P’ment Ratifies USD$1.5m Seaport Project
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Sierra Leone Parliament on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, unanimously debated and ratified a USD$1.5 million concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Gento Group of Companies (SL) Limited for the design, financing, construction and operationalization of a Seaport the within Dublin and Ricket communities of Banana Island and…...
Deputy Speaker Summons Permanent Secretaries
By Sulaima Jalloh Deputy Speaker of Parliament who doubles as the Chairman of the Public Account Committee (PAC), Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh has recently, whilst probing into Audit queries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) at the Parliament Building on Tower Hill in Freetown, summoned the Permanent Secretary of…...
Milestone Achievement for Faculty of Law, FBC.
After almost 197 years of existence, Fourah Bay College has today launched its first Postgraduate LLM program in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice. The launching ceremony took place today,10th July 2024 at the Multi- Purpose Hall, FBC under the auspices of the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor, FBC respectively. The LLM program […]
Opposition MP on SGBV
By Sulaiman Jalloh Deputy Whip of the opposition, All People’s Congress (APC) in Parliament representing the people of Bombali District who doubles as the Chairperson of the Committee on Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Catherine Zainab Tarawally has, during a town hall meeting held recently at the Freetown City Council (FCC) Conference Hall on…...
Opposition Chief Whip Lauds CPA Act, 2024, But…
By Sulaiman Jalloh Chief Whip of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara has recently lauded the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA), 2024, but expressed concerns over the removal of the jury system. Hon. AKK, as he is fondly called, stated that the enactment of the CPA Act, 2024 should…...
One Year as Financial Secretary, Matthew Dingie Outlines Progress…
The 10th of July 2024 marks one year since President Dr Julius Maada Bio appointed Matthew Dingie as Financial Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. In what he described as a tough and long year, the seasoned professional acknowledges the support of his colleagues at the Ministry to have been able to sail through. He […]
Deputy ACC Boss Monitors Rollout of Economic Inclusion Component of the Passive
By: Sylvanus Blake, Public Relations Officer, ACC. The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, has on Thursday, 4th July, 2024, commenced a string of on-the-spot monitoring of the training and deployment of field staff, who will be enrolling beneficiaries of the First Phase of the Economic Inclusion Component of the […]
Deplorable feeder roads in Lungi, Kaffu Bullom
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Residents of Kaffu Bullom have raised concerns over the deplorable condition of their feeder roads, which have become nearly impassable especially during the rainy season. In a series of interviews with different people from different parts of Kaffu Bullom shared their struggle challenges they face over this issue. Memunatu…...
Could Kush be on the Increase?
By Josephine Sesay In Sierra Leone, communities and nationwide, the increase of Kush among young people has sparked a troubling trend that threatens to undermine the future of our youth. What was once viewed as a recreational substance has morphed into a catalyst for devastating consequences, leaving a trail of shattered dreams and lost…...
Freetown City Council Unveils Ambitious Initiative to Generate 120,000 Jobs by 2028
By Kadiatu A Turay. In a bold move to tackle unemployment and spur economic growth, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched an ambitious plan to create 120,000 jobs by 2028. The initiative, unveiled during a press conference at the City Hall on Monday, aims to transform the economic landscape of Freetown through a…...