By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is set to host the National Forest and Climate Forum at the Bintumani Conference Center from Tuesday to Thursday this week. The event will convene community leaders, activists, government officials, and international conservation organizations to discuss strategies to address Sierra Leone’s pressing environmental challenges....Read More
BY FATIMA KPAKA Law Court Building, Freetown, 14th March 2025: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ali Ibrahim Alheji, to his chambers at the Law Court Building in Freetown. The meeting highlighted the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The newly appointed head coach of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Kallon, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming matches against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt. The announcement, made on Friday, March 14, 2025, includes a mix of experienced players and promising debutants, including young home-based goalkeeper Dauda Bangura. Full Squad List: Goalkeepers: Alhaji Sesay...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 13, 2025: The Sierra Leone Institute of Architects (SLIA) has inducted a new class of fellows, recognizing architects with over 25 years of distinguished service to the profession. The investiture ceremony, held at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown, emphasized the critical role of architects in national development and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Barbados: Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has recently emphasized the transformative power of energy, stating that it drives industrial growth, fuels innovation, empowers education, and enhances the quality of life for people worldwide. Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in St. Michael, Barbados, President Bio...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh In a recent development, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, Chairman of a five-panel Supreme Court bench, has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing construction on the land of the late former Chief Justice, Desmond Luke. The decision came during a hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in a case between plaintiff...Read More
Story by Dennis Mabuka The Sierra Leone Women’s U-17 team has kicked off preparations in Bamako, Mali, with a light recovery session on Thursday, focusing on loosening up and regaining sharpness ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Guinea. Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is pleased to announce a technical test match between the...Read More
Sierra Leone has implemented Meridian, an advanced Commonwealth Secretariat software, to manage its public debt portfolio better. This upgrade will enable the government to track loans and repayments in real-time, improving financial transparency and decision-making. At the government’s request, the Secretariat held a hands-on workshop in Freetown from 17 to 28 February 2025, bringing together...Read More
In a significant move towards enhancing sanitation at the Lumley-Aberdeen beach, the Rotary Club of Freetown Sunset, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourist Board Sierra Leone, has commenced the construction of toilet facilities at the beach. This initiative aims to tackle hygiene issues and health risks, particularly in areas with...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has initiated a structured leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Joseph Munda Sandi as the new General Manager. Today, Mr. Sandi engaged in formal discussions with the outgoing General Manager, Mr. Charles Musa, Deputy General Manager, Mr. Emmanuel Tommy, as well as the corporation’s management...Read More
