By Emma Black President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officiated the swearing-in of Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh as Sierra Leone’s new Deputy Minister of Energy 2 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officiated the swearing-in of Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh as Sierra Leone’s new Deputy Minister of Energy 2, using
By Emma Black In Sierra Leone, a nation still rebuilding from the scars of civil war and the devastating Ebola outbreak, providing support for its most vulnerable citizens particularly disabled children remains a daunting challenge. Yet, amidst these struggles, a story of hope and gratitude is unfolding, thanks to
By Dadson Musa The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, officially received a generous donation of 1,380 metric tons of rice from the People’s Republic of China today, the handover ceremony was held at the World Food Programme (WFP) Central Store at
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Sierra Leone’s energy sector raised urgent concerns over a deepening crisis at the Bumbuna Hydropower Dam, where rapidly declining water levels have slashed electricity generation, leaving Freetown and surrounding areas increasingly reliant on costly thermal power. Experts attribute
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., disclosed on Friday, April 4, 2025, that a staggering $720,144 (seven hundred twenty thousand, one hundred forty-four United States dollars) and 498,200 NLe (four hundred ninety-eight thousand, two hundred Leones) were transferred to the personal accounts of
The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) has commenced a Management and Functional Review (MFR) of the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) following an inception meeting held on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. The review aims to assess SALHOC’s operational effectiveness and structural alignment with national development goals. During the meeting, Mr.
By Kadiatu A. Turay Presidential Initiative on Renewable Energy Freetown is enduring its most severe power crisis to date, a situation laid bare by Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security. At a recent press conference, Dr. Yumkella pinpointed
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Parliament held a joint emergency hearing through its Committees on Trade, Finance, and Transparency to tackle escalating concerns over cement imports, the session, convened in Freetown, drew key stakeholders, including major importers Macem and LEOCEM, alongside officials from
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio officiated the swearing-in of Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento Kamara as a member of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission during a solemn ceremony at State House, attended by senior government officials and
By Josephine Sesay Sierra Leone brims with cultural richness, abundant natural resources, and untapped potential, yet it stands at a crossroads. While the nation’s growth prospects shine brightly, one critical area demands urgent transformation the empowerment of women and girls. Despite strides in gender equality and women’s rights, Sierra
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