On Thursday, April 9th, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) of Sierra Leone welcomed a significant boost in its efforts to combat HIV, as it received a generous $17.6 million grant for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding, approved through collaborative consultations involving civil society organizations, government officials, and local and…
Renowned philanthropic organization, the Kellie Foundation, has launched an extensive program spanning all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, targeting schools with sensitization initiatives. The program is strategically tailored to address key issues affecting students’ daily lives, including fostering realistic self-expression, combating drug abuse, and mitigating the negative impact of social media. E Kellie and M…
Kofi Adu Apenteng, Joseph Amadu Bangura, Almedette Olive, and Nurse Sento Momoh, all employees of Bloom Bank Africa, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on Tuesday, May 7th, 2023, facing accusations of embezzling over two hundred million New Leones from the aforementioned bank. The charges against them include conspiracy…
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…
On a Sunday evening, 5th May, 2024, the headquarters of Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) at Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown fell victim to a devastating fire outbreak. The blaze erupted on the 5th floor of the building, sending waves of panic through the community. Swift action from the National Fire Force Personnel managed to contain…
Sierra Leone faces a looming fuel crisis as supply shortages hit multiple gas stations. Reports emerging suggest that Sierra Leone is teetering on the edge of another fuel crisis, as only one petrol company reportedly maintains a steady fuel stock. Checks conducted by Slik TV on Friday reveal widespread closures of filling stations across Freetown…