By Sulaiman Jalloh Dr. Kandeh Yumkellah, Chairman presidential initiative on renewable energy has unveiled an ambitious national energy initiative dubbed Mission 300, aimed at transforming the country’s electricity landscape by quadrupling power generation and expanding access to millions of citizens within the next five years. Speaking on Tuesday, October 7,

By Thaimu T Kamara The Ministry of Agriculture has concluded a one-day induction training for newly recruited Accountants and Assistant Accountants to support the government’s flagship Feed Salone Initiative in collaboration with the District Agriculture Offices (DAO). In his keynote address, the Minister of Agriculture Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka Started

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Residents of the Calabatown community in the Western Area has on Wednesday the 8th October 2025, called for justice following the tragic death of a man identified as Alieu, who was allegedly beaten to death by his co-workers over accusations of stealing a five-gallon container

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Honourable Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has described teachers as the architects of the nation’s future, emphasizing their vital role in shaping minds, nurturing patriotism, and building the foundation for national development. Speaking on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the

In a major step toward strengthening identity management and supporting the reintegration of Sierra Leonean returnees, on the 7 October 2025, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has begun implementing their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). On Tuesday, an NCRA

  The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, held its weekly press conference to brief the public on key government programs, international engagements, and progress toward national development goals. The session focused on strengthening civic participation, advancing energy access through the Mission 300 Compact,

By Kadiatu A Turay. The Kissy Ferry Terminal is one of Sierra Leone’s busiest gateways for trade and travel. Every day, thousands of passengers and traders pass through, moving goods across the waters that connect Freetown to other parts of the country. But behind the flow of commerce lies a

By Emma Black The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) and Food Systems Coordination Unit (SUN & FS CU), under the Office of the Vice President, successfully convened a SUN & Food Systems Engagement and Advocacy Workshop in Bombali District. The event marked a significant step toward reinforcing multisectoral collaboration and strengthening

By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has honored the Sierra Leone China Friendship Biological Safety Laboratory (SLCFBS Lab) with a special award for its exceptional contribution during the 2025 Mpox outbreak. The recognition highlights the lab’s advanced diagnostic capacity, scientific leadership, and longstanding partnership with

By Josephine Sesay At the 76th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee (ExCom) in Geneva, Sierra Leone reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting displaced populations and advancing durable solutions for persons of concern. Delivering a statement on behalf of His Excellency President Julius Maada