In celebration of World Water Day 2025, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has partnered with local and international stakeholders to advocate for sustainable water management and address pressing environmental challenges. Observed annually on March 22, this year’s theme, “Water Ecosystem Preservation,” emphasizes the need to protect the country’s critical water resources in...Read More
The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) is working with local communities to advance sustainable agriculture and agroforestry practices By Abdul Kaprr Dumbuya Located In eastern Sierra Leone, covering 70,000 hectares lies Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP), one of the last remaining intact tracts of the tropical Upper Guinean forests in West Africa. An important...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, March 20, 2025: The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has announced a landmark agreement with Koidu Limited, aimed at resolving grievances raised by the company’s national workforce. Following extensive discussions, both parties finalized a resolution framework to improve working conditions, reinstate affected employees, and enhance staff benefits....Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. Coventry was chosen over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Friday, 21st March 2025: In a remarkable move towards fostering sustainable forestry in Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by funding from the European Union, handed over four Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop vehicles to the Ministry of Environment and Climate...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign after a thrilling 3-1 victory against Guinea-Bissau in Paynesville, Liberia, last Thursday. The team now sets their sights on group leaders Egypt in a crucial match scheduled for tomorrow, March 25, 2025, in Cairo. The game...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Pentecostal Mission has urged calm in the wake of a tragic incident involving the deaths of two nursery pupils from its Pre-School. In a press release on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the church called on the public to avoid speculation and social media commentary, stressing...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 20 years of distinguished service to the profession and nation. The investiture ceremony, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, emphasized the critical role of architects in national...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Police Sergeant 8576 Issa Kamara presented an AK-47 rifle and four live rounds of ammunition as evidence in court on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The items were tendered before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Court No. 1 in the ongoing trial of Santigie Kamara, an Operational Support Division (OSD)...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Ibrahim Deen, a staff member of the National Youth Service, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He is facing two charges: malicious damage under Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act of 1861 and threatening language under Section...Read More
