Coup attempt: 12 persons charged with treason and other offences
The Republic of Sierra Leone has charged Amadu Koita and 11 others, including ex-police and correctional officers, for their roles in the 26th November, 2023 failed coup. This is according to a public notice from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education dated Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024 and signed by Information Minister Chernor Bah. The…...
Sexual harassment: A war on society we must fight and win
By Alusine Fullah Speaking recently in her flagship programme, First Lady Fatima Bio said: “A working environment or workplace culture that is sexually permeated or hostile can definitely amount to inefficiency”. Whether in the military, schools, colleges, the media, hospitals, or in the office, women for years have voiced concerns about sexual harassment,…...
Agriculture is the way to Sierra Leone’s prosperity
By Alusine Fullah Agriculture contributes massively to the economy of Sierra Leone. Food is one of the inevitable essentials of existence and agriculture makes it happen. It is arguably the largest sector in the country with a huge portion of the country’s population engaging in it. Therefore, economic growth and poverty reduction in…...
NCTVA accredits Bread Avenue
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a move to improve technical and vocational learning in Sierra Leone, the National Council for Technical and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA), through the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, accredited the Bread Avenue located at Wellington, East Freetown. Bread Avenue is owned and operated by…...