By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, March 22, 2025: The tragic deaths of two toddlers at the Pentecostal preschool have left their families and community in mourning, with parents calling for justice as the children were laid to rest on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Circular Road Cemetery in Freetown. The deceased, ages three and...Read More

In celebration of World Water Day 2025, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has partnered with local and international stakeholders to advocate for sustainable water management and address pressing environmental challenges. Observed annually on March 22, this year’s theme, “Water Ecosystem Preservation,” emphasizes the need to protect the country’s critical water resources in...Read More

The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) is working with local communities to advance sustainable agriculture and agroforestry practices By Abdul Kaprr Dumbuya Located In eastern Sierra Leone, covering 70,000 hectares lies Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP), one of the last remaining intact tracts of the tropical Upper Guinean forests in West Africa. An important...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 20, 2025: The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has announced a landmark agreement with Koidu Limited, aimed at resolving grievances raised by the company’s national workforce. Following extensive discussions, both parties finalized a resolution framework to improve working conditions, reinstate affected employees, and enhance staff benefits....Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. Coventry was chosen over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Friday, 21st March 2025: In a remarkable move towards fostering sustainable forestry in Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by funding from the European Union, handed over four Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop vehicles to the Ministry of Environment and Climate...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign after a thrilling 3-1 victory against Guinea-Bissau in Paynesville, Liberia, last Thursday. The team now sets their sights on group leaders Egypt in a crucial match scheduled for tomorrow, March 25, 2025, in Cairo. The game...Read More