Hungary has awarded thirty-two scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies to Sierra Leonean students. This initiative aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Free Quality Education program and aims to support Sierra Leone’s human capital development. The scholarship recipients, chosen through a rigorous selection process, met on August 12th and 13th, 2024, at the…
Around 750 Sierra Leoneans, including women and children, are stranded at an International Organization for Migration (IOM) camp in Agadez, Niger. Despite being processed and vetted by IOM officials, their repatriation to Sierra Leone is on hold due to the lack of authorization from the Sierra Leonean government. Musa Alie Sesay, the group’s spokesperson, stated…
Haja Namasa Conteh, a young and exceptionally talented student, achieved a remarkable score of 344 in the 2024 National Primary School Examination (NPSE), earning her the title of top pupil as announced by the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) from the International School Limited. The news was broadcast nationwide on the…
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a delegation from Roche, a multinational healthcare company, visited Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Bio to present a proposal for establishing a comprehensive breast cancer center. The discussion focused on the roadmap for creating the center within the state-of-the-art 600-bed hospital at 34 Military Hospital in Freetown. This vital project…
Critics of PC Foday Manso Koroma III, who was controversially elected Paramount Chief of Nieni Chiefdom in January 2024, have faced increasing threats and intimidation. According to sources, three cocoa farmers have fled the chiefdom due to fears for their safety. They claim that the Paramount Chief is using Local Courts and Sub Chiefs to…
By: Fatima Muhammad On August 14, 2017, a devastating mudslide struck Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, claiming over 1,000 lives and displacing countless others. Triggered by intense rainfall, the disaster caused a catastrophic collapse of a hillside, leading to severe flooding and landslides that wreaked havoc on the city’s infrastructure and homes. This tragedy…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, a self-appointed group of gatekeepers hinders progress through unnecessary criticism and destructive behavior. Instead of offering constructive solutions, these individuals focus on pointing out flaws in others’ work, contributing little themselves. Their actions create an atmosphere of blame-shifting and self-centeredness, which stifles industry growth. These gatekeepers…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Monday, 12th August, 2024 at their Riverside office off Kingharman Road, Freetown, the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Innocent Bright Nuwagira, handed over seven vehicles to the Minister of Health and Sanitation, Dr. Austin Demby, to enhance healthcare service delivery in Sierra Leone. “We are pleased to transfer ownership of these…
By:Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr For years, Sierra Leone’s lush landscapes faced increasing threats: shrinking forests, disappearing wildlife, and evident climate change impacts. Floods, landslides, and droughts became frequent, underscoring the urgent need for action. In this critical setting, Hon. Jiwoh E. Abdulai assumed his role as Minister of Environment and Climate Change. A visionary dedicated…
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) opened a new state-of-the-art medical facility in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District for police personnel and their families. This development is part of Inspector General (IGP) Sellu’s initiative to improve healthcare for officers across the country, complementing the recent construction of a modern police station in…
