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Articles by Joseph S. Margai
Sierra Leone: Let's Strengthen Sierratel With National Support
The rebranded Sierratel headquarters' building on Wallace Johnson Street in Freetown Sierra Leone Telecommunications Company Limited (Sierratel), which is the country's sole state-owned telecommunication service provider, needs the support of every Sierra Leonean to regain its past glory.
Sierra Leone: Freetown's Drainage Master Plan Presented to Minister of Works
By Joseph S. Margai, Strategic Communications Coordinator (Office of the President) SLRA's Director General-Engineer Amara Kanneh and officials at the high table Consultants from AMC & Associates, Bowling International and Planning Green Futures, have on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019, presented the "Storm water Drainage Master Plan for the Municipality of Freetown", to officials of the Ministry of Works and Public Assets and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA).
Sierra Leone: NATCOM Takes 'One Area Network' Sensitisation to Kambia, Kabala
By Joseph S. Margai Officials of the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), have on Saturday, 8th June, 2019, taken sensitisation of the 'One Area Network' to both Kambia and Kabala. Kambia district and Kabala in the Koinadugu district, which are in the northwest and north-eastern regions of Sierra Leone respectively, share border with Sierra Leone's neighbour-Guinea, which is also one of the beneficiary countries of the 'One Area Network'.
Sierra Leone: SALCAB Takes Internet Connectivity to 500 Schools
By Joseph S. Margai Officials of the Sierra Leone Cable Limited (SALCAB), has on Monday, 27th May, 2019, told newsmen that they were set to take internet connectivity to 500 schools, colleges and 15 public hospitals, under their 'Project One Access'. Speaking to the media at his Lumley Beach Road office in Freetown, SALCAB's Managing Director, Ishmael Kebbay, said his institution believes in President Bio's vision of improving on human capital development.
Sierra Leone: NATCOM Celebrates ITU Day, Trains Girls in Basic Computing
By Joseph S. Margai National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), has on 17th May, 2019, supported the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to celebrate the world telecommunications and Information Society Day.
Sierra Leone: Locasl Aims to Champion Local Councils' Growth
By Joseph S. Margai ... as its officials jet in from UCLGA's workshop in Ghana Officials of the Local Councils Association of Sierra Leone (LoCASL), have last Saturday, 26th April, 2019, jetted in Sierra Leone from the United Cities of Local Government in Africa (UCLGA) workshop in Ghana.
Sierra Leone: Local Council Officials Converge in Kambia
By Joseph S. Margai Officials of Local Council Association of Sierra Leone (LoCASL) have on Wednesday, 20th March, converged in Kambia town to review their constitution and the endorsement of their strategic business plan. LoCASL's President, Joseph Munda Bindi, who doubles as the Chairman of Bo District Council, stated that there were lots of emerging issues to be addressed, if they were to match up with international standards.
Sierra Leone: WAEC-Sierra Leone Hosts 67 Council's Annual Conference
By Joseph S. Margai West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has on Tuesday, 19th March, 2019, held its 67th annual conference at Catco Hotel in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The anniversary was attended by WAEC member countries, chief government nominees of the various countries, WAEC stakeholders, students, ministers, and senior government officials, among others.
Sierra Leone: Political Affairs Ministry to Promote National Cohesion, Peace
By Joseph S. Margai Minister of Political and Public Affairs, Ambassador Mohamed Foday Yumkella, has told newsmen that his ministry would soon embark on a nationwide consultation to enhance peace and democratic cohesion, as well as bridge existing gaps among the Sierra Leonean populace. Ambassador Yumkella, who was speaking at the usual Ministry of Information and Communications press briefing on Thursday, 14th March, said his ministry works in the interest of all political parties.
Sierra Leone: At WAEC's 24th Endowment Fund Lectureprof. Alie Says One Exam, Low Mark Won't Take Away Students' Dreams
By Joseph S. Margai Guest lecturer at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)' s 24th Endowment Fund Lecture, Prof. Joe A. D. Alie, has stated that one exam or low mark cannot take away the dreams of students. Prof.
Sierra Leone: Sonoco Flour Company Jets in to Salvage Flower Crisis
By Joseph S. Margai Deputy Minister of Trade,Rev. Abraham James Sesay-Jones, addressing the press Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Rev. Abraham James Sesay-Jones, has disclosed that a Guinean flour producing company, Sonoco Flour Company, has been brought into the country in order to salvage the flour crisis that recently hit Freetown.
Sierra Leone: Foreign Affairs Minister Hopes to Address Transit Visa Issue
By Joseph S. Margai Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Alie Kabba, has expressed optimism that he would address the challenges faced by Sierra Leoneans, while transiting through Paris to Freetown. Passengers who are transiting through Paris to Sierra Leone are being asked to produce a transit visa and are sometimes forced to return home, if they fail to do so.
Sierra Leone: As Fbnbank Celebrates 125 Years of Existenceceo Says It Has Been Years of Resilience and Relevance
By Joseph S. Margai Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria (FBNBank), Adekunle Amujo, has stated that the 125 years of existence of the bank has been based on resilience and relevance. Amujo, who made the above statement during the event marking the bank's 125 anniversary flag hoisting on his Rawdon Street office in Freetown last Friday, also stated that they celebrated 125 years of unbroken business operations in Nigeria, supporting and enabling dreams.
Sierra Leone: Govt Urged to Provide Grant to Chiefdom Councils
By Joseph S. Margai PC Lappia Boima IV urges government to start giving grants for the operation of chiefdom councils Paramount Chief (P.C) of Kakua Chiefdom, Bo District, Hon. Lappia Boima IV, has urged government to consider providing grants to Chiefdom Councils, so as to enable them embark on their own development projects in their various chiefdoms. P.C Boima IV made the above call in an interview with this medium last Thursday (21st February 2019).
Sierra Leone: President Bio Commended for Declaring Rape As National Emergency
By Joseph S. Margai Naitore Nyamu gives out a warm smile in acceptance of President Bio's declaration of rape as national emergency The Africa office of Equality Now in Kenya, a gender-based activists' group, has applauded Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio for declaring rape and sexual violence as a national emergency.
Sierra Leone: Confrontations in Pujehun Must Stop!
By Joseph S. Margai Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation, Sadiq Silla, has called on all to stop the confrontations and give peace a chance in order to enhance development in Pujehun District, adding that he has moved swiftly to unify the people of the district by resolving personal conflicts. Sadiq Silla, who served as Chairman of Pujehun District Council for nine years, was speaking to Concord Times in a mobile phone interview last Friday (8th February, 2019).
Sierra Leone: Embassy in China Supports Students' Union Convention
By Joseph S. Margai Officials of the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in China has provided a total sum of ten thousand Chinese Yuan (¥10,000), approximately twelve million, seven hundred and thirty-five thousand, five hundred and thirty-four Sierra Leones (Le12,735,534), as support to the Sierra Leone Students' Union in China (SLSUC)'s annual convention.
Sierra Leone: Free Quality Education
By Joseph S. Margai Principal of the A.D. Wurie Secondary School at Lunsar, Ibrahim Tarawallie, has disclosed to Concord Times that the school has received supply of textbooks for both first and second term, but that they were yet to receive subvention for second term. The free quality education programme, which was launched by President Julius Maada Bio, started officially on 17 September 2018.
Sierra Leone: Guinean Traders Exploit Farmers in Port Loko
By Joseph S. Margai District Agriculture Officer (D.A.O) of Port Loko, north-western region of Sierra Leone, Charles Bangura, has told concord times that farmers in the district were not realising much from their proceeds because traders from Guinea were in the habit of issuing out to them bad loans in return for rice and other agricultural produces.
Sierra Leone: 'Agriculture Will Not Deceive us Like Mining'
By Joseph S. Margai Lunsar — Paramount Chief (P.C) Koblo Queen II, Marampa Chiefdom, Port Loko district, North-Western Sierra Leone, has urged government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to invest heavily in agriculture, which, according to him would not deceive them like mining.
Sierra Leone: Students Caught Selling Tramadol, Marijuana
By Joseph S. Margai Crime Officer attached to the Lunsar Police Division, Inspector Mohamed N.J. Kewulley, has yesterday told Concord Times that they were currently investigating three students, who were caught selling foodstuff polluted with marijuana and tramadol.
Sierra Leone: Over 1,400 S/Leoneans Acquire Training in China
By Joseph S. Margai Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wu Peng, has disclosed that over one thousand four hundred (1,400) Sierra Leoneans last year acquired training in various discipline in China. Ambassador Wu Peng was yesterday speaking during the Spring Festival Serial Cultural Experiencing Activities of Confucius Institute, Fourah Bay College (FBC) campus.
Sierra Leone: As President Bio Issues Stern Warning
By Joseph S. Margai While launching the three Commissions of Inquiry yesterday at the former Special Court for Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio has sternly warned that anyone who fails to comply with the inquiry would face the full force of the law. "All those who will be invited by the commissions must comply. Anyone who fails to comply, and I repeat, anyone who fails to comply will face the full force of the law," he warned.
Sierra Leone: Sedition, Incitement, Tribal Hate Message -
By Joseph S. Margai Secretary General of the main opposition All People's Congress (APC), Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh, has declined knowledge of an invitation extended by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to erstwhile President Ernest Bai Koroma.
Sierra Leone: XI Urges Countries to Improve Business Environment
By Joseph S. Margai Shanghai — Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged world leaders who were present at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to strive to improve the business environment in their various countries. CIIE provides a platform for countries and companies to bring their best products to sell to the buyers in China and from across the world.
Sierra Leone: Ambassador Ndomahina to Unify Sierra Leonean Community in China
By Joseph S. Margai in Beijing Ambassador Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina (centre) flanked by Dep. Amb. Rogers and HOC Unisa Sahid Kamara Newly appointed Ambassador to the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in China, Ernest Mbaimba Ndomahina, has expressed that he was set to unify the Sierra Leonean community in China.
Sierra Leone: Investor Seeks to Create Jobs in Sierra Leone
... investment in housing, navigation satellite, gold refinery underway September 12, 2018 By Joseph S. Margai in Beijing Julianan Evelyn Stark, a Chinese-American investor hopes to create jobs and boost Sierra Leone's economy A Chinese-American investor, Juliana Evelyn Stark, has told this medium in an exclusive interview that she is determined to invest massively in Sierra Leone, thereby creating jobs for Sierra Leoneans and improving standard of living in the country.
Sierra Leone: Nra Board Chair Determined to Close Loopholes
By Joseph S. Margai in Beijing Tuma Adama Jabbi is NRA's Board of Directors' Chairperson The Chairperson, Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Ms. Tuma Adama Jabbi, has told this medium that she was determined to close loopholes in order to mobilise much-needed revenue for national development.
Africa: As China International Import Expo Sets to Kick Off 100 African Companies Sign Up to Participate
By Joseph S. MargaiDeputy Director General of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau, Ms. Zhong Xiaomin, has informed journalists that over 100 African companies have already signed up for the event that is to be held in Shanghai this November. Speaking Thursday, 19th July, at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, she said the 100 companies are coming from 38 African countries.
Africa: China to Shut Down 22 Domestic Ivory Carving Factories, 88 Outlets
By Joseph S. MargaiBeijing — In a bid to protect wildlife and other endangered species in both China and Africa, the Chinese government has taken drastic action to shut down 22 ivory carving factories and 88 outlets by the end of 2018. Already, the country's State Forestry and Grassland Administration, through the Endangered Species of Wild Fuana and Flora Import and Management Office, has shut down 12 ivory carving domestic factories and 55 outlets in March 2017.
Congo-Kinshasa: China to Send Ebola Medical Team
By Joseph S. MargaiBeijing — The Chinese government is set to send a medical team to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help in the fight against the deadly Ebola viral disease. The second largest economy in the world may also administer the recently developed Chinese Ebola vaccine to patients.
Africa: "The Bond Between China and Africa Is Deep"
By Joseph S. MargaiBeijing — Vice President (VP) of China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), Hu Zhengyue, has stated that the bond between China and Africa is profound and that the potential for cooperation between the two sides is huge. Mr. Hu was speaking at the joint opening ceremony of China Africa Press Centre (CAPC) and China Asia Pacific Press Centre (CAPPC) on Tuesday (27th March) at the Diplomatic Residence Compound, Jianwai Media Centre in Beijing.
Sierra Leone: Rampant Illegal Sand Mining At Ebola/Mudslide Cemetery
By Joseph S. MargaiVolunteers at the Ebola/Mudslide victims' cemetery at Pa Loko village in the outskirts of Waterloo, Western Area Rural District, have expressed fear that rampant illegal sand mining currently taking place nearby could have far-reaching negative impact on the sacred ground. The cemetery is where Ebola and mudslide victims were buried between 2014 and 2015, and 2017, respectively. At the moment, there is rampant illegal sand mining beneath the sea bed closed to the cemetery.
Sierra Leone: CSOs Rebuke Officials Who Abandon Their Post for Political Campaigns
By Joseph S. MargaiCoalition of Civil Society and Human Rights Activists-Sierra Leone (CCSHRA-SL), a group of civil society organisations, has expressed dismay over what they referred to as the attitude of officials of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) who have abandoned their posts in order to engage in political campaigns. The CSOs made the statement in a press release dated 1st February, 2018 and signed by the coalition's chairman, Charles Mambu.
Sierra Leone: Residents Pledge Support for Independent Candidate
By Joseph S. MargaiHundreds of inhabitants in Ward 382 in Constituency 107, Lumpa, in the outskirt of Waterloo, have pledged their unflinching support for Mohamed Opeh Koroma, an independent candidate who was denied the All People's Congress (APC) party symbol to contest the March 7 Local Council election. In a show of support for and commitment to the independent candidate, a mammoth crowd of supporters and admirers participated in a jogging, dancing and singing in the Ward last Sunday.
Sierra Leone: Former Deputy Minister Goes Independent
By Joseph S. MargaiErstwhile Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, Madam Rugiatu Neneh Turay, has decided to contest the March 7 Local Council election under an independent ticket after her party-the ruling All People's Congress (APC) refused to award her symbol to contest.
Sierra Leone: SLRTC Accused of Selling Govt Buses
By Joseph S. MargaiSierra Leone Road Transport Corporation (SLRTC) has been accused by some commuters of selling one of the government buses to unidentified individuals who are now using it as a commercial vehicle with proceeds going into private pockets. The bus, with government registration number AFQ 904 and the inscription 'Charity Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology,' has been seen plying various routes in the country.
Sierra Leone: National Executives Denounce CDP Coalition
By Joseph S. MargaiAs the country prepares for the March 7, 2018 multitier elections, national executives of the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP) have denounced the inclusion of the party into a coalition by their chairman and leader. Four national executive members of CDP have threatened to take court action against their chairman and leader, Gibril Thullah, for including the party in a coalition with four political parties.
Sierra Leone: SLPP Mayoral Aspirant Vows to Transform Freetown
By Joseph S. MargaiMayoral aspirant for Freetown City Council (FCC) under the ticket of the main opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), Raymond de'Souza George, has vowed to improve the status of Freetown if he is awarded the symbol to contest and subsequently wins the 2018 local council election. He was speaking yesterday in an exclusive interview with Concord Times at his Fourah Bay College (FBC) office, where he said Freetown has seen lots of changes which in his view were not positive.
Sierra Leone: Day of the Girl Child - 'I've Come Back to School to Accomplish My Dream'
Photo: Concord Times Mariama Fullah, 18, with her one-year-old baby in Sahn Malen. By Joseph S. MargaiAs the world observes International Day of the Girl Child today (11 October), Mariama Fullah, an 18-year-old Class Six pupil of Roman Catholic Primary School in Sahn Malen chiefdom, Pujehun district, southern Sierra Leone, has said in an exclusive interview with Concord Times that she has returned to school in order to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse.
Sierra Leone: Fbnbank CEO Pays Condolence Visit to President Koroma
By Joseph S. MargaiManaging Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Limited and Subsidiaries, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, has paid a condolence visit to His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma at State House on Wednesday (27th September, 2017) in order to make cash donations on behalf of his bank to alleviate the suffering of victims of the August 14th 2017 mudslide and flooding.
Sierra Leone: New Brussels Airlines GM Promises Reliable Partnership
By Joseph S. MargaiNew General Manager of Brussels Airlines, Estelle Van Ekout, has said that mutual support between the airlines and Sierra Leoneans over the past years is factual and self-speaking as both parties are special to each other.
Sierra Leone: APC Minister Allegedly Owes Comrade Le11 Million
By Joseph S. MargaiA diehard supporter of the ruling All People's Congress (APC) party, Mariama Sheriff-Leigh, has told Concord Times that the Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Infrastructure, Kadijah O. Sesay, owes her the sum of Le11.670 million. According to Madam Sheriff-Leigh, the deputy minister owes her the amount after she took items from her stall on credit in 2016. "I did not give her the physical cash.
Sierra Leone: Toll Road Effectcommodity Prices Increase in Makeni
By Joseph S. MargaiWholesale and retail traders in Makeni have complained that the sale of basic commodities has plummeted considerably as a result of an increase in retail and wholesale prices, mainly precipitated by toll charges for vehicles plying the Wellington-Masiaka highway, which is the major thoroughfare from the commercial capital Freetown to provincial towns.
Sierra Leone: Residents Demand Name Change for Songo Toll Gate
By Joseph S. MargaiVillage head of Makoloh, Osman Sesay, has called on government to change the name from Songo Toll Gate to Makoloh Toll Gate so as to retain the identity of the village where the gate is situated. Headman Sesay, who was speaking to Concord Times last Saturday at Makoloh village, contended that the current name should be 'Makoloh Toll Gate', after the village where it is located.
Sierra Leone: As Graceland Engages Kono Stakeholders On National Land Policywomen Complain Limited Access to Land
By Joseph S. MargaiWomen in Kono district have complained that they have limited opportunity to own land for both mining and farming activities. They made the above complaint last Thursday during a dialogue forum on the 2015 National Land Policy, organised by Graceland Sierra Leone at Satta Kumba Resource Centre in Koidu town, Kono district.
Sierra Leone: FCC Mayor Says Relationship With Masada Sour
By Joseph S. MargaiMayor of Freetown City Council (FCC), Franklyn Baba Bode Gibson, has claimed that the relationship between his institution and MASADA Waste Management Company is not as sweet as one would expect, because the latter is sabotaging the operations of the council. Mayor Gibson, who was speaking on Tuesday, 22nd August, 2017, during a press briefing held at FCC's conference room, expressed dissatisfaction over the manner in which MASADA was implementing garbage collection in Freetown.
Sierra Leone: Victorus Donates Food Items to Mudslide Victims
By Joseph S. MargaiVictorus Beauty Centre in Freetown has on Thursday 24th August, 2017, donated assorted food items to mudslide and flood victims in both Regent and Charlotte village in the Western Area Rural District. The donated items included one hundred (100) 25kg bags of rice, 100 gallons of palm oil, and 100 dozens of fresh farm eggs. Presenting the food items on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Victorus Beauty Centre at Regent village, Mrs.
Sierra Leone: FCC Mayor Leads 8-Man Delegation to Hull
By Joseph S. MargaiHead of the 8-man delegation, Mayor Gibson (centre) explaining the importance of the trip Mayor of Freetown City Council (FCC), Franklyn Baba Bode Gibson, will on 30th August, 2017, lead an eight-man delegation to Hull City in the United Kingdom to participate in a cultural affair, where the delegation is expected to showcase Sierra Leone's culture.
Sierra Leone: Commercial Vehicles Boycott Toll Gate
By Joseph S. MargaiCommercial vehicles plying the Freetown-Waterloo route have on Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd August, 2017, boycotted the toll gate at Hastings, demanding an increment in transport fares before they could use the road. One of the aggrieved drivers, Mohamed Turay, told Concord Times that they decided to boycott the route because government has deliberately refused to increase the transport fare from Freetown to Waterloo.
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