By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Assessment’s 2021 final report indicates that development partners have not been supportive of Gender Response Public Financial Management.
President Bio to address the nation on hardship
By Alpha Abu
President Julius Maada Bio is set to address the nation in the coming days, according to him at the commissioning of the Mabang Bridge last Friday amidst the challenging economic situation in the country.
The President who many say should have spoken by now amidst the rise in the price of fuel and the attendant effects on the cost of transportation and other commodities, promised to address the nation this week.
Special Feature: Mabang Bridge, more than just a bridge
By Alpha Abu
Hundreds of people from Tonkolili and Port Loko districts joined locals in Moyamba district and other well-wishers last Friday to witness the landmark opening to the public the newly-built Mabang Bridge.
President Julius Maada Bio in commissioning the structure spoke about the immense value it will bring to the lives of the people especially in ensuring their agricultural produce reach readily available markets on time. He said his government was committed to improving the lives of the people.
Energy boosts for Aberdeen, 4 other communities
By Politico staff writer
Work on the construction of five primary sub-stations in communities in Freetown is set to commence this July through the energy sector utility reform project.
The Communication expert at the Ministry of Energy Austine Luseni told Politico that the project will improve the transmission line threefold and also ensure the construction of five primary substations at Aberdeen, Falcon Bridge, Cline Town, Jui and Waterloo.
Hike in fuel price is a global crisis – Sierra Leone Info. Min
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Sierra Leone's Minister of Information and Communications says the current global situations exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and the war between Ukraine and Russia continue to pose challenges to the global oil market, resulting in a shortage in the supply of petroleum products across non-petroleum producing countries.
Still no bail for LAJ
By Abass Jalloh
Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 yesterday denied bail request for musician Alhaji Amadu Bah, popularly known as LAJ, after the defence counsel renewed the bail application which had earlier been denied on procedural grounds.
LAJ was making his 4th court appearance yesterday 30th June 2022 since the commencement of his robbery with violence trial on 20th June 2022.
Sierra Leonean girls want more freedom
By Mabinty M. Kamara
Following a manifesto from youths, mostly girls from 41 African countries converged in Freetown Sierra Leone to discuss Sexual Health and Rights, child activists have demanded more freedom and space to make decisions concerning their bodies and life if they should thrive.
