By Fatima Kpaka Bo City, 12th May 2023_* – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has successfully concluded the implementation of a simulation exercise on fire prevention and road safety in Bo City on May 12, 2023. The World Bank, through the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded the exercise. The National Simulation Exercise (Simex)...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Kanu Fambul Tok international in collaborating with Civil Society Forum, Port Loko District has engaged stakeholders include youths and women’s representatives on the proportional representation system, voters education and non-violence elections in the District. The engagement is to complement the effort of the Electoral Commission Sierra Leone and political parties in educating the...Read More
The report provides state of knowledge on chemicals in plastics and based on compelling scientific evidence calls for urgent action to address chemicals in plastics as part of the global action on plastic pollution. Overview of the report: The “Chemicals in Plastics: A Technical Report” aims to inform the global community about the often-overlooked chemical-related issues...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Professor David Francis has welcomed the newly appointed Country Representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Rudolf Schwenk in the country. In his address, Prof. Francis said the Government of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has always maintained an open-door policy for diplomats...Read More
By Dr. Doma The erstwhile mayor of the Freetown, Madam Yvonne Aki- Sawyer recently informed this medium in an exclusive interview that providing access to water in communities was a priority during her term in office as Mayor. She said that during the period she provided over 150 water points (i.e. water tanks, street taps or...Read More
