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By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Parliament of Sierra Leone has officially enacted the “Professional Social Workers Regulatory Council Act 2025.” The law was passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, following extensive amendments and discussions. Presented by Hon. Abdul Sullaman Marray, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, the bill was initially introduced on April 24, 2025….

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has donated essential cleaning equipment and tricycles to the Kroo Bay Community to bolster waste management efforts. The donation includes shovels, rakes, boots, face masks, gloves, and two motorized tricycles. As part of the initiative, six local youths will…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S On Sunday, April 27, 2025, personnel from the Mile 91 Police Division arrested two individuals and seized 16 bundles of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa in Makondu village, Yoni Mabanta Chiefdom, Northern District of Tonkolili. Acting on intelligence and under the supervision of Local Unit Commander, Superintendent Ishmael…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of Parliament, has expressed deep concerns over the habitual absence and tardiness of Members of Parliament, describing it as a long-standing issue that undermines the integrity and efficiency of the legislative process. During a recent session, Hon. Thomas criticized MPs for their consistent lateness and…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Prof. Philip John Kanu, has reportedly dismissed over 300 lecturers across the institution’s campuses. This decision triggered protests on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as hundreds of affected lecturers gathered at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) headquarters…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Hospital in Kingtom has initiated a nationwide vaccination campaign for police officers in response to a recent Monkeypox outbreak in the country. The campaign commenced earlier this month, prioritizing frontline officers before extending to police divisions, stations, and posts across other regions. According to the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Coalition Information Hub and a nationwide Mentorship Programme, organized by UN Women Sierra Leone. At the high-profile gathering, Dr. Mahoi described the initiatives as “transformative efforts” that signify a new chapter in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Health and Sanitation, through the National Public Health Agency, has confirmed 100 additional Mpox cases in Sierra Leone, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 961 as of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Current reports indicate that there are 663 active cases, with 289 individuals having recovered…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, April 25, 2025, to strengthen collaboration in promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability within public institutions. During the signing ceremony, Deputy Commissioner of ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie, and Acting Auditor General…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving financial support for over 11,000 personnel in the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). This initiative will be implemented through a digital transformation of the Armed Forces Endowment and Loan Scheme (AFELS), underscoring…