AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Industry Oversight: Sierra Leone’s Water Ministry has intensified checks on private water companies in Freetown, inspecting 41 facilities over five days to verify safe drinking water standards, hygiene, filtration, UV treatment, chlorine levels, and compliance records. Environment & Mining Enforcement: EPA Sierra Leone destroyed five giant dredges in a crackdown on illegal Moa River mining after pollution was reported near SALWACO’s intake, aiming to protect water sources and river ecosystems. Regional Trade & Logistics: ECOWAS opened a temporary joint border post at Bo-Waterside (Liberia–Sierra Leone) to support coordinated customs, immigration and security while the permanent facility is built—pushing faster, safer cross-border trade. Maritime Skills: Ghana’s Maritime Authority launched a regional training for seafarer examiners and assessors, with Sierra Leone among participating countries, to keep certification aligned with international standards. Health & Workplace Action: A malaria survey across 10 West African countries found 62% of workers get no employer malaria prevention support, urging businesses to move from awareness to workplace protection. Energy Transition Finance: A UK green tech firm (MOPO) plans to expand its “energy grid of the future” model across Sierra Leone and the region, scaling solar battery rentals and adding cabled electricity services.
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