By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone has declared a Public Health Emergency following two confirmed Mpox cases. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, on Monday, January 13, 2025. The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) reported the first confirmed case of Mpox on Friday, January...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Finance (MoF), under the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), supported the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning with various equipment on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The items included one Trimble R12 GNSS System DGPA Receiver with a tripod, eight high-performance laptops, two smart televisions, and eight motorbikes,...Read More
John Capps-Jenner, a British-born cricket coach, arrived in Sierra Leone on Sunday, January 12, 2025, as a volunteer to help develop cricket in the country. According to Francis Samura, the Chairman of Cricket Sierra Leone, Capps-Jenner is dedicating his time to support underprivileged cricket players in Sierra Leone. These players lack the resources and facilities available...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The ongoing Leone Rock Premier League 2024/2025 season has seen an unprecedented turnout of fans and some exciting surprises. Over the weekend, several unexpected results came from the bigger teams, including a notable win for Ports Authority. Bo Rangers ended Old Edwardians’ 100% record in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MPAPA) announced on Monday, January 13, 2025, that the Cabinet has officially approved the revised Civil Service Code and Rules 2024, replacing the Civil Service Code, Rules, and Regulations of 2011. The approval was granted during the 10th Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, December...Read More
