Freetown, Sierra Leone — in a powerful observance of Post-Mental Health Day, ARMeD SL, alongside key partners, gathered on Thursday, October 29, 2024, at the Approved School Complex in Freetown to highlight the urgent need for mental health support in workplaces across Sierra Leone. Under this year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The 2023 Presidential Candidate for the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party, Dr. Samura Kamara has been asked by the Party to vacate the office of the National Leader at their headquarters in Freetown. The party’s Secretary General, Lansana Dumbuya said in a letter (dated November 1, 2024) addressed to Dr...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Deputy Executive Director of the Standards Bureau, Jogor Bah, has announced the rollout of standardized market measuring tools for essential commodities such as rice, palm oil, sugar, and pepper. This initiative, launched at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, aims to ensure consistency...Read More
By Ftima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a pivotal moment in the ongoing murder trial of Sia Fatu Kamara, Dr. Herbert Kallon, the seventh prosecution witness, testified on Friday, November 1, 2024, before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens, revealing the complexities and potential risks of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Dr. Kallon, an experienced surgeon, explained that...Read More
Kenema City, Sierra Leone – November 1, 2024 — Twenty-five journalists from media outlets across Sierra Leone have completed an intensive Green Journalism Training, facilitated by Initiatives for Media Development (IMdev) and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), with funding from the European Union. This programme aims to equip journalists with the skills to report...Read More