Sierra Leone Unveils First Mental Health Champions Network to Boost Advocacy and Reform
By Josephine Sesay On Friday 14 March, 2025 a landmark move to strengthen mental health advocacy and services, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), through the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially launched the country’s first Mental Health Champions Network. The event, held at the Bank Complex in Freetown, marks a significant step […]
Director Mohamed Mallam Konto Koroma Hosts Grand Iftar Gathering in Mile 91, Distributing Essential Food Packs to 400 Families
By Josephine Sesay In the spirit of Ramadan, Director Mohamed Mallam Konto Koroma of the Rainbow Family, in collaboration with the AL-TARMIDHI FOUNDATION OF MALAYSIA IFTAR FOOD PACKS, hosted a grand Iftar gathering in Mile 91. The event brought together 400 families, religious leaders, and community members for an evening dedicated to unity, generosity, […]
Empowering Women for a Greener Future
By Josephine Sesay On International Women’s Day 2025, Sierra Leone celebrated the transformative impact of the Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (AVDP) in empowering women through sustainable agriculture. With the support of the Government of Sierra Leone, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Adaptation Fund, and the OPEC Fund for International […]
FIA Presents Ramadan Gifts to Kaffu Bullom Muslim Community
By Sheku Putka Kamara The Leadership of the Freetown International Airport (FIA) has presented Ramadan gifts to the Kaffu Bullom Muslim Community as a way to support worshipers’ Iftar/ Sunakati for the blessed month of Ramadan. The event which attracted numerous stakeholders of the chiefdom was held at the Court Barry of […]
The Role of Technical and Vocational Training in Reducing Unemployment
By Kadiatu A Turay Unemployment remains one of the biggest socio-economic challenges facing many nations today, particularly in developing countries where youth unemployment rates are alarmingly high. A significant number of graduates struggle to secure jobs due to a mismatch between their academic qualifications and the demands of the labor market. However, technical and […]
HRMO – Director General calls on Civil Servants to familiarize themselves with the 2024 Revised Civil Service Code and Rules
In a recent meeting with the press, Mr. Ansu Tucker, the Director General of the Human Resources Management Office (HRMO) called on civil servants and the general public to familiarize themselves with the 2024 Revised Civil Service Code and Rules. DG Tucker made this pronouncement at the weekly press briefing organized by the Ministry of […]
SALWACO Spearheads Revenue Mobilization in Magburaka
The North-East Leadership of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has initiated a robust revenue generation mechanism in Magburaka with a view to meet set institutional standards and directives. Joining the teams to enhance the laudable initiative were SALWACO’s Director of the Environmental Sanitation, Ing. Augustine Forewa and the Regional Manager, North-East, Ing. L-B Sawi. […]
Parental Influence in Marriage – A Growing Cause of Divorce Among Young Couples
By Michaella Faith Wright In recent years, rising divorce rates have sparked concerns over parental involvement in their children’s marriages, particularly the practice of parents choosing partners for their male children. Many young men find themselves in marriages arranged by their mothers, often leading to unhappy unions and eventual separations. Experts warn that […]
Development Strides of P. C. Amy T. K. Tibbie; One Year in Office
By Dadson A. Musa Amy Tattor Kallon Tibbie, a young woman who has worked in the office of the president, Dr. Julius Maada Bio and wife was duly elected as paramount chief of Kowa chiefdom in the Moyamba district on the 14th. February 2024. She won a landslide against two other contenders making […]
Yeanor Esther Kabia – Sierra Leone’s First Female Reporters’ Union President
By Michaella Faith Wright In a groundbreaking achievement for Sierra Leone’s media landscape, Yeanor Esther Kabia has made history as the first female president of the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU). With an unwavering passion for journalism and a commitment to amplifying voices that often go unheard, Kabia has risen to become one of […]
