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By: Shalom Radio News The Baptist Convention Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and supported by Christian Blind Mission (CBM), has inaugurated the Falaba District Primary Eye Care Center in Mongo Bendugu. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant advancement in addressing the district’s longstanding eye health challenges. For decades, residents of Falaba…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), led by Madam Ngadi Lombi, recently inspected the SAFMI facility to assess the progress of its groundbreaking malaria control initiative. The visit focused on the breeding process of Gambusia fish, a species renowned for its ability to consume mosquito larvae, providing a natural solution for…

By: Elizabeth A. Kaine On December 3, 2024, Dr. Fatima Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, delivered a powerful lecture on “Women in Leadership: Prospects and Challenges” as part of the Solade Adams Public Lecture Series at the Great Hall of the Goderich Campus of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU). Commending MMTU’s Vice Chancellor…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Youth and children advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have urged the Government of Sierra Leone and President Julius Maada Bio to accelerate inclusive education initiatives for students with hearing and speech impairments. In a recent letter, the advocates highlighted that, according to international and national legal frameworks that Sierra…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 1, 2024, President Bio joined U.S. Ambassador David Bryan Hunt in Freetown to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting Sierra Leone’s significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In a message shared on his X page, President Bio emphasized the country’s strides toward achieving the 95:95:95 targets set by the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter WASH-Net, in collaboration with GOAL Sierra Leone and key stakeholders—including government officials, civil society organizations, and development partners—successfully conducted a one-day Heads of State Landscape Analysis Workshop at the Njala Venue in Freetown.  The workshop aimed to identify major barriers to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access in Sierra Leone and…

By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterOn November 30, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), led by Chairperson Mr. Kabineh M. Kallon, carried out a thorough inspection of the Customs Services Department at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. The visit aimed to evaluate the operational state and infrastructure of the facility, with a…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 2, 2024, a pivotal security meeting was held at the Sahn Town Court Barry to confront escalating issues of theft and lawlessness in Malen Chiefdom, particularly concerning the SOCFIN Agricultural Company. The gathering, chaired by Regent Chief Alex B. Lamin, emphasized the urgent need to combat palm oil theft and…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Paramount Chief of Khonimaka Chiefdom, PC Kandeh Kabba Sedu I, has been suspended by the Minister of Local Government, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, following serious allegations of abuse of office. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the outcome of a tribunal hearing, as stipulated in the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially hosted the World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project on Monday, December 2, 2024. Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Abu Kargbo and Senior Economist Samik Adhikari, this mission marks the beginning of…