Ebola & Travel Safety: A doctor returning to France from a humanitarian mission in DR Congo has tested positive for Ebola, with authorities saying the risk to the wider European public is low and the patient is isolated—another reminder for travellers to follow health guidance during outbreaks. Skills for Tourism Jobs: Sierra Leone’s TVET overhaul is underway after NCTVE’s June 25 council meeting in Freetown, with a push to align technical training with industry needs across sectors including agriculture, mining, infrastructure, energy, tourism, and technology. Border Trade Boost: RCBank opened a new branch in Kambia on June 24, bringing banking closer to a key cross-border trading hub and improving access to transfers and credit without long trips to Freetown or Port Loko. Sports Infrastructure Watch: Parliament’s Sports Committee inspected rehabilitation works at Siaka Stevens National Stadium in Freetown, including re-grassing, floodlights, track upgrades, and drainage improvements. Tourism Investment Call: Sierra Leone’s Tourism Minister urged the diaspora to invest in tourism and culture, highlighting support for projects like Bureh Beach facilities and land made available for tourism development. Connectivity & Community: The Manowa Ferry has been replaced by the new Manowa Bridge in Kailahun, improving access for communities that previously relied on a long-running cable ferry.