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Eight-country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel
Brenham Banner-Press - Texas
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Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...
Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...
Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...
New Chapter One Restaurant Opens in Freetown With a Wide Range of Drinks
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
Sierra Leone’s newest luxury destination, Chapter One Multipurpose Center in Lumley, has unveiled its upscale drinks menu, offering a curated selection of premium spirits, champagnes, and whiskies to cater to Freetown’s elite and international...
Is Sierra Leone the escape plan for Black Americans?
Amsterdam News - New York
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June 19, 2025
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Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda lay down critical minerals marker
ESI Africa
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June 19, 2025
As global demand surges for critical minerals essential to the energy transition, African leaders are asserting a new vision: beneficiation at home, regional cooperation and stronger terms in mining partnerships. At the Africa Energy Forum in Cape...
Sierra Leone Ranks 8th And 13th Globally for U.S. Student, Tourist and Business Visa Overstays
Sierraloaded
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June 12, 2025
Bryan David Hunt, the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, has announced the imposition of new travel restrictions on Sierra Leone by the U.S. government. Speaking during an interview on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone programme, Ambassador Hunt...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Freetown Village Singers bring down the house
Princeton Clarion - Indiana
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PRINCETON - A backup band and fancy lighting weren't needed for the Freetown Village Singers to bring down the house Saturday during the Juneteenth celebration at Lyles Station Historic School and Museum. The singers are based in Indianapolis, but...
Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
The News International
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
QNET Launches Anti-Scam Campaign to Combat Fraud and Brand Misrepresentation in Sierra Leone
Sierraloaded
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June 17, 2025
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, has launched its “QNET Against Scams” campaign in Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to educate the public and raise stakeholder awareness about fraudulent activities misusing...
Deforestation in Sierra Leone threatens chimps, humans
RTE Ireland
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June 17, 2025
Esther and Rio, two orphaned baby chimpanzees, clung tenderly to their caregiver's chest at a sanctuary inside one of Sierra Leone's flagship national parks, where unprecedented deforestation and illegal urban encroachment pose a risk to both...
Air Sierra Leone Commences Full Commercial Flights Between London and Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 16, 2025
Air Sierra Leone has announced the launch of full commercial flight operations between London and Freetown, effective today Monday, June 16, 2025. The inaugural flight is set to depart from Gatwick International Airport at 23:00 LT and is expected...
Nigerian Businessman Obi Cubana Joins President Bio to Launch Chapter One Nightclub in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 28, 2025
Nigerian influencer and businessman Obi Cubana was among the VIP guests at the official launch of Chapter One VIP Nightclub in Freetown, which was officially opened by Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio. The nightclub, owned by...
Bob Baffert’s Nevada Beach wins Los Alamitos Derby, signals bright future
Orange County Register - California
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June 29, 2025
CYPRESS — Bob Baffert’s 3-year-olds this spring didn’t meet the super-high standards the trainer of two Triple Crown winners has established for his barn, settling for a 15th-place finish by Citizen Bull in the Kentucky Derby and fourths by Goal...
Bhutan acts to stay off travel ban list
The Bhutanese
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June 28, 2025
After working very hard to stay off any travel ban list and cooperating with United States (US) authorities, Bhutan was congratulating itself when the USA, earlier this month, announced a list of countries facing full and partial travel ban that...
Trump restricts travel from Cuba, 12 other countries
The Militant
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June 27, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that took effect June 9 banning residents of 12 countries from entering the United States and placing harsh visa restrictions on those from another seven, including Cuba, along with Venezuela,...
President Bio Set to Unveil New Chapter One Eatery and Restaurant in Freetown
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio is set to officially open the New Chapter One Eatery and Restaurant tomorrow, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The event will take place at the establishment’s location on 30 Lumley Beach...
Abdul Kargbo Denies Chief Minister Sengeh’s Claims of Calling for Air Sierra Leone’s Suspension
Sierraloaded
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June 14, 2025
The All People’s Congress (APC) Parliamentary Leader, Abdul Kargbo, has categorically denied allegations made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, who claimed that he urged for the cessation of operations of “Air Sierra Leone” due to safety...
President Bio Clarifies Purpose Behind His Frequent International Travels
Sierraloaded
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June 27, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has addressed public concerns regarding his frequent international travels, asserting that those trips are vital for securing developmental opportunities and enhancing Sierra Leone’s global...