Tragedy struck Methodist Girls High School yesterday when a student lost her life in a horrific accident involving a school bus. Reports indicate that upon reaching the school compound, the bus driver negligently opened the door before the vehicle had come to a complete stop. In a devastating sequence of events, the student attempted to…
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…
President Joe Biden has announced plans to implement significant restrictions on asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, aiming to address immigration concerns ahead of November’s elections. The newly revealed presidential proclamation will deny asylum to migrants when officials determine that the southern border is overwhelmed. Facing the fallout of a failed bipartisan border security deal…
Backed by support from the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team has set off on a significant journey from Freetown International Airport to Egypt. Their destination? The African Amputee Football Nations Cup 2024, where they aim to compete at the highest level. Abraham J. Bangura, the…
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched a citywide flood mitigation program, engaging over 1,000 youths in cleaning gutters and waterways in flood-prone areas. Between March and April, the FCC identified 72 flooding flashpoints across the city and has since completed mitigation activities in 24 of these areas. The identified flashpoints include Samba Gutter, Bright…
During an official visit to Beijing on Monday, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russia and China held talks to strengthen military and defense cooperation. Belousov praised the growing ties between the two nations, highlighting that their relationship is expanding rapidly and has reached an unprecedented level. “Russian-Chinese military cooperation is crucial for enhancing…
On September 13, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Arms and Ammunition Commission, in partnership with the Small Arms Survey, officially validated the National Action Plan (NAP) on Weapons and Ammunition Management. The event, held at Swiss Hotel in Freetown, marks a major step in strengthening the country’s security through improved control of weapons. The NAP, developed since…