U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E. Brewer, announced the opening of a new skills lab, library and computer lab at the School of Midwifery (SOMM) in Makeni. The U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (www.HRSA.gov) with support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR) carried out the necessary renovations, procurement and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
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On Friday 12 April 2019, the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Maria E. Brewer, gave remarks at the official opening of Sierra Leone’s first Vector-borne Disease Insectary and Laboratory (VDIL) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the Honorable Minister of Health, Professor Alpha T. Wurie. VDIL was developed with the support of the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
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During his March 2019 trip to the United States, President Bio traveled to Boston, Massachusetts and Washington DC. He spoke at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In Boston, our U.S. Embassy Freetown Economics Section organized an investors round table breakfast where the Chief Minister and other VIP speakers addressed American senior executives and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Freetown welcomed a group of
four firefighters from Bloomington, Indiana as part of the
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) reciprocal exchange program. The trip was designed and implemented by Sierra Leone Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus Eastina Taylor, who works for BBC Media Action. The firefighters spent one week in Freetown training the National Fire Force, meeting with high level officials in the national ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 11 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events
Ambassador Brewer met with H.E. President Maada Bio to discuss the important bilateral relationship between our two countries. Long live the friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Sierra Leone!
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events
On October 12, U.S. Ambassador Maria Brewer signed grant agreements totaling $60,000 with eleven community organizations working to improve economic and social conditions at the local level through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program. The funds will support projects in nine districts to help them withstand economic and social hardship. The projects will provide agricultural inputs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
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AUTHOR: Mariama Keita U.S. Ebola recovery investments in health in Sierra Leone will help millions of women, children and communities grow and thrive. As USAID Transforms lives, Sierra Leone is committed to inclusive development and we celebrate the successful presidential, parliamentary, and local-level peaceful election processes in March 2018 were a vital step forward in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
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At the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone, we commemorated the 242nd anniversary of our Independence Day last week with guests from government, civil society, business, media, academia, and the arts. In her remarks, Ambassador Maria Brewer noted how our two nations are united by history, common values, and a commitment to democracy. Minister of Foreign ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 17 July, 2018 | Topics:
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On May 11, 2018 the White House delegation met with President Julius Maada Bio on the eve of inauguration, and attended the inauguration on Saturday
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
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On Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ambassador Maria Brewer launched the Sierra Leone chapter of the State Alumni Group in Sierra. This group comprises people who have benefitted from one of our many exchange programs like Tech Woman, YALI, Fulbright, Humphrey, and many others!
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
I am the U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone and not just to Freetown.” This was Ambassador Maria Brewer’s key message as she made her first visit outside of Freetown to Makeni and Kono respectively. For Ambassador Brewer, coming to Sierra Leone as an Ambassador felt like a homecoming after having served at the U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
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The U.S. government partners with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) and other ministries dedicated to the conservation of Sierra Leone’s fragile environment. The rapid and indiscriminant felling of trees is leading to
deforestation of large parts of Sierra Leone, contributing to
soil erosion . This in turn has resulted in landslides and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 2 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events
Heading: Ambassador James’ Human Rights Message Content Before: U.S. Ambassador James Entwistle’s message in Pidgin for this year’s International Human Rights Day. “Please make a pledge to stand up for the human rights of all Nigerians
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Ambassador John Hoover handed over 24 multi-purpose vehicles and 29 motorbikes to the National Emergency Response Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Gaojia on behalf of the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation on November 28.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Sierra Leone. The U.S. Department of State has already ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Freetown to begin August 14, 2014.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Effective September 12, 2014, the Department of State will adjust processing fees for some consular services.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Looking forward to 2015 and beyond, applications are now open for Educational and Professional Exchange Programs. The Cultural Affairs Section encourages qualified students and emerging leaders from Sierra Leone to apply for the following scholarship and professional development programs. Fulbright Programs – graduate study scholarships Humphrey Fellowship Programs – post-graduate professional studies Young African Leaders ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever is a deadly, but known enemy. This information is aimed at arming you, your family, and your community against Ebola. Sierra Leoneans that have survived the disease did so by getting medical attention early. Report any suspected cases to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation’s toll free call center (117). Please see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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On June 25, 2015, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress. The reports, now in their 39th year, are available at State.gov/humanrightsreports and HumanRights.gov/reports. Mandated by Congress, the Human Rights Reports help inform U.S. government policy and foreign assistance. They ...
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 25 June, 2015 | Topics:
Events
On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Teresa and I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 6 June, 2015 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders
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Statement by Secretary Johnson on travel restrictions and protective measures to prevent the spread of Ebola to the United States.These measures impact both American citizens and our visa clientele.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 21 October, 2014 | Topics:
Events
On September 26, Secretary Kerry said the Special Court of Sierra Leone appeal chamber’s decision to uphold conviction of former President of Liberia Charles Taylor has brought a measure of justice to the people of Sierra Leone, and helped to cement the foundation on which reconciliation can proceed.
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By U.S. Embassy Freetown | 26 September, 2013 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders
| Tags: John Kerry
