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Banjul – The Gambia: Thursday 19th December 2024. While on a Sister-City visit to the city of Kanifing, the Freetown city Mayor formed part of the delegation that accompined the vice President of The Gambia to, Muhammad Jallow to meet with Senegal’s Prime Minister as he toured the Senegalese school in The Gambia. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr…

By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter Kabala The rehabilitation of the Mongo Bendugu Police Station is currently underway, spearheaded by Local Unit Commander Supt. George Momoh. Situated in the Mongo Bendugu Division of Falaba District, the station has long required repairs to enhance its infrastructure and functionality. A team of local contractors is executing the project with the…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter W.A.M Collegiate emerged victorious in the Western Area Secondary School Cricket Championship on December 13, 2024, defeating Government Secondary School Kingtom by 30 runs in a thrilling final held at Kingtom Oval.  Batting first, W.A.M Collegiate set a challenging total of 117 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Soso community from Sierra Leone and Guinea gathered in Kambia to celebrate their shared cultural heritage, promoting unity in the face of recent tensions between Sierra Leoneans in Guinea and Guinean authorities.  The event, held under the distinguished patronage of Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, brought together…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), hosted its annual awards ceremony on December 16, 2024, to recognize outstanding achievements in the 2023/2024 National Primary School Examination (NPSE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and West African Senior School Certificate…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Ministry of Health and Sanitation, in collaboration with its partners, is set to introduce a groundbreaking Maternal and Child Health Handbook in 2025. This initiative will replace the existing Antenatal Care (ANC) maternal book and the Under-5 card currently used in the health system. The announcement was made by Matron Mary…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 13, 2024, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) held a poignant Farewell and Pulling-Out Ceremony for recently retired Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Peter Kakowou Lavahun. The event, hosted at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square in Wilberforce Barracks, marked the official exit of the CDS after…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation Salima Monorma Bah has been appointed as a member of the Generation Unlimited Board, an international initiative aimed at connecting the world’s 1.8 billion young people with opportunities for skill development, employment, and social impact. Generation Unlimited, a United Nations-backed organization, expressed enthusiasm for Minister Bah’s…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter In a significant move to enhance transparency and integrity within its operations, Freetown Terminal, a leading shipping and logistics hub in Sierra Leone, has launched a robust campaign to combat corruption among its staff. This initiative coincides with International Anti-Corruption Day and was unveiled at the terminal’s headquarters. The campaign underscores the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a robust strategic partnership between Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) during the annual Political Partnership Dialogue held today. Chaired by President Bio, the high-level dialogue focused on enhancing collaboration to achieve mutual goals, including food security, climate resilience, and…