Sierra Leone’s Men’s U-19 Cricket team is gearing up to kick off their campaign in the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier in Tanzania. Their opener is against Rwanda on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Following their initial match, Sierra Leone will face Malawi on August 5, 2024, and then take on…
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Plan International, and New York University, hosted a significant two-day regional consultation for the Western Area from July 17th to 18th, 2024. The event took place at the New Brookfields Hotel Conference Hall on Jomo Kenyatta Road in Freetown….
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh met with the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs and Freetown City Council (FCC) officials to discuss how the central government can enhance service delivery for Local Councils. FCC Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyer highlighted the rapid growth in service delivery, mentioning the Kingtom Treatment Plant’s waste management and transformation…
By : Aminata Kamara In a recent interview with Francess Sesay of Slik Television, Lawyer Sorie Sengeh Marah voiced strong objections to the removal of the jury system in Sierra Leone. Marah argued that abolishing the jury system undermines the presumption of innocence for accused persons. He emphasized that the jury system was initially implemented…
By:Iris Aminata Bangura Connaught Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in the country, has gained full accreditation from the West African College of Surgeons to train specialists in General Surgery and Urology. Additionally, it has received partial accreditation for the training of consultants and fellows. Dr. Mark Kapuwa, the Hospital Care Manager at Connaught Hospital,…
By: Iris Aminata Bangura Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, the former Auditor General of Sierra Leone, has addressed her suspension from office in November 2021, breaking her silence on recent allegations. In a detailed statement, Taylor-Pearce reaffirmed her commitment to professional integrity and accountability throughout her career. Taylor-Pearce began her career at KPMG Peat Marwick in September…
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently enlightened community leaders and stakeholders from Regent and Bathurst on environmental conservation through eco-tourism initiatives, part of July’s Environmental Awareness for Eco-tourism month under the Tourism for All Campaign. The event focused on promoting sustainable eco-tourism practices and stressing the shared responsibility…
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has launched a promising initiative to assist out-of-school children and youth in reintegrating into formal education and training pathways. The newly unveiled National Guidelines for Accelerated Education Programs (AEPS) provide structured frameworks to swiftly equip these individuals with essential skills and foundational knowledge needed to rejoin…
Four Pakistanis have tragically lost their lives in a shooting at a Shia mosque in Muscat, Oman, according to a statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry. The attack, described as a “dastardly terrorist attack,” also left 30 Pakistanis injured. The incident occurred at the Imam Ali Mosque on the eve of the Shia holy day of…
Police in Kenya used tear gas on Tuesday, July 16, to disperse protests aimed at increasing pressure on President William Ruto to resign. Despite Ruto implementing several changes, including withdrawing $2.7 billion in proposed tax hikes and reshuffling his cabinet, the demonstrations persisted. Led by activists opposing the tax hikes, the protests called for a…