By Alusine Sesay The stock of Sierra Leone’s external debt stood at US$1.9 billion and domestic debt at NLe24.5 billion (about US$1.0 billion), as of June 2024, the Minister of Finance said on Friday when delivering the ‘Government Budget and Statement of Economic And Financial Policies’ for 2025 in Parliament. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura said the country’s public debt is assessed to be sustainable though at a high risk of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In a bold move to combat malaria, the Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI) has launched an innovative and eco-friendly approach to reduce mosquito populations using Gambusia affinis, commonly known as mosquito fish. The project was introduced to key stakeholders and students at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) during a session held at its Tower Hill Center in Freetown...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Dozens of feminist movement partners across Sierra Leone have called on the Parliament of Sierra Leone, in the strongest terms, to swiftly pass the Child Rights Act 2024, affirming the significance of this transformative legislation to safeguard the dignity, safety, and freedom of all children. A crucial provision within it supports banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for girls under 18, ensuring that every girl is protected...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma Senior Health Education Officer – HEP/MoH In a passionate move, the Director of the Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Santigie Sesay has appealed to health partners and stakeholders for increased support to address the numerous challenges in the management and treatment of diabetes. Dr. Sesay made the plea at the event marking World Diabetes Day on November 14...Read More
By Amin Kef (Ranger) The Shri Gurudwara Sahib Sierra Leone Limited joined Sikhs worldwide on Friday, November 15, 2024, to commemorate the 555th anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The auspicious event, held at Shri Gurudwara Sahib Lumley, drew dozens of devotees from across the country, along with local dignitaries, sponsors, and community members. The celebration centered on honoring Guru Nanak’s teachings of unity, service,...Read More
