By George M.O Williams Freetown, February 14, 2025 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ministry of Health, the National AIDS Secretariat, UNAIDS, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) have launched the National Strategy for Condom Programming, a comprehensive initiative aimed at increasing access to and utilization of condoms, particularly among young people and...Read More
Duncan Hall Axa XL headquarters in Bermuda (File photograph) Bermudian-based Axa XL is providing a grant of $1.2 million to Save the Children for a five-year initiative to mitigate the impact of climate change across coastal ecosystems in Sierra Leone. The company said the Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project, one of the largest ever to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu February 3, 2025—In a concerted effort to prevent encroachment and protect Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the surrounding forest reserve, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has partnered with various stakeholders. The collaboration includes the Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has issued a ruling regarding an application for the recusal of Justice Allan B. Halloway JSC from presiding over a case involving Ikubolaji Nicol. The application, brought by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, challenged Justice Halloway’s impartiality in the matter....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 10, 2025 – Sierra Leonean music sensation, Solomon Fatoma, better known as Solo’s Beats, has released his highly anticipated new single, “Baby Oh Baby,” a track that delves into the intricacies of love and affection. The song explores the depths of romantic connection and offers a soundtrack...Read More
NP (SL) Limited, Sierra Leone’s premier petroleum marketing company, has reiterated its unwavering commitment to operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business practices in the face of baseless allegations. With a legacy of reliability and excellence spanning decades, the company attributes its prominence in the oil marketing sector to strategic investments, sound managerial decisions, and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Rome, Italy, February 12, 2025 – At the 48th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, delivered a compelling keynote address, emphasizing the importance of “Catalysing Investment at the First Mile” to transform rural economies and...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 13, 2025 – The Executive Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of former Leone Stars captain and international football icon, Mohamed Kallon, as the Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Senior Men’s Team, Leone Stars. Kallon, one of...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Herders across Sierra Leone are planning to stage a nationwide protest in response to the ongoing killing and theft of thousands of cattle, a situation that has reached a critical point for many herders. Alhaji Alpha Bah, who has lost over a hundred cattle in recent years, announced that a national meeting...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 10, 2025 – Firewoodz Music Group has recently unveiled their highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), “The Home Grown.” This EP serves as an anthem of self-discovery and a celebration of their roots, and has been met with enthusiastic reception from fans and music critics alike. “The Home...Read More
