The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has concluded nationwide consultations with stakeholders on the Social Protection Bill, aiming to establish a robust legal framework for social protection in Sierra Leone. The initiative, which has garnered strong support from citizens and social protection actors, included renewed consultations funded by the World Bank to…
The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, and his dedicated team visited the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The primary goal of this visit was to seek further support from the Chinese government, a long-standing ally in Sierra Leone’s sports infrastructure growth. During the…
Sierra Leone Premier League side Kallon FC is set to travel to Nigeria to compete in the 2024 edition of the COAL CITY INTERNATIONAL CUP. The Cavaliers will face off against topflight clubs from various countries in the sub-region. Enugu, Nigeria, is preparing to host the inaugural edition of this prestigious international pre-season football tournament…
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Industry, chaired by Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, concluded its oversight activities in the Western Area and the provinces of Sierra Leone on Friday, June 21, 2024. During the visits, the Committee assessed compliance with parliamentary agreements and evaluated the achievements and economic contributions of various entities. Key companies visited…
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh recently updated Pujehun District residents on ongoing development projects, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improving local infrastructure despite setbacks. In a statement on June 23, 2024, he acknowledged delays caused by weather and fiscal constraints but provided revised timelines for key projects. “Hello Pujehun, I wanted to brief you on…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently conducted visitation checks at Koidu Limited and Socfin Agricultural Company in Kono District and Sahn Malen Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The purpose of the visits was to assess the companies’ compliance with environmental policies and their social obligations. Dr. Alfred Morie Saffa, the Board Director, emphasized the Board’s responsibility to…
Newly promoted Bhantal FC secured 2nd place in the 2023/2024 Leone Rock Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Mighty Blackpool FC. Bhantal FC ended the season with 61 points, ahead of FC Kallon and others. The team won two of their last three matches against Bo Rangers, FC Kallon, and Mighty Blackpool. Despite a…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, under the leadership of Conrad Sackey, has teamed up with representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and other development partners to initiate the distribution of 78,000 menstrual hygiene kits across several districts in Sierra Leone. This collaborative effort spans Western Rural, Port Loko, Bombali,…
On Monday, June 24, 2024, U.S. Ambassador Bryan David Hunt visited Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, who serves as the Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Sixth Parliament. Ambassador Hunt extended congratulations to Speaker Thomas for his historic election as the youngest Speaker in the country’s parliamentary history. During the courtesy call, Ambassador Hunt expressed keen interest…
Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, welcomed a delegation from the Guinean Defence College on June 24, 2024. Led by Colonel Louis Remy Camara, Director of Training for the Guinean Armed Forces, the delegation expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by IGP Sellu during their study tour in Sierra Leone….