By Alusine Sallieu Kargbo   Along Sierra Leone’s coastline, a silent but alarming environmental crisis is unfolding: coastal deforestation. The dense mangrove forests that once served as natural guardians of the nation’s shores and vital habitats for biodiversity are disappearing at an alarming rate due to increasing human activities. While

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara     The National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC) has taken decisive enforcement action against seven business establishments in Freetown for violating the government-approved retail price of cement, as part of ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure compliance with national trade regulations. The action followed

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transformative infrastructure development following a high-level inspection visit to the construction site of the ECOWAS International Conference Centre in Lungi. The visit, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, engineers, and project

By Thaimu T. Kamara The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) and the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening electoral transparency, enhancing public trust, and combating misinformation and disinformation through closer institutional collaboration. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by

By Anthony Vandy Sierra Leonean Artist Arnold Mbayo has released ‘Tomorrow Go Better’ — A Song of Hope Amid Life’s Struggles* The talented singer and songwriter has used his craft as a way to motivate not just younger ones, but future generations and the rest of the human race. Arnold Mbayo*

By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Officer, ACC The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has successfully concluded the Southern Region leg of its nationwide Meet the People Tour with Traditional and Local Authorities, held from Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th June 2026, engaging Paramount Chiefs and other traditional leaders across Moyamba, Bonthe,

As Sierra Leone continues its journey of national development and transformation, one name that consistently emerges in discussions about his unwavering loyalty, dedication, and public service is Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh. Widely regarded by supporters as a humble servant of the people, VP Juldeh Jalloh has remained one

  As part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships for the implementation of its Five-Year Strategic Development Plan (2026–2030), the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) paid a partnership visit to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The engagement forms part of the Managing Director’s vision of transforming SALWACO into a functional and

  The Vice-Chancellor and Principal (VCP) of the University of Sierra Leone, Prof. Aiah Lebbie, has announced that the 2026/2027 academic year will commence in October 2026. Speaking during the opening session of a Senate meeting held in the University Committee Room at University House, Fourah Bay College (FBC), Prof.

By Sulaiman Stom Koroma The Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sierra Leone, Professor Aiah Lebbie, has raised concern over what he describes as a steady decline in students’ interest in mathematics and the sciences, warning that the trend could have long-term consequences for national development. Speaking on