By Feima Kpaka As Chairman of the Inter-Agency Forum on Social Protection (IAF), the Honorable Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh will preside over the annual IAF meeting scheduled in Kenema district from 9th -11th August 2024. The IAF is a multi-stakeholder social protection platform comprising national entities and international partners implementing social protection programs....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The 2023 standard-bearer of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has said on Wednesday that the notion that the Tripartite report presented to President Bio is separate from the divergent and convergent areas is a misconception. Dr. Samura Kamara said on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that “a thorough examination...Read More
By Hasbin Shaw The Salone Awards of Excellence (SAE – USA) on Saturday, July 6, 2024, honored exemplary Sierra Leoneans who have lived in the United States of America and have contributed immensely to the development of their communities. The award ceremony which took place in California brought together esteemed community stakeholders in USA, celebrated...Read More
Parliamentary Leadership Calls for Cooperation In a solemn ceremony held at the Iranian Parliament on July 30, 2024, Iran’s President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, was officially sworn into office. The event was attended by delegation from Sierra Leone, which was led by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, and included Hon. Daniel Brima Koroma,...Read More
Group photograph of the inductees and Council Members of the SLIA. Left to Right are Arc Olayanju, Arc Abel Onomake Hon Sec. General, Arc Manilius Garber President, Arc Mohamed Coomber Vice-President, Arc Michael Bamigbala and Arc Aaron Onomake. On Thursday 25th July 2024, four newly qualified Architects were formally inducted into the Sierra Leone Institute...Read More
With support from the Accountable Governance for Basic Service Delivery Project (AGBSDP), the Fiscal Decentralization Division (FDD), Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government on Friday July 26, 2024, ended three regional level Local Revenue Forums with the theme: “Unlocking the Challenges to Local Revenue Mobilization”. The regional fora which were...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Mayor of Freetown and C40 Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, on July 31, 2024, announced the 9 winners of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund at the monthly council meeting, according to a statement from the Freetown City Council. The winners include Movable Ease Sierra Leone, Sierra Eco Heat, Girls for the Environment,...Read More
Sierra Leone, a West African gem adorned with lush landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, beckons travelers to explore beyond its bustling capital, Freetown. Nestled amidst its verdant hills and sprawling plains lie traditional villages that offer an authentic glimpse into the heart of the nation’s heritage. These living museums of culture invite visitors to...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Education Department, Freetown City Council on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, commenced monitoring of the ongoing National Basic Examination Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Western Area Urban District. About 126,496 pupils (61,380 male and 65,116 female) from 1,833 schools across the country – are writing the BECE 2024, which commended on...Read More
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, 30th July, 2024: The leadership of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone has ended a two-day capacity training workshop for senior administrative staff on the theme “Understanding Public Sector Fiduciary Management,” at Lia Hotel in Lungi, Port Loko District in the North West Region of the...Read More
