Insight

Home Secretary @ShabanaMahmood tells MPs she is frequently called “a fucking Paki” then apologises for unparliamentary language at request of Deputy Speaker.

My lecture at Chatham House on Sierra Leone's 2023 elections is an insightful analysis of the policy alternatives and priorities for pluralism. As Sierra Leone prepares for its next round of elections, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the different policy options available and their potential impact on the country's political, economic, and social landscape. During my lecture, I shed light on the key issues facing Sierra Leone and offer practical solutions that can help promote a more inclusive and pluralistic society. I explored the various options available to policymakers, including economic policies that can promote development and reduce poverty, social policies that can address inequality and promote social cohesion, and political reforms that can enhance democratic governance and strengthen the rule of law. My lecture was great interest to policymakers, academics, journalists, and anyone interested in the future of Sierra Leone. It provided a unique opportunity to learn from me - a seasoned politician and policy expert who has dedicated his career to promoting progress and development in a country I do dearly love.

5. Introduction of Tourism Levy . A new consumption tax paid by consumers @ 2% on the sale price of accommodation, food, drinks and other related services offered by tourism establishments.

The Finance Act 2023 enacted on 4/4/23, includes key revenue enhancing measures: - Minimum Alternate Tax @ 3% - Tourism Levy @ 2% - GST on Fee-Based Financial Services - Stamp duty @ 2% - Removal of GST exemption for solar products . #SLFinanceAct23 #SaloneTwitter #TaxAdvisory

Sierra Bo Garri is a pioneering cassava processing business in Sierra Leone. Watch the video below to find out more. lnkd.in/duA4b4jQ

MADE IN SALONE: STORIES SHOWCASING THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION Made in Salone – a concept to showcase the positive impact of domestic production and manufacturing businesses – goes live with a short video…lnkd.in/dN7xGnuz lnkd.in/dfpXfeVH

Some interesting updates from Invest Salone's work in Sierra Leone including a case history on how public private dialogue broadened the discussion around land reform in Sierra Leone, and an insight into investment into tourism in Sierra Leone. lnkd.in/dMR2kEq8

Invest Salone & @Acumen brought together investors, Sierra Leonean firms & business development experts to exchange ideas on how to encourage entrepreneurialism & unlock growth in Sierra Leonean start-ups. Stay tuned for the full video or read more 👉 bit.ly/3DPhrfF

Managing finances can be a challenge for SMEs, but it's an essential foundation for growth. Invest Salone is working with Innovation SL to help 10 growth-oriented SMEs improve book-keeping & managing finances #HappeningNow @fsgthird @cechikezie @UKinSierraLeone #SMEs #SierraLeone

The brainchild of Freetown-born, lawyer turned designer Isata Funna, Dar Leone stocks an original range of contemporary home accessories, that re-imagines traditional African artisanship. #sierraleone #freetown #traditional lnkd.in/eAFHqWw4

We're pleased to continue our work with the Ministry for the Western Region on green alternatives to logging, sandmining etc & support investment in saving the forests supplying Freetown’s water, by joining the Water Fund Resource Mobilisation Committee bit.ly/3zsnwfG

The Biggest Festival in SL will be back this December on 17th & 18th! Two days of celebrating #Salone! Arts & Crafts, Music, Food, Literature & Fashion. Are you ready now? I don’t think you are. Save the Date! 17th & 18th December 2022! We’re coming! #MaDengn #LetsMeet #Salone

Getting his teeth into his work is Invest Salone consultant Ignacio @ Barcelona chocolaterie – Organic Africa Chocolate. Owner Sergio Codonyer's bean to bar premium chocolate starts in Kenema #SierraLeone, where 1,079 farmers produce & supply the world's finest beans.

RIP PJ Mandewa-Cole. Thank you for a life well-lived.

THE ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN & HERITAGE TEXTILES IN SIERRA LEONE.

#SierraLeone has around 28,000 hectares of young cashew. Kadiatu Kamara farms in Kalangba village, Kambia Chiefdom & is one of 14500+ cashew smallholders. For more info on #SierraLeone's #cashew sector look out for our upcoming survey & read our Insight bit.ly/3ROS43Z

👥 8/10 people in Sierra Leone are under 35 years old. ❓ What skills do you think make young Sierra Leonean job seekers more attractive to employers? Have your say below 👇 #WorldYouthSkillsDay #YouthSkillsDay2022