Femi Jarrett Coker: Champion for Women’s Rights and Voices in Sierra Leone
By Michaella Faith Wright In Sierra Leone’s media landscape, Femi Jarrett Coker has established herself as a powerful advocate for women’s rights and a trailblazer for female representation in journalism. As the owner of Women’s Voice Newspaper, the only newspaper in the country dedicated solely to the rights and stories of women and girls,…...
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Enhancing Efficient Financial Services in SL…
Vult and Mastercard Unveil ‘Pay-tag’ Vult in collaboration with Mastercard has launched pay-tag alias Samba to help transform financial services in Sierra Leone. In a press release to the public Vult stated that they are excited to have accomplished a great feat that will bring efficient service in the financial sector in the country…....
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Minister Amara Kallon showcases MoPAPA’s commitments in Revamping the Public Service
Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs – Amara Kallon stunned parliamentarians in a detailed presentation on the positive strides MoPAPA has taken in the path to revamping the public service architecture, on Friday November 8th, 2024. The Hon. Minister’s address in Parliament was ignited following President Bio’s Address to Parliament on the Occasion of […]
HRCSL Trains Right Defenders and CSOs on Human Rights Indicators
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone on 6th and 7th of November, 2024 conducted a training for 35 participants including members of District Human Rights Committees (DHRCs) and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the North West region on the Importance of Human Rights Indicators for Effective Monitoring & Reporting on Treaty Bodies and Special […]
274 Candidates Write Special English Exam at FBC
By Expo Times Correspondent A total of Two Hundred and Seventy-Four (274) applicants/candidates are reported to have written the Special Examination in English Language for entry into the Faculty of Communication, Media and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Earlier, 184 students wrote the first exam and on 9/11/24,…...
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IFAD, OFID, IsDB and Others to Fund $105.5 Million Livestock Development Project
As part of several engagements with development partners on the Feed Salone Agenda, the Government of Sierra Leone has mobilised over one hundred million dollars to support livestock development in Sierra Leone. They made this disclosure during the signing ceremony of the financing agreement of the Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project between the government of […]
Rural Farmers’ Radio Launched in SL
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Thursday, 7th November 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in partnership with the Rural Finance and Community Improvement Programme engaged in a board induction workshop and rolling out of the rural farmers’ radio at YWCA, Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Dr. Theresa Dick, the deputy minister 1, Ministry of […]
School Pupils Reported Dead At Drowning in Lokomasama
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Tragedy struck Katic Village on November 5, as three secondary schoolgirls drowned while attempting to cross the Sails River to return home from school. The incident, which took place in the absence of a safe bridge, has left the community heartbroken and has once again highlighted the dangers…...
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Chief Minister’s Office Unveils Fiscal Transparency Initiative to Boost Accountability and Public Trust
By Kadiatu A.Turay In a landmark effort to increase government transparency and accountability, the Chief Minister’s Office has launched a comprehensive Fiscal Transparency Initiative aimed at enhancing public access to government financial information. The initiative, introduced during a press briefing at the State House, signals the administration’s commitment to ensuring responsible use of public…...
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Combating Plastic Waste in Freetown, a Cleaner and Healthier City
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Plastic waste has become a big problem around the world, and Freetown is facing this issue too. As our city grows, so does the amount of plastic waste from homes, businesses, and shops. Without action, our streets, neighbourhoods, and beaches will continue to fill up with plastic that…...
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