Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio today officially launched the ‘We Are Equal’ Campaign at the Freetown International Conference Center. The Campaign focuses on four key issues which are, Health, Education, Gender Based Violence and Economic empowerment and is expected to help raise awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health and Maternal Hygiene. The event is organised by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. Watch video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

Friday, 5th July, 2024 - Sierra Leone’s Parliament has debated and unanimously ratified the ARISE IIP’s ‘The Dry Port Concession Agreement by and Between Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority and the Government of Sierra Leone’. This is part of a groundbreaking Industrial Zone Agreement between the ARISE Integrated Industrial Platform (ARISE IIP) and the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to develop and operate a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Koya, Mile 36. Minister of Transport and Aviation, Hon. Fanday Turay said: “The Agreement is geared towards investing in the dry port and river port industrial zone of the Port Loko district with millions of United States dollars Investment and underscored that the agreements are divided into four phases. The dry port will do connectivity to the region and improve industrial growth, and help to lower prices and also create huge employment for Sierra Leoneans, especially the youth”. The Agreement will significantly enhance the capacity of the Port of Freetown (Queen Elizabeth II Quay), allowing for more vessels to call at Freetown port, thereby boosting the port's competitiveness relative to other countries. Arise IIP is also currently working with the Government of Sierra Leone to construct a 400 to 500MT of Rice Mill in the country. The above development will be an addition to ARISE IIP’s proposed $120 million United States dollars to develop SIZ – Koya (Sierra Leone Industrial Zones). Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com. ???? LISTEN to AYV Radio 101.7 FM, Watch AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

Executive Director of the National Sports Authority, Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai says his Team is satisfied with their assessment of the facilities and resources for the inaugural African Traditional Sports Competition in Swakopmund, Namibia. Dr. Abdulai and NSA Project Coordinator Shamsu Mustapha are on a three-day visit to Swakopmund, Namibia to assess the facilities and resources for the inaugural African Traditional Sports Competition. Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com. ???? LISTEN to AYV Radio 101.7 FM, Watch AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

“There is a belief that the Jury system provides significant safeguards against corruption and state influence. However, many fear the removal of the Jury system, arguing that the justice system is corrupt and that individual judges or jurors can be influenced”. Executive Director, Center for Accountability and the Rule of Law, Ibrahim Tommy, was speaking on Sierra Leone’s Jury System on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone Programme this morning in Freetown. Tommy said critics highlight that, even with a jury, high-profile and influential individuals often avoid conviction. Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International @⁨Lawerenzo Ayv⁩

“I think the Tripartite Committee did an excellent job, working with technical experts provided by the United Nations and other donors to come up with very credible and extensive Recommendations as to how to improve the electoral system in Sierra Leone…”. The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, speaking on the work of the Tripartite Committee, on Wakeup Sierra Leone Show this morning on AYV television in Freetown. He said: “Having gone through the Report, read the 80 Recommendations and the various Analysis listed by the Committee, my view is that if those Recommendations are implemented accordingly, we will see a much better electoral system in Sierra Leone, much closer to international best practice”. Watch video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio today officially launched the ‘We Are Equal’ Campaign at the Freetown International Conference Center. The Campaign focuses on four key issues which are, Health, Education, Gender Based Violence and Economic empowerment and is expected to help raise awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health and Maternal Hygiene. The event is organised by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. Watch video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received the conclusive Report from the Tripartite Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review, at State House. The presentation marks a significant milestone following six months of intensive collaboration among key stakeholders. Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

As a government, we've had a lot of challenges. It's also important to situate those challenges. President Bio's tenure in office has been made by at least two years when the entire world was shut down. In previous governments, when they had this kind of crisis, they either added to their term or extended the date of the election. Minister of Information, Chernor Bah was on Wakeup Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"The Government is slowly increasing allocation for hiring staff. last year we had like 1,700 pin codes available. What I have been trying to do is to ensure that we have a very rational approach to how this pin codes are allocated" Dr.Austin H. Demby Minister of Health On wakeup Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

APC Parliamentary Spokesperson: “We should avoid creating a new ministry with additional directorates, civil service positions, and budget lines. Those monies could go into rice production, subsidies for fuel." Hon. Dr. Unpha Sorie Koroma, APC Parliamentary Spokesperson on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone Programme, discussing the socioeconomic challenges and prospects in the country. More stories: www.ayvnews.com. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34 , AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

"In the fight against kush, Sierra Leone is in a quagmire period of loosing the current young population that are on Kush." Habib Kamara Executive Director-SLYDCL on AYV Wake Up Salone program. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34 , AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

Chairperson of the Committee on Gender and Children Affairs in the Sierra Leone Parliament, Hon. Catherine Zainab Tarawallie has said the newly passed Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 strictly bans marriage for individuals under the age of 18, making it a criminal offense to participate in any form of arranging child marriages. The Act was informed by alarming data showing approximately 800,000 children had undergone child marriages in the country. Violations of this Law can result in a 15-year prison sentence or fines of NLe50,000. These measures aim to safeguard minors from exploitation and abuse. Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: www.ayvnews.com. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

"The vision for the "Fɛlei” Tech City initiative comes from H.E the President (Dr. Julius Maada Bio). One of the first things the President did when he was elected was he made commitment that he wants to establish Sierra Leone as a Global Hub for innovation and tech." Salima Bah, Minister of communication, Technology and Innovation, speaking on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone programme. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34 , AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

“The APC as a Party is not in support of any faceless protest and/or demonstration. We have not sanctioned any protest. If we want to hold any protest, it will be led by our senior leadership after going through the right democratic channels”. Minkailu Koroma, APC’s Senior Spokesperson, on Wake Up Sierra Leone.

In this video, His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio receives an update from the Committee Members of the Agreement for National Unity. He commends all parties on the significant progress made thus far and says he remains fully committed to ensuring that they fully reform the country’s electoral systems, processes, and infrastructure. President Bio said: “I thank our international and development partners for their support of this home-grown and home-led reform process. I look forward to receiving the final report in the coming days as we continue, as one nation, unrelenting and unwavering in strengthening our democratic systems”. Watch Video: For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

This is not the first time that Elections results have been contested. People have gone to court before and the courts ruled. President Bio went to court in 2012 and the court ruled but the problems still remain. Now the setting up of the Tripartite Committee that has seen the APC and the SLPP now working together in identifying 86 issue within our electoral process is just remarkable. Sidi Yayah Tunis, National Publicity Secretary - APC, was speaking on AYV's Wake Up Sierra Leone show. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories: https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International.

“The Tripartite Committee will not be presenting Full Report to the President today. Rather, the Committee will just be briefing His Excellency on the process so far. The temporal withdrawal by the APC from the process has caused some delays”. Sierra Leone’s Information Minister, Chernor Bah, at Wake Up Sierra Leone

Pan-African Hip-hop star and Sierra Leone’s Ambassador for Entertainment and Investment, Kao Denero on AYV International’s Global Voices program in London discussing details of his album (HEROES) and his first exclusive concert at the Light House venue in London, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. WATCH! Stay tuned to AYV : https://www.ayvnews.com ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV Tv Ch 33, AYV Tv Ch 34 , AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa and AYV International. #Sierraleone #Kaonero #heroes

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