By: Edward Dictionary Caulker At the weekly Government Press Conference on Tuesday, July 17, 2024, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, the Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, announced a transformative shift within the Ministry of Labour. The conference, hosted by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, outlined ambitious goals aligned with the President’s…
James Earl Jones, the legendary American actor renowned for his deep, commanding voice and iconic roles in film, TV, and theater, has passed away at 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died early Monday, surrounded by loved ones. Best known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, Jones’ career…
Minister of Environment and Climate Change plans to engage local communities and international stakeholders in 2025 to discuss the outcomes of COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in late 2024. The Ministry aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote dialogue on the solutions and commitments made at the conference. Lahai Kpaka, Communication Officer for…
By: Fatima Muhammad The Bank of Sierra Leone has officially extended the deadline for all Financial Institutions and Fintechs to integrate with the National Switch platform from March 31, 2025, to June 30, 2025. In a press release issued today, the Bank stated that the three-month extension is aimed at accommodating institutions that were not…
As the 2024-2025 Sierra Leone Premier League season nears, newly promoted Star Sport Academy has strengthened its squad with seven new youth signings, including three international players. Key additions include goalkeeper Mohamed Sam from Guinea’s Hafia FC and midfielders Jean Valdez Diabate (Don-off Attiegouakro, Ivory Coast) and James Kai Yamba (SLIFA), along with Momoh Conteh…
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: James Kamara-Manneh The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has released its Provisional Annual Report on Vital Events for the year ending 31 December 2025, providing an official snapshot of births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and adoptions recorded nationwide. According to the report, 306,057 live births were registered in 2025, comprising 149,968 males (49%) and 156,089…
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…
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,…
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