State House Media and Communications Unit

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially launched the Economic Community of West African States Commission’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Programme in Sierra Leone, unveiling a pilot phase that will deliver 10,000 canisters of clean cooking gas to households across the country. The launch took place during a high-level policy dialogue on clean cooking, gender equality and child protection, bringing together regional leaders, policymakers, development partners and private...

Julius Maada Bio Industrial Fishing Port Signals New Era for Sierra Leone’s Blue Economy China-Aided Fishing Harbour Project to Boost Jobs and Revenue in Sierra Leone Landmark Fisheries Infrastructure Project Launched at Black Johnson Sierra Leone, China Strengthen Ties with US$55M Fishing Port Initiative A major milestone in Sierra Leone’s economic transformation and marine sector development was reached on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the official offshore engineering launch of the Julius...

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has turned the sod for the construction of the Julius Maada Bio Industrial Fishing Port at Black Johnson, marking a historic step toward transforming Sierra Leone’s fisheries sector and advancing the Blue Economy. In his keynote address, the President described Sierra Leone as a maritime nation by both geography and identity, emphasizing that while the country boasts over 570 kilometers of coastline and some of the world’s richest marine...