An international partnership launched evidence-based programs in Kailahun, Kambia, Kenema, and Kono. It led to a significant improvement in the lives of children across Sierra Leone. Children in four Sierra Leone districts are now experiencing human trafficking at a significantly lower rate than they were five years ago. This reduction is the result of a...Read More
By: Aaron Bundu Lahai-Head of Media & Public Relations Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has suggested the setting up of a full-blown forensic laboratory to support the investigation on gender-based violence in the country. His comment came at a two-day conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) organized in commemoration of sixteen days of activism that...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lumley, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Saturday, November 30, 2024 – President Julius Maada Bio joined First Lady and other Stakeholders in a Solidarity Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness today in Freetown. Addressing participants during the event, President Bio expressed gratitude to the women and youth of Sierra Leone for their unwavering support...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Controversial striker Musa N. Kamara (Tombo) has again joined the East End Lions football club on a year loan from Bo Rangers FC, according to a statement issued by the East End Lions on Monday. Tombo won Back to Back League Tittle and Back to Back Golden Boot in His first...Read More
1/12/2024 The Freetown City Council wishes to provide the following clarifications regarding issues surrounding the Ephraim Robinson Municipal Primary School Playground, located in Congo Town. 1. That the Ephraim Robinson Municipal Primary School and its school playground are the property of and under the operation of Freetown City Council (FCC). 2. That Hon Alfred Thompson...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 on Monday, December 24, 2024, issued an order demanding the former Deputy Minister 2, Patricia Laverley be in court on the next adjourned date or else he would remand her sureties. The order came after Laverley failed to appear for the second time in...Read More
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), under the proactive leadership of Director General Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, has joined forces with Pavi Fort Al-Associates, a premier construction company with over 25 years of expertise, to revamp Sierra Leone’s Road infrastructure across the country which was badly impacted by torrential rains and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Newton Johnson, an engineer and Nigerian by nationality, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, was remanded by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No2 for being found with two parcels of substance suspected to be Cocaine at the Freetown International Airport. The accused who made his first appearance was charged with two...Read More
In a passionate and impactful contribution to the Parliamentary debate, Honorable Memunatu Jalloh (fondly known as Mems) directed her focus on critical issues impacting Sierra Leoneans, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food security, and the dire socio-economic challenges faced by women and children. Her address was both a commendation of progress and a call...Read More
