Minister of Finance Assures World Bank Country Director of Commitments to Implement Robust Economic Reforms
Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has assured the World Bank country director for Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Liberia, Dr Robert Taliercio O’Brien of the commitment of the government of Sierra Leone to implement robust reforms to improve the economy through increased revenue mobilisation and effective fiscal consolidation. He made this disclosure during a […]
Chief Minister Holds Town Hall Meeting in Bombali District, Calls for National Unity
The Chief Minister, Dr. Moinina David Sengeh has held his maiden Town Hall meeting (as Chief Minister) in the Northern District of Bombali targeting over 2000 stakeholders from All Walks of Life where he re-echoed the call for national unity in the interest of the state. The Town Hall meeting took place on Wednesday 12th […]
First Lady Champions Key Legislation to End Early Child Marriage
By Michaella Faith Wright In a significant step towards safeguarding the future of Sierra Leone’s children, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, spearheaded a vital discussion with the Female Caucus of Parliament on the Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill, 2024. The meeting, held in Committee Room One of the…...
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“Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now” in The Day of the African Child.
Perspective By Rev. Dr. Paul Bala Samura The Day of the African Child, an annual commemoration on June 16, is not just a date on the calendar. It is a powerful catalyst for change and a beacon of hope in education advocacy. It sheds light on African children’s challenges and serves as a […]
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings School Exams Are More Credible and Reliable Than Public Exams in Sierra Leone As a lecturer in tertiary institutions and having supervised teaching practice students in various secondary and sometimes primary schools around Sierra Leone, I have come to the conclusion that school-based examinations, such as those conducted at…...
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Not A Coup but A Ploy to Destabilize the State
Proposed/Alleged Protest… By: Lansana Fofanah President Julius Maada Bio’s tenure as Head of State of Sierra Leone would go down as one of the most challenged governments in terms of peace and stability in recent history. Since his first election victory in 2018, his administration enjoyed a relatively short period of political and economic stability…....
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MoF and partners spearhead Market Policy Framework
By Sulaiman Jalloh The ministry of finance through the Climate Finance Unit in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and partners, has on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, spearheaded a Carbon Market Policy Framework for Sierra Leone in a workshop held at Freetown City Council building, Wallace Johnson Street Freetown. Making his opening…...
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Dr Gilpin Receives Award for Leadership and Service to Humanity
By Aruna Dumbuya Pics… The Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin (COOR), has on June 7th 2024 been bestowed with a prestigious award for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service to humanity at the 9th Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) Awards held in the United States on […]
SALWACO & EDSA Collaborate to Achieve Enviable Organizational Objectives
The Leadership of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) in Kenema, through the Regional Manager, East, Ing. Lansana-Ba-Sawi has engaged the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) with a view to improve working conditions and in the best interest of both institutions. The teams were at the Tilorma water treatment plant to do another assessment […]
Minister Conrad Sackey Recognized as Champion of Girls’ Education by FAWE
By John A.M Bangura The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) bestowed an honor upon Minister Conrad Sackey on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in appreciation of his exemplary dedication to girls’ education in Sierra Leone. The prestigious award was presented during the launch of FAWE Sierra Leone’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028, under the theme “Education…...
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