Category: Current News
Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare
World number one Jannik Sinner survived an almighty scare as he began his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over inspired opponent Miomir Kecmanovic. One month on from a seismic second-round loss at the French Open, four-time major winner Sinner recovered from an error-strewn start and an awkward fall to overcome his 50th-ranked opponent 4-6…
Journalists Demand Better Working Conditions
By Mariama Bundu The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU), and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have called for stronger enforcement of labour and media laws to improve the welfare of journalists in Sierra Leone. The call was made during separate engagements with the Chairman of the Independent…
SLPHA Leads NACS Compliance Ranking
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has emerged as one of the top-performing public institutions in the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028, securing an impressive 87 percent compliance score and jointly ranking first among Agencies, Authorities and Commissions alongside the Sierra Leone Airport Authority. This was revealed in the First…
Financial Secretary Honoured at World Public Service Day 2026
The Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Matthew Dingie, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to public financial management and governance in Sierra Leone. The recognition was made by the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs during the World Public Service Day…
Sierra Leonean Artist SLEEPNORDAE Gains Global Recognition Through Music and Creative Work
Sierra Leonean-born Afropop artist, creative director, and entrepreneur Christopher Cole, professionally known as SLEEPNORDAE, is continuing to build an international career across music, media, and creative industries. Born in Freetown and raised in Calaba Town, SLEEPNORDAE developed an early passion for music and leadership, holding several youth leadership positions and founding DTP Records in 2006,…
HRCSL, GOHRE Discuss Human Rights Education Partnership
By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has held discussions with a delegation from the Geneva Office for Human Rights Education (GOHRE) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to explore collaboration on human rights education in Sierra Leone. The engagement focused on strengthening partnerships to promote human rights…
NSA Boss Calls for Political Will on Stadium Completion
The Parliamentary Committee on Sports has summoned the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to provide an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Stadium. The meeting was held on Tuesday at the Administrative Building in Tower Hill, Freetown, to assess progress on the project being undertaken by Chinese contractors. Chairperson…
AG Calls for Stronger SGBV Response
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has called for stronger coordination among institutions involved in addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Sierra Leone. Speaking at the National Technical Joint Monitoring Session in Freetown, Sesay said justice for survivors can only be achieved through an effective and coordinated response system involving all…
Parliament Pays Tribute to Late Hon. Lucinda Finda Kellie
Members of Parliament on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Hon. Lucinda Finda Kellie during an official lying-in-state ceremony held at Parliament in Freetown. The ceremony included the laying of wreaths and the signing of a Book of Condolence in honour of the former Member of Parliament for Kono District. Speaking during the ceremony, the…
Chief Minister Reaffirms Public Service Reforms
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen asset recovery and combat financial crimes in Sierra Leone. The Chief Justice made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for West Africa (ARINWA) at his chambers in Freetown. The delegation included ARINWA President…