August 15, 2023 - Public Review Newspaper

Cotton FC of Benin defeated Bo Rangers

By Mustapha Dumbuya Cotton FC in Benin has defeated Bo Ranger by 0-1 in the Waest Africa Championship cup hosted in Guine Conakry. Bo Rangers (on loan) midfield maestro Samuel Bekoe won the man-of-the-match award following his brilliant performance during the match. Prior to the final on Sunday, Bo Rangers had won its past two matches in the tournament, winning against Horoya AC 4-3 on post-match penalties after match had ended 1-1 in normal time. The Elephant Boys then went ahead to defeat ASM. Sangaredi by 2-0 in their second match. The 2022/2023 Sierra Leone Premier League Champions however fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Beninese club champions Cotton FC in a fascinating encounter. Meanwhile, Bo Rangers will be returning home to prepare for their back-to-back clash against LISCR FC of Liberia in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League first preliminary rounds. The first leg is scheduled for 19th August 2023 and will be hosted at the Southern Arena, while the return leg will be played eight days after at the SKD Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia.

Communication minister Visits Orange’s Digital Center

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By Mustapha Dumbuya Salima Monorma Bah, the newly appointed Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, Honorable Minister, has recently embarked on an enlightening tour of the Orange Digital Center. Welcomed by CEO Sekou Amadou Bah and the dedicated Orange staff, the Minister got a firsthand look at the Orange center’s innovative technological space in Freetown. The Orange Digital Center, a beacon of technological innovation in Sierra Leone, offers a plethora of possibilities for the country’s digital future. The Minister’s tour highlighted the center’s potential in propelling Sierra Leone to the forefront of digital innovation. The Orange Digital Center will provide state-of-the-art facilities with free access for all, reinforcing our strong ambition to democratize digital access for young people All programs of the ODC are provided free-of charge and open to everyone. The programs include a variety of digital training for young people, guidance to address project bearers, start-up acceleration and 90% of all the trainings are practical. Working as a network, the Orange Digital Centers allows experiences and expertise to be shared between countries and offer a simple and inclusive approach to improve young people’s employability, encourage innovative entrepreneurship and promote the local digital ecosystem. The Center in Sierra Leone is fully operational and equipped to host several digital trainings and events. In addition, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with universities, will train students for free and roll out Orange Digital Center Clubs, extensions of the Orange Digital Center within some universities in the regions. Thus, it will complement the education system to give as many people as possible access to new technologies and support them in using these technologies to their full extent.

39 Years-Old-Man Granted Le 50m Bail for Carrying Offensive Weapon to Internal Affairs Ministry

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By Feima Sesay Thirty-nine years old Foday Allieu Alias King Big fish was on Monday 14th August 2023 granted bail in the sum of 50 million new Leones by Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba road court No.1 for carrying offensive weapon to the Ministry of Internal Affairs without reasonable excuse. The accused was charges with two count of Carrying offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse contrary to section 16 (1) of the Public Order Act No.46 of 1965 and disorderly behavior contrary to section 12 of the public order Act No.46 of 1965 as amended by Section 12 (a) of Act No.15 of 1973 According to the particulars of offence, the accused on the 10th July, 2023 at Gloucester Street in Freetown was found Carrying offensive weapon in a public place to wit machetes(cutlass) without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Whiles count two, added that the accused on the same and place did behave in a disorderly manner According to a brief fact by the police, the accused person at about 10:20 hours was arrested by one Alusine Kpaka and brought to the CID in the grounds that he went to ministry of internal Affairs, immigration building, Gloucester street Freetown Carrying offensive weapon. When the charges were read and explained to the accused person, he pleaded not guilty on both count charges. The accused on his first appearance sometimes in July he was referred to the kissy mental home for examination. The prosecutor inspector Sellu TAP informed the bench that he has sent a subpoena to the medical doctor at the Kissy Mental home in respect of the accused. Meanwhile Magistrate Ngegba granted the accused person bail in the sum of fifty thousand new Leones with one surety in like sum surety must be resident in the western area and should produce valid identity card depicting his or her address in Freetown. Adding that the bail to be approved by the Deputy assistant Registrar whiles the matter was adjourned to the 29th August 2023 for further hearing.

Sierra Leonean Referees to Officiate in CAF Confederation Cup

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By Mustapha Turay Sierra Leonean referees quartet referees have been appointed to officiate match #No. 37 in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup first preliminary round qualifiers between Sudan’s Haidoub Al Nouhod and South Sudan El-Merriekh Juba. Below are the names of the Quartet Referees; Centre Referee: Mohamed K. Kondamba Koroma.Assistant Referee 1: Michael ContehAssistant Referee 2: Alieu Musa Sandy4th Official: Swahib Bangura The Sierra Leone Football Association officially unveiled these Sierra Leonean referees last year as members of the list of International FIFA badge Referees last year based on their hard work and high level of professionalism. Members of the FIFA list are qualified to officiate at international level and are entitled to wear a FIFA badge on their uniform for the year in which they are listed. The march has been scheduled to play at the Bar-Bohir national Stadium in Ethiopia ta 15H30 Saturday 19th August, 2023.

H.E Bio Speaks Tough to All Ministers

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By Alusine Fullah President Bio has on the 14th August, 2023 urged all appointed ministers, deputies and other appointees to deliver on their mandate for the people of the country or e deleted from their services. The president has made this statement at the opening of workshop on public service system for all ministers, ministers of state, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries and professional heads at the Freetown international conference centre. The president further maintained that he will not fail the people of Sierra Leone and is not ready to accept failure from anyone of his appointees. He stressed on the point that the people of Sierra Leone deserve better and he is expecting everyone to work for the best interest of citizens as that was why they were elected into office.

Samura Kamara Reacts to Commonwealth Sec. Gen

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By Mustapha Dumbuya The Leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition political party, the All Peoples Congress (APC), Samura Kamara, has issued a response to a recent message from Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. In her statement released on Wednesday, Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC urged political leaders in Sierra Leone to uphold their commitment to peace and unity, a pledge they made back in May. This message arrives at a crucial time, as Sierra Leone grapples with political turmoil stemming from the APC’s boycott of governance following a dispute over the 2023 presidential election results. Additionally, reports have emerged of a thwarted coup attempt in the nation. In a thoughtful and conciliatory reaction, Kamara expressed gratitude for the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s statement and conveyed the APC’s readiness to engage in a mediated dialogue promptly, with the betterment of Sierra Leone as the ultimate goal. Kamara’s statement conveyed, “We acknowledge and appreciate the recent statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, and embrace the opportunity to participate in mediated discussions without delay, all for the betterment of Sierra Leone’s people. We remain thankful for the Commonwealth SG’s unwavering support in the restoration of our democratic values, pursuit of social justice, and the unification of our nation.”

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Maritime Administration on a Two-Day Management talks to Develop Five-Year Strategic Plan

ACC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MONITORING PSSNYE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Standards Bureau to Introduce Standardized Market Measurements

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ECOWAS National Office Takes on Wai Community in Pujehun on Cross-Border Project Implementation

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Sierra Leone”s new Ambassador to Morocco resumes duty

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