AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCritical Minerals Policy: A new analysis says the U.S. is hardwiring “critical minerals” into bilateral trade and investment deals, pushing supply-chain alternatives as China dominates key inputs for batteries, magnets, data centres and defence. Agriculture Labour Standards: Sierra Leone’s Labour Commissioner Sinneh Bockarie reconstituted the Agricultural Trade Group Council to restart collective bargaining and enforce the 2024 Industrial Relations and Trade Union Act. Road Safety for Freight: SLRA is considering closing the Old Railway Line Bridge in Brookfields after an inspection found serious structural risks, with heavy trucks and buses already restricted. Digital Commerce Push: Government launched a public-private dialogue to operationalise the Electronic Transactions Act 2018 after seven years of weak implementation, aiming to build trust and clear regulatory gaps. Tourism Industry Building: The Ministry of Tourism is driving formation of a National Tourism Federation to coordinate tourism, hospitality and creative-sector stakeholders. Energy & Industry Link: A report highlights Africa’s shift toward using gas for domestic power and industrial growth alongside LNG exports. Construction & Sports Infrastructure: SLFA President Babadi Kamara inspected a 435-seater pavilion at the Football Academy in Kingtom, funded by him and set to upgrade training and match hosting. Music Streaming Milestone: Sierra Leone’s Drizilik says his album “Ashobi” has surpassed 1.2 million streams on Boomplay, boosting local digital visibility.
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