By Aaron Bundu Lahai-Head of Media & Public Relations Government of Sierra Leone has increased energy access to 35% across the country, providing energy access to 56 towns, the Vice President said on Tuesday. Dr Juldeh Jalloh said this was achieved through the elaborate strategic plan, adding that with renewable solar energy, they have created...Read More
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) with funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Pan-African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) on Friday, March 17, 2023, concluded a three-day training for the judiciary at the Sierra Bay Hotel, Aberdeen in Freetown. The 25 participants were drawn from the Law Officers Department, National Protected Area...Read More
By George M.O. Williams As part of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations, the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has on Saturday, March 19, 2023, awarded more than 120 staff for the meritorious service at a well- attended event at the Family Kingdom in Freetown. The awards – gold, silver and bronze categories – were presented to...Read More
The 2023 “One Nation Tournament” grand finale football match contested between the Western Rural and the Northeest Region at the Bo Mini Stadium on March 18, 2023, (LRMG) to determine the regional champion for this year’s tournament ended in a grand style. The event was organised by Leone Rock Metal Group. It is important to...Read More
Njala University, Makonde Village, Friday 17 March 2023 –President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree from the Njala University for his outstanding demonstration through his public service and leadership, and for also infusing the country with a renewed and revitalized sense of purpose. The citation for the conferment of...Read More
Kobi Walker, the current Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Sierra Leone (NP-SL) Ltd., reigned supreme at the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cricket Sierra Leone when he surfaced as the only nominee for the Vice Chairmanship post and grabbed it to the celebration of all 104 spirited delegates. The Kingtom Police Officers’...Read More
The Kingho Railway and Port (KRP), a subsidiary of the Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), on Friday, March 17, 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CTC Mining Sierra Leone Limited, a new bauxite mining company, for the export of their bauxite Ore through the Pepel Port. In his statement, the Director –...Read More
Amnesty International renews calls for the authorities to ensure impartial and transparent investigations for all victims. Amnesty International collected testimonies alleging excessive use of force by Sierra Leonean security forces to crack down on protests which turned violent in Freetown, Makeni and Kamakwie in August 2022, in which six police officers and more than 20...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Lisa Chesney on Thursday, March 16, 2023, announced an additional £25 million UK government support for ‘Leh Wi Lan’ Programme in the next five years. This announcement was made in Freetown following the completion of the first phase of ‘Leh Wi Lan’ Programme which...Read More
By Sallieu S Kanu Transnational Sierra Leone limited, an accredited DStv Dealer, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, announced a price reduction on the monthly subscriptions across all DStv Sierra Leone bouquets. The Chief Executive Officer of Transnational SL/DStv Sierra Leone, Natalia Abboud said, “Starting April 1, Sierra Leoneans will be able to enjoy their favorite...Read More
