/2024

At the State Lodge, Dr. Emmanuel Gaima subscribed to the Oath of Office as Secretary to the President. You come to the job with extensive expertise on matters of governance. I am confident that you will bring that to bear on the tasks and demands of your new role.

I also want to thank the outgoing Secretary to the President, Dr. Julius F. Sandy, for his years of invaluable service and support to the presidency. I wish him well in his new assignment as our country's high commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Credit: PRESIDENT JULIUS MAADA BIO

On the 12th July, 2024, Sierra Leone’s government also states in a press release that they had uncovered a plot involvin...
07/19/2024

On the 12th July, 2024, Sierra Leone’s government also states in a press release that they had uncovered a plot involving individuals suspected of importing bomb-making materials into the country.

The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the arrest of one Abdul Kadiru Kai Kai, a strongman of Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and his government, for expressly stating in a widely circulated video on social media that: “If ar nor bi president in 2028 ar dae bring serious war na dis kon...

SIERRA LEONE POLICEPRESS STATEMENTThe attention of the Sierra Leone Police has been drawn to a video clip widely making ...
07/19/2024

SIERRA LEONE POLICE
PRESS STATEMENT

The attention of the Sierra Leone Police has been drawn to a video clip widely making rounds on social media, depicting one Abdul Kadiru Kai Kai expressly stating in our local parlance that _
"If ar nor bi president 2028 ar dae bring serious war na dis kontri... "If ar nor get am [president] ar go bring war na dis kontri wae go worse pass d wan wae nor bodi nor expect. Ar well prepia foram, ar well borjet for ram...for bring war ya, na abot 3.3 million dollars for stat na Masheka..."

This statement is loosely translated as: *If I do not become president of Sierra Leone in 2028, I will mastermind and bring a big war in Sierra Leone, far worse than anybody is expecting. I am well prepared and had even budgeted for it. To bring war in Sierra Leone, one only needs 3.3 million United States Dollars to start at Masiaka.*

Given the seriousness of the statement and its effect on national safety and security, the Sierra Leone Police, through the Criminal Investigations Department, has initiated an investigation concerning that video in circulation on social media and the said suspect (Abdul Kadiru Kai Kai) has been arrested and presently in custody.

The investigation seeks to ascertain the veracity of the statement and the intent and motive of the maker. The public will, in due course, be informed of the outcome of the Investigation.

Members of the general public are encouraged to go about their normal business as their safety and security is assured at all times.

SIGNED:
MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
POLICE HEADQUARTERS,
GEORGE STREET
FREETOWN
DATED: 19TH JULY 2024

CONTACT PERSONS: *ACP BRIMA KAMARA* - HEAD OF MEDIA, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPORTS:
(+232)77 361070.

Keeping the date of the ordinary congress uncertain is viewed by stakeholders and fans as a delay tactic in the smooth a...
07/17/2024

Keeping the date of the ordinary congress uncertain is viewed by stakeholders and fans as a delay tactic in the smooth administrative process leading up to the June 2025 elective congress.

By Alhaji H. Koroma The Sierra Leone Football Association(SLFA) ordinary congress, which was scheduled for June 30th and July 1st – 2nd, 2024, has been postponed indefinitely by the federation due to the closure of the main administrative building by the High Courts. Football stakeholders and fans...

Babadi Kamara is now the only club football chairman in the history of Sierra Leone football to build a club house, cons...
07/13/2024

Babadi Kamara is now the only club football chairman in the history of Sierra Leone football to build a club house, construct a 6000 seater stadium, and three consecutive league titles in just four years in office.

By Alhaji H. Koroma When Babadi Kamara got his first involvement in the premier league in the 2018/19 season, he started as a fan club chairman, and most people wrote him off. He was so strong and determined to re-establish the fan club with a rejuvenated spirit, which he succeeded together with oth...

Africell launches first ever Late Night Show with Jimmy Bthisdaysl.comAfricell Sierra Leone has officially launched the ...
07/11/2024

Africell launches first ever Late Night Show with Jimmy B

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Africell Sierra Leone has officially launched the first ever late night entertainment show featuring the Godfather of Sierra Leone music, Jimmy B. The event took place at the Paradise Beach Lounge, Lumley Beach, Freetown, marking a significant milestone in the nation's entertainment industry.

Jimmy B, a pioneer who transformed Sierra Leone's music scene in the late 90s post-civil war by establishing Paradise Records, aims to showcase the country's rich culture and talent through this new venture. Paradise Records played a crucial role in talent discovery and the growth of the music industry during its formative years.

"The essence of this late night show is to highlight Sierra Leone's culture and provide a platform for talent exposure, whether raw, tapped, untapped, or established," Jimmy B explained.

He commended Africell for their unwavering support of the entertainment industry in Sierra Leone, expressing his enthusiasm for collaborating with the telecommunications giant known for its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

"This initiative continues a project I started some time ago. This platform will help propel our entertainment industry both nationally and internationally, enabling artists to achieve recognition and success through their craft," he added.

Jimmy B revealed that he has been diligently working on this project, which explains his recent quiet period in the industry. His primary goal remains to see the Sierra Leone entertainment industry thrive and gain international acclaim.

The show is scheduled to air every Monday at 10:00 p.m. on AYV TV, Africell's page, Afriradio, and other major radio stations across the country. It aims to cater to all facets of the entertainment industry, attracting both local and international audiences.

This landmark show represents a significant step forward for Sierra Leone's entertainment sector, promising to bring widespread attention to the country's vibrant cultural scene.

Africell Sierra Leone

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