Author: Amara Thoronka

Chief Minister markets President Bio’s ‘Big Five’ Agenda in Dubai

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina Sengeh has delivered a keynote address at the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai, highlighting President Dr. Julius Maada Bio’s ‘Big Five’ Agenda. Dr Sengeh said that Sierra Leone was one of the leading global spenders in education which had significantly increased school enrolment, improved learning outcomes and…...

The contrasting educational landscape: Sierra Leonean students then and now  

By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings   Education is the cornerstone of development and progress in any society, serving as the bedrock upon which future generations build their lives. In Sierra Leone, like many other nations, the landscape of education has evolved significantly over the past two decades, marked by advancements in technology, infrastructure, and access…...

LETTER TO TECH

USL – How long will it take for the USL/MTHE saga to come to an end? Already, things appear to be on standstill. MTHE dissolved the university court, but the uni says it does not recognize the decision. The other day, MTHE appointed Prof. Lawrence Kamara as Ag. VC&P, but Pa Kamara recently tendered his…...

Navigating Societal Imbalances

By Sheku Putka Kamara   Surely, she should be over fifty (assuming I do not wish to attempt to suggest that she’s in her 60s if not 70s. Clearly, we need not argue that she was an old woman, but that is not all. She was carrying a tray of assorted items. I could bet…...

Liberia’s defence minister resigns after few days of appointment

By Sulaiman Jalloh   Less than a week after being approved by the house of  senate as Minister of National Defence, Rt/Gen. Prince C. Johnson has stepped down following mounting protests by wives of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, AFL. Former Minister Johnson in a statement says he is stepping down for the…...

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH  INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT   VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT BACKGROUND The Ministry of Health (MoH) is mandated to provide policy and strategic directions for health service delivery in the country. This requires effective planning, implementation, monitoring and promoting of effective health service delivery in the country. The Directorate of Policy, Planning and Information…...

What is your purpose of being a teacher or lecturer?

By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings   In a recent seminar hosted by the Sierra Leone Evangelical Fellowship of Students, Freetown polytechnic circuit. Pastor Doctor Daniel Stephen Ngegba delivered an inspiring speech that delved into the profound question: “What is our purpose in life?” Drawing from the wisdom of biblical teachings, particularly from the book of…...

Ambassador Karim Engages China Development Bank for Investment Financing

Sierra Leone Ambassador to China has made significant engagements with the China Development Bank (CDB) and YueyangGuansheng Investment Development Co. Ltd respectively, thereby briefing the two giant financial investment institutions about investment potentials in Sierra Leone. The CDB with headquarters in Beijing, Capital of the People’s Republic of China is a major Financial Institution that […]