Her Excellency, Madam Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, on Monday 19th August 2024 officially bade farewell to a delegation of mayors who will be attending a two-week seminar in China on green public works. Facilitated by the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA), this seminar aims to

By Parliamentary and Public Relations Department   In alignment with the provision of Section 84 subsection (1) of Act No. 6 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio through Proclamation 2024 officially prorogued the First of the Sixth Parliament on Monday 5th August 2024 and pronounced

Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone (PBSL) in collaboration with the Medical and Dental Council, Sierra Leone Nurses and Midwives Council has conducted raids on illegal clinics, quack doctors, and drug peddlers in Kono District. It could be noted that, a few weeks ago, the Office of National Security alerted the

By Amara Thoronka     The Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA) has suspended application for the construction of new gas stations in the Western Area and along the entire stretch of the Freetown-Masiaka Highway. In a press release dated Monday, 19th August, 2024, the country’s petroleum regulatory body said the suspension

By Sulaiman Jalloh   A game changing trajectory is unfolding in Koinadugu, much to the admiration of all and sundry. This evident because exciting developments are unfolding in Nieni Chiefdom and the surrounding regions. Nieni Agric Limited, a locally-based agricultural enterprise, has announced that its garri products are now available

By Michaella Faith Wright     Gambia is a country where motorcycles are not officially recognized as a means of commercial transportation, leaving bike riders in a precarious position. Despite this, many individuals, especially in rural areas like Kachumeh, rely on bike riding as their primary source of income, navigating

By Michaella Faith Wright   In a community deeply rooted in agricultural traditions, the Sukuta Women’s Agriculture Gardeners Association stands as a beacon of perseverance, unity, and commitment. With over 40 years of experience, Madam Jonkuda Bojang, the president of the association, reflects on the significant role gardening has played