Sierra Leone Issues

In connection with the death in London of the erudite Sierra Leonean and distinguished Public Servant, the Late Peter L. Tucker, former Secretary to the Prime Minister, Establishment Secretary, Head of the Civil Service, Chairman of the Sierra Leone Law Reform Commission, a book of condolence will be opened for signing at the Sierra Leone High Commission at 41 Eagle Street Holborn WC1R 4AT, London from 13th to 21st February 2017 between 10.30am - 4.00 pm. Dr Tucker passed away on the 13th January 2017.

Africa Energy Awards


The Minister of Energy and Power Hon Henry Macauley was invited to speak on Enhancing Energy Investments in Africa at the Africa Energy Awards 2016. This award was designed by the African Leadership Magazine to bring together companies ,individuals, associations and other stakeholders in Africa’s Energy sector .Hon Henry Macauley was given the African Energy Distinguished Leadership Award . He was recognised for his contribution to the growth and development of Africa’s energy sector . Hon Maculaey created the Sierra Leone Nigeria Economic Commission(SLEING) and the Nigeria and Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce.

Africa Energy Forum

The Minister of Energy Hon Henry Macauley attended the Africa Energy Forum in the United Kingdom on the 22nd June 2016.Also attending were other Energy Ministers from countries such as Ghana, Liberia , Ivory Coast,Mali , Ethopia, Swaziland and many investors. Mr Macauley spoke about how Sierra Leone has become the first country participating in the UK's Energy Africa Campaign to Sign an agreement to ensure power for all Sierra Leoneans by 2025.The minister also spoke about how the Government of Sierra Leone together with the EDSA(Electricity Sector Collection Account Arrangements are committed to establishing a revenue management and collection arrangements for the electricity sector. The Minister urged investors to go to Sierra Leone to invest in Energy. The Minister was awarded a cheque of £25,000 towards Solar.

The Minister of Energy Hon Henry Macauley attended the Africa Energy Forum in the United Kingdom on the 22nd June 2016.Also attending were other Energy Ministers from countries such as Ghana, Liberia , Ivory Coast,Mali , Ethopia, Swaziland and many investors. Mr Macauley spoke about how Sierra Leone has become the first country participating in the UK's Energy Africa Campaign to Sign an agreement to ensure power for all Sierra Leoneans by 2025.The minister also spoke about how the Government of Sierra Leone together with the EDSA(Electricity Sector Collection Account Arrangements are committed to establishing a revenue management and collection arrangements for the electricity sector. The Minister urged investors to go to Sierra Leone to invest in Energy. The Minister was awarded a cheque of £25,000 towards Solar.

Eddie Turay lectures Oxford University | Cocorioko Eddie Turay lectures Oxford University Posted By: Publisher and Chief Executive Officer KABS KANU February 12, 2016   Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has shared his experience on law, diplomacy and politics, during an address to law students at Oxford University where he was i…

Sierra Leone High Commission, London

PRESS RELEASE

END OF EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK IN SIERRA LEONE

London 7th November 2015 - Following a countdown of 42 consecutive days without recording a new case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), Sierra Leone has today 7th November 2015 been declared

The Sierra Leone High Commission, with humility, extends the gratitude of the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone to all its international partners, well-wishers and friends for the resources material, financial and human deployed in support of the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease and its eventual defeat.

We acknowledge among others, the role played by the Government and People of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland whose deployment of personnel and timely construction of treatment facilities across the country, exponentially increased capacity to separate suspected and confirmed cases from their communities and treat them in a safe and controlled manner. We appreciate also the patriotism of the Sierra Leone Community in the United Kingdom who mobilised resources and facilitated the shipment of consignments of vital medical and relief materials back home to Sierra Leone.
Today, as we celebrate the end of the Ebola transmission in Sierra Leone, we reflect with profound sadness and keep in remembrance, the thousands of lives (3,589) lost to the Ebola Virus Disease. Among this number were 221 healthcare workers who, with extraordinary courage and selfless dedication, risked their lives in the service of others. As a result of their heroic efforts, 4,051 confirmed cases survived the disease. We thank them for their sacrifice and courage without which the scourge could not have been contained.

The High Commission commends the resilience of the People of Sierra Leone in withstanding the epidemic and joins the nation in extending gratitude to His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, for successfully leading the massive social mobilization campaign to create awareness and break the chains of transmission of the EVD. Similarly, significant proactive steps were taken by the Government in containing the outbreak, including swift isolation, safe and dignified burials, ban on traditional and some religious practices, quarantine and continued vigilance.

As the nation now embarks on post-Ebola recovery, the Government and People of Sierra Leone remain on full alert and with preparedness to rapidly respond to any emergent threat to the national health infrastructure and disaster response mechanism.

Sierra Leone has been selected as one of the qualified nominee countries for the Open Government Championship Award for 2015. The Open Government (OGP) is a global civil socitey platform for the promotion and enhancement of open and participatory governance and accountability. To vote please visit https://review.wizehive.com/voting/ogp-champions

Definitely d not miss the future launch of this event as the opportunities presented to those who took part have been amazing. the initiatie was launched by His Excellency the Sierra Leone High Commissioner HE Edward M Turay COR and Work Sierra Leone to encourage more organisations to make opportunities openly available in innovation and enterprise development and recruitment for all Sierra Leoneans. Despite the current Ebola virus those who took advantage of the opportunity found it enriching.

Latest update from the mission

Ministry of Health and Sanitation – Sierra Leone Welcome to Ministry of Health & Sanitaion MoHS mission is to contribute to socio-economic development by promoting and ensuring quality health for the Sierra Leone population. Our mission is to deliberately build progressive, responsive and sustainable technologically-driven, evidence-based and clie…

Update from the London Mission

Are you a proud African? This is your chance to experience the cultural mix blended between Africa and the Caribbean culture. Come Along on the 13th September 2014 to:

Lambeth Town Hall Assembly Room, Brixton Hill, London, SW21JF.

Experience music, food, clothing from Africa and walk through British History and learn about the remarkable contribution of the Africans and Caribbean's residing in the UK.

If you know a exception young leader in Sierra Leone or Organisations who deserve recognition for changing the lives of young people in Sierra Leone get nominated today

The Queens Young Leaders Programme Launch For more information please visit: http://www.queensyoungleaders.com Join the search to find exceptional young people who deserve a Queen's Young Leaders Awa...