Diplomats Get Improved Cellphone Service

The GSM network operator, Celtel in Sierra Leone has started operations of a new base station in the capital city, Freetown that is designed to improve services for diplomatic staff in the country. The Minister for Lands and Country Planning Dr Bobson Sesay officially commissioned the long awaited Celtel Cell Site at Hill Station in the presence of Celtel Managing Director, several other Departmental Directors, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of the corporate clients, the media and local community.

The Managing Director emphasized the importance of Hill Station site to Celtel as its in the midst of residential and business establishments of key decision makers in Sierra Leone. The Hill Station area hosts the American Embassy, European Union and IMATT among others.

The Minister pledged the government's commitment to continue supporting Celtel in its ventures in Sierra Leone because Celtel has proved to be a serious development partner."

Posted to the site on 20th March 2006