By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — A two-day workshop designed to empower young Sierra Leoneans as climate and environmental advocates kicked off on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Charlotte Street in Freetown. Hosted by Media Initiatives for Climate Change and the Environment in collaboration with the Freetown City Council, the training aims to equip participants with tools and strategies to address the mounting impacts of climate change. Held under the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A travel agent of Findlay Sierra Leone Limited, Isata Favour Benya, has been remanded in custody following her appearance before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura of the Pademba Road Court No. 8 on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Benya faces multiple charges in connection with an alleged travel scam affecting six Sierra Leonean nationals. Benya stands accused on six counts, including conspiracy to commit a crime and...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN — The Freetown City Council (FCC) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, officially launched the “Dorti Mus Go” sanitation campaign at the Calaba Town Market. The initiative aims to enforce longstanding but largely dormant sanitation byelaws and combat illegal garbage disposal in streets and drainages across the city. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Mayor emphasized the need for behavioral change, stating that the drive for a...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN — In a landmark gesture of humanitarian support, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has undertaken a major renovation of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at Connaught Hospital in Freetown. The initiative is part of preparations for the 7th annual Strengthening Families Conference (SFC), set to take place later this year. The renovation project, along with a substantial donation of lifesaving medical equipment,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – In a landmark step toward advancing market-based climate solutions, Sierra Leone has officially launched the Association of Carbon Conservation and Reforestation (ACCR)—the country’s first industry platform focused on accelerating carbon sector development through public-private collaboration. The launch event, held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the British High Commission in Freetown, brought together high-ranking government officials, ambassadors, donors, development partners, and private sector leaders. Hosted...Read More
