The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has taken personal charge of the Ministry’s Situation Room. This move aims to facilitate swift access to accurate information and analysis of community concerns received through the Ministry’s 4060 Toll-Free Line. By engaging directly with these concerns, the Minister intends to proactively address emerging issues…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has kicked off a crucial workshop focusing on Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management in Sierra Leone. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, the event saw Paul Lamin, Director of Natural Resources Governance, representing the Executive Chairman, spearheading the opening ceremony. Gathering participants from diverse backgrounds, including facilitators from the…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, recently inked a pivotal partnership with OCP Africa aimed at fostering a fair agricultural transition focused on soil health and supporting local farmers. The agreement, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by OCP’s Senior Vice-President for West Africa, Mehdi Filali, and the Minister,…
Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma, the esteemed Chief Medical Examiner and Government Consultant Pathologist at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the ongoing Court Martial trial concerning the attempted coup in Freetown on November 26, 2023. As the 35th prosecution witness, Dr. Koroma’s testimony has provided vital insights into the…
The Iceland Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Asdis Bjarnadottir, led a delegation comprising visiting Members of Parliament, including Dilja Mist Einarsdottir, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Logi Einarsonon, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Icelandic Parliament, and Elin Rosa Sigurdardottir, Director General of the International Development Cooperation Directorate of…
In the opening months of 2024, Wall Street basked in success, only to face a downturn as investors grew skeptical about the likelihood of multiple interest rate cuts this year. The anticipation of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has been pushed further into the future due to soaring inflation figures, coupled with geopolitical tensions…
Equinox has introduced a groundbreaking $40,000-per-year membership, named “Optimize by Equinox,” aimed at elevating overall health and extending lifespan. In collaboration with Function Health, a lab-test startup, this exclusive program encompasses a spectrum of personalized health services ranging from tailored fitness regimens and nutrition plans to sleep guidance and massage therapy. The initiative reflects the…
Former Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, though no longer holding an official position within the company, recently shared his insights on the company’s disappointing quarterly performance. Schultz emphasized the necessity for Starbucks to enhance its U.S. store experience, suggesting improvements in mobile ordering, drink innovation, and a renewed focus on premium offerings. In a LinkedIn post…
In a monumental finale to her celebration tour, Madonna mesmerised an unprecedented 1.6 million fans gathered on the golden shores of Rio’s Copacabana Beach. The anticipation was palpable as enthusiasts, some having claimed their spots days in advance, while others enjoyed the spectacle from luxurious yachts or high-rise balconies overlooking the iconic scene. As the…
In a longstanding saga of veiled jabs, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have escalated their feud with scathing diss tracks released just hours apart. The tension, which has simmered for years, reached a boiling point as both rappers took direct aim at each other’s personal lives. Drake fired the first shot with “Family Matters,” a track…