Parliament Issues Ultimatum to MDAs Over 2025 National Budget Debate Attendance

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Parliament commenced its debate on the 2025 National Budget, formally known as the Appropriation Act 2025, under the theme “Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life of Sierra Leoneans.” The proposed bill seeks to authorize expenditures from the Consolidated Fund for the fiscal year…

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UNFPA Introduces Census Chief Technical Adviser for 2025 Census

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter As preparations accelerate for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially introduced Edouard Talnan as the Census Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) to Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL). The presentation took place at the Stats SL headquarters and was attended by key stakeholders, including UNFPA…

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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Holds Tete-a-Tete with Congo Town Community to Clarify Field Saga

By: Elizabeth A. Kaine, Managing Editor Congo Town, Freetown – November 23, 2024. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr hosted a pivotal community engagement meeting with residents of Congo Town to address the saga surrounding the Ephraim Robinson Municipal Primary School playground usage and management. Accompanied by Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk, FCC Councillors, and key officials including the…

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Drug Lab Uncovered at Allentown School: Students Fall ill Amid Toxic Air  

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM, the administration of Baptist Secondary School in Allentown, Freetown, alerted the Temne Town Police Post to a troubling situation after more than 20 students fell ill due to exposure to toxic substances in the air. The school promptly transported the affected students…

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Health Minister Demby and UK High Commissioner Discuss Health Initiatives  

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Minister of Health Austin Demby hosted UK High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, for a meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes in the country. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between Sierra Leone and the UK in addressing pressing health challenges. The two officials explored strategies…

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