Environmental degradation emanating from deforestation is causing havoc to water supply quality and quantity in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Guma Dam which supplies water to Freetown is under serious deforestation attack from the Number 2 River, Mambo, Hamilton and Mile 13 communities. Experts have warned that if immediate action is not taken to demarcate the Western Area Peninsular Forest Park and protect the environment from further degradation, Freetown will face...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone (April 22, 2022) – This past year, the United States and Sierra Leone together advanced the fight against malaria, despite immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Committed and courageous frontline health workers, especially nurses, midwives, and community health workers, across Sierra Leone went the extra mile to ensure essential malaria services were sustained. Their efforts saved lives and supported community resilience. The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative...Read More
The Management of Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has noted with grave concern the recent rate at which unpatriotic and unreasonable citizens are engaged in “vandalizing electrical installations” particularly in the Western Area. The communities where the national electricity installations were vadalised include, but not limited to Hamilton Village, Ogu Farm, St. Micheals Lakka, Sulpon, Bathurst, Old Funkia Village, Adonkia 1 and Sussex Village. The act of deliberately destroying...Read More
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital (SLPTH) in partnership with ECOWAS Commission on Monday, April 25, 2022, commenced a 10-day training on Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) phase II of Colombo Plan on substance use disorder in the conference hall of the Psychiatric Hospital in Freetown. The Executive Director of NDLEA, Abdul Sheku Kargbo said that there is growing problem of drugs abuse...Read More
Deborah Fatima Conteh of the Lunsar Cycling Team was first in the prestigious Accra Criterium on Saturday, April 16, 2022. It is the largest criterium city of Accra. Ms. Conteh made an amazing triumph in the women’s race beating a 20-rider international field in a sprint finish. She watched the riders in the pack, fought hard to stay in the bunch, and trusted her speed in the end. Conteh thanked...Read More
