Freetown, March 29, 2025 – In a significant step towards addressing malnutrition and improving the lives of children in Sierra Leone, the Rotary Club of Freetown-Sunset, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Palm Springs Sunup, has donated a brand new Land Cruiser to Project Peanut Butter. The donation was officially handed over at Project Peanut Butter’s headquarters on 41D Wilkinson Road, Freetown. Speaking at the event, Millicent Cole, President...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Committee on Works and Public Assets, chaired by Hon. Bashiru Silikie, Deputy Leader of Government Business, has taken decisive action against unauthorized quarry operations in Port Loko and Tonkolili districts. During an oversight visit, the Committee uncovered widespread irregularities in the operations of several quarries. Hon. Silikie expressed mixed feelings about the situation, acknowledging the positive impact of quarry establishments while condemning their lack of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, April 2, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in fire-related disasters in Sierra Leone. Out of 71 reported incidents in the first quarter of 2025, 67 were fire outbreaks—accounting for a staggering 94% of all disasters recorded during this period. The Agency has highlighted the urgent need for stronger fire prevention measures, improved emergency responses, and...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The West Africa Heritage Consultants Sierra Leone Limited, in partnership with the Commonwealth Heritage Forum, the Freetown City Council, and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has launched a training program on the restoration of cast iron components of the historic Old Fourah Bay College (FBC) Building in Cline Town, Freetown. The initiative is training 20 students from Freetown Polytechnic, along with engineers, architects, and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations officially handed over the Digital Farmer Registry to the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The ceremony, held at the MRU Secretariat in Freetown, marked a significant milestone in regional agricultural transformation, aiming to improve farmer data management, support decision-making, and enhance food security and rural development across MRU member states—Guinea, Côte...Read More
