By Sallieu S. Kanu The 2023 Presidential Candidate for the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party, Dr. Samura Kamara has been asked by the Party to vacate the office of the National Leader at their headquarters in Freetown. The party’s Secretary General, Lansana Dumbuya said in a letter (dated November 1, 2024) addressed to Dr Samura Kamara that it is unconstitutional for the 2023 Presidential Candidate to the position...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Deputy Executive Director of the Standards Bureau, Jogor Bah, has announced the rollout of standardized market measuring tools for essential commodities such as rice, palm oil, sugar, and pepper. This initiative, launched at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, aims to ensure consistency in pricing and fair-trade practices throughout Sierra Leone’s markets. Jogor Bah told journalists that...Read More
By Ftima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a pivotal moment in the ongoing murder trial of Sia Fatu Kamara, Dr. Herbert Kallon, the seventh prosecution witness, testified on Friday, November 1, 2024, before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens, revealing the complexities and potential risks of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Dr. Kallon, an experienced surgeon, explained that CPR, especially if performed by an inexperienced healthcare worker, can sometimes lead to fractured...Read More
Kenema City, Sierra Leone – November 1, 2024 — Twenty-five journalists from media outlets across Sierra Leone have completed an intensive Green Journalism Training, facilitated by Initiatives for Media Development (IMdev) and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), with funding from the European Union. This programme aims to equip journalists with the skills to report effectively on environmental issues, raising public awareness and inspiring action on Sierra Leone’s pressing...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliament of Sierra Leone, on Thursday, November 31, 2024, ratified several agreements for the socio-economic development of the country. The agreements that were ratified by the Parliament are: (I) Grant Agreement -Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Grant Agreement Second Additional Financing for the West Africa Food System Resilience Program Phase 2 Under Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach between the Republic of Sierra Leone and International Bank for...Read More
