The Office of the Law Clerk, led by Director Abdul Rahim Sowe, has presented its First Session Report to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, in compliance with Section 33 of the Parliament Act of 2023. The report, covering activities from August 3, 2023, to August 6, 2024, details the Office’s role…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), has officially commissioned a newly renovated accessibility ramp and pedestrian bridge, enhancing mobility for staff, visitors, and physically challenged individuals. The project funded by the European Union and implemented by UNOPS, included critical renovations to the walkway bridge connecting…
By Osman Marah The National Security Coordinator at the Office of National Security (ONS), Abdulai Caulker, has assured the public that the on-going Yenga border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea will be resolved peacefully through diplomatic channels. He emphasized that both nations remain committed to the 1974 Non-Aggression Treaty, which mandates peaceful negotiations in…
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has announced a new cement pricing formula aimed at stabilizing the market following recent price increases. The decision follows extensive consultations with cement importers and manufacturers on March 27, 2025. Rising global demand for cement, driven by reconstruction efforts in the Middle East,…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo The National Sports Authority (NSA), under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has announced an ambitious plan to transform over ten dusty pitches across Sierra Leone into artificial turf fields with tracks, aiming to enhance athlete performance. Dr. Abdulai emphasized that sports serve as a significant economic driver…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Ivory Coast has officially withdrawn from hosting the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just months before the tournament was set to begin. The decision, announced this afternoon by the Ivorian government, cites unforeseen circumstances, sparking concerns over the country’s capability to host international sporting events. Government officials pointed to…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu on Saturday, March 29, 2025, officially inaugurated a new police health centre in Kono District. The facility aims to provide critical medical services to police officers, their families, and the local community. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, IGP Sellu emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare for law…
By: Sorie Sesay The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) convened a crucial engagement meeting with the District Council and Freetown City Council at St. Anthony Hall, Skye Street, Freetown. The meeting aimed to strengthen existing community structures through training, mentorship, and advocacy to promote peacebuilding under the ongoing project, Youth in Politics and Peacebuilding. For the…
By Fatima Muhammad The Sierra Leone Parliament engaged in a heated debate on Tuesday over the proposed State-Owned Enterprises and Governance Act 2025, a legislative measure aimed at reforming the operations and oversight of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing public resources. Presenting the Bill, Deputy Minister of Finance 2,…
By: Fatmata Lebbie The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued an urgent evacuation order for a structurally unsafe two-storey building at 27 Garrison Street in Freetown’s Central Business District. The building, owned by Dr. Onodi William, who resides in Denmark, has partially collapsed, with deep cracks posing a severe risk to occupants and pedestrians….
