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By Hajaratu Kalokoh

As the world marks October 2nd as No Alcohol Day, the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health at the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), Dr. Santigie Sesay has told Politico that government is yet to have any policy to control alcohol in the country. His remarks highlights the challenge the country faces with alcohol consumption.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The village headwoman of Regent has expressed concern over the state of environmental degradation in and around the community and the apparent lack of concern exhibited by the government. 

Mrs Elenorah Jokomie Metzger said the SLPP-led administration has failed to keep the pace in environmental protection in their community, as was done by its predecessor APC-led administration.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The Ministry of Works and Public Assets have said they will embark on refurbishing up to 250 government quarters across the country. The Minister, Peter Bayuku Conteh, said this work is part of the Le 22 billion budget that they are demanding for the 2020 Financial Year.

Conteh made the announcement during the presentation of their budget on Monday, at the ongoing budget discussion forum.

By Kemo Cham

The World Bank and the Sierra Leone government have begun discussion on a path to a sustainable energy solution for the country.

A two-day Energy Roundtable, bringing together representatives of key institutions in the sector and development partners ended on Tuesday, where  participants discussed and assessed the critical issues and challenges facing the sector with a view of agreeing on priority areas for intervention.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) say they are investigating a senior officer for allegedly failing to follow the due process of voluntary retirement from the army.

Brigadier Mohamed Kargbo faces disciplinary actions if found wanting for staying away from duty without approval, the MoD and the Military High Command say, according to a statement read out at a press conference by army spokesman Major Yahyah Brima

By Politico Staff Writer

First Lady Fatima Bio’s campaign against sexual and gender-based violence has attained global attention with the backing of her peers at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have dismissed “inaccurate and misleading” reports about the 34 Military Hospital.