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
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (SLPLB) has officially announced the opening and closing dates for the second phase of the transfer window. According to the announcement: “The second phase of the transfer window will officially open on Saturday, 29th March 2025, and close on Thursday, 17th April 2025, in accordance with Article 8.8 of the league’s Rules and Regulations.” During this period, clubs will be...Read More
In a bid to address water scarcity in Sierra Leone’s underserved rural areas, the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has signed a $3.4 million contract with SAHAB AL UFUQ/EMT GROUP. The joint venture will spearhead the drilling of 100 wells across multiple rural communities, with the initiative funded by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). This landmark project aims to enhance access to clean drinking water for rural populations. Scheduled...Read More
