Minister Praises SLPP and APC MPs for Combating Child Marriage in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, celebrated what he described as a “historic moment” following the collaborative efforts of two female Members of Parliament. Hon. Mariama Konneh Zombo from the ruling SLPP and Hon. Catherine Zainab Tarawally from the opposition APC joined forces, supported by First Lady Fatima Bio, to spearhead…

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Government Pledges to Reduce Energy Costs with Renewables

Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security, recently emphasized the government’s dedication to lowering energy costs for citizens. During discussions with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Dr. Yumkella highlighted efforts to leverage cost-effective energy sources and reduce tariffs….

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Sports Minister Supports National Development Fund

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has pledged total support for the national sports development fund in the country. She made this revelation at an event organized by the National Sports Authority (NSA), which hosted key stakeholders from various National Sports Associations across the country. The Minister commended Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive…

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Labour Ministry Wraps Up Provincial Talks on Social Protection Bill

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has concluded nationwide consultations with stakeholders on the Social Protection Bill, aiming to establish a robust legal framework for social protection in Sierra Leone. The initiative, which has garnered strong support from citizens and social protection actors, included renewed consultations funded by the World Bank to…

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Education Ministry Distributes 78,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits in Five Districts

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, under the leadership of Conrad Sackey, has teamed up with representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and other development partners to initiate the distribution of 78,000 menstrual hygiene kits across several districts in Sierra Leone. This collaborative effort spans Western Rural, Port Loko, Bombali,…

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U.S. Ambassador Meets Parliament Speaker

On Monday, June 24, 2024, U.S. Ambassador Bryan David Hunt visited Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, who serves as the Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Sixth Parliament. Ambassador Hunt extended congratulations to Speaker Thomas for his historic election as the youngest Speaker in the country’s parliamentary history. During the courtesy call, Ambassador Hunt expressed keen interest…

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