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By Politico Staff Writer

In order to support local councils for feeder roads construction and rehabilitation to enhance Feed Salone Programme, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has handed over three compactor machines worth millions of Leones to Kenema District Council.

The machines were meant for local contractors that are on roads rehabilitation and construction in the district.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah 

The PWD Area Youth Development Organisation East of Freetown, has at a press conference, expressed its commitment to help government beat the abuse of deadly narcotic substances like Kush and other harmful drugs common among youths. 

The Secretary General of the youth group, Mohamed Badamasi Cole said they are disturbed and concerned over the growing menace of the synthetic drug known as kush, and as an organisation they have made it their priority to tackle it. 

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

As part of his commitment, Minister of Transport and Aviation (MTA), Alhaji Fanday Turay after signing his performance contract, promised to improve domestic revenue generation for the ministry and its agencies to the tune of 1.5 million dollars and ensure compliance with budgetary level and its regulations by 85%.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

Sierra Leone on Thursday 25th April observed World Malaria Day which also saw the roll-out of the National Malaria Vaccine campaign at State House in Freetown.

The nationwide malaria campaign will see the distribution of nearly 5.4 million special Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) using a digitized registration system. With $5.3 million from the Global Fund, UNICEF, WHO, and other partners are supporting the Ministry of Health in this effort.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby has assured the public of restoring electricity power at the various public hospitals, in the wake of the recent irregular supply of power in various parts of the country.

 A press release from the minister’s office dated 24th April 2024 said they are aware of the current electricity challenges faced by hospitals.

By Politico staff writer

In a move to foster peaceful co-existence, the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) with support from UN-Women, has successfully completed the process of reactivating “Civil Society Coalitions for Peace” in six districts across the country.

The deliberations centred on the coalition's mandate, formation of executive leadership, and comprehensive needs assessment for capacity enhancement, among others.

By Politico Staff Writer

The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) has held a day’s sensitization programme in Bo with suppliers and contractors to inform them about the functions of the institution.

Chairman of the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, James Solomon Koroma told the gathering about the institution’s responsibility to look into complaints brought forward by aggrieved persons unhappy about how contracts were awarded.