The headmaster of the Milton Margai School for the Blind has made an urgent plea to the government and humanitarian organizations for immediate assistance, citing critical shortages in medicine and food that are severely affecting the school’s ability to care for its visually impaired students. In his appeal, Salieu Turay, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced...Read More
NOTIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) ON THE INSTALLATION OF SIERRA MINERAL HOLDINGS I LIMITED’S WASHING PLANT AND DRYING PLANT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITIES in the Lower Banta and Dasse chiefdoms in Moyamba district This notice serves to inform interested and/or affected persons/parties (I&APs) about the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A motor apprentice, Ibrahim Suma, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown for his alleged involvement in the theft of 810 bags of cement, valued at NLe 125,550, from Queen Elizabeth II Quay. The accused appeared before Magistrate Bangura at Court No. 2 on Monday, October 7, 2024, to...Read More
By: Aaron Bundu Lahai-Head of Media & Public Relations The Honourable Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has on Thursday, October 3, 2024, decorated 25 newly promoted commanders of the Sierra Leone Police. As Chairman of the Police Council, the Hon. Vice President expressed satisfaction with the work of the SLP, stressing...Read More
Group photo of participants at the EWASME project workhop in Tonkolili District UNDP Sierra Leone/Marina Terry The United Nations Development Programme in Sierra Leone (UNDP), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is stepping up its engagement with stakeholders in Tonkolili District on the EWASME Project establish a foundation for effective project implementation. The EWASME Project aims...Read More
By Grace Elinam A 26-year-old makeup artist from Sierra Leone, Mary Yongai, has made history by breaking a 19-year-old world record for the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours by a single artist. Mary completed an impressive 111 makeovers, surpassing her own goal of 100 and shattering the previous record of 96, set by Indonesia’s Martha...Read More
By Beth Nyaga Sierra Leone High Commissioner to Kenya, Isatu Aminata Bundu, bid farewell at State House Nairobi after completing her tour of duty. President William Ruto shared the announcement on his X page, where he expressed appreciation for her role in enhancing bilateral relations. “Kenya and Sierra Leone have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations founded on...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The World Bank on Thursday, October 3, 2024, launched the Sierra Leone Country Gender Action Plan (C-GAP), a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing gender inequalities and promoting gender equality across various sectors in the country. This initiative aligns with the World Bank Group’s Sierra Leone Country Partnership Framework (CPF – 2021-26)...Read More
Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be joined by Sierra Leone as the two representatives of the WAFU A Zone in next year’s TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Senegal were crowned champions of WAFU A Qualifiers after overcoming Sierra Leonne 2-0 in the finals held...Read More
