Police boss expresses commitment to eradicate Kush
By Sulaiman Jalloh As part of efforts to tackle the Kush menace in Sierra Leone, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu has said the police force is committed to breaking the chain of supply and intake of illegal substances, mainly Kush, in the country, noting many strides have been made to halt the…...
The issue of Yenga will be resolved soonest – ONS boss
By Sulaiman Jalloh Abdulai Caulker, the national security coordinator at the Office of National Security (ONS) has disclosed that the dispute between Sierra Leone and neighbouring Guinea over the Yenga will soon be a thing of the past as it would be resolved very soon. The sister nations have both been claiming ownership of…...
House suspends Kush Health Emergency
By Sulaiman Jalloh During its plenary sitting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Parliament unanimously suspended the recent national health emergency proclaimed by President Julius Maada Bio for lack of regulations expected to guide the health emergency proclamation. Hon. Daniel Koroma, deputy leader of the opposition in Parliament, said they are in full support of the…...
LETTER TO TECH
Dear Tech, I am sure that you and I are very aware that the Youyi Building elevator is yet to be fixed. What is really happening? It is worrisome that we are taking forever to address some of such pressing concerns. This is not a way to go. How long must we call on authorities…...
Not APC or SLPP, but we Sierra Leoneans are the problem & Solution
By Dadson A Musa Sierra Leone is needlessly lagging behind in so many things due to varied reasons; from the bizarre to the realistic. We gained self – rule since 1961 which we received on a silver platter when other countries fought hard and she’d blood before getting theirs. Few leaders like Siaka P…....
President Bio appoints Prof. Sahr Foday to lead taskforce on Kush – Lead Story
By Sulaiman Jalloh In keeping with his policy statement a few days in an address to the nation on the Kush, President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Brigadier General Prof. Foday Sahr as National Coordinator of the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse in the country. In a press release from State…...
Minister Mahoi and Chinese Ambassador Wang Qing Forge Partnership to Support Gender-Based Violence Victims in Sierra Leone
By Michaella Faith Wright Honorable Minister Dr. Isata Mahoi of Sierra Leone recently engaged in a highly productive discussion with His Excellency Wang Qing, the esteemed Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone. The focal point of their deliberations revolved around bolstering support for victims of sexual gender-based violence within the nation. The meeting underscored their…...
Print Media Challenges in the 21st century
By Bishop Peterson Print Journalism, the bedrock and source of the other branches of journalism today, seems to be fading out in today’s generation. There are many reasons why this is happening in Sierra Leone today. Even when there are a hundred of reasons, yet, I must confess that, among many things, Media Poverty – […]
Empowering Women in Disaster Management: A Week-Long Training Program by HOT
By Michaella Faith Wright In a concerted effort to bolster resilience against disasters and promote gender equality in disaster management, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) recently conducted a transformative training program. This initiative, organized for the West & North Africa Hub (WNAH), saw the active participation of 40 women representing 20 women’s groups. The…...
Sierra Leonean Kumba Seddu Appointed to Editorial Board of Journal of Public Health in Africa
By Michaella Faith Wright In a remarkable and groundbreaking turn of events, Kumba Seddu, a distinguished PhD Candidate specializing in Immunology and Microbiology, has been elevated to a prestigious position on the esteemed Editorial Board of the renowned Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA). This momentous appointment represents a significant milestone in her illustrious…...