By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has announced the installation of 13 Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) across Sierra Leone in a landmark move aimed at addressing widespread land disputes and improving surveying accuracy. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the Moyamba Government Hospital, where one…
By: Ivan Leigh The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has completed a nationwide teacher registration exercise aimed at streamlining the teaching workforce and preparing for the upcoming teacher licensing process. Speaking to the press, Program Manager Madam Jammie Victory Sankoh outlined the significance of the initiative, which concluded last week. She said the registration would provide…
Vinícius Júnior claimed the men’s Player of the Year award at the FIFA 2024 ceremony on Tuesday, finally securing a major global accolade. The Real Madrid forward had skipped the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October after losing out to Rodri. Bonmati, who dominated women’s soccer, won the Best Women’s Player award for the second consecutive…
An overcrowded boat capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing. The boat, with over 100 passengers, sank shortly after departing from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa. A search operation is ongoing, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. David Kalemba, Inongo’s…
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Peacekeeping Chief, met with Prime Minister Felix Moloua to discuss the country’s ongoing challenges and the steps needed to foster further progress. The humanitarian and security situation in CAR has worsened since March, with escalating clashes between armed…
Sierra Leonean defender Abdulai Juma Bah, 18, has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week following his standout performance in Real Valladolid’s 1-0 win over Valencia on December 13, 2024. The victory was crucial for Valladolid, helping them distance themselves from the relegation zone. Bah earned an impressive rating of 8.5 for his…
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
At a press briefing on Tuesday at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu confirmed that no Fullah citizens have been arrested or detained in Sierra Leone. He clarified that arrests made by security forces involved foreign nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, China, and Zimbabwe, who were…
The Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Bill, aimed at enhancing maternal health and reproductive rights in Sierra Leone, has faced another delay in Parliament following protests from clergy members and religious community. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Deputy Minister of Health Jalikatu Mustapha presented the bill for its first reading in the House of…
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has officially launched in Sierra Leone, promising fast, reliable, and affordable internet for citizens and businesses across the country. Designed to bridge connectivity gaps, Starlink offers an innovative two-way satellite internet system that works even in remote areas, where traditional broadband is unavailable. To access Starlink, users require the “Starlink…