By Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Tuesday 17 December 2024 – The Head of State of the Republic of Guinea, President Mamadi Doumbouya, sent a special envoy, Dr Morissanda Kouyaté, who doubles as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Abroad, to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral relationship. During the visit, Minister Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, thanked President Bio for the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) and other partners, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, launched the Local Multidimensional Poverty Index (LMPI) Report. The event, held at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown, brought together government officials, development partners, and local stakeholders. The LMPI report provides a detailed analysis of poverty in Sierra Leone, focusing on local dynamics. Conducted...Read More
The death is announced of Mrs. Rachael Isatu Dove – Aged: 78years. This home calling occurred at her resident 25 Queen Street, Oberfunkia – Goderich Village on Friday the 6th December, 2024 at 9:00am. She is survived by her; Children: Olufemi Dove, Rev. Christopher Dove, Daniel Dove of Cameroun Grand Children: Esther Sillah, Miriam Dove, Lauretta Dove, Rafiatu Dove, Reuben Dove, Clara Dove, Regina Dove, Abubakar Dove, Kyle Dove of...Read More
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, financiers and foreign nationals were involved in unregulated mining operations. The objective of the...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 of C40 Cities, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, emphasized the vital role of the media in amplifying...Read More
