In a joint effort to strengthen child protection measures in Pujehun District, World Vision International Sierra Leone and Street Child Sierra Leone recently conducted a day-long training session on Friday, May 21, 2024. The event took place at Ndeleh Hall, Growth Center in Pujehun Town, focusing specifically on “System Strengthening for Child Survival – FY…
Tragedy struck Methodist Girls High School yesterday when a student lost her life in a horrific accident involving a school bus. Reports indicate that upon reaching the school compound, the bus driver negligently opened the door before the vehicle had come to a complete stop. In a devastating sequence of events, the student attempted to…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Rtd. Col. Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq, became the Chairperson of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana on June 25, 2024. Ambassador Turay officially assumed this role during the 31st session of the RMU Board of Governors’ meeting, succeeding Hon. Ebrima Sillah of The Gambia. He…
Steven Caulker, a seasoned defender for the Sierra Leonean national football team and former team captain, recently opened up about the challenges and uncertainties he has faced throughout his professional career. Reflecting on his journey, Caulker offered a candid and poignant account of the highs and lows in the world of football. Caulker began by…
Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC), recently paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba in Turkey. During the meeting, Maharaj expressed a strong interest in Sierra Leone’s technological advancements. The UNTBLDC was established as a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly on December…
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors has approved a substantial $480 million investment aimed at bolstering Sierra Leone’s energy infrastructure. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the country as it strives to provide affordable energy access to approximately 4.6 million people. The compact agreement underscores the MCC’s endorsement of Sierra Leone’s strides…
On Wednesday, June 26, Kenyans grappled with the aftermath of intense protests that had rocked Nairobi the previous day. Tear gas lingered in the air as military personnel maintained a strong presence on the streets. The unrest erupted after demonstrators stormed parliament in opposition to a proposed tax plan aimed at raising living costs, an…
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report has revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, while making significant efforts to combat trafficking, does not fully meet the minimum standards for its elimination. Despite demonstrating increased efforts compared to previous periods, Sierra Leone maintained its Tier 2 status. Key initiatives included referring all identified trafficking victims to…
Ahead of the West Africa Zone A tournament, the WAFU Zone-A Executive Director, Mapathe Gaye from Senegal, and Finance Officer Balamin Ceesay from The Gambia arrived in Sierra Leone on Monday, June 24th, to conduct a thorough inspection of facilities. They were warmly received by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) team at the Home…
In a thrilling encounter at the Approved School Grounds on Tuesday evening, Musa Noah Kamara, also known as Musa Tombo, showcased his prolific form by leading Port Authority FC to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Freetown City FC. The in-form forward was instrumental, scoring twice for the Water-front-boys and further solidifying his position as the…
