By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Kids Parliament Sierra Leone has honored Honourable Bai Mahmoud Bangura with a prestigious Certificate of Merit. The organization recognized his unwavering dedication and support, referring to him as the “Youth Employment Champion.” This accolade acknowledges his tireless efforts in advocating for youth empowerment, job creation, and sustainable development. Bai Mahmoud...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Key findings of the December 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) show that annual national inflation (year-on-year) is 13.78 percent; down by 1.63 percentage points from 15.41 percent in November, according to the Statistics Sierra Leone consumer price index. The data shows that the Monthly Consumer Price Inflation for December 2024 is 0.85...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Manchester City loanee Abudlia Juma Bah made his Lens debut on Friday, January 31, 2025 in a 2-0 win against home-side Montpellier in the ongoing French league. Juma came in the second half in the 94th minute for his new club when Jonathan Gradit was substituted. Sierra Leone international Augustus Kargbo becomes...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Friday, January 31, 2025: In a significant boost to science education, the Chemistry Department of Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, has received over 200 customized laboratory coats from Rokel Commercial Bank. This donation, valued at thousands of Leones, aims to enhance the practical training of students, restoring their pride and...Read More
By Y. Conteh & A. Howard (Purposeful) Death from abortion is the fifth leading cause of death for women in Sierra Leone. In 2023 alone, approximately 1,400 women died seeking control over their reproduction. Somehow, the Inter-Religious Council had decided that this number is acceptable. How many of these preventable deaths should be allowed when we...Read More
