By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Along the dusty roads and lush green fields of Lungi, a quiet struggle unfolds every day one that determines not just the livelihood of hundreds of farming families, but also the food security of the entire community. Known mainly for its international airport, Lungi is

BY ABUBAKARR BUNDU INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Over the years, several projects have been initiated and implemented with the intention of bringing development to rural communities. Most of these projects are not able to achieve their intended objective of bringing development to the rural areas. It can therefore be

By Ramatulai Leigh Sierra Leone, a nation woven with rich cultural heritage and a history of resilience, stands at a crossroads in its gender landscape. Traditional norms, shaped by patriarchal structures, continue to define roles for men and women, yet globalization, post-conflict recovery, and progressive policies are challenging these conventions.

By Lansana Fofanah   Every foreign trip of His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio continues to make the headlines in newspapers. This is because, many people think his presence in those gatherings comes with huge financial costs, thereby  preferring the attendance of his foreign minister or ambassadors on international

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   Some young people of Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom in Lungi have Monday July 29th 2024 raised concerns over the unemployment rate in Kaffu Bullom chiefdom. The challenges faced by the youths due to high unemployment rates and the rising cost of living have become a

By AlusineFullah I hope you are waxing well. You have been elected by your people, but your election from your people is not a matter to me anymore. That one is done and dusted. Yes! The matter I want to bring to your ears is about the impact/legacy you are

By Sheku Putka Kamara     I know for a fact that being late is something I cannot cope with and I AM NOT SURE I will ever be able to. It is beginning to look like a weakness to and for me. I will only hope that people will

By Sulaiman Jalloh   If we are to go by the magic bullet theory of the press which believes that the media is like a gun that fires messages into people’s heads and that the people in turn will react without any hesitation, it would be very safe to realize

By Yusuf Ibrahim Kamara   The fact that young people have roles to play in society is an expression of the obvious. The world has seen emerging young and vibrant leaders and so it makes every sense to continue to empower such a future generation. Every young person of any

By Alusine Fullah   The 2013/4 Education for All Global Monitoring Report shows why education is pivotal for development in a rapidly changing world. It explains how investing wisely in teachers, and other reforms aimed at strengthening equitable learning, transform the long-term prospects of people and societies. Apart from the