Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has completed the allocation of nearly 200 million doses of vaccine to 35 lower-income countries in an effort to reach millions of children who missed out on critical routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation follows a Gavi Board decision in December 2023 to approve US$290 million funding for the...Read More
In a pioneering move to enhance the agricultural sector, Leone Rock Metal Group has welcomed a team of international experts to Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to leverage advanced agricultural practices and technologies to significantly improve productivity, sustainability, and food security in the region. The growth of the agricultural sector growth is expected to contribute...Read More
IPAM to Host Hackathon Demo Day By: Abdul Razack Gbla The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) will host its eagerly anticipated Hackathon Demo Day this Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 4 pm on the 4th floor of the Ekundayo Thompson Building, Tower Hill Campus in Freetown. This event is organized by the IPAM...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Justice Komba Kamanda, who presides at the ongoing trial for treason of Amadou Koita Makolo and others on Thursday 17th July 2024 admitted Bai Mamoud Bangura, to bail due to his worsening health condition. Freetown, Sierra Leone — Bai Mamoud Bangura, the National Organising Secretary of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the...Read More
In a significant stride towards safeguarding the rights of children, Sierra Leone recently enacted a historic law banning child marriage. This move marks a pivotal moment in the country’s commitment to protecting its youth and sets a powerful example for other African nationsexample for other African nations grappling with similar issues. The new legislation, enacted on 2 July,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Ibrahim Barrie, 21 and Sao Fefegullah, a 29-year-old farmer yesterday made another appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 in Freetown on the charges of Conspiracy, House Breaking and Larceny, Receiving stolen goods and Fraudulent Conversion. According to the particulars of offence on Friday 25th August 2023 at Baoma...Read More
By Alice CHANCELLOR Sierra Leone has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. As the rainclouds descend on Sierra Leone’s tropical Kambui forest, a handful of khaki-clad rangers assemble for their daily patrol in the fight to preserve the West African country’s dwindling wilderness. The team are from the National Protected Area Authority...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Entertainers in Sierra Leone are mourning the death of Ngor Gbetuwa, one of the famous indigenous musicians in Sierra Leone who died recently in Bo after several months of illness. Ngor Gbetuwa was not only an incredible indigenous singer, but he was also one of the many traditional singers who was...Read More
By Feima Kpaka The Eighteenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service was debated and unanimously approved by Parliament on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Presidential Nominees were approved by Parliament are: Prof. Osman Alimany Sankoh, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission, North-East Region; Dr. Lawerence Sao Babawo, Commissioner, Tertiary Education Commission Eastern Region; Madam...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Information and Civic Education is bracing up for its biggest event of the year, the National Town hall meeting . The Ministry will host President Julius Maada Bio at the town hall to explain the progress the government of Sierra Leone has mad e one year since his...Read More
