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…
By: Sorie Sesay Kush has been wreaking havoc in Sierra Leone, leading to a rising number of deaths and myriad negative consequences. Users of the drug are experiencing severe health issues, such as swollen feet and organ failure. The drug’s impact extends beyond physical health, as it has led to increased school dropouts and a…
UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Ampiah officially launched the 2024/25 Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual Media Awards at their Annual General Meeting in Bo City. The awards aim to celebrate journalistic excellence and promote media integrity and professionalism. Ampiah highlighted the vital role of the media in supporting democracy, transparency, and accountability in Sierra…
By Jennifer B. S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s rivers are becoming the new frontline in the country’s struggle against illegal mining. From the Sewa and Moa rivers in the southeast to the Pampana, Jong and Rokel systems further north, waterways that have sustained communities for generations are facing growing pressure from mechanized dredging and other unauthorized…
The Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) is grappling with a critical liquidity crisis due to persistent non-payment by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). A recent Ministry of Finance report highlights the dire state of the country’s power sector, with EGTC’s financial stability hanging by a thread. In 2023, EGTC’s cash receipts totaled…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and supported by Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the World Bank, Irish Aid, the EU, and others, has concluded a five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop for Primary One teachers. The event, part of the Literacy for All…
Look for Santorini on Instagram and Trover and the shots that really stand out are the sunsets. It’s a magical time for a magical place
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
In July, Manchester United signed André Onana from Inter Milan for £47.2m to replace the club’s four-time Player of the Year, David de Gea. Despite high expectations, the Cameroon international had a rocky start, including being chipped from 50 yards on his Old Trafford debut against Lens and making several errors that affected United’s Premier…
President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results from the National Electoral Council (CNE). Elvis Amoroso, head of the CNE and an ally of Maduro, announced that with 80% of ballots counted, Maduro secured 51% of the vote, while his main rival, Edmundo González, had 44%. The…