The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has issued a press release on July 9th explaining its absence from the Government’s weekly press conference. The release, attributed to its Coordinator, Abu Bakarr Kamara, underscored the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability. According to Kamara, BAN’s decision not to attend the press conference was driven by concerns over…
By: Fatima Muhammad. The National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Social Welfare held an emergency press conference on July 4, 2024. The conference was directed at the returning Hajj pilgrims. Dr. Mohammed A. Vandi, Deputy Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency, stated, “Each pilgrim will undergo a single…
President Julius Maada Bio has acted on the recommendations of a tribunal investigating the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh, resulting in their removal from office. Mrs. Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh were suspended in November 2021 over allegations of misconduct, leading to the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sport, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has raised significant concerns regarding the detrimental impact of doping on sportsmanship and fair competition within the country. Emphasizing the need for cohesive efforts among all stakeholders in the sports sector, she highlighted the urgency of addressing doping’s potential to undermine progress and integrity. Madam James-Teima underscored…
The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the arrest of Memunatu Bangura and Aminata Kargbo for possession of cartons of free healthcare drugs with altered expiration dates. Chief Superintendent of Police Mohamed Kugba Allieu, leading the Trans National Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), disclosed this information during a press conference at George Street in Freetown. The arrests…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics is thrilled to announce the continued success of one of the members of our junior swim team, the Baby Dolphins! Fifteen-year-old athlete Peter J. Bewie, who made his debut for Sierra Leone at the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana last year, is showing…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Friday, July 5, 2024, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and unanimously ratified the ARISE IIP’s “Dry Port Concession Agreement” between the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority and the Government of Sierra Leone. This agreement is part of a groundbreaking Industrial Zone Agreement between ARISE Integrated Industrial Platform (ARISE…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a landmark move, the Ministry of Lands has initiated a significant exercise to reclaim state lands, beginning with the erection of signposts on the outskirts of Freetown at Kotopima and McDonalds on July 1, 2024. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the proper acquisition of state lands. Yayah…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The European Union, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, has awarded a €660,000 grant to support the conservation and development of Loma Mountain National Park and its neighboring communities. The grant agreement was signed on Friday, July 5, 2024, with the National Protected Areas Authority (NPAA) and the Loma…
By: Theresa Thomas CARL-SL, backed by the Open Society Foundation, recently concluded a series of nationwide stakeholder engagements in Bo, Kenema, Makeni, and Port Loko. These sessions aimed to review the progress of the Tripartite Committee—a collaborative effort involving Sierra Leone’s government, opposition parties like the APC, and international partners—to address electoral challenges following the…
