Parliament Enacts Counter Terrorism Act 2025

The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Tuesday, 11/03/2025 passed into law with some amendments, The Bill entitled “National Counter Terrorism Act of 2024”. The Bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee, to provide for offenses of terrorism and terrorism-related matters, to provide for enforcement measures on terrorist funds and…

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Freetown Terminal Commemorates International Women’s Day with Calls for Gender Equality

Freetown Terminal joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, with a series of events aimed at promoting gender equality and celebrating the contributions of women in the maritime and logistics sector. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasized the need for swift and decisive measures to bridge gender gaps, especially…

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SLAJ Writes Parliament on the Counter-Terrorism Bill, 2024: Raising Concerns Over Press Freedom

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has formally submitted its position paper to Parliament, highlighting grave concerns regarding the potential impact of the proposed Counter-Terrorism Act, 2024, on freedom of expression and press freedom in Sierra Leone. While recognizing the need for robust legislation to address national security threats, SLAJ emphasizes that the broad…

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025: QNET EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUSINESS, AND WELLNESS

QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling company, joins the United Nations and the world in celebrating International Women’s Day by reaffirming its commitment to empowering women in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa. For years, QNET has supported women through initiatives like FinGreen, its financial literacy program designed to help women and young people…

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QNET’s V-Africa 2025: A Landmark Event Empowering Entrepreneurs and Boosting Economic Growth

QNET’s highly anticipated V-Africa 2025, a regional edition of the company’s flagship convention has taken place in Ghana from February 20 to 23, 2025. The Accra International Conference Centre hosted 4000 participants from across the Sub-Saharan Africa region as they experienced four days of empowerment, networking, and innovation. The convention showcased QNET’s exclusive product offerings,…

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Nant Power Project: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Energy in Sierra Leone

By: Edward Dictionary Caulker  Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards energy security with the unveiling of the Nant Power Generation Project, a landmark renewable energy initiative set to generate 108 megawatts of power. The project, officially launched during a community engagement event, represents a crucial shift towards sustainable and independent energy solutions. The…

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