September 7, 2020 - Public Review Newspaper

Edwin D. Miller, Jr. Niamey:

The 44th Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial level was held today, 4th September 2020 in Niamey, the Republic of Niger. The purpose of the meeting was to review the political and security situation in the region, with particular emphasis on the political processes in the Gambia and Guinea Bissau. The meeting, which was presided over by H.E. Kalla Ankourao, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Repiblic of Niger and Chair of the Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial level was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs or Security from across ECOWAS Member States. Also in attendance at the meeting were the Honorable Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, H. E. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, H. E Muhamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and H. E. Abdullah Bureima, President of the UEMOA Commission. In his opening remarks, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H. E. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, reiterated the determination of the ECOWAS Commission to strengthen its working relations with Member States, which he believes is important in articulating the interest of the people. He commended the strong political will of the Heads of State and Government in finding a lasting solution to the socio-political crisis in Mali and thanked H. E. Goodluck Johnathan, ECOWAS’ Mediator in the crisis, for his commitment to have the Malian situation resolved. For his part, the Chair of the Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial level, H.E. Kalla Ankourao, recalled the challenges Covid-19 has brought upon the region coupled with the breakdown in democratic governance in Mali. Commenting on the electoral challenges ahead, Kalla indicated that the community should take the necessary steps for the preparation and smooth conduct of the upcoming presidential elections in Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkinifaso, Ghana, and Niger. Additionally, the Chair stressed that special attention be paid on the terrorist attacks in the region, particularly in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. On the Gambia, Council was informed by the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security that the political situation in the country is relatively calm and peaceful, but still remains unpredictable due to issues revolving around the constitutional review process, preparations by the Independent Electoral Commission in terms of the electoral process and conduct of the referendum in readiness for the 2021 presidential and parliamentary elections. After a period of frank deliberations, Council recommended that all stakeholders are carried along by the IEC in the ongoing electoral reforms and that the outcomes of the reform processes are implemented scrupulously. Council also recommended that the ECOWAS Commission seek extension for the mandate of ECOMIG, which expired end of June 2020, to enable the forces monitor the peaceful implementation of the TRRC hearings, as they may generate additional tensions in the country. On Guinea Bissau, Council recalled that the country was plunged into deeper political and institutional crisis immediately after the announcement of the results of the strongly contested presidential elections, held 24th November and 29th December 2019, in the 1st and 2nd rounds respectively, which saw former Prime Minister Mr. Umaro Sissoco Embalo emerged as winner with 54 percent of the votes, but was unable to present the Government’s programs to the National assembly as provided for by the constitution due to institutional standoff that persisted at the National Assembly. Council then urged the authorities of Guinea Bissau to ensure the formation of an inclusive government and participatory processes, with all national stakeholders, in conformity with the provisions of the country’s constitution and admonished the ECOWAS Commission to intensify its support to the new government in its efforts to consolidate the democracy and inclusive reform agenda for a new constitution that may lead to national stability.

MINISTRY OF TOURISM CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR PRESS ATTACHES ON RE– BRANDING AND PROMOTING SIERRA LEONE AS AN INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION

Tourism

By Lansana Bayoh SesayMinistry of Information and CommunicationsThe Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt said Sierra Leone’s rich cultural heritage and touristic resources, if earnestly utilized, can contribute significantly to it’s social and economic advancement as it will increase the national revenue and create employment opportunities.Dr. Pratt was addressing a one–day training session for the newly accredited press attaches on ” RE —BRANDING and PROMOTING” the image of Sierra Leone as an international tourist destination at the headquarters of the ministry in Freetown.She said the training which will focus on investment, promotion and marketing strategies will form the basis for the positive re– branding of the country.The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs highlighted some measures the government has instituted to promote tourism in the country, such as the preservation of our cultural heritage and tourist sites and, visas on arrival.Dr. Pratt said COVID—19 has affected negatively the growing tourist and hospitality industry of the country as they are not fully operational but however, the government has provided safety net to the low income earners in the industry.The Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Mamadi Gobeh Kamara said tourism can promote international goodwill among nations through their cultural values.She said the press attaches will be in better positions, with this training, to inform foreign investors on Sierra Leone diversified investment potentials.The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Solomon Jamiru ESQ called on the newly accredited press attaches to be conversant with the government current development strategy as it will help them in the re– branding of the country.He encouraged them to always advance the competitive advantage of Sierra Leone on every occasion they attend out there.A representative of the press attaches, Betty Milton assured the government that they will creat impressive impacts for the country during their tour of duties in the foreign missions.03/09/2020

UPDATE ON ACC’s ACTIONS WITH REGARD AUDIT REPORTS 2015–2018 (No.2)

Corruption

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in this second media release, wishes to update the general public of the actions and steps it has taken to address critical issues raised in the Audit Reports of Sierra Leone 2015 – 2018. These interventions focused on aspects of possible, or alleged corruption, and conduct inconsistent with the provision(s) in the Anti-Corruption Act of 2008. After a thorough review, and analysis of the aforementioned Reports, a total of twenty-one (21) issues attracted the attention of the Commission; with a view to investigating, prosecuting, or recovering public funds, public revenue, public property, as the case maybe, in accordance with Sections 7, and 48 of the Anti-Corruption Act of 2008 respectively. Below are the second set of issues, and areas of ACC interventions, and the outcomes of same: The ACC has charged two (2) matters to Court. Furthermore, there are thirteen (13) ongoing active investigations. Two (2) matters have been accordingly closed for lack of evidence. In terms of monies returned to the State, the Commission has recovered a total sum of Two Billion, Seven Hundred And Forty-Two Million, One Hundred And Eighty-Five Thousand, Three Hundred and Four Leones, Sixty-One Cents (Le 2, 742, 185, 304, 61). KIMBIMA HOTEL – The Audit Report alleged that Kimbima Hotel has not been paying Pay-as-You-Earn (PAYE) Tax from August, 2016 to April 2018. ACC investigations established that no payment was made to the National Revenue Authority in respect of PAYE Tax for staff of Kimbima Hotel for the months of June, July, October, November, and December, 2017. The ACC will be directing a letter to Kimbima Hotel (including its successors) and its stakeholders to pay PAYE Tax for the said workers, failing which the matter will be either referred to the NRA for recovery pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Laws of Sierra Leone or the ACC proceeds with direct recovery or prosecution, as may be deemed expedient in the circumstances. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (MOF)– The Audit Report alleged that the Ministry of Finance undertook procurement of ICT equipment to the tune of Three Hundred Million Leones (Le 300.000.000) without advertisement. Alleged procurement documents have been obtained, and analyzed. The ACC has obtained statements from Persons of Interest. The investigation is at an advanced stage and the Public will be updated on the outcome in due course. MOF – The Audit Report alleged that there is variance between fuel paid for by the MOF, and that actually supplied by the fuel dealer. The Ministry paid a total amount of Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Leones (Le 337, 000, 000) as against what the supplier actually supplied, which amounts to One Hundred and Eighty Seven Million Leones (Le 187, 000, 000). MOF has forwarded documents relevant to the investigation. The ACC has analyzed the said documents, and commenced obtaining statements from Persons of Interest. MOF – The Audit Report alleged that some staff at the MOF received overpayments, without authorization; found inconsistency in the payroll and staff list; in the payment to deceased staff; and payment of salaries to staff on overdue study leave for the period January, 2017 to March, 2018. ACC investigations established that the thirty-one (31) staff involved were overpaid. The said persons have completed repayment to the State through a structured program instituted by the Ministry of Finance itself. Save two staff whose issues are still under review; all have accordingly completed repayments. The file itself is still under review by the Prosecutions Department of the ACC to determine if criminal responsibility emanate from the conduct of the staff concerned or anyone else. MINISTRY OF WORKS AND PUBLIC ASSETS – The Audit Report alleged that the officials of the Ministry of Works and Public Assets failed to pay proceeds from the sale of Government quarters into the Consolidated Revenue Fund, amounting to Two Billion, Two Hundred and Sixty Million Leones (Le 2,260,000,000). The investigations established that twenty-eight (28) Government quarters situated around Spur Road, Wilberforce, Hill Station and Ross Road were sold for the sum of Two Billion, Six Hundred and Eighty Million Leones (Le 2,680,000,000). An amount of One Hundred and Nineteen Million, Three Hundred and Fourteen Thousand, Three Hundred and Four Leones (Le 119, 314,304.00) was spent on monitoring activities by the Ministry of Works, leaving a balance of Two Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Six Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Ninety Six Leones, (Le 2,560,685,696) held at the Works Emergency Account No.0112004648 at the Bank of Sierra Leone. The ACC has, by letter, requested that the Accountant-General transfer the said amount into the Consolidated Revenue Fund and the same had been affected on the 13th December, 2019. It is therefore not the case that the said amount was embezzled; but the Account into which the said money had been lodged was not accessed by the Auditors at the time of the audit. The funds are now properly with the Ministry of Finance. On another note, the ACC wishes to make clarification in its earlier Media Release No.1 dated 31st August, 2020, in which it stated that the National Petroleum (NP) was overpaid by EDSA in the sum of Four Billion, One Hundred and Two Million Leones (Le 4,102,000,000.00). This liability however arose due to no fault of NP as it was the third parties who were supposed to make the correct delivery who ended up delivering less than what was contracted to be supplied and paid for. The ACC maintains the essential correctness of its release by confirming that NP owes EDSA as stated but hereby corrects that the actual amount which the investigations established was overpaid by EDSA for which supplies were not received from NP, is Four Million, One Hundred and Two Thousand Leones (Le 4,102,000.00). This amount should be recovered by the EDSA from NP. The Commission shall continue to promptly update the public through releases on interventions made with regard the Auditor-General’s Audit Reports of Sierra Leone. Release No. 3 on the Audit Reports

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER?

Education

By: Ibrahim Sorie Bangura. Every student has his or her favorite teacher, but that teacher may not be the best qualified person on the teaching staff. In other words, although the mastery of the subject or subjects taught, plus an enthusiastic approach, is an essential prerequisite in a teacher, it is far from being the only qualification. There are some who know their subjects but totally fail to put them across to the students. Let us first examine the negative side. Unless the teacher has a voice which carries, without shouting, there will always be inattention at the back of the class. There are teachers who cannot stop talking, and who will lecture a class for forty minutes. Most students will be asleep after the first fifteen minutes. There are teachers whose manners and dress are eccentric; they may be popular, but few students take them seriously. There are teachers who either shout at or speak sarcastically to backward students. They are disliked by the whole class. There are teachers who prefer to talk about the football team or a certain television program rather than the subject they are paid to teach. While this again may achieve popularity, it certainly evokes no respect. There are teachers whose lives are marred by drink, drugs, or sexual deviation. These cannot begin to be effective teachers. So what are the positive qualities the student looks for ? A good teacher must be able to exercise discipline. Teaching cannot begin in an unruly class. In the past, class discipline has usually been strict and inflexible. The more modern approach is to allow more freedom of speech and movement, though no individual can be allowed to dominate proceedings by rough and noisy behavior. All teachers know the difference between a lively and a disruptive student. To be able to exert the right kind of discipline can be learnt, but this is often by bitter experience. There are a few fortunate men and women who have only to walk into a classroom to create order. Unfortunately there are more whose entry is a signal for chaos. Students are always ready to work to the best of their ability for someone whom they respect, for two reasons. The first is the desire to please that person. The second, more important reason, is the knowledge that the teacher has the student’s best interests at heart. Study has two objectives, and a careful balance between the two must be kept by the teacher. The first is the ability to instill a love of the subject taught, which will be maintained in adult life. The second is to prepare the students as well as possible for the next examination, be it O or A level or university entrance in some cases. On the other hand, if, say, English is taught exclusively to cover the examination syllabus by means of learning context passages and model answers by heart, the subject will become boring. If there hadn’t too much attention paid to generalizations about literature and its place in social evolution, then the lessons may well be interesting but the student will go unprepared into the examination room. There should also be a balance between how much work the teacher does and how much the student does. Some modern educational theorists disapprove of any talking by the teacher beyond the bare minimum. Unfortunately, if students’ work is not carefully guided, and if they are given free expression in their approach to any subject, most of them will learn nothing of value. Avoiding the lecture habit, the good teacher, who has already done his or her lesson preparation, will help the student to achieve certain objectives in each lesson by, a mixture of verbal instruction and class work. Television, radio and other visual aids are only marginally helpful, and should be kept to a minimum. In schools which are not streamed, there will always be class members who are sometimes incapable of doing the work which others find easy. A good teacher will help them individually, sometimes after school hours, and if they are non-achievers, set them simpler work. To a certain extent, a good teacher needs to be a psychologist, able to detect and advise on mental blockages, which are sometimes due to outside emotional disturbances. A good teacher should be someone you can trust and talk to, and whose sane advice on your personal problems is worth listening to.

KRIOS TAKE GOVERNMENT TO COURT OVER THE PROVINCES LANDS ACT.

Environment

On Friday, 28th August 2020, the Krio Descendants union in collaboration with the Krio Community and the Renner family filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone challenging the validity of the Provinces Lands Act 1960, a discriminatory colonial statute inherited from the British. The Plaintiffs are claiming that the Provinces Lands Act, Cap. 122 of the Laws of Sierra Leone along with other specific definitional statutes are inconsistent with the 1991 Sierra Leone constitution in that it discriminates specifically against Krios, whose place of origin is in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. This statute precludes Krios from acquiring any customary land rights or freehold title in the Provinces, restricting them to acquiring only leasehold interest of a specific duration. This Plaintiff contends is in violation of Section 27 (1) of the Sierra Leone Constitution which prohibits discrimination on the basis of tribe or place of origin. The Krios are statutorily classified as “non-natives” which definition also includes those persons of European or Asiatic origin. No other tribes in Sierra Leone are subject to such statutory restrictions. It is also argued that Cap. 122 violate their right to freedom of movement guaranteed by Section 18 (1) of the Constitution as they cannot reside or settle freely in the Provinces unless the consent of a tribal chief is secured. Lastly, it is contended that the statute unduly impacts on their freedom of assembly and association in violation of Section 26 (1) of the constitution as the Plaintiffs ability to live with, associate or spend time with their brothers and sisters from the Provinces is constrained. The Plaintiffs are seeking a declaration from the Supreme Court that those portions of the Provinces Lands Act that impact upon Krios be declared unconstitutional, stricken and rendered null and void. They also seek substantial damages against the Government of Sierra Leone for failing to repeal this statute since independence and retaining same as part of the laws of Sierra Leone for the last 59 years despite its patently discriminatory effect on Krios. Alternatively, the Plaintiffs seek reparations from the Government and an allocation of 100 hectares of land in each of the 12 Districts in the Provinces as compensation. This Supreme Court case was filed by the law firms of Garber & Co and Campbell & Co based in Freetown.

“Give Minister Sandi Gloucester to expand” -RODNEY MICHAEL

Environment

It was not so long-ago skeptics like me doubted the previous Government’s ambition to expand the Capital, and in particular develop the roads, when the Leicester Peak area and Imatt expansion developed faster than expected. Since the assumption of office of President Bio and his team, the most controversial Minister has been Dr Dennis Sandi of Lands. He has not made many friends with his actions and recovery of what the Ministry of Lands believes should be State Land. He has been unapologetic about it and has carried on his responsibilities with consistency. He seems to have the confidence of His Boss and while many have criticized him for a lot of things, there is one particular good act that is worth appreciating. Dr Sandi has convinced the Government to expand the Capital further and Gloucester is just one area identified, with more significance attached to it. Apparently it is the area proposed to re locate all Government Ministries and other Departments and Agencies. Foreign Embassies have also been allocated land. In fact there was a proposal to relocate the State House there, but I’m not sure if that is still on the table it could be an excellent idea. The Government would have to show the same ambition as the Previous Government if the expansion is to materialize in the first term of President Bio. The road network is deplorable and for any expansion and appropriate investment in that community, the first step must be good road network and then the social services like Electricity, water supply and Health Facilities. Gloucester is a beautiful place and the weather is cool and healthy. One does not need to install air conditions in a house as the wind is refreshing. As it is now, it is just amazing and hopefully building permit would be carefully allocated to ensure proper planning unlike the rest of the Capital. Expansion of any city is expensive but the long term benefit makes it worthwhile. With the excellent road network at Leicester Peak area, from the Fourah Bay College route or the American Embassy road, the branch to Gloucester Village is horrific as it is today. I urge the relevant line Ministries to collaborate and make a reality the expansion of the Capital through Gloucester; declare it an urgent action plan under the President Bio first term. The people of Gloucester Community deserve good roads, electricity network, pipe borne water supply and health facilities. Let Gloucester be the next Leicester Peak! I am a friend, not a foe! I mean well!

MMCET IS NOW A UNIVERSITY

Breaking News, Education, Education, News

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), Mr. Gilbert Cooper on Tuesday 1st September 2020 revealed to the administration and staff of the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology polytechnic (MMCET), that after series of meetings with various stakeholders including the Ministries of Finance, Labour and Social Security and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), the Ministry has accepted the recommendations of the TEC for the MMCET and the Eastern Polytechnic to be transformed to Technical Universities. MMCET will start the Technical University with three Faculties- Education, Technology and Hospitality as the college has the basic requirements for the new status in spite of the fact that there are still grey areas and as the principal, Dr. Philip John Kanu reiterated, the new status has a lot of responsibilities. Addressing the crowded Great Hall of the college at the Goderich Campus amidst thunderous applauses, Mr. Gilbert Cooper highlighted other issues for the transformation of the MMCET and the Eastern Polytechnic to Technical Universities such as budget and financial implications and appealed to all to wait until October this year when the two institutions would be included in the budget. Mr Cooper further warned that it is the responsibility of all to lobby the powers that be for the new status and financial support. He enlightened that the Ministry shares the dream of the college to be transformed to a Technical University, and that the principal and staff are on the right track, that the TEC has assessed the college and that the Ministry must accept its recommendations. Mr. Cooper disclosed that the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Technical and Higher Education is concerned about the TEC report for the MMCET and the Eastern Polytechnic to be transformed to Technical Universities with all its recommendations for which a committee of various stakeholders would soon be setup to implement the plan. Mr. Cooper further disclosed that he is impressed with the developments that have taken place in the college since the appointment of Dr. Philip John Kanu. He noted that government was paying subventions to tertiary institutions in the country but has decided to take over the payment of salaries; this speaks to the reason for the prompt payment of salaries. He continued that the Ministry also discussed three major issues, subvention, salaries and grants-in-aid observing that government has other competing priorities. The Permanent Secretary continued that there are few trained and qualified teachers for technical/vocational education, one of the reasons for the delay in transformation of the Eastern Polytechnic and MMCET to Technical Universities. He noted that a policy would be adopted to train teachers and instructors and appealed to tertiary institutions that are on strike to resume work immediately and that not on strike to continue the good work. He further stated that government has promptly paid their August salaries and leave allowances and urged lecturers to resume work on Wednesday 2nd September this year. The principal of the MMCET, Dr. Philip John Kanu revealed that he appreciates the team from the Ministry for the visit and commended the Ministries of Technical and Higher Education and Finance and the Government of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio for keeping to his promise to do away with perennial strike actions by academic staff who now receive their salaries on time and that they have received all allowances. He also informed that in readiness for the new Technical University status, he has renovated the college including fixing all the toilets, that quality assurance is another benchmark, that the college now publishes results after the first semester and that 99% of lecturers have submitted their lecture notes emphasizing that the college has a zero tolerance against sexual harassment. Dr. Kanu continued that the college submitted its application to the Tertiary Education Commission for a Technical University and that TEC is working on the issue with the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education asserting that news of the new status would be the news of the millennium. Earlier, the Vice Principal and Director of Studies, Dr. Mohamed Alie Jalloh in welcoming all at the ceremony, said that the college is humbled and gratified for the visit and that the Ministry is represented at the highest level while the Registrar of the MMCET, Mr. Sheriff Bangura served as chairman.

ARMY BOSS Engages Finance Minister

Economy, News, Security

The New Chief of Defense Staff Lieutenant General Sullay Sesay and his team of Generals from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance Hon. Jacob Jusu Saffa and his team at the Ministry of Finance at George Street. In the Meeting the CDS Lt. Gen. Sullay Ibrahim Sesay firstly thanked the Minister of Finance and his team for their support to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the security sector in general. He thanked the team at the Ministry of Finance for fast-tracking the payment of backlogs on rice, fuel, and other items and highlighted several areas of concern that he will want the support of the Ministry of Finance to accomplish for the development of the Republic Sierra Leone Armed Forces. The Chief of Defense Staff expressed concern over the need to look into the conditions of service for members of RSLAF, noting that this has been a very huge concern for them especially in boosting the morale of members of the force. The Lt. Gen Sulay Sesay raised the issues on Peace Support Operations deployment and equipment, Army Engineering, Training and Recruitment, Agriculture, Accommodation, Health, and other issues for the consideration of the Minister of Finance for the next budget cycle. In his response the Minister of Finance Hon. Jacob Jusu Saffa congratulates the new CDS on his appointment and reassured him of the Ministry’s commitment to work with the Armed Forces to ensure the security of the state. “Issues regarding the military are very critical to the security of the state and therefore must be given high priority,” he emphasized. He asked the CDS to work with his team at the Ministry of Finance and look at the financial implications relating to the issues of conditions of service, accommodation, and other issues raised by the Chief of Defense Staff. The Financial Secretary Sahr L. Jusu described the meeting as an opportunity for the economic and financial expert at the Ministry of Finance and that of the security expert the Ministry of Defense and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces work together. He appealed to the CDS to engage the Ministry of Finance on major procurement before awarding the contract to ensure a smooth payment process. The team of Generals that visited the Finance Minister includes; Maj-Gen Peter K. Lavahun (CJF), Brig.-Gen Ronnie B. Charleston, Brig-Gen Yayimba Marah, Brig-Gen Saudi Alpha, and Brig-Gen Berber Jalloh.

Information Minister Clarifies The Unbundling Of SALCAB

Media, More News, News

The Minister of Information and Communications, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, on Tuesday 1st September 2020, engaged Editors, Station Managers and Civil Society activists on cabinet’s decision to unbundle the National Fibre Backbone and the Sierra Leone Cable Limited (SALCAB). In his statement, he said that the press conference and the Civil Society engagement were intended to provide correct information about the unbundling process. He furthered that it was concluded in the memorandum that the fibre assets currently under SALCAB be managed by two separate entities with the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable remaining under SALCAB and the national terrestrial backbone taken over by a new company to be established. In the end while NATCOM (National Telecommunications Commission) designs the regulatory framework for both companies and issues them operating license as they will both operate as monopolies in the sector. The minister informed that SALCAB and other agencies under the supervision of his ministry are all undergoing reforms in line with government’s transformative agenda, adding that the ministry has already succeeded in undertaking reforms in the Independent Media Commission (IMC) and the Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA). “Government has no plans to sell SALCAB,” the minister emphatically stated. Noting that the institution`s structures have not worked effectively over the years and as a ministry and government they will not maintain the same system and expect different result. The current bundled system, according to the minister, enables poor performance as SALCAB is currently operating the ACE Cable asset at less than 30% of its capacity and the NFB (National Fiber Backbone) at less than 0.5% of its capacity with the sector losing a lot of money through expenses and lost revenue. Mr Swaray appealed to Editors and Station Managers to fact check their stories before going to press as his doors are always open and he stands ready at any time to respond to issues they raise. The Acting Director of Communications in the Ministry of Information and Communications, Mohamed M. Jalloh, did a Power Point presentation on the proposed reforms.

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