The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, operating through its Free Education Project Secretariat, is currently implementing a strategy aimed at mitigating School Related Gender Based Violence across the nation. According to officials, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of ensuring universal access to quality education (FQSE) for all students nationwide. To support…
Amara Kallon, serving as Sierra Leone’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, convened with Prof. Dr. Saleh El Sheikh, the esteemed head of Egypt’s Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA), within the halls of the Public Administration Centre in Cairo. This gathering underscored the enduring partnership between Egypt and Sierra Leone. Minister Kallon…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Bio, convened with a technical committee on May 13th to deliberate on the proposed “Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill.” Comprising government officials, parliamentarians, child rights advocates, and law enforcement representatives, the committee aims to refine the bill before its submission to parliament. The scourge of early marriage persists…
Award-winning Sierra Leonean rapper Kao Denero, born Amara Dennis Turay, is set to participate in the upcoming Mano River Music Conference (MRMC) in Liberia. Organized by ASAP Africa, the event will be held on December 8th and 9th at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. The conference aims to integrate the music, video production, and…
On May 14, 2024, the newly appointed Regional Crime Officer (RCO), ASP Mohamed H. Feika, met with investigators at the Kenema Police Division to bolster the fight against crime in the region. The SLP Media Unit-East reported that investigators from various units, both regional and divisional, participated in the meeting to foster collaboration and discuss…
During the 49th sitting of Parliament on May 7, 2024, Hon. Mamoud Kamara extended congratulations to Hon. Solomon Sengehpoh Thomas and Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh. Expressing his gratitude to the acting Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, for the opportunity to speak, Hon. Kamara commended his fellow MPs for electing Hon. Conteh as Deputy…
United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor and staff of the Koidu New Sembehun City Council. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the United States and the local administration, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including economic development, cultural exchange, and political cooperation. Mayor Komba Matthew…
Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP), the visionary team behind the Sherbro Island City project in Sierra Leone, recently convened with nine senior executives from leading private firms linked to the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). This meeting, hosted by Lloyd’s, aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities to advance the sustainable development of Sherbro Island. The Sustainable…
President Julius Maada Bio addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, highlighting the severe lack of progress in this area, with nearly 80% of Africans still relying on open fires and traditional stoves using polluting fuels. He emphasized the dire consequences of this issue on health, climate, and gender equality, noting it contributes to almost…
Starting today, drivers using Sierra Leone’s three main toll roads will encounter revised toll fees, following unanimous approval by Parliament. This decision comes after a public debate and aims to address concerns raised by citizens and stakeholders while adhering to the existing concession agreement. The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Works and Public Assets reported the…