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….
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…
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…
The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, and his dedicated team visited the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The primary goal of this visit was to seek further support from the Chinese government, a long-standing ally in Sierra Leone’s sports infrastructure growth. During the…
Sierra Leone Premier League side Kallon FC is set to travel to Nigeria to compete in the 2024 edition of the COAL CITY INTERNATIONAL CUP. The Cavaliers will face off against topflight clubs from various countries in the sub-region. Enugu, Nigeria, is preparing to host the inaugural edition of this prestigious international pre-season football tournament…
Newly promoted Bhantal FC secured 2nd place in the 2023/2024 Leone Rock Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Mighty Blackpool FC. Bhantal FC ended the season with 61 points, ahead of FC Kallon and others. The team won two of their last three matches against Bo Rangers, FC Kallon, and Mighty Blackpool. Despite a…
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,…
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…
Orange SL has donated a set of desktop computers to Lumley Central Hospital. The donation, which took place on June 21, 2024, is part of ongoing efforts to bolster healthcare administrative capabilities and support the Orange Foundation’s initiatives for the President Dr. Julius Maada Bio Paediatric Centre of Excellence. During the event, Dr. Francis Smart,…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Universidad Católica Silva Henriquez (UCSH) in Santiago, Chile. The collaboration, formalized through UCSH’s ABC Lab, aims to support the implementation and enhance the output of Sierra Leone’s Civic Education National Strategy and Salone Community Service Learning (SCSL)…
