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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has successfully concluded the teacher licensing examination in Kenema, part of the government’s initiative to professionalize the teaching workforce across Sierra Leone. The exam commenced on May 23 and will continue until May 26, 2025, at Kenema Government Secondary School. This nationwide licensing exam is…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone debated and passed, with amendments, the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre Act 2025, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for human security and peacekeeping. The Act establishes a National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Centre, tasked with providing…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) recently organized a capacity-building workshop for the National REDD+ Technical Committee and community stakeholders. Held on May 27, 2025, at the CSSL Conference Hall on Kingharman Road, Freetown, the event aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ as part…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police at the Mena Police Station has locked down the office of the Makeni Regional Hospital Secretary, Mr. Kabia, as part of an investigation into the theft of ninety-six solar batteries. A notice on the office door reads, “Out of Bound….

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The judiciary of Sierra Leone, through the Judicial and Legal Training Institute, recently hosted a two-day capacity-building workshop for 13 newly appointed magistrates in preparation for their postings nationwide. The workshop commenced on May 23, 2025, at the Sexual Offences Model Court within the main Law Courts building in Freetown,…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Association of Community Health Officers (SLACHO) convened its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Port Loko District from May 23 to 25, coinciding with a significant public health challenge marked by a rising number of Mpox cases. Under the theme “Advancing Community Health: Enhancing Innovation, Equity, and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has responded to the Judiciary, labeling its recent press release dated May 23, 2025, as “false and misleading.” The Judiciary characterized CHRDI’s initial statements as malicious and self-serving. In a follow-up press release on May 25, 2025, CHRDI reiterated allegations that…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated the installation of solar lighting systems for 2,183 rural households across Sierra Leone, including areas such as Falaba, Kambia, Moyamba, Pujehun, Bonthe, and the Western Area. Access to clean and renewable energy is essential for development, enhancing healthcare, education, food security, and…

By Elizabeth A. Kaine Freetown, As the rains pour relentlessly over Freetown, the women of King Jimmy Market find themselves in a perilous situation that raises serious questions about the role of the Freetown City Council (FCC). Despite collecting taxes from these vendors and being located just steps away from the market, the conditions remain…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Richard Breima has been charged with robbery with violence and assault following an alleged attack on a prominent businessman in Kenema. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024, around 8:00 p.m. at Gava Forestry Quarters in the Nongowa Chiefdom, Kenema District. The victim, Abdulai Darboh, President…