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
By Fatima Kpaka The 16th accused Warrant Officer Class II 18178210 Adikali Turay has on Tuesday 30th July 2024 before Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and members of the Court Martial Board denied that an imprint on his statement purportedly from his right hand thumb, was not his. The accused, in continuation of his testimony led...Read More
Sierra Leone Captain Steven Caulker has been unveiled after signing a one-year deal with the Turkish second-tier side Ankara Keciorengucu of the TFF First League, with an option for another year. In a recent post, Caulker expressed his happiness at finally getting an opportunity after struggling to find a club following a year away from...Read More
Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the history of youth sports in Sierra Leone as Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Esq., the esteemed Executive Director of the National Sport Authority (NSA), officially inaugurated the first edition of an Under-15 football Tournament at the Kenema City Field. The atmosphere was electric as young athletes from various regions...Read More
