By Sally Hayden in Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone The island’s restoration as a nature reserve and research base may bring another benefit to local communities: the return of tourism Darkness had fallen by the time the boat set off across the river. On board were us, three foreign tourists; a mechanic, commissioned to make upgrades to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The United Nations (UN) system in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, joined calls for citizens and non-citizens, state and non-state actors, representatives of government institutions, religious leaders, and political leaders to take responsibility to combat disinformation, misinformation and hate speech through the promotion of political tolerance and peaceful communication....Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Moses Belden, a driver, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Hadiru Daboh of Ross Road Court No.3 in Freetown on 2 counts conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to law and larceny contrary to section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the chargesheet, on count one, the accused...Read More
By Amin Kef (Ranger) During a brief engagement with journalists at its Rawdon Street Office in Freetown on the 11th April, 2023, the Head of Choithram Groups, Harish Agnani, disclosed that it is mandatory, according to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), for companies operating within certain communities to be honouring, on a yearly basis, Constituency...Read More
By Ibrahim S.Bangura Zozolacomedy, a group of comedians in Freetown, has recently signed a brand influencer’s contract with Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) Sierra Leone to advertise the company through comedy. This ambassadorial contract came after the two comedians, Salone Jesus and Salone Judas, who usually mimic the story of Jesus in the Bible through comedy,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The new Country Representative for World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Innocent Nuwagira has congratulated the Government of Sierra Leone on reducing maternal mortality rate in Africa. He made this statement on Thursday, April 6, 2023, during on courtesy call on President Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown. The integrated...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Growth across Sub-Saharan Africa remains sluggish, dragged down by uncertainty in the global economy, the underperformance of the continent’s largest economies, high inflation, and a sharp deceleration of investment growth, a World Bank report said Wednesday. The World Bank in a statement on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 that, in the face...Read More
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Gender and Children’s Affairs has assured the public that Parliament will on Thursday debate the reviewed Child Rights Bill and subsequently enact it into law to enhance the protection of the rights of children across the country. The said bill was presented to Parliament in February 24, 2023 and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Thursday, April 6, 2023, ratified bilateral agreements aimed at deepening diplomatic cooperation between Sierra Leone, Kenya and South Africa. The agreement which were ratified lawmakers are: “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the...Read More
The Kingho Railway and Port (KRP), a subsidiary of the Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG), on Saturday, April 8, 2023 launched the Upgrade and Reconstruction Project of Railway & Port operations with a total investment of US$153 million. The project will modernize the rail and port to international standards. The auspicious event was held at...Read More
