Ghana is poised to implement a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labor unions intensify their campaign against illegal mining, commonly known as Galamsey. The environmental destruction from these unregulated operations has sparked urgent calls for government intervention, including a state of emergency in mining regions and the cancellation of mining…
On Monday, Ali Ibrahim Alhajie, Head of Mission for Saudi Arabia, celebrated the 94th National Day with a gathering of stakeholders and government officials at the Radisson Blu in Aberdeen. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ongoing development assistance in Sierra Leone. In his speech, Alhajie expressed gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio and the…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has inaugurated a new Police Health Centre in Lungi, designed to enhance the welfare of officers and their families. This facility will act as a crucial medical hub for the North West Region, ensuring law enforcement personnel have access to quality healthcare. The opening ceremony featured key stakeholders, including Dr….
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has been awarded the 2024 German Africa Prize for her remarkable contributions to sustainable urban development and leadership in transforming Freetown. The German Africa Foundation, which has recognized exceptional achievements across Africa since 1993, selected Mayor Aki-Sawyerr for her efforts in promoting democracy, peace, and human rights. In response, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr expressed…
The United States Congress has reportedly approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) $480 million compact grant for Sierra Leone, with the formal signing expected on Friday. The MCC Board reselected Sierra Leone for compact development in December 2023, contingent on meeting conditions related to the 2023 general elections. While progress has been made, Senators Jim…
An estimated 1.5 million children under five will receive the third round of polio vaccines from September 27th to 30th across 14 districts in the country. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a press conference to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination against polio, a preventable disease that…
Gbandoma Alfred Sovula Esq., son of former Inspector General of Police Ambrose Sovula, has made history as Sierra Leone’s youngest Paramount Chief. At just 34, Sovula triumphed in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom chieftaincy election in Bo District, Southern Province. This significant victory underscores his rising influence in local governance. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In a thrilling display of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship, Epic Radio made history by defeating AYV Media Empire in the finals of the inaugural Rise Radio Inter-Media Football Competition. Held at the vibrant SLFA Football Academy in Freetown, the event brought together media houses from across Sierra Leone to not…
The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced a major power outage affecting several areas as of September 23, 2024. Early this morning, a loud noise was reported from the 33kV incomer transformer at Wilberforce, causing disruptions along the 33kV distribution line. The affected areas include parts of Wilberforce, Regent Village, Bathurst, Spur Road,…
A coal mine explosion in eastern Iran has claimed the lives of at least 51 workers and injured over a dozen others, making it one of the worst mining disasters in the country’s history. The blast occurred on Saturday night in Tabas, located about 540 kilometers southeast of Tehran. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with reports…