“We must have the right people in place and ensure continuous training. Threats are constantly emerging and evolving, so we must adapt accordingly." Director General Civil Aviation Authority, Musayeroh Barrie speaking on Cyber security on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone Programme this morning in Freetown. 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

"We've launched a year-long campaign to promote our cultural heritage through dance, arts, music, and more. The campaign was held in four districts. Deputy Minister Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Kadijatu Grace Ahene speaking on Cultural Heritage on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone Programme this morning in Freetown. 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 3 Sierra Leoneans who lost their lives in the four-storey building that collapsed at SS Camp in Freetown will be buried this afternoon at the Regent Cemetery. 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 Afric

Watch Video: Sierra Leonean descent, Miatta Fahnbulleh has made her maiden speech in the British Parliament. She advocates for the Sierra Leonean community, Peckham where her family found refuge when they fled from West Africa. 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

Watch Video: During the national town hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio speaks on the work on the of the National Disaster Management Agency in managing disaster-related matters in the country. In his 2018 manifesto, President Julius Maada Bio pledged to establish a dedicated agency for disaster management in Sierra Leone. True to his word, the Agency was established in November 2020 through an Act of Parliament. 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.

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"We've planted 1.2 million trees, vital for preventing landslides and erosion, boosting the economy, and creating 3,000 jobs for youth." Mayor Of Freetown, Yvonne Aki Sawyerr speaking on FCC Transforms Freetown on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone Programme this morning in Freetown. 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.

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.