Deforestation and Pollution Heighten Climate Related Challenges in Lusary
By Kadiatu A Turay Lusary, a once vibrant and ecologically rich community, is now facing severe environmental challenges due to ongoing deforestation and pollution. The rampant cutting down of trees and the indiscriminate disposal of waste are taking a toll on the local environment, exacerbating climate-related issues that threaten the well-being of residents and…...
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Deputy ACC Boss Undertakes Regional Monitoring Exercise of Poverty Alleviation and Youth Employment Scheme
By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC. In a working visit across various beneficiary districts of the ongoing Emergency Cash Transfer Component of the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project, Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, made a stop in Bo on Wednesday, 28th August, 2024. […]
SL to Play Key Role in Upcoming “Pact for the Future” UN Summit
By Amara Kargbo Sierra Leone will actively participate in the “Pact for the Future” Summit, a pivotal event during this year’s United Nations General Assembly to revitalise multilateralism and address global challenges. The summit will bring together world leaders to endorse a transformative pact for the future. Dr Victoria M. Sulimani, Director General…...
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US Ambassador’s Visit Sparks Hope for Kailahun District
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Kailahun District Council (KLDC) Chairman, Sahr Ahmed Kaikonjor Lamin, made an impassioned appeal to the U.S. Government through the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, seeking assistance for the development of his district. This plea was made during a significant engagement with the U.S. Ambassador…...
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Kailahun District Council Engages Paramount Chiefs On Effective Revenue Mobilization
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Kailahun District Council, in partnership with the District Officer’s Office, convened a crucial meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at its Conference Hall in Kailahun Town. The meeting brought together the district’s paramount chiefs, aiming to strengthen collaboration on revenue mobilization between the local council and…...
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Fatal Accident at Sand Mining Area due to Poor Road Conditions…
By Sulaiman Mansaray A fatal accident occurred at the seaside sand mining area along Pamaronkoh Wharf, Fainkry Street, Calaba Town, Freetown. The incident took place on Friday, August 30, at around 4:00 p.m., involving a ten-wheeler truck loaded with sand. According to eyewitness reports, the accident was caused by the poor condition of the…...
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Afrobarometer Data Highlights Gaps in Political Communication and Women’s Participation in Gambian Politics
By Michaella Faith Wright Mariama Danso, Executive Director of Fact Check Center – The Gambia, emphasized the communication gaps between politicians and the public, as well as the challenges hindering women’s participation in Gambian politics. Her remarks followed the release of the Afrobarometer Round 10 data, which provided insight into the state of democracy…...
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Chief Minister Pays over Nle 100 Thousand Fines for 47 Inmates in Pujehun
On Friday the 30th August 2024, the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Sengeh paid fines to the tune of Nle 111,700 for forty- seven (47) inmates incarcerated in the Pujehun Correctional Centre, for various petty offences. This gesture will help reduce overcrowding in the Pujehun Correctional Centre which was constructed to originally house […]
Deputy Youth Minister Delivers Keynote Address at Youth Mappers’ Summit at UNIMAK
By Expo Times Staff Writer Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Amb. Patrick M. Gibrilla was Guest of Honour and thus delivered the Keynote Address at this year’s Youth Mappers’ SL Chapter Summit that was held at the University of Makeni. The two-day event started on Friday August 30th and ended on Saturday…...
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Deputy Water Resources Minister Engages Lead Consultant For The World Bank Funded Wash Development Program For Sierra Leone In Stockholm, Sweden
The World Bank had temporality halted support in the WASH sector of Sierra Leone, Since Minister Sao-Kpato Hannah Isatta Max- Kyne PhD and her deputy Ing. Francis Alpha Kallon took over, they have been focused on restoring the confidence of the Bank to provide funding for this important project. The Minister has delegated her deputy […]
