By Sallieu S. Kanu New York: At the Clinton Global Initiative, Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, discussed the climate effects cities are witnessing and outlined strategies they could be used for enhancing climate resilience emphasizing sustainable financing models and engagement in the carbon market. At the event which...Read More
In an act of civic engagement that few would envy, 26-year-old builder Ibrahim Koroma graciously volunteered himself for an extended 40-month vacation at the exclusive Pademba Road Correctional Facility, courtesy of Magistrate Santigie Bangura. His journey began on Thursday, September 26, 2024, when the builder was rewarded for his creativity in redistributing local electrical assets —...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana BRAC Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted the Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) TVET Graduation and Asset Transfer Ceremony on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Makeni City Hall, under the theme: “Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) with the Right Skills for Sustainable Growth.” The event, which...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court that...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court that...Read More