By Sorie Sesay The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially commissioned a newly renovated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and donated critical medical equipment to Connaught Hospital, located at No.1 Percival Street in Freetown. The upgrade is expected to significantly improve emergency and critical care services at one of Sierra Leone’s major referral…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lauded the Parliament of Sierra Leone for its high score in the Open Parliament Index, while calling for increased public investment in children’s welfare and services. UNICEF Representative to Sierra Leone, Rudolf Schwenk, led a delegation to the House of Parliament on Monday, June 23, 2025, where they…
By Sorie Sesay The Sierra Leone Motor Drivers and General Transport Workers Union (SLMD & GTWU) has successfully concluded its 2025 National Elections at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Freetown, marking a pivotal moment in the union’s democratic process. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) officially announced that the presidential race will proceed to…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In 2024, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, ignited widespread excitement with a groundbreaking pledge—to unlock social media monetization for Sierra Leonean entertainers. It was more than a policy announcement; it was a rallying call to an entire generation of content creators hungry for economic inclusion in the digital…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a striking twist of historical fate, Sierra Leone has returned to the forefront of West African leadership. President Julius Maada Bio’s recent appointment as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks a pivotal moment not only for his nation but for the entire region. It has…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The 2nd National Open Water Swimming Championships kicked off with a symbolic beach cleaning initiative, setting the tone for a day of competition, awareness, and community engagement. The event, hosted by Sierra Leone Aquatics in partnership with World Aquatics, brought together 33 swimmers from across Sierra Leone for the 1KM,…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A quiet but consequential revolution is brewing in Sierra Leonean football. No longer merely a contest of coaches and players, the race for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has transformed into a battleground where business acumen, political influence, and reformist zeal converge. For a country where football…
President Dr Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a historic moment as the first Sierra Leonean Head of State to hold this prestigious position. The announcement has been met with great…
The Ministry of Finance, through its Directorate of Stores and Inventory Control Management, has launched a two-day training workshop aimed at strengthening inventory and asset management practices across Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Local Councils. The training, held on June 19 and 20 at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on George Street, Freetown, focuses on operationalising…
In a direct response to the ongoing drug crisis in Sierra Leone, Minister of Youth Affairs Ibrahim Sannoh has taken emergency action to rescue more than 41 young people suffering from the effects of kush, a highly addictive synthetic drug. The victims, from Central Freetown and the Susan’s Bay area, have been admitted to Connaught…
