By Sallieu S. Kanu Senior officials from the National Minerals Agency (NMA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday December 13, 2024 visited illegal mining sites in Diang Chiefdom, Koinadugu District, to investigate unauthorized mining activities, particularly those affecting Lake Sonfon, a protect area. The visit followed reports on local media alleging that community members,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Journalists and social media influencers were equipped with skills on climate reporting during a one-day workshop organized by the C40 Cities project on Monday, December 16, 2024. The event, held at Freetown’s City Hall, aimed to enhance the capacity of media practitioners in addressing climate-related issues. The Mayor of Freetown and Co-Chair...Read More
Football fever is set to grip the nation once again as the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/25 season will kick off on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the prestigious New Port Loko mini stadium. The league’s opening fixture will see a fierce showdown between Bai Bureh Warriors, the hometown giants of Port Loko, and the daring...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Music Academy, in collaboration with St. Augustine’s Church, will host a heartwarming Christmas Carol on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, under the theme “Birth of a Savior”. This festive event promises an enchanting evening filled with soulful music, spiritual reflection, and a celebration of the season. The event will take place...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has mandated all licensed financial institutions operating in Sierra Leone to become and remain participants in the National Switch, as stipulated under Section 5 of the National Payment Switch Directives, 2023. The directive was issued in a public notice on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. According to...Read More
