Freetown City Council Boosts Public Safety with CCTV Surveillance Initiative
By Aminata AB Kamara In a groundbreaking to enhance public safety and curb criminal activities, the Freetown City Council, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police, has launched a citywide installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. These surveillance systems have been strategically placed in high-traffic areas, critical public spaces, and neighbourhoods prone to crime,…...
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PAC Grills Agric Ministry on Audit Queries
During the Fifth sitting of the Public Accounts Committee in respect of queries raised in the Auditor General’s Report for 2023, Auditors were on Monday 20/01/2025 given a freehand by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to verify 33 staff from the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and report to the Public Accounts Committee on the […]
NRA Board Embarks on Familiarization Tour
In a significant move to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen relationships within the Authority, the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) embarked on a familiarization tour of the authority’s properties and outstations to get first-hand account of their work and their challenges. The tour which began on 15th January 2025, aimed to […]
NaCSA Engages Stakeholders on Completion of Rogbangba Community Center
The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) engaged community stakeholders on Monday, January 20th, 2025, regarding the handover of the site for the construction of the Rogbangba Community Center in Hastings, Western Rural District. This initiative is part of the Community Development Driven Project (CDDP), which aims to construct, reconstruct, and rehabilitate community facilities in…...
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Confusing Bondo Society and Female Genital Mutilation – Correcting the Misconception of Activists on Clitodoctonomy
By Sulaiman Stom Koroma During my primary school days, I was told that ‘Culture’ is the collective identity of a society, encompassing its beliefs, values, traditions, art, and customs. My teacher told me that preserving culture is important as it connects people to their heritage. One such culture in Sierra Leone is the […]
FAO and Ministry of Agriculture Support 420 Poultry Farmers in Pujehun
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), has provided vital support to 420 poultry farmers in Pujehun District. The initiative, part of efforts under the government’s FeedSalone initiative, was launched at a ceremony in Bandajuma Town, Sowa Chiefdom, on Friday, 17 January 2025. As part […]
Parliament Debates Counter Terrorism Act 2024
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has on Thursday, 16/01/2025 debated and committed the Bill entitled; “The Counter Terrorism Act, 2024”, to the Legislative committee for further consideration. The Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee, to provide for offenses of terrorism and terrorism-related matters, to provide for enforcement measures […]
P’ment Gives Strong Order Over Unverified Gov’t Workers Captured in 2023 Audit Report
By Sulaiman Jalloh Parliament has ordered the physical verification of about thirty-three staff on Monday, January 20th, 2025, or risk deletion of their names from the government payroll. The order was made on Friday, January 17, 2025, by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament who also chairs the parliamentary Public…...
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RAIC Concludes Three-Day Staff Retreat in Makeni
By Amara Thoronka The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has ended a three-day staff retreat at the Makambo Village Hotel in Makeni, Bombali District, northern Sierra Leone, on Friday, 17th January, 2025, to reflect on gains made and challenges encountered last year and to better plan and prepare for this year. The […]
Minister of Transport Unveils New Masjid in Segbwema, Kailahun District
By Josephine Sesay The newly constructed Masjid in Segbwema Kailahun District, was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Transport, Amb. Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., in a ceremony that marked a significant milestone for the community. The event, attended by local leaders, residents, and dignitaries, was a testament to the region’s collective effort towards spiritual…...
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