Chernor Bah – A Trailblazing Minister Transforming Information and Civic Education
By Thaimu T. Kamara Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, is earning widespread acclaim for his exceptional leadership, groundbreaking initiatives, and transformative approach to governance. Many citizens and observers have lauded him as the best minister to ever serve in this capacity since the nation’s independence. Under his leadership, the […]
Freetown City Council Boosts Public Safety with CCTV Surveillance Initiative
By Aminata AB Kamara In a groundbreaking to enhance public safety and curb criminal activities, the Freetown City Council, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, has launched a citywide installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. These surveillance systems have been strategically placed in high-traffic areas, critical public spaces, and neighbourhoods prone to crime,…...
PAC Grills Agric Ministry on Audit Queries
During the Fifth sitting of the Public Accounts Committee in respect of queries raised in the Auditor General’s Report for 2023, Auditors were on Monday 20/01/2025 given a freehand by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to verify 33 staff from the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and report to the Public Accounts Committee on the […]
NRA Board Embarks on Familiarization Tour
In a significant move to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen relationships within the Authority, the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) embarked on a familiarization tour of the authority’s properties and outstations to get first-hand account of their work and their challenges. The tour which began on 15th January 2025, aimed to […]
NaCSA Engages Stakeholders on Completion of Rogbangba Community Center
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) engaged community stakeholders on Monday, January 20th, 2025, regarding the handover of the site for the construction of the Rogbangba Community Center in Hastings, Western Rural District. This initiative is part of the Community Development Driven Project (CDDP), which aims to construct, reconstruct, and rehabilitate community facilities in…...
Confusing Bondo Society and Female Genital Mutilation – Correcting the Misconception of Activists on Clitodoctonomy
By Sulaiman Stom Koroma During my primary school days, I was told that ‘Culture’ is the collective identity of a society, encompassing its beliefs, values, traditions, art, and customs. My teacher told me that preserving culture is important as it connects people to their heritage. One such culture in Sierra Leone is the […]