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6th of November is the 2023/24 Financial Results Announcement and it will be hard for them not to update on all contracts across the board, including all the recent tech contracts etc.,--

So not long now.

https://www.wsg-corporate.com/investor-relations/financial-calendar/

Flights have already grown from 37 to 47 a week.... an increase of circa. 25%...... and could soon increase to 50month-- with Belgium Airways considering increasing their flights further--- so that would be a 35%increase ----- AND that is before the 'blacklist' in place since 2008 being lifted...

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"Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie, has announced at the weekly government press conference that are making significant efforts to remove Sierra Leone from the aviation blacklist, a status the country has endured since 2008.

She revealed that the SLCAA has an 8-month roadmap aimed at achieving this goal. For the first time since 2008, Sierra Leone is processing two applications for Air Operating Certificates (AOC), a major step toward allowing aircraft to be registered within the country.

Madam Barrie also highlighted initiatives to improve regional connectivity, with two airlines in discussions to link Sierra Leone with Liberia, Guinea, Senegal and Ivory Coast in West Africa. She said those connections were expected to enhance travel and trade between Sierra Leone and its neighbouring countries, promoting economic growth and improving accessibility.

“In addition to these developments, the frequency of flights at Freetown’s Lungi International Airport has increased from 37 to 47 flights per week. Brussels Airlines, one of the key international carriers, is also considering expanding its operations, which could further boost the airport’s weekly flights to 50. These improvements signal Sierra Leone’s commitment to advancing its aviation sector and regaining its standing in the global aviation community,” she revealed.

https://salone-news.com/sierra-leone-in-advance-stage-to-negotiate-16-years-on-aviation-blacklist/

AND..

"President Bio’s confidence in women by appointing them to positions of trust has started yielding positive dividends and one such positive result is the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, Musayeroh Barrie

Musayeroh Barrie served the Westminster Aviation Security Services Limited with flying colors when she was identified by President Bio for such a position where she is already putting on exemplary performance amidst the numerous challenges.

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Very soon, the Ethiopian Airlines will resume operating a 3 day in a week flight in Sierra Leone, further lending credence to her leadership and the greatest is still behind as the blacklist of the country’s Airport since 2008 is soon to be lifted by the International Civil Aviation Organization thereby opening the way for more flights into Sierra Leone."

https://successnewspapersl.com/civil-aviation-authority-director-general-undertaking-rapid-reforms/

Didn't spot this at the time ....but

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES ADDS FREETOWN FROM JUNE 2024: WEST AFRICA CHANGES

Addis Ababa – Ouagadougou – Freetown eff 31MAY24 3 weekly 787-8 (Freetown is a new destination. Ouagadougou overall service increases from 6 to 7 weekly)

ET943 ADD1050 – 1350OUA1450 – 1720FNA 788 245

ET942 FNA0835 – 1050OUA1150 – 2050ADD 788 356

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240206-etjun24wa

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Will be very interesting to see passengers numbers since the new terminal opening which can serve up to 1M+ passengers, from the previous 230K.

The second reading of the Martyn's Law legislation will take place in the Houses of Parliament a week today on 14th Oct. Another step closer.. albeit some businesses are already putting in place the necessary security requirements.

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SLCC and the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) have welcomed the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law. The Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 September, and is set for its second reading on 14 October.

https://www.slcc.co.uk/slcc-and-nalc-welcome-introduction-of-martyns-law-in-parliament/#:~:text=The%20Bill%20had%20its%20first,posed%20by%20acts%20of%20terrorism.

Southern Africa's privately-owned regional airline, Airlink, has announced the launch of flights between

Johannesburg and Kinshasa, starting on March 28, 2025. The service will operate three times a week using

Airlink's 98-seat Embraer E190 twin-engine aircraft.--

https://www.flyairlink.com/en/za/airlink-launches-jhb-to-kinshasa-route

Ching Ching!

Date Event

28th March 2024 2023/24 Second Interim Period Announcement

30th June 2024 Financial Period End 2023/24 (18 Months)

6 November 2024 2023/24 Financial Results Announcement

18 December 2024 2024 AGM

31st December 2024 2024/25 Interim Period End

I think you are right.The other MSC mentioned by PF, which he expected to fall before year end.

It's been so stupidly quiet for a long time.

24,000 venues of 800+ people. x. £ 5,000/annum per venue

= £120M/annum

The Home Office estimates the new law will apply to 155,000 businesses with a venue capacity of between 200 and 799 people and cost the venues an average of £330 a year.

About 24,000 larger venues, with a capacity of 800 and above, could be subject to the law and face average costs of about £5,000 a year as a result.

Sanctions for failing to follow the rules could initially include being issued with warnings such as compliance notices, under which the venues would be ordered to change or improve procedures.

Https://emergencyservicestimes.com/2024/09/12/long-awaited-martyns-law-begins-passage-through-parliament/

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"Good to spend time with my friend, #DarwinTelemaque - CEO of the #Antigua Port Authority."

Dan..

You asked a few posts ago about the end of OCT.. date as final date for Financials--- I said it was end of Oct,... as per that e-0mail. Well, I 've since been in touch with teh CEO, Mark Hughes... and he has confirmed that the RNS is wrong,.. IT IS end of November as per your post and the Financials Diary.

I've asked if he is going to issue a correction to the RNS... but received no reply to date.

Best

M

Not so little,... 8 of them in total and at two different airports...

Https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7235928186545475584/

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This follows a recent announcement from WSG,... confirming finishing of a security project with the Customs and Excise Dept----- no guarantee that his latest visit includes any. business relating to WSG,...-- but...??

https://www.wg-plc.com/news/westminster-completes-security-project-at-v-c-bird-airport-antigua

estminster Group Plc is proud to announce the successful completion of a security project in partnership with the Customs and Excise Division at V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua.

This collaboration marks an important step in bolstering the airport's security framework, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for both passengers and staff.

While the specific details of the project remain confidential, Westminster Group Plc’s involvement underscores our commitment to delivering world-class security solutions tailored to the unique needs of our global clients."

OOOHHHH NOOOO!

You are banned from entering the next one!!

Dan..

'· Publication of audited annual accounts for the 18 months to 30 June 2024 by 31 October 2024

RNS--- \\\

13 Dec 2023 07:00

RNS Number : 5452W

Westminster Group PLC

13 December 2023

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/WSG/change-of-ard-ghana-settlement-update-b7dkuamefwj7nj1.html

Aiming,... apparently PF had a 'good' meeting with Lord Collins before he left the DRC at the week-end.

But you are right,... these meetings and the nurturing of contacts at the highest level can only bode well for political and financial support from 'GB' Ltd--- I would imagine that it takes a long time to get your 'foot in the door',.. but once are in teh frame , we will be a 'go to' for the government when trying to promote UK businesses abroad. The security contracts with the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and the Scottish Parliament,... is hugely impressive on the CV and the Queens Award, is also 'A-list' stuff. PF has hinted at another MSC in the short term,.. and also that there are many other irons in the fire. The 18-month accounts have to be issued by end of October, circa 9 weeks---- and so we will have a very full update on all of the company operations. Thus will clearly include a significant update on DRC, and an update on SL,....-- we haven't had a serious update on the Freetown Airport MSC since the opening of the new, expanded terminal and it will be interesting to see current levels of transit and pax.

Hoping for that other MSC before then...-- the DRC port.. opening 2025 looks interesting,... circa 450,00) TEU's/annum in phase 1? That would be a nice fit for us,... and given that it is partly backed by BII, to the tune of £35M,....you would hope that Lord Collins would be pushing for some involvement/contracts to be let to UK companies.

Https://www.capitalethiopia.com/2024/08/26/drc-adds-new-investor-to-power-its-deepwater-port-ambitions/#:~:text=The%20first%20stone%20was%20laid,scheduled%20to%20finish%20in%202025.

"With a draft of 17.5 m, the Port of Banana is expected to receive large container vessels from around the globe and will become a single gateway for imports and exports of containers in the DRC.

A review of the earlier contractual agreement was done in 2021 with a renewed focus on the project targeting a 600-meter quay and an annual capacity of 450,000 teu. The first stone was laid at a ceremony in 2022, with construction works scheduled to finish in 2025."

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https://impact-investor.com/bii-commits-35m-to-development-of-democratic-republic-of-congos-first-deepwater-port/

Speaking of the investment, the UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins’ of Highbury, said: “This investment from BII will help transform DRC’s economy, establishing the country as a major trading hub on the continent, and providing a significant boost to local sectors from infrastructure, logistics and green energy.

“Today’s announcement is a brilliant example of the UK-DRC partnership in action, working together to increase trade opportunities and drive sustainable economic growth that creates full and productive employment for many,” he added.

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Https://x.com/messages/1371750879511121920/media/1825950041842044939

...on some decent news I think. PF has hinted on several irons in the fire. No update on DRC for some time,..

Worst case scenario WSG have to release final accounts and update for 18months ending June '24 by end of Oct 24,... circa 10 weeks. From previous WSG comments and PF COMMENTS I suspect we will have another MSC over the line by then.

Surely Linton isn't going to win the sweep every month!!

Fingers Crossed.