By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is set to host the National Forest and Climate Forum at the Bintumani Conference Center from Tuesday to Thursday this week. The event will convene community leaders, activists, government officials, and international conservation organizations to discuss strategies to address Sierra Leone’s pressing environmental challenges. Minister Jiwoh Abdulai, speaking during an interview on AYV, expressed optimism about the forum’s potential...Read More
BY FATIMA KPAKA Law Court Building, Freetown, 14th March 2025: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ali Ibrahim Alheji, to his chambers at the Law Court Building in Freetown. The meeting highlighted the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations and explored avenues for enhancing collaboration in the justice sector. In his opening remarks,...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The newly appointed head coach of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Kallon, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming matches against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt. The announcement, made on Friday, March 14, 2025, includes a mix of experienced players and promising debutants, including young home-based goalkeeper Dauda Bangura. Full Squad List: Goalkeepers: Alhaji Sesay Francis Koroma Dauda Bangura Defenders: Abdulai Juma Bah Emmanuel Samadiya Alpha Turay David Janneh Nathaniel...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 25 years of distinguished service to the profession. The investiture ceremony, held at the New Brookfield Hotel in Freetown, emphasized the critical role of architects in national development and the urgent need for stronger regulations in the building sector. The event brought together numerous...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Barbados: Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has recently emphasized the transformative power of energy, stating that it drives industrial growth, fuels innovation, empowers education, and enhances the quality of life for people worldwide. Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum in St. Michael, Barbados, President Bio addressed a gathering of world leaders and private sector stakeholders, highlighting the critical role of...Read More
