The Ministry of Health has launched the Pregnancy Registration and Service Tracking Application (PReSTack) to reduce the maternal mortality rate in Sierra Leone. This application effectively monitors and tracks pregnant women, keeping a record of every significant maternal event in the nation. It also provides early warning signs for life-saving interventions. According to the UN,…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh, attended the graduation ceremony of 182 officers from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS). This marks the seventh batch to graduate under the theme: “LIS; Spirited, Rejuvenated to Serve.” During the ceremony, Hon. Kanneh emphasized the significance of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), the ECOWAS…
In a leaked letter addressed to the judiciary, the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed significant concerns over delays in expediting a crucial judicial review matter before the High Court of Sierra Leone. The letter, penned by CHRDI, a prominent advocacy organization, underscores the critical importance of upholding the rule of…
Sierra Leone’s number one senior men’s football team goalkeeper, Mohamed Nabile Kamara, commonly called Fabianski, has bid an emotional farewell to Guinean Club Horoya Athletic. He is set to continue his career in Tanzania with Singida Big Stars. Below is the farewell message from Kamara: The time has come for me to open a new…
Amadu Koita Makalo has denied involvement in the failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023, claiming he was abducted by the assailants. According to Awoko, the defense opened its case for Koita and eleven others before Justice Komba Kamanda at High Court No.1 in Freetown. Sigismund A. Conteh, one of Koita’s lawyers, led him as…
The Government of Sierra Leone and the main opposition party, All People’s Congress (APC), have issued a joint statement following the presentation of the Tripartite final report to President Julius Maada Bio. The ceremony, held at State House, was attended by government officials, leaders from the APC and SLPP, other political parties, public institutions, the…
The National Commission for Persons with Disability recently introduced SLUDI’s new executive members to the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty. An election held on June 2nd brought the new executive into office. During the official presentation, the chairperson emphasized the fairness of the election and noted that the executive was democratically elected. Dr. Konneh…
Following the reduction in fuel prices on June 30, 2024, the Sierra Leone Road Transport Cooperation (SLRTC) has announced a 5% reduction in transportation fares. This adjustment has been made to reflect the decrease in fuel costs. The new fares apply to both SLRTC buses and private sector operators providing services across provincial and border…
By: Aminata Kamara Accountability and rights activists have intensified their calls for State House to publish the tribunal report on the suspended Auditor General, Madam Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Tamba Momoh. Speaking on Slik Television’s “Today Show” on Thursday, June 27, 2024, the President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasrella, emphasized…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker One of the slogans of President Bio’s campaign is “Paopa Salone for betteh,” a creole expression meaning “By force Sierra Leone must grow”. Entertainers and media practitioners eagerly anticipate the impact of President Bio’s second term on Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, hoping for dedicated attention to its development. Since assuming office…
