In a significant boost to agricultural mobility and productivity, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has donated four motorbikes and two tricycles to the Mothers of Agricultural Women in Management Association Cooperative (MOAWOMA), a rural women’s farming organization based in Sierra Leone. The donation ceremony took place at Waterkey (Savage Square) in Freetown, drawing dignitaries, stakeholders, and…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker A troubling wave of violence and intimidation is casting a dark shadow over Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, raising urgent questions about artist safety, misuse of influence, and the role of industry stakeholders in maintaining order. What began as a space for cultural expression and national pride is now frequently disrupted by…
By: Sorie Sesay The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) on Tuesday officially launched its first-ever Digital Media Center at its headquarters in Freetown, marking a significant milestone in the Commission’s efforts to enhance transparency and civic engagement in the electoral process. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony, ECSL Commissioner Zainab Umu Moseray described the…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Prominent entertainment journalist and media publicist Ibrahim Koroma (Prezo Koroma) has stated that Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry lacks the structural capacity to make local entertainers financially successful. Speaking on Epic Radio’s Entertainment Review program, Koroma emphasized that unless artists push their content beyond national borders, wealth will remain out of reach….
By Sorie Sesay Students Eco-Tourism Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Momoh Centre for African Life and Culture, held a one-day seminar on Wednesday at the Tunde Cole Building, Fourah Bay College, to highlight the role of eco-tourism in cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and global advocacy for reparative justice. The event brought together students, environmentalists,…
The Government of China has donated school materials worth $100,000 (over 2.3 billion old leones) to Sierra Leone, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and supporting the country’s education sector. The donation includes school furniture, blackboards, globes, footballs, solar-powered devices, and firefighting equipment. The items will be distributed to 21 educational institutions across…
Sierra Leone was among the countries represented at the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7), which concluded today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The high-level event, held from May 4 to 6 under the theme “The Future of Occupational Safety and Health,” brought together international policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to address emerging global challenges…
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have confirmed to Salone Compass that a large backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains untouched—gathering dust on office shelves—as the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among the unpaid are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the entire security sector, including the Republic…
By: Ivan Leigh The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has completed a nationwide teacher registration exercise aimed at streamlining the teaching workforce and preparing for the upcoming teacher licensing process. Speaking to the press, Program Manager Madam Jammie Victory Sankoh outlined the significance of the initiative, which concluded last week. She said the registration would provide…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, in recognition of his transformative leadership and significant contributions to human capital development in the country. The award was presented during the College’s 37th Annual General Meeting held in Freetown, where the Council highlighted…
