President Bio. In a statement put out last Friday from the Office of the President, voters will go to the polls on June 24, 2023 to elect their representatives in Parliament and councillors. The statement does not fix any date for the Presidential election, but it is apparent that it will be held alongside the...Read More
Antalya, Turkey Friday 11 March 2022 – President Dr Julius Maada Bio has said at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey that such global dialogues promote international understanding, peace and security, and more importantly offer opportunities to engage constructively with one another. In a panel discussion on “regional and global pathways to peace and prosperity”...Read More
Mariatu Kargbo, aka Maria, a Sierra Leonean artist based in China, has recently initiated ‘Chinese Vocabulary Projects’ in five schools in Sierra Leone. The project is known as ‘Small-Small Chinese’. According to Kargbo, the project is aimed at promoting Chinese language and culture in Sierra Leone. She said that the project would enable pupils to...Read More
The Parliament of Sierra Leone will host the 52nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Regional Conference at the Freetown International Conference Centre from the 1st of June to the 9th. In an experience sharing meeting between a three-man team, headed by Daniel Eliufoo from the CPA Africa Regional Secretariat in Tanzania and the Planning and Coordinating Team,...Read More
Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as White-money, winner of Big Brother Naija season 6, recently met with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and discussed ways of improving entertainment in Sierra Leone. The meeting was also meant to motivate potential contestants for Big Brother Sierra Leone season 3 to put in their best. ...Read More
Eight Women Organizations have in a joint open letter dated March 7, 2022, urged the International Committees to ensure that the Government of Sierra Leone take concrete measures to redress marginalization of Women in Sierra Leone. This letter came prior to the celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) which was themed: “Time to break...Read More
Lack of funds has caused operations of the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) to be halted in many districts across the country. Paramedics told Premier News that they have been without salary for over two months now and there is no indication that they will be paid soon. It should be noted that lack of...Read More
As part of its activities to commemorate the international women’s day in Sierra Leone, LEGAL LINK has on Tuesday March 8, 2022 hosted the 1st Girls Empowerment Seminar and also launched the Freedom Project for women and girls in Sierra Leone, at the Africell American Corner, Bathurst Street in Freetown. This year’s theme for the...Read More
The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Board, Ms. Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles has called on women to stop suffering in silent by ‘speaking out, speaking loud and speaking clear’ on abuses they are subjected to or when they are not valued by their partners, relatives and others. She made this call while opening the OSIWA-funded...Read More
The Resident High Court Judge of Moyamba District, Honourable Justice Abu Bakarr Sannoh is presiding over 30 cases brought before the Court during the Special High Court Criminal Sessions which commenced on March 7, 2022. The High Court Criminal Sessions are being funded by the Government of Sierra Leone and is geared towards improving access...Read More
