Elizabeth Kaine

NIB and ARIA Host Roundtable to Attract Investment in Energy and Water Sectors

By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterIn a strategic effort to attract international investment to its energy and water sectors, Sierra Leone’s National Investment Board (NIB), in collaboration with the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) and the UK International Development, hosted an investment roundtable at the New Brookfields Hotel. The high-profile event brought together government leaders, international investors,…

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Retired Women Police Officers Unite with ACC to Combat Corruption

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, welcomed members of the Past Present Women Police Association (PPWPA) to Integrity House in Tower Hill, Freetown, on November 7, 2024. The delegation, led by retired Chief Superintendent of Police Aiesha Bangura, aimed to express their support for the ACC’s…

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Sierra Leone and IFAD Sign Landmark USD 105 Million Livestock Project

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sierra Leone have signed a significant agreement worth USD 105 million aimed at enhancing the country’s agricultural sector. This initiative, formalized by Bernard Hein, IFAD Regional Director for West and Central Africa, alongside the Ministry of Finance, follows the Climate…

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S. L.R.C Kono Branch Engages Students in Humanitarian Work through School Visits

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Volunteers from the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Kono branch are making significant strides in promoting community service and volunteerism among youth through a series of school visits and an expanding membership drive. Their mission is to inspire students to engage in humanitarian work by equipping them with the knowledge…

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Fourah Bay College to Hold Special English Exam for Prospective Students

By: Saidu Jalloh, reporter  The Faculty of Communication, Media, and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has announced a special English examination for applicants to its various degree and diploma programs. This examination is set to take place on Saturday, 9th November 2024, at 9:00 AM on the Fourah Bay College campus….

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UN-Habitat and Sierra Leone Team Up for Urban Reform

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter Sierra Leone is taking significant steps to enhance urban and land reform through a strengthened partnership with UN-Habitat, highlighted during the ongoing World Urban Forum-12 in Cairo. A key meeting led by UN-Habitat’s focal point for Sierra Leone, Saiid Conteh, brought together high-ranking officials, including Oumar Sylla, Head of the Africa…

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