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Articles by Jariatu S. Jusu
Clerk of Parliament blasted
September 13, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu The West African Parliamentary Press Corp (WAPPC) has condemned the recent reconstitution exercise of the Sierra-Leonean Press Gallery leadership by the Office of the Clerk of Parliament, Hon. Paran Tarawally.
RSLAF accused of protecting illegal miners
July 9, 2021 By Jariatu S Jusu A report tabled in Parliament regarding illegal mining activities along the Taia, Papana and tributary streams in Bonthe District, has revealed that military personnel of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAFSAL), were providing security for the foreigners involved in illegal mining that caused water pollution and subsequently death of residents in those communities.
$55m Chinese Fishing Harbour grant agreement approved
July 8, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Members of Parliament yesterday ratified 450 million RNB ($55M) grant agreement on the Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China for the construction of a fishing harbour in the country.
Parliamentary Committee Chairmen cautioned
June 22, 2021 By Jariatu S Jusu The Leader of Government Business, Hon. Matthew Nyuma, has called on all Parliamentary Oversight Committee Chairmen to present their reports on the funds they received from the Office of the Clerk of Parliament. “We have given monies for oversight functions to be conducted and those committees were set in the third session. We are yet to receiving reports on those issues.
Fourth Session of Fifth Parliament commences tomorrow
May 17, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Following the conclusion of the Third Session of the Fifth Parliament of Sierra Leone, the State Opening of the Fourth Session will commence tomorrow, Tuesday, 18th May, 2021, at the Chamber of Parliament, Tower Hill. At the height of the corona virus pandemic, the West Minister Foundation Development (WFD) and the Ministry of Information and Communications in May 28th,2020, supported Parliament in holding its first virtual State Opening.
Kingho Railway and Port Lease Agreement ratified
May 12, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Members of Parliament yesterday unanimously ratified the Railway and Port Lease Agreement signed between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Kingho Railway and Port Company Limited. According to the Minister of Mines and Minerals Resources, Timothy M.
Chaos in Parliament
April 20, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Scene at the Bintumani Conference Centre where Parliament was seated The sittings of Parliament was yesterday disrupted by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) on the grounds that the leadership of their party and other opposition leaders were not consulted on the hosting of the emergency parliamentary sittings summoned by President Julius Maada Bio.
“Bring back old party stalwarts to APC”
-Urges Hon. I.B Kargbo April 19, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu One of the oldest member and deputy opposition leader in Parliament of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, has called on other party members to bring back old party members that have political experience for the party to bounce back to power.
ECOWAS MPs crave inclusion in monitoring Community Levy
March 25, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament have demanded that they should be involved in monitoring the implementation of the protocol relating to the Community Levy, which is carried out by the Ministry of Finance of each member state.
Sierra Leone: Govt Owes USL Le 32billion for SLG
By Jariatu S. Jusu The Vice Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, Professor Foday Sahr, has told members of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts that the Government of Sierra Leone owes them 32billion Leones as arrears for the Sierra Leone-grant-in-aid.
APC MP demands better medical insurance for MPs
March 5, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Opposition All People’s Congress Member (APC) of Parliament, Hon Hassan Sesay, who also doubles as Opposition Whip, has called on the leadership of Parliament and the Speaker to address the issue relating to health benefits of Members of Parliament.
Kenya: Abass Bundu's Daughter Now High Commissioner to Kenya
By Jariatu S. Jusu Members of Parliament yesterday unanimously approved Ms. Isatu Aminata Bundu as the new High Commissioner to the Sierra Leone High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya. Madam Bundu will replace her predecessor, late Peter Joseph Francis, elder brother to Chief Minister, David Francis. Other nominees include Justice Miata Maria Samba as Supreme Court Judge and Conrad Sackey as Chairman-Teaching Service Commission (TSC) respectively.
Abass Bundu’s Daughter now High Commissioner to Kenya
February 24, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Ms. Isatu Aminata Bundu now High Commissioner to Kenya Members of Parliament yesterday unanimously approved Ms. Isatu Aminata Bundu as the new High Commissioner to the Sierra Leone High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya. Madam Bundu will replace her predecessor, late Peter Joseph Francis, elder brother to Chief Minister, David Francis.
Sierra Leone: Statistics Briefs MPs On Mid-Term Housing Census
By Jariatu S. Jusu Senior officials from Statistics Sierra Leone have briefed Members of the Development and Planning Committee on the forth coming mid-term housing and population census and to also secure the willingness of all parliamentarians to participate in the process at all times. Statistician General, Prof. Osman Sankoh, started off by apologizing for not showing up the last time because they were in the provinces.
‘The court should be apolitical’
…Justice Miatta Samba tells Parliament February 22, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Justice Miatta Maria Samba Proposed Supreme Court Judge, Justice Miatta Maria Samba, has told Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment and the Public Service during her interview session on Friday that, she does believe that the court should be apolitical even when dealing with political matters.
Sierra Leone: WIMSA Applauds Female Radio Journalists
By Jariatu S. Jusu Commemorating the World Radio Day, Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL),applauded female radio journalists, who have been advocating for women and girls across the country in their respective radio stations. February 13th each year is observed as World Radio Day. President of WIMSAL, Femi Jarette Coker, said the main objective behind celebrating the day was to raise awareness among the public and the media about the importance of radio.
WIMSAL applauds female Radio journalists
February 15, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Commemorating the World Radio Day, Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL),applauded female radio journalists, who have been advocating for women and girls across the country in their respective radio stations. February 13th each year is observed as World Radio Day. President of WIMSAL, Femi Jarette Coker, said the main objective behind celebrating the day was to raise awareness among the public and the media about the importance of radio.
2020 Medical Examiners bill goes to Legislative Committee
February 11, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu After a heated debate, Members of Parliament yesterday committed the Medical Examiners bill 2020 that will replace the Coronas Act of 1907, to the Legislative Committee for thorough scrutiny by MPs and professional heads in the Internal Affairs Ministry, pathologist and drafters of the bill.
Parliament urges Dr. Demby to be professional and save the nation
February 10, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Dr. Austin Demby Members of Parliament yesterday urged the new Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, to be a professional and save the country from poor health status. Main opposition Whip, Hon.
Gov’t owes WAEC $14m exam dues
February 9, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Officer in Charge of the West Africa Examinations Council in Sierra Leone, Felix Akuffo-Badoo, has told members of the Basic Education committee that, the Government of Sierra Leone owes the council’s headquarters in Ghana US$14m as contribution fees for eleven years.
NaCOVERC to face ACC for overpricing procured assets
February 4, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Deputy NaCOVERC Coordinator,Sheku Bangura and staff before the committee Chairman of the Public Account Committee, Hon. Segepor S. Thomas, has stated in Parliament that his committee will refer officials of the National Corona Virus Emergency Response Centre (NACOVERC) to the Anti-Corruption (ACC) for further investigations and possible criminal prosecution for the overpricing of procured assets by NACOVERC.
MPs urge new lands minister to review land policy
February 3, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Dr. Turad Senesie before the panel Members of the Appointment and the Public Service Committee have urged the proposed Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning, Dr. Turad Senesie, to review the land tenure system in the country. Leader of the Coalition for Change (C4C), Hon. Emmerson Lamina, said the new minister should make way to transform the protectorate land laws to that of provinces.
Hon. Tawa may be dethroned today if…
February 4, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh According to rumours making the rounds in the House of Parliament, Sierra Leone People’s party controversial lawmaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh of Constituency 132, maybe expelled from the House today (Thursday 4th February, 2021) if he fails to apologise for an alleged wrongdoing.
Sierra Leone: MPs Dissatisfied With NACSA
By Jariatu S. Jusu Members of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on National Commission for Social Action (NACSA) and Non-Governmental Organizations,have expressed dissatisfaction over the poor quality of furniture produced by Instant Construction and General Services for the Community Health posts in Kagbanthama town and Morie Town, Mange Bureh in the Port Loko district.
MPs dissatisfied with NACSA
January 25, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu Substandard furniture Members of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on National Commission for Social Action (NACSA) and Non-Governmental Organizations,have expressed dissatisfaction over the poor quality of furniture produced by Instant Construction and General Services for the Community Health posts in Kagbanthama town and Morie Town, Mange Bureh in the Port Loko district.
From Bethel World Outreach Ministries to Harvest Intercontinental Church
January 11, 2021 By Jariatu S. Jusu The Bethel World Outreach Ministries International has on Sunday changed its name to Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited (HIM-U) effective January 1st 2021 in order to reach out to more souls about Jesus Christ. According to the Founder and Presiding Bishop Darlington G.
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