By: Abass Conteh, ReporterCitizens are voicing their outrage over the parliament’s recent decision to consider settling backlogs owed to Parliamentarians at a time when the National healthcare sector is ravaged by cronic shortages. This move has raised critical questions about budgetary priorities, particularly in light of ongoing nationwide doctor’s strike. The backlash coincides with healthcare…
By: Tommy Sidikie Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché at the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Switzerland and the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, expressed enthusiasm for strengthening diplomatic ties with Switzerland following a recent meeting with Swiss officials. The meeting, facilitated by the Deputy Ambassador of…
By: Saidu Jalloh On October 21, 2024, the Community Relations Department (CRD) of the Kissy Division conducted an impactful outreach program at Methodist Boys’ High School (MBHS) in Thunder Hill, East Freetown. The event engaged more than 1,000 students from both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), focusing on critical issues such as…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The announcement by the Clerk of Parliament, Hon. Paran Umar Tarawally, that a motion to pay backlog salaries for opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) Members of Parliament will be tabled by December 2024 raises significant ethical concerns in the context of Sierra Leone’s ongoing healthcare challenges. While Parliamentarians prepare to receive…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In Sierra Leone, where healthcare challenges are prevalent, it is vital to emphasize the significant role breastfeeding plays in promoting maternal and child health. As sisters, friends, and future mothers, we must engage in open discussions about the benefits of breastfeeding, particularly regarding cancer prevention. Research consistently shows that breastfeeding can…
By: Tommy Sidikie The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has launched an outreach program in Bonthe District to promote the Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024-2030). Led by Minister Kenyeh Barlay, the initiative aims to engage local stakeholders and align the district’s growth trajectory with national development goals. In her keynote address, Minister Barlay expressed…
By: Joseph Momoh The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), the Ministry of Social Welfare, and Breakthrough ACTION, has rolled out new informational materials tailored for individuals with special needs. The launch took place on Friday, October 25, 2024, during an orientation session at the Ministry of Social Welfare…
By: Saidu Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been crowned “Tuioataga,” or King, by the residents of Magiagi village in Samoa. This prestigious title was conferred during his visit to the village for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Magiagi village, which symbolically represented Sierra Leone at the Commonwealth meeting, warmly welcomed President…
By: Tommy Sidikie The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Business and Human Rights and Labour Relations, facilitated a validation process for the Human Rights for Land Survey Report on Friday, October 25, at the CCSL Women’s Conference Hall, King Harman Road, Freetown. Supported by the United Nations Food and…
