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By Nasratu Kargbo

Members of the opposition  All People’s Congress (APC) party and the National Grand Coalition (NGC) have during their debate on a bill entitled Public Elections Act 2022 condemned Clause (13) of the proposed bill which makes the National Identification Number (NIN) a requirement for citizens to be registered.

Politico Staff writer

The Government of Sierra Leone through the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is set to commence the process of recruiting over one thousand (1,000) teachers adding to the over 36,000 teachers that are already on the government payroll.

By Nasratu Kargbo

In an effort to make Sierra Leone’s parliament move from paper-based to digital, Orange SL, a telecommunication company has supported the law-making body with ten computers according to the Clerk of Parliament, Paran Umar Tarawally.

Speaking during the presentation ceremony of the ten computers on the 14^th July 2022, he explained that parliament as an arm of government is speedily moving towards making their systems paperless and that Orange Company has joined them to make it a reality.

By Abass Jalloh

Seven accused persons on Friday 15^th July 2022 made their first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Court No. 1 to answer to eight count charges related to various public order offences.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

2021 data captured by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation’s Maternal Death Surveillance and Response has indicated that the Western Area topped the chat with 86 maternal deaths while Karene recorded the least, 14.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

The European Union (E.U) has offered to support Kenema District Council construct a Funeral Home at Bandama, Small Bo Chiefdom, in the Kenema District.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Stakeholders in Nongowa Chiefdom, Kenema District have pledged their support to the fight against Maternal Deaths in their locality during a community meeting to address the problem.

Speaking at the meeting, the District Medical Officer (DMO), Dr. Donald Samuel Grant said they will also ensure that local authorities come onboard in putting measures in place to minimize maternal death in chiefdoms and the district as a whole.