By Fatima Kpaka The Dorothy Springer Trust (DST), in collaboration with One Family People and with support from the Lillian Foundation and other partners, has provided third-quarter assistance to children with disabilities under its Child Empowerment Programme. The symbolic presentation ceremony was held at the Freetown Cheshire Home, bringing together parents, disability advocates, government representatives and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media questioning the quality and safety of ONGA Maggi seasoning, stating that scientific tests have consistently confirmed the product meets national standards. In a public notice issued by the Bureau, authorities described the claims as false and misleading, emphasizing...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has issued a public notice distancing itself from any engagements undertaken by former minister Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally in the party’s name, warning members, supporters, businesses and the wider public against conducting official transactions with him on behalf of the party. In the notice dated September...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has disbursed a total of US$200,000 to the country’s Men’s and Women’s Premier League Boards to support preparations for the 2026/2027 football season. According to a press release issued on Friday, September 18, the Association provided US$100,000 each to the Men’s Premier League Board and the...Read More
By Savious Parker Kwinika Sierra Leone rolls out nationwide plan to tackle AI deepfakes. (Image source: Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone) Sierra Leone has launched the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deepfake Awareness Campaign, a government effort to tackle the dangers citizens face from the rapid rise of emerging technologies. The campaign, launched...Read More
