On May 14, 2024, British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone Lisa Chesney visited Pujehun District to engage with local women’s rights organizations, including the Pujehun District Women’s Development and Advocacy Forum (PuDWAF) and Action for Community Task (ACT) Sierra Leone. Her visit aimed to understand their challenges and discuss the UK-funded MOVE grant, managed by…
The Sierra Leone Police, through its Training Directorate, has commenced a three-day training program aimed at enhancing the skills of senior police investigators in contemporary crime investigation techniques. The training, which began on May 14th and will conclude on May 16th, is being held at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom. The curriculum covers crucial…
The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation is excited to announce the 2024 Sierra Leone Innovates Tech Summit, scheduled for June 11th to 13th, 2024, at the esteemed Freetown International Conference Center, Bintumani. This eagerly awaited event aims to advance Sierra Leone’s digital transformation by bringing together cutting-edge technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The summit will…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, operating through its Free Education Project Secretariat, is currently implementing a strategy aimed at mitigating School Related Gender Based Violence across the nation. According to officials, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of ensuring universal access to quality education (FQSE) for all students nationwide. To support…
Amara Kallon, serving as Sierra Leone’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, convened with Prof. Dr. Saleh El Sheikh, the esteemed head of Egypt’s Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA), within the halls of the Public Administration Centre in Cairo. This gathering underscored the enduring partnership between Egypt and Sierra Leone. Minister Kallon…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Bio, convened with a technical committee on May 13th to deliberate on the proposed “Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill.” Comprising government officials, parliamentarians, child rights advocates, and law enforcement representatives, the committee aims to refine the bill before its submission to parliament. The scourge of early marriage persists…
Award-winning Sierra Leonean rapper Kao Denero, born Amara Dennis Turay, is set to participate in the upcoming Mano River Music Conference (MRMC) in Liberia. Organized by ASAP Africa, the event will be held on December 8th and 9th at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. The conference aims to integrate the music, video production, and…
On May 14, 2024, the newly appointed Regional Crime Officer (RCO), ASP Mohamed H. Feika, met with investigators at the Kenema Police Division to bolster the fight against crime in the region. The SLP Media Unit-East reported that investigators from various units, both regional and divisional, participated in the meeting to foster collaboration and discuss…
During the 49th sitting of Parliament on May 7, 2024, Hon. Mamoud Kamara extended congratulations to Hon. Solomon Sengehpoh Thomas and Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh. Expressing his gratitude to the acting Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, for the opportunity to speak, Hon. Kamara commended his fellow MPs for electing Hon. Conteh as Deputy…
United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor and staff of the Koidu New Sembehun City Council. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the United States and the local administration, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including economic development, cultural exchange, and political cooperation. Mayor Komba Matthew…