By Septimus Senessie in Kono
Sierra Leone parliament approves $ 16 m for light
By Crispina Cummings
Parliament has approved a US$ 16-million grant agreement between Sierra Leone and the international development association for the energy access project aimed at improving electricity supply in the country.
Presenting the grant agreement Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said the grant was meant for the improvement of electricity supply in the Western Area and the capacity to the National Power Authority.
NRA, Ecobank case to High Court
By Aminata Phidelia Allie
The case of alleged state fraud involving thirteen accused persons, working for the National Revenue Authority, Ecobank and the Sierra Leone Shipping Company, has been transferred to the High Court of Sierra Leone for trial. The accused were refused bail.
The transfer followed the indictment last week of 17 people by the Anti Corruption Commission for various offences.
Contractor abandons Koidu Hospital
By Septimus Senessie in Kono
The District Medical Officer, Kono and the Coordinator of a civil society organisation in the district have both told Politico that the contractor undertaking rehabilitation work on the district hospital has abandoned the work “with serious consequences” for the effective functioning of facilities in the hospital.
