Bio Declares Census for December 2025
By Amara Thoronka President Julius Maada Bio has pronounced the conduct of a nationwide Population and Housing Census in December this year. The declaration was made in an address to the nation on Monday, 9th September, 2024, in which the President emphasized the importance of census and data in guiding government’s priorities and interventions…....
47 Prisoners Escape in Liberia Prison Break
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice, on Monday, September 9th, 2024, announced a prison break that occurred over the weekend at one of the country’s county central prisons [Kakata Central Prison] Margibi county that led to the escape of about forty-seven (47) inmates. According to a release signed…...
Info Minister Completes Prestigious Fellowship
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah has completed the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. The six-month long fellowship is one of the most competitive intellectual ventures on the continent. The fellowship which is run by the Africa Leadership Institute brings together emerging leaders in Africa while incorporating a combination of theory, the sharing […]
SLAJ Inducts New Members
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on Monday, September 9th, 2024, inducted new set of journalists as members of the association at its headquarters at Campbell Street, Freetown. Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists congratulated the new recruits for going through the process, while thanking…...
Finance Ministry Unveils Strategic Disaster Risk Financing Plan
By Kadiatu A. Turay. In a significant move towards building resilience against natural and man-made disasters, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a comprehensive Disaster Risk Financing Strategy as part of the 2025 Budget Hearing. The unveiling of this strategy, which took place on September 10, 2024, marks a critical step in mitigating the…...
Back to School Syndrome – A Message to Parents
By Bishop English Peterson A week ago, one of my daughters sent me a message that her mother was crying bitterly. I asked to know why her mother really had to cry. ‘My Mum does not have money for my change of school. She raised my hope that I would sure go to a […]
PSRU, PSC Sign MoU with PAI in London
The Public Service Commission, PSC, and the Public Sector Reform Unit, PSRU, have signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Public Administration International, PAI, for stronger collaboration and partnership focusing on capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the development of sustainable Public Service Reform Programmes. The three signatories were; Mr. Kalilu O. Bah, Chairman Public Service […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Seeks Additional Personnel to Strengthen Diplomatic Operations
By Amara Kargbo The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) has urgently requested an increase in staff to enhance its operational capacity and effectively support Sierra Leone’s foreign policy objectives. This request was made during the Manpower Planning and Budget session at the Civil Service Training College, organized by the Human Resources…...
Emmanuel Zahid – A Voice of Hope and Faith in Gospel Music
By Michaella Faith Wright At 36, Emmanuel Zahid has emerged as a gospel singer whose music transcends mere entertainment, serving as a powerful ministry of faith, hope, and inspiration. From his roots in Sierra Leone to his current base in The Gambia, Zahid has touched countless lives with his soulful voice and unwavering message…...
13 JOBS: PSC Conducts Entrance Exam for Over 4,800 Applicants
By Amadu Femoh Sesay, Communications Manager, PSC The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Sierra Leone on Saturday, 7th September, 2024 held its 3rd and final phase for this round of the Civil Service Entrance Examinations for filling of critical vacancies across the Service for over Four Thousand Eight Hundred (4,800) job applicants, who […]